Kyle Patrick Moran is a distinguished graduate of the University of Rhode Island, having earned his degree summa cum laude in political science and history. Here, his academic accomplishments were rec...

Kyle Patrick Moran is a distinguished graduate of the University of Rhode Island, having earned his degree summa cum laude in political science and history. Here, his academic accomplishments were recognized with the David Warren Scholarship, awarded to the top five performing political science students. Having graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyle landed on his feet by managing an Olive Garden restaurant. He was responsible for overseeing the operations of a restaurant with over 100 employees, including staffing, scheduling, and profit and loss analysis. Despite his achievements, he remained dedicated to his studied field and is currently pivoting careers. Currently, Kyle contributes to the American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project. Here, his research skills using sources largely in Persian and Arabic have been showcased through published analyses of recent events. Having a lifelong passion for international relations, Kyle has travelled throughout the Middle East, including to the West Bank. This has provided him with first-hand insight into regional conflicts that are pivotal to U.S. interests that cannot be fully understood from classrooms or books alone. Kyle’s eclectic blend of strong academic performance, practical managing experience, and well-established research and writing background make him a valuable asset for Young Voices.

Kyle Roberts is an award-winning director who has created projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and more. He is on a quest to help save the lives of today’s youth. Roberts has taken his experi...

Kyle Roberts is an award-winning director who has created projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and more. He is on a quest to help save the lives of today’s youth. Roberts has taken his experience working with youth who struggled with depression and suicide and has made it the inspiration for the film WHAT RHYMES WITH REASON. It is an inspirational film coming to theaters on October 10th (World Mental Health Day).

Laine Lawson Craft, dynamic speaker and host of top-ranked podcast Warfare Parenting, is the best-selling author of several books, including Spiritual Warfare and The Parent’s Battle Plan. She has be...

Laine Lawson Craft, dynamic speaker and host of top-ranked podcast Warfare Parenting, is the best-selling author of several books, including Spiritual Warfare and The Parent’s Battle Plan. She has been featured on major media outlets, including FOX News, The 700 Club, CBN, CTN, TCT, various radio programs, and in many online features. Married for over thirty-seven years, Laine lives in Florida. As a mother and grandmother, she leverages her experiences to empower and support moms and families worldwide.

Lana Silk, daughter of Lazarus and Maggie, serves as Transform Iran’s Chief Executive Officer - USA. In this role, Lana actively seeks to bring freedom to the people of Iran, transforming the nation i...

Lana Silk, daughter of Lazarus and Maggie, serves as Transform Iran’s Chief Executive Officer - USA. In this role, Lana actively seeks to bring freedom to the people of Iran, transforming the nation into one which bears the image of Christ. Through ministry and humanitarian aid, Lana hopes that Transform Iran will create divine change in the lives of the Iranian people. Lana was born and raised in Iran before emigrating to the UK where she completed her education at Imperial College, London, gaining an honors degree in Computer Engineering. Her postgraduate studies in Marketing Communication Strategy led her to a career in services marketing, before specializing in branding and fundraising, where she consulted for several years particularly for the nonprofit sector. With over 20 years marketing experience across all media, Lana has a passion to see small businesses and startups gain their voice in a competitive environment. Lana has also worked as a church minister, worship leader, and most recently a college chaplain, where she took further post graduate studies in working with youth, with a focus on mental health and safeguarding. She is tri-lingual and considers it her life calling to represent and advocate for the people of Iran in the West. Lana currently lives with her husband and three children in Ohio, USA, actively operating Transform Iran’s mission.

Lance T. Izumi is Senior Director of Pacific ResearchInstitute’s Center for Education, and Koret Senior Fellow in Education Studies.He is the author of the highly acclaimed 2012 book Obama’s Education...

Lance T. Izumi is Senior Director of Pacific ResearchInstitute’s Center for Education, and Koret Senior Fellow in Education Studies.He is the author of the highly acclaimed 2012 book Obama’s Education Takeover(Broadside, Encounter Books), which details the centralization of educationpolicymaking in Washington under President Obama. Mr. Izumi is also the principal author of the groundbreakingseries of books Not as Good as You Think: The Myth of the Middle Class School.In each volume, he examines the underperformance of middle-class students inCalifornia, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, and New Jersey. His filmcredits include: co-executive producer of the award-winning PRS-broadcastdocumentary of the same name. And he appears in Academy Award-winning directorDavis Guggenheim’s acclaimed film documentary Waiting for Superman. Mr. Izumi served as chief speechwriter and director ofwriting and research for California Governor George Deukmejian. He also servedin the administration of President Ronald Reagan as speechwriter to UnitedStates Attorney General Edwin Meese III. He served five years as a commissioned officer (captain,Public Affairs Office) in the California State Military Reserve. Among hisdecorations, he received the commendation medal and the achievement ribbon. Mr.Izumi received his J.D. from the University of Southern California School ofLaw. He received his master of arts in political science from the University ofCalifornia at Davis and his bachelor of arts in economics and history from theUniversity of California at Los Angeles.

Lance Izumi is Senior Director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute. He has written and produced books, studies, and films on a wide variety of education topics. Most recently...

