Publications

New BOOK Release

What if your emotions were never the problem, but the messengers? Drawing on her training as a licensed marriage and family therapist and her experiance as a church leader, Kia Gutiérrez offers a bold reframe: every emotion carries a message, and that message always points toward Jesus.

At the center of the Christlit Award winning book is "the footnote," the quiet script so many believers run without realizing it: No savior available. Proceed with self-rescue. Through chapters on joy, anger, fear, sadness, shame, forgiveness, and boundaries, Gutiérrez weaves trauma-informed insight with deep theological conviction, showing that emotional health and spiritual maturity are not separate journeys.

This is not a book about managing feelings. It is an invitation to let Jesus be savior of your whole self, feelings included.

Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, parent, spouse, or simply seeking greater emotional and spiritual maturity, Emotions as Messengers provides practical tools and a shared language for navigating life's emotional experiences with confidence and faith.

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Podcast

If you’ve ever longed for a church that feels emotionally healthy, deeply connected, and rooted in truth, The Church We Dream Of is a space for you. In this podcast, Kia creates honest conversations around trauma, healing, leadership, and faith—exploring what it really looks like to build communities that reflect the heart of Jesus.

Each episode invites you to think deeper, feel seen, and grow in both emotional and spiritual maturity. Whether you’re a leader, a member, or someone carrying hurt from past church experiences, you’re welcome here.

Take a listen and join the conversation—you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

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Cover of a book titled 'Liam's Car Ride' with a young child with blue eyes holding a pacifier and a plush green toy, seated in a car seat. The author's name is Kia Gutierrez, and there's a subtitle 'Foster Care through His eyes'.

Liam’s Car Ride: A Short Story

Laim's Car Ride, written by Kia Gutierrez, explores foster care through the eyes of a toddler, capturing the emotional challenges young children face in a system often beyond their understanding. Laim’s love for his toy cars symbolizes his search for stability amid transitions and separations. The story takes readers through a "normal day" in foster care, highlighting the small yet profound moments of a child's experience.

At the end, the book includes discussion questions to help readers reflect on how to better support children in foster care. The audiobook version is currently in production. This heartfelt story invites readers to empathize with the struggles of foster children, especially those aged zero to three, while offering valuable insights into how individuals and groups can nurture these vulnerable young lives.