Venus Mason Theus
When her close circle of friends were in college preparing for exciting careers, 21-year-old Venus was the stay at home mom of an infant daughter and married to a bi-polar drug addict who, unbeknown to her, often hallucinated about murdering their entire family then killing himself. She never imagined that God would give her a second chance; and that someday she would become a fervent, sought after advocate for Christian marriage – coaching, teaching and encouraging other women that they too, can have a Joyfully-Ever-After Marriage.
Exquisite teacher! A leader! Refreshingly transparent are among the words used to describe her. Venus is dedicated to helping married women find joy in all situations. She also teaches brides-to-be and someday brides how to prepare and to choose wisely. Her words of wisdom are seasoned with love, support, and truth: a combination any woman can benefit from. Single women receive spiritual and practical preparation so that they can be ready for Boaz before he shows up! In her books, blogs and workshops, Venus candidly shares her own experiences – the trials as well as the triumphs. She is passionate about cultivating a community of what she calls “P31s” – empowered, yet nurturing women who know their value and operate within the purpose for which they were created.
Venus is the author of Brown Paper Bag, a novel and a marriage guide entitled How to Have a Joyfully- Ever-After Marriage. Although different genres, the theme of both books is faith, virtue, and self value. Venus has also written articles for Gospel Today and Sister Talk magazines. She has made appearances on the CTN Live, Wake Up Detroit, and the Words- N-Motion and Talk to Me With Brenda Perryman television shows; and has been interviewed on the Women in Ministry with Fatima Boggan-Campbell radio show. She has also been a guest on the Christian Wives’ Club, and the Chocolate Pages internet radio broadcasts. She is the host of her own internet radio show, the Anointed Pen Christian Literary Show.
Venus is the founder and host of the annual Anointed Pen Conferences for Christian Writers and the Detroit chapter president of the American Christian Writers.
Venus has been married to the man of her dreams, Jerome "Rick" Theus, since 1985. She and her husband teach the In It For Life Christian Education Class for Married and Engaged Couples. They are also the co-directors of the Uplift Family Ministry of Greater Grace Temple.
Venus' platform of Joyfully-Ever-After Marriage offers hope, healing and assurance that contrary to popular belief, monogamous, joyful marriage is indeed alive and well!
