Emmy-nominated® and best-selling comedian, Chonda Pierce, or “the country comic” as Billboard Magazine dubbed her, has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades with her winning combination of fierce wit and southern charm. A stand-up comedian, television hostess, author, and now actress, Pierce has channeled her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country. As the RIAA’s best-selling female comedian, her hilarious take on life is easily relatable as she publicly opens up to her listeners about times of darkness and depression in her own life, drawing humor and good from every situation. www.chonda.org

From Scotland, Sheila Walsh is an author, Bible teacher, three-time Grammy nominee, and television host who has spoken to over six million people around the world. She cohosts several shows including Praise and Better Together on TBN, America’s most-watched faith and family channel. Sheila’s books have sold nearly six million copies and include bestsellers like It’s Okay Not to Be Okay and her new book and Bible study The Hope of Heaven. www.sheilawalsh.com

Laura Story is a Bible teacher, worship leader, singer/songwriter, and bestselling author. Her songs – which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards and Dove Awards include “Blessings”, “Mighty to Save” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” Blessings was certified GOLD in 2011 and inspired her first devotional book “What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops”. Her second book “When God Doesn’t Fix It; Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can’t Live Without” serves as a reminder that despite questions or circumstances, He is the ultimate author of our story. She has a brand new book, bible study series and new music releasing summer of 2019 titled “I Give Up; The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life.” Laura has a master’s degree of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies. She has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005, but her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin and Timothy.

Becky Thompson is the founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional online community, a ministry gathering over two million women in nightly prayer. She has authored ten books and has appeared on the USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and ECPA best seller lists. Becky’s conversational style, paired with her degree in Biblical Studies, help her connect women to the peace, hope, and healing found in Jesus alone. When Becky is not traveling as a national speaker, she enjoys life in rural Oklahoma with her husband, Jared, and their three children.

As a pastor, licensed life coach, author and CEO of Freedom Movement, Karrie Garcia has been inspiring change in others by boldly sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie is not afraid to wade through deep waters, because she has seen firsthand how God’s true redemptive purpose for our lives does not begin once we are free from pain, rather it stems directly out of pain.

Megan Allison, PA-C, D.MSc., is a seasoned dermatology practitioner. She enjoys public speaking and education and is a published author of four books. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). Megan received her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Virginia. She received her Doctor of Medical Science Degree from the University of Lynchburg where she completed additional training in general and pediatric dermatology. Megan is married to her high school sweetheart, Ben, and together they have fun raising their energetic 5 year-old, Olivia and 1 year-old, Sophia.

Michael O’Brien was the lead singer of the Christian band, NewSong, for seven years. Sensing that God was placing a strong call on his life to step out and minister as a solo artist, he resigned his position with the band and has now been serving in the music ministry on his own for some 20 years. Michael has built a reputation as an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter with a heart for ministering to the body of Christ. www.michaelo.org