FOLLOW THE BUTTERFLY

A True Story Of Survival, Faith, And 
The Courage To Keep Moving Forward

One man’s fight for survival, guidance from God, and the unshakable decision to keep moving forward.

Kenny Barnwell was a seasoned road warrior, working with world-renowned music artists, traveling the globe putting on concerts. But a mountain hike behind his hotel in Monterrey, Mexico, changed everything.

Ambushed by cartel members on motorcycles, Kenny ran for his life until gunshots forced him to jump off the mountain.

The impact shattered his femur and broke his arm. Bleeding, broken, and alone. When all hope was slipping away, a butterfly appeared—and a voice within said: “Follow the butterfly.”

That voice was God.
The butterfly, a call to surrender.
And every thorn, a test of trust.

What followed wasn’t just a fight for survival. It was a divine encounter. Kenny spent over twelve hours crawling through cactus, rocks, and thorns, dragging his body inch by inch in the dark of night, while being hunted by his attackers.

Follow the Butterfly is the raw, true story of what it means to survive, to fight, and to crawl by faith when it seems impossible.

It’s about the quiet power of divine strength, the beauty in brutal places, and how sometimes the only way out is to keep moving forward.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

MISSION

My mission is to help people face hard things with courage, faith, and clarity by showing what’s possible when you refuse to give up. I challenge audiences to rethink what resilience really means, because sometimes the only way out is through.

Kenny Barnwell is a seasoned Touring professtional turned speaker and author, known for his work behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music. For over two decades, he toured the world as a guitar technician, living a life most people only dream about, until a near-death experience in Mexico changed everything.

Now, Kenny shares his story to inspire others to find faith, purpose, and the strength to keep moving forward. With raw honesty, a heart for service, and a passion for helping people align their lives and overcome what once felt impossible.
He lives in Nashville with his wife and two children, where he continues his mission of helping others find the courage to follow the calling on their lives—no matter how painful the path.