Lance Izumi is Senior Director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute. He has written and produced books, studies, and films on a wide variety of education topics. Most recently, he is the author of the 2017 book The Corrupt Classroom and the 2019 book Choosing Diversity: How Charter Schools Promote Diverse Learning Models and Meet the Diverse Needs of Parents and Children. In 2016-17, Lance served on President Trump’s transition Agency Action Team for education policy. As a member of the transition team, he drafted policy papers and recommendations for consideration by the Trump administration. From 2004 to 2015, he served as a member of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation, and served two terms as president of the Board. From 2015 to 2018, Lance chaired the board of directors of the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the official non-profit that supports the community college system, and remains a member of the board. Lance served as a commissioner on the California Postsecondary Education Commission and as a member of the United States Civil Rights Commission’s California Advisory Committee. In 2019, Lance was appointed as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of Army. In this role, he promoted good relations between the Army and the public in Northern California and advised the Secretary on regional issues. Lance served as a captain in the California State Military Reserve from 1991-96 and was awarded the CSMR Commendation Medal. He is the president of the Community Relations Board for the U.S. Army’s Northern California Recruiting Battalion and was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal in 2016. In 2017, the Association of the United States Army bestowed upon Lance the Colonel David A. Appling Award for Outstanding Recruiting Support. Lance served as chief speechwriter and director of writing and research for California Governor George Deukmejian and as speechwriter to United States Attorney General Edwin Meese III in President Ronald Reagan’s administration. Lance received his juris doctorate from the University of Southern California School of Law, his master of art in political science from the University of California at Davis, and his bachelor of arts in economics and history from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Larry Crabb is a well-known Christian psychologist, conference and seminar speaker, Bible teacher, and author of more than 25 books. In addition to various other speaking and teaching opportunities, C...

Larry Crabb is a well-known Christian psychologist, conference and seminar speaker, Bible teacher, and author of more than 25 books. In addition to various other speaking and teaching opportunities, Crabb offers a week-long School of Spiritual Direction held each year here at The Cove and the Glen Eyrie in CO. He currently is scholar-in-residence at Colorado Christian University. Larry and his wife of 50 years, Rachael, reside near Charlotte, N.C.

Dr. Larry Crabb has authored over 25 books and is the founder of New Way Ministries and co-founder of Larger Story. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology and has been a Distinguished Scholar in Res...

Dr. Larry Crabb has authored over 25 books and is the founder of New Way Ministries and co-founder of Larger Story. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology and has been a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Colorado Christian University for 24 years. He has been married to his middle school sweetheart, Rachael, for over 50 years. They have two amazing sons (Kep & Ken), two beloved daughters- in-law, and five delightful grandchildren.

A “firebrand” according to “Daily Variety,” best-selling author and radio talk-show host Larry Elder has a take-no-prisoners style, using such old-fashioned things as evidence and logic. Larry shines...

A “firebrand” according to “Daily Variety,” best-selling author and radio talk-show host Larry Elder has a take-no-prisoners style, using such old-fashioned things as evidence and logic. Larry shines the bright light of reasoned analysis on many of the myths and hypocrisies apparent in our system of government, our society, and the media itself. He slays dragons and topples sacred cows using facts, common sense and a ready wit. The son of a janitor, Larry was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. He attended Brown University, receiving a BA in Political Science in 1974. He then attended University of Michigan, School of Law, graduating in 1977. After graduation, he worked with a large law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, where he practiced litigation. He then opened “Laurence A. Elder and Associates,” a business specializing in recruiting experienced attorneys. At the same time, he hosted a topic-oriented television show in Cleveland, first on PBS, then on the local Fox affiliate. Larry has established the Larry Elder Charities, a non-profit organization that will contribute to groups and individuals offering non-government, self-help solutions to problems of poverty, crime, poor parenting, dependency, and education.

Larry and Barbara came to SonScape Retreats after serving 25 years in the local church. In 2002, they were chosen to lead SonScape Retreats when our founding couple, Bob and Sandy Sewell, began their...

Larry and Barbara came to SonScape Retreats after serving 25 years in the local church. In 2002, they were chosen to lead SonScape Retreats when our founding couple, Bob and Sandy Sewell, began their transition out of the leadership role. Larry’s pastoral career took them from the inner city of Chicago to the suburbs of Minneapolis. He served in a variety of roles, beginning as a youth pastor, then associate pastor, followed by church planter, and finally the lead pastor over a growing suburban church and large staff. Larry’s ability to listen and discern well has helped many to find hope and healing. Larry graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota and went on to receive his Masters of Divinity degree from North Park Seminary in Chicago, Illinois.

Larry E. McCall, DMin, serves as the director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries. He served as the lead pastor at Christ’s Covenant Church of Winona Lake, Indiana for over 30 years, followed by more tha...

Larry E. McCall, DMin, serves as the director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries. He served as the lead pastor at Christ’s Covenant Church of Winona Lake, Indiana for over 30 years, followed by more than ten years on the pastoral staff. McCall is a graduate of Grace College, Grace Theological Seminary, and has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has written numerous articles for publications and is the author of Walking Like Jesus Did, Loving Your Wife as Christ Loves the Church, Grandparenting with Grace, and A Seasoned Marriage. This year, Larry and his high school sweetheart, Gladine, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Since he is now semi-retired from pastoral ministry, they are enjoying this season of life, spending intentional time with family while traveling to teach seminars focusing on marriage and grandparenting. The McCalls have three married children and seven grandchildren.

Larry began planting churches in the United States in 1991 and was subsequently part of 8 church plants. After serving with the North America Mission Board, SBC for a time in the area of church plante...

Larry began planting churches in the United States in 1991 and was subsequently part of 8 church plants. After serