Hi, I’m Amanda Byrd, founder of The Porch Christian Coaching. I was born and raised in Johnston County, North Carolina, where my husband, Anthony, and I are raising our three children.

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I started my career in banking and clinical research before moving into full-time ministry. I’m an ordained minister and have served as a church elder, lay counselor, and small group leader. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Strayer University, a certificate in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Professional Life Coach Certificate from Light University.

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Anthony and I also founded The Restored Table, a local nonprofit that serves our neighbors through community outreach. That work has deepened my heart for people in recovery and for those rebuilding their lives after incarceration.

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At The Porch, I work with teens, adults, and couples. I offer Christian life coaching, biblical counseling, marriage coaching, and recovery and reentry coaching. People come to me for all kinds of reasons, from stress and worry to family struggles, questions about identity, or figuring out where to start after a hard season.

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My heart is to meet you where you are, make room for honest conversation, and help you connect biblical truth to what you’re walking through. Together, we’ll talk about what’s weighing on you and find a practical next step you can take.