LIFE coach and pastor Brenda Shoko has described the publication of her third book as a rewarding experience, saying it is intended to communicate divine truths and help believers to experience the fullness of life God promised.
Shoko, who is also a social worker with extensive experience supporting teen mothers, single mothers and survivors of gender-based violence, said she felt honoured to share what God placed in her heart through her new devotional book, Empowered for Life.
“After writing my first two books, I initially wanted to write a book specifically directed to women, which I still plan to write in the future,” she said.
“However, I felt led by the Holy Spirit to write Empowered for Life first.
This book is for all believers. Its purpose is to help people to understand that God has already done everything He needed to do through Christ and it is His desire for us to experience abundant life not only in heaven, but here on earth as well.”
Shoko said her hope was that the book would transform believers by helping them to understand and enjoy what God has made available to them during their earthly lives.
She revealed that writing the book took just two months and that she encountered no major challenges during the process.
Shoko also described book writing as an effective form of ministry.
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“The Bible itself is proof of that. If inspired words had never been written down, believers would have found it difficult to spread and preserve the gospel across generations,” she said.
"Writing is a powerful way of ministering because it allows people to express and share the truths they are learning in a lasting and impactful way."
While acknowledging the growing dominance of audio and visual multimedia platforms, Shoko believes books continue to have a place in society. However, she noted that authors should make their work available in digital format to reach a broader audience.
“I believe people still buy books, but many readers are now more inclined towards digital copies rather than physical ones," she said. "That is why writers must adapt and embrace digital platforms in order to reach a wider audience.”
As a trauma-informed social worker, Shoko has experience in psychosocial support, counselling, case management and community-based interventions focused on vulnerable individuals and underserved communities.
Her professional work involved extensive grassroots engagement, particularly supporting women, youth, teen mothers, survivors of gender-based violence and individuals navigating emotional and social challenges.
Over the years, she has facilitated trauma-informed coaching and wellbeing conversations through Behold and Become, a platform dedicated to emotional healing, personal growth, mental wellbeing and integrated support, approaches that recognise the connection between emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
