GUESTS
Kay Wyma
Writer, Blogger, Speaker — field_542d8190101fc
Kay Wills Wyma, former White House staffer, international banker, and entrepreneur, is a mom of five who writes about seeing beyond life's pressures in order to navigate life and thrive together. She...
Kay Wills Wyma, former White House staffer, international banker, and entrepreneur, is a mom of five who writes about seeing beyond life's pressures in order to navigate life and thrive together. She is the author of two books and blogs at the popular themoatblog.com and video podcasts at saysomethingshow.com. She has been featured on outlets such as The Today Show, CNN, and Focus on the Family, and has contributed to the Huffington Post, NYT Motherlode, DMagazine, Thriving Families, and more. Kay lives in Dallas, Texas, with her family.
Kayla Stoecklein
Author | Advocate — field_542d8190101fc
Kayla Stoecklein is an advocate for those confronting mental illness. When she isn’t busy raising her three young boys, you can find her on the beach, sipping an iced coffee and searching for little g...
Kayla Stoecklein is an advocate for those confronting mental illness. When she isn’t busy raising her three young boys, you can find her on the beach, sipping an iced coffee and searching for little glimpses of heaven on earth. Join her at www.kaylastoecklein.com and on Instagram @kaylasteck. Fear Gone Wild, available nationwide September 8, 2020, is her first book.
Keisha Russell
Associate Counsel — First Liberty Institute
Keisha Russell is Associate Counsel with First Liberty Institute, concentrating on religious liberty matters and First Amendment rights. Russell attended Emory University School of Law, where she w...
Keisha Russell is Associate Counsel with First Liberty Institute, concentrating on religious liberty matters and First Amendment rights. Russell attended Emory University School of Law, where she was heavily involved in Emory’s prestigious Center for the Study of Law and Religion. She served on the Emory Journal of Law & Religion and two moot court teams. She was a law clerk for the Center’s Restoring Religious Freedom Project where she worked on religious liberty litigation. In her final year of law school, Russell worked as a law clerk for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) on national and international matters affecting Israel. Russell was also selected for a legal clinic with the Emory Barton Child Law and Policy Center. She trained with a political expert and advocated for children at the Georgia state capitol. Russell was selected by Emory University as a Graduating Woman of Excellence. Prior to joining First Liberty, Russell earned a Bachelor’s in Communications from University of Central Florida and a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Southern California. She was a 2011 Teach For America corps member and taught elementary special education in Atlanta. Russell is most passionate about protecting religious freedom for children in America’s schools.
Keisha Toni Russell
Senior Counsel — First Liberty Institute
Keisha Russell is Senior Counsel with First Liberty Institute, concentrating on religious liberty matters and First Amendment rights. Keisha attended Emory University School of Law, where she was h...
Keisha Russell is Senior Counsel with First Liberty Institute, concentrating on religious liberty matters and First Amendment rights. Keisha attended Emory University School of Law, where she was heavily involved in Emory’s prestigious Center for the Study of Law and Religion. She served on the Emory Journal of Law & Religion and two moot court teams. She was a law clerk for the Center’s Restoring Religious Freedom Project where she worked on religious liberty litigation. In her final year of law school, Keisha worked as a law clerk for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) on national and international matters affecting Israel. Keisha was a 2017 Emory University Graduating Woman of Excellence. Prior to joining First Liberty, Keisha was a 2011 Teach For America corps member in Atlanta Public Schools. As an elementary special education teacher, she taught students with ADD, emotional behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities. Keisha is most passionate about protecting religious freedom for children in America’s schools. Keisha earned a Bachelor’s in Communications from University of Central Florida and a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Southern California. Keisha is licensed to practice law in New York, Texas, and Florida.
Keith Alcorn
Animator | Animation Filmmaker — field_542d8190101fc
For over 30 years Keith Alcorn has been involved in all facets of animation. In 1987 he Co-Founded DNA Productions, Inc. which would become one of the largest animation facilities in the U.S. In 2...
For over 30 years Keith Alcorn has been involved in all facets of animation. In 1987 he Co-Founded DNA Productions, Inc. which would become one of the largest animation facilities in the U.S. In 2001, Keith Produced and Co-Created the Oscar nominated animated feature film, “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” for Paramount and Nickelodeon. Keith also served as Director/Co-Executive Producer on the Nickelodeon series, “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius” before serving as Executive Producer on the feature film, “The Ant Bully” for Warner Brothers and Tom Hanks.
