A Journey Toward Freedom, Forgiveness, and Faith by Joanne Langford

Healing at Liberty: A Journey Toward Freedom, Forgiveness, and Faith

November 10, 2025•3 min read

When life feels heavy, healing can seem far away. Yet sometimes, the path back to peace begins not with a breakthrough but with a whisper — a reminder that we were never meant to walk alone.

For author and counsellor Joanne Langford, that reminder has always come through two steady companions: her faith in God and her lifelong connection with horses. Both have taught her what true freedom feels like, not the absence of struggle but the courage to move through it with trust.

Her new guided journal, Healing at Liberty, invites readers into that same space of grace. It is written for horse lovers, faith seekers, and anyone longing to find restoration after pain. Through thoughtful prompts, scripture, and reflection, it helps readers rebuild connection with themselves, with God, and with the relationships that shape their lives.

Deb’s Story: Finding Peace After Pain

“I’ll start with saying it has been my honor to have met the lady herself and have had the experience of the benefit of Joanne’s teaching and counselling about our relationship with the Lord, and relationships with others.”

When Deb Ellis first met Joanne, she was struggling to rebuild a broken relationship with her stepdaughter after more than twelve years of silence. The situation had left her hurt and uncertain, unsure if forgiveness was even possible.

“I was scared, uncomfortable, hurting, and not sure of how I could handle this meeting. This young lady was trying to make changes, but I wasn’t prepared to accept this change or forgive the pain she had caused.”

During one of Deb’s Bible study groups, Joanne joined as a guest to teach. In that moment, she offered Deb a new perspective rooted in grace and faith.

“I explained to her, painfully, what I was going through, and she proceeded to point a strong reality for me. She made it very clear that my relationship was with the Lord, and with Him I would find my way through. When it happened, I did better than I could imagine.”

Joanne’s wisdom helped Deb recognize that true peace does not come from changing others. It begins with allowing God to change our hearts.

“Without Joanne’s intelligence, kindness, wisdom, and her willingness to share her life and her skills in connection with the Lord, it would have been a rough ride. I am so grateful that I have made this connection.”

The Heart Behind Healing at Liberty

Stories like Deb’s are what inspired Joanne to create Healing at Liberty. After years of work in counselling, discipleship, and her own journey of healing from abuse, she saw a need for a tool that would help people slow down and reflect deeply on their journey toward emotional and spiritual restoration.

Each section of the journal encourages readers to pause, pray, and listen. In equine language, liberty means freedom without force. The horse moves freely beside its partner, guided not by reins but by trust. That same principle runs throughout the journal, reminding readers that healing happens when we allow God to lead and we choose to walk beside Him in faith.

Whether used for personal reflection, in small groups, or alongside equine-facilitated programs, Healing at Liberty offers comfort, courage, and clarity to those walking through grief, forgiveness, or transformation.

A Message from Joanne

“Healing is not about fixing what is broken. It is about discovering that God can make something beautiful from every part of our story. We can live at liberty, not bound by pain but free in His love.”

A Note of Gratitude