Eli Brackenbury is a father, a former nurse, and an EHS professional whose spiritual awakening at midlife led him to rediscover faith and write Finding God at 50. Raised in a Catholic home, Eli spent much of his life navigating the tension between religion and relationship, often feeling distant from the God he was taught to revere. It wasn’t until a quiet moment in his kitchen—after divorce, loss, and years of striving—that he felt the unmistakable presence of God and began a journey of surrender, healing, and transformation.
His faith didn’t come through dramatic sermons or mountaintop experiences—it came through TikTok videos, long walks, scripture, and silence. Eli’s story is one of grace meeting grit, of learning to listen, and of choosing trust over control. Through honest storytelling, practical spiritual tools, and heartfelt prayers, he invites readers to explore their own relationship with God—especially those who feel like they’ve come to faith “late” or are still searching.
Eli lives in Richland, Washington, where he leads with integrity, mentors with compassion, and continues to make his mark by helping others find their place in the kingdom. His greatest hope is that his story will help others awaken to the presence of God in their own lives—right where they are.