Keith D. Yates, PhD
Founder & President — American Karate And Tae Kwon Do Organization
Keith D. Yates started training in 1965 and became one of the youngest black belts in the country when he earned his rank at 17. He established a reputation as one of the top kata champions in the Sou...
Keith D. Yates started training in 1965 and became one of the youngest black belts in the country when he earned his rank at 17. He established a reputation as one of the top kata champions in the Southwest and won the Texas State title in 1971. A prolific writer and respected teacher, he holds the 10th dan in American Tae Kwon Do. He began the first college "karate for credit" program in the Southwest in 1972 at Southern Methodist University. He was an adjunct professor at SMU for seven years in both the Physical Education and Communications Departments. In 1976 he founded the American Karate And Tae Kwon Do Organization. He is in too many halls of fame and other honors to mention. He has produced video documentaries on martial arts history and has his own YouTube channel as well as a smartphone app covering the training patterns for American Tae Kwon Do. Dr. Yates has been featured in multiple publications, in newspapers, and has been profiled on many news and cable TV programs and national radio talk shows. He graduated from SMU in 1971 with a degree in Graphic Design and did his Master's thesis at Dallas Theological Seminary on "The Demystification of Ki.” He received a Doctorate of Humanities in 2019 from the Great Plains Baptist Divinity School with an emphasis on Biblical martial arts and sciences. Dr. Yates is the Chairman of the Board of the Gospel Martial Arts Union. He served for several years on the advisory board of Chuck Norris’s KickStart Kids and is also High-Dan Board Chairman of the American Karate Black Belt Association. In 2017 he retired from a career as Director of Creative Services and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. Keith and his wife Linda have four grown children and ten grandchildren.
Keith Getty
Hymn Writer | Singer — field_542d8190101fc
Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. In re-inventing the traditional hymn form, they have created a catalogue of songs teaching...
Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. In re-inventing the traditional hymn form, they have created a catalogue of songs teaching Christian doctrine and crossing the genres of traditional, classical, folk and contemporary composition which are sung the world over. “In Christ Alone” (penned by Keith and long-time writing partner, Stuart Townend) holds the #1 position of most-frequently-sung in UK churches for the past 9 consecutive years. It was voted the #2 best-loved hymn of all time in the UK according to a BBC Songs of Praise national survey and among the top 5 hymns of all time by the UK Hymns Society. According to CCLI, it is estimated that 40 to 50 million people sing “In Christ Alone” in church services each year— which does not include the unique reach the catalog has into traditional and classical contexts, as well as the popularity of the song throughout Asia. The Gettys' hymns are used increasingly both in contemporary and traditional circles, being included in most modern hymnbooks (with a number of these now listing “Getty” as the most-featured composers), while in the more contemporary church, more than 60 of their songs are featured on top 2,000 CCLI charts between the UK and USA.
Keith Self
Representative Texas' 3rd Congressional District — United States House of Representatives
Keith Self was born in a military hospital during his father’s service in the United States Army and was raised in Texas. After graduation from High School in Amarillo, he accepted an appointment to...
Keith Self was born in a military hospital during his father’s service in the United States Army and was raised in Texas. After graduation from High School in Amarillo, he accepted an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began a 25-year career of service to our country. Keith’s Army tours included Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Company Commander, Special Forces Detachment Commander and Special Forces Company Commander. His service took him to Europe, the Middle East, and the Pentagon, where he worked on the most sensitive military programs. He deployed to Grenada, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraqi Freedom. During his career, Keith received the Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, and Joint Staff Badge. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring from the Army, Keith was elected County Judge in Collin County, TX, in 2006. He served three consecutive terms before retiring in 2018. Keith and his wife Tracy have been happily married since his graduation from West Point. They reside in McKinney, TX and are active members in their church and local community.
Keith Spurgin
Author | International Speaker | President of Growth Resourcing Group — Founder of New Hope Church in Wylie, TX
Keith Spurgin is an author, an international speaker, and the President of Growth Resourcing Group – an organization dedicated to helping leaders, pastors, and business owners lead better than ever....
Keith Spurgin is an author, an international speaker, and the President of Growth Resourcing Group – an organization dedicated to helping leaders, pastors, and business owners lead better than ever. A long history of leading multiple organizations and relationship building has convinced him, “Nothing great happens without great leadership and great relationships.” He’s sold out to helping leaders lead better. If you are one of those leaders, you’ve experienced his stubborn pursuit of growth and transformation in his own life and in the lives around him. He is also a husband, father, and friend to many. Keith loves to build long term relationships that go the distance. He’s an avid cyclist and founder of New Hope Church in Wylie, Texas, USA.
