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Conway and Jada Edwards<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Conway and Jada Edwards are both teachers, authors, and prominent leaders in their church. With a shared passion for supporting singles and married couples, they bring a wealth of wisdom and guidance. Conway, the lead pastor of their church plant, is devoted to discipling men and developing strong leaders. Jada also serves there as the Worship Arts Director and Women\u2019s Bible teacher, passionately equipping women with the knowledge of the Bible.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bob Lepine<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bob Lepine serves as the on-air host for Truth For Life<\/em>, was the former co-host of FamilyLife Today<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup>, authored impactful books like Love Like You Mean It<\/em>, and is an elder and teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church. Bob\u2019s remarkable contributions earned him a well-deserved place in the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2022.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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D.A. and Elicia Horton<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Elicia and D.A. Horton serve together at The Grove Community Church. Elicia is the Assistant Women\u2019s Ministry Director, while D.A. is an Associate Teaching Pastor and Assistant Professor at California Baptist University. They are passionate about using their expertise to serve.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel and Christina Im<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Daniel and Christina Im are passionate about equipping couples with the tools to build a strong, connected, and joy-filled marriage. Daniel is the lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church, an author, and a Gallup Strengths performance coach. Christina is a social worker, relationship coach, Gottman 7 Principles leader, and is completing her Master\u2019s in Counseling Psychology.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dave and Ann Wilson<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You may recognize Dave and Ann Wilson as the hosts of the highly engaging\u00a0FamilyLife Today<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0show. They are also renowned speakers for FamilyLife\u2019s Weekend to Remember events and visionary cofounders of Kensington Church. With over 14,000 attendees each weekend, their impact in spreading love, faith, and inspiration is truly remarkable.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Derwin and Vicki Gray<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Derwin and Vicki Gray founded Transformation Church, a mission-shaped, multiethnic church near Charlotte, NC. Derwin, a former NFL player turned author, holds a doctorate from Northern Seminary. His bestseller,\u00a0How to Heal Our Racial Divide<\/em>, is a must-read. Vicki is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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J.D. and Veronica Greear<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

J.D. Greear is the lead pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and the author of several books, including\u00a0Just Ask, What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?<\/em>, and\u00a0Searching for Christmas<\/em>. He is also the pastor of Summit Life, a daily radio broadcast, weekly TV program, and ask me anything podcast. Veronica substitute teaches while shepherding their four children into adults and pouring into The Summit\u2019s women. She loves serving her church and her city with her husband.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dennis and Barbara Rainey<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Barbara and Dennis Rainey, the cofounders of FamilyLife, have impacted countless lives. As beloved hosts of\u00a0FamilyLife Today<\/em>\u00a0for over twenty-six years, their influence was profound. Now, their primary focus is their incredible family, including six married children and an astonishing twenty-seven grandchildren.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jonathan \u201cJ.P.\u201d Pokluda<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

J.P. Pokluda is not only the lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX, but he also held a significant role as the lead of The Porch in Dallas. Now, here\u2019s the incredible part: Under his leadership, The Porch flourished and became the largest weekly, young adult gathering of its kind in the entire country.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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David and Meg Robbins<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

David and Meg are passionate about helping people integrate faith and family and equipping them to make a difference in their local communities. David became the president of FamilyLife in 2017. The Robbins have served together in a variety of ministry roles through the years, working primarily with the rising generation in western Europe, Atlanta, and New York City. David and Meg, married in 2001, currently live in Orlando, FL, with their four children.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Juli Slattery<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and the president and cofounder of Authentic Intimacy. Juli\u2019s passion is to help Christians embrace and experience the fullness of God\u2019s gift of intimacy and sexuality.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crawford and Karen Loritts<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Meet the incredible duo, Crawford and Karen Loritts. Crawford, a prolific author, serves as the senior pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia, and shares his wisdom through the inspiring\u00a0Living a Legacy<\/em>\u00a0podcast. Meanwhile, Karen shines as a teacher, mentor, author, and international speaker.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ron L. Deal<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ron Deal is a true trailblazer in the realm of blended families. He serves as the director of FamilyLife Blended\u00ae, founder of Smart Stepfamilies\u2122, and author of the impactful\u00a0Smart Stepfamily<\/em>\u00a0series. Ron\u2019s expertise spans licensed marriage and family therapist, engaging conference speaker, and host of the insightful FamilyLife Blended podcast.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vivian Mabuni<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, Bible teacher and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in\u00a0Christianity Today<\/em>, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia, and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App\u2019s \u201cVerse of the Day.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tim and Noreen have served 30+ years at Cru and teach at Biola University. Tim, a Ph.D. in communication from UNC-Chapel Hill, teaches communication studies. Noreen, a UConn business grad, works in student development. Tim hosts the\u00a0Winsome Conviction<\/em>\u00a0podcast and authored\u00a0End the Stalemate: Move from Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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