A Practical Guide to Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Way Forward
Religion / Christian Living / Nonfiction
Date Published: October 14, 2025
Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing
If you've ever felt defined by your past, unsure of your purpose, or desperate for change, The Blueprint of Becoming is for you. In this honest and hope-filled guide, Wesley Farnsworth shares how God transformed his life-and how He can transform yours too. Blending personal testimony with biblical truth and practical tools, this book lays out a clear path from brokenness to breakthrough. You'll discover how to identify what's holding you back, set faith-aligned goals, and boldly step into the life God designed for you. With reflection questions, real-life stories, and grace woven through every chapter, The Blueprint of Becoming invites you to surrender the old and fully embrace your new story.
If you're looking to take The Blueprint of Becoming deeper, free companion resources are available on the books website. These include a 10-week Small Group Participant's Guide and a Leader's Guide, complete with weekly Scriptures, prayers, discussion questions, and practical challenges designed to help you and your group apply the book's lessons in a real and lasting way . Whether you're leading a church study, walking with a recovery group, or gathering with friends, these guides provide a simple framework to create honest conversations, foster community, and encourage transformation. Visit blueprintofbecoming.com to download your free copies.
Interview with Wesley Farnsworth
How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?
Publishing my first book taught me the importance of writing with purpose from the very beginning. Before publication, I wrote mainly to process my own thoughts and experiences. After publishing, I became far more intentional about clarity, structure, and the reader’s journey. I learned to think not only about what I wanted to say, but about what someone else might need to hear — and how to guide them through that transformation step by step.
It also made me more disciplined. Writing went from something I did when I “felt inspired” to something I approached with focus, prayer, and consistency.
What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?
I first learned the power of language in church as a kid, watching how a single testimony or sermon could move people to tears, spark hope, or shift the entire atmosphere of a room. Growing up as a pastor’s son, I saw firsthand how the right words, spoken at the right moment, could change a life.
But I also learned the power of words in a more personal way as a teenager. There were things said to me during those years that cut deeply — words that made me withdraw and question my own value for a season. Experiencing both the healing and the harm words can bring taught me early on that language isn’t neutral. It can build someone up or tear them down in ways we often underestimate.
Those moments shaped my respect for honesty, encouragement, and the responsibility that comes with using your voice. It’s a lesson that still influences my writing today.
What one thing would you give up to become a better writer?
I would gladly give up convenience. Writing that matters rarely comes easily — it’s forged through honesty, reflection, and the willingness to sit with uncomfortable truths long enough to see what God is trying to teach you.
If deeper, richer writing required more sacrifice of comfort, time, or ease, I’d make that trade. Growth rarely happens where things are convenient.
Tell us a little about yourself? Perhaps something not many people know?
One thing many people don’t know about me is just how long I’ve been involved in creative work. Before writing became part of my calling, I spent more than 16 years as a professional photographer — capturing everything from military events and presidential inaugurations to weddings, church services, and sports at every level. Storytelling has always been in my life, even before I put words to it on the page.
Another thing people are often surprised by is how deeply I value community. Growing up as a pastor’s kid taught me early on the importance of being surrounded by people who challenge, encourage, and walk with you through every season. That love for community now shows up in everything I do — from Celebrate Recovery leadership to my podcast and nonprofit work.
At my core, I’m someone who loves using creativity, faith, and lived experience to help others find clarity and direction in their own lives.
If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?
I would have learned the importance of journaling. Looking back, there were so many experiences, emotions, and lessons unfolding that I didn’t have the language for yet. Journaling would have helped me develop my voice earlier and given me a deeper well to draw from.
I would’ve also allowed myself to be honest sooner. The kind of writing I do now — transparent, reflective, faith-driven — thrives on honesty. Learning that sooner would have strengthened the foundation of my writing today.
What is the biggest surprise that you experienced after becoming a writer?
The biggest surprise was how deeply people connect with authenticity. I knew transparency mattered, but I underestimated how much readers would resonate with honest storytelling. When someone reaches out and says, “Your words put into language what I’ve been feeling,” it reminds me that writing isn’t just communication — it’s connection.
I was also surprised by how writing continues to shape me. I expected to help others, but I didn’t expect the writing process to refine my own faith, character, and perspective in the way it has.
Could you tell us a bit about your most recent book and why it is a must-read?
My most recent book, The Blueprint of Becoming, is a practical and faith-centered guide to personal transformation. It walks readers through the process of renewing their mind, understanding their current reality, identifying the “stars” that guide their decisions, and stepping into the life God has called them to live.
What makes it a must-read is its combination of authenticity and action. I don’t just tell my story — I offer step-by-step tools, biblical insight, reflective questions, and real-world practices that help readers make meaningful changes in their own lives.
Whether someone is feeling stuck, rebuilding after setbacks, or simply wanting to grow spiritually and emotionally, this book provides a roadmap to becoming the person God created them to be.
I also created a free group study guide that pairs with the book for anyone wanting to unpack the material with a small group, church class, or recovery community. It’s available as a complimentary download at blueprintofbecoming.com. I hope that these tools help readers not only understand the message but live it out in practical, life-changing ways.
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