Kelle Berry
Marketing Manager — Texas Home School Coalition
Kelle Berry, serves as Texas Home School Coalition’s Marketing Manager. Kelle is a full-time wife and home schooling mother, and a part-time fitness coach. Kelle also tutors classes at a Classical Chr...
Kelle Berry, serves as Texas Home School Coalition’s Marketing Manager. Kelle is a full-time wife and home schooling mother, and a part-time fitness coach. Kelle also tutors classes at a Classical Christian Community program with her four children, all while pursuing her “happily ever after” with Michael, her husband of 15 years. While preparing for the birth of their first born, Kelle and Michael began exploring home schooling for their family’s education in order to 1) train up children with a Biblical worldview, 2) establish academic standards of excellence, 3) cultivate a life-long desire of learning in each individual student, and 4) immerse themselves in the unique personalities of each of their children. As parents, their mission is to discover the passion and vision God has placed within each of their children’s hearts and guide them toward that purpose. Mission-minded and purposeful, Kelle lives out her personal mission to encourage women to live abundant lives. Her life has been blessed with accomplishments ranging from training mothers in classical Christian education, educating and counseling young adults through unexpected pregnancies, and founding the national pregnancy help line, Option Line.
Kelley Keller, JD
Writer | Legal Consultant | Speaker — Publisher of an Online Magazine
Kelley Keller is a professional writer, strategic legal consultant, and public speaker specializing in issues at the intersection of law, society, and worldview. Previously, Kelley practiced intellect...
Kelley Keller is a professional writer, strategic legal consultant, and public speaker specializing in issues at the intersection of law, society, and worldview. Previously, Kelley practiced intellectual property and technology law for 15 years, preceded by 12 years in various law-related positions, including supporting the president of a legal think tank focused on international intellectual property policy and global trade. She shares her personal journey from Marxian feminism to Christian faith on her personal Substack, Confessions of a Truthaholic. Kelley also publishes an online magazine, The Savvy Citizen, where she and her husband, Dr. Christian Keller, a professor of Civil War and U.S. military history, co-teach American civics to the general public. Kelley's content focuses on the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, the critical role the Judeo-Christian worldview plays in both their identification and recognition, and how those rights are secured and protected by the U.S. Constitution and the legal system it creates. She also hosts a podcast on the legal history of abortion: I Am Roe, Hear Me Roar. Kelley holds a B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College, a J.D. from The Catholic University of America, and is a D.Min. Candidate in Christian Apologetics at the Southern Evangelical Seminary.
Kelley McLean
Deputy Director of Government Affairs — First Liberty Institute
Kelley McLean serves as Deputy Director of Government Affairs for First Liberty Institute in the Washington, D.C. office. In this role, she develops and implements First Liberty’s strategic initiative...
Kelley McLean serves as Deputy Director of Government Affairs for First Liberty Institute in the Washington, D.C. office. In this role, she develops and implements First Liberty’s strategic initiatives at the federal level with external entities and allies on Capitol Hill. As a principal strategist, McLean provides important feedback on religious freedom to members and staff of the U.S. Congress, the White House and federal agencies. Prior to joining First Liberty, McLean served as Legislative Assistant to Senator James Lankford where she oversaw the Senate Values Action Team and advised several members of U.S. Senate. She served as Government Affairs Fellow at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. McLean also ran the House Values Action Team under its founding chair Congressman Joseph Pitts, where she advised multiple members of U.S. Congress. Prior to that, she worked as the Government Relations Coordinator for a non-profit committed to promoting human rights and religious liberty abroad. During college, McLean helped another international non-profit committed to promoting religious freedom and rule of law in China, open their Washington, DC Government Affairs office. McLean received her Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Asian Studies from Austin College.
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Downplaying “Pride”
Although it’s Pride month, June hasn’t seen much LGBT hoopla here in Texas. The Washington Stand reports that throughout the country, such celebrating “has been dialed back to a stunning degree.” The...
Keeping Our Republic
On the last day of the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked what form of government was being proposed for the United States. His famous reply was: “A republic, madam, if you can kee...
American Idle
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The abortion pill harms women and kills unborn children. Congress must act.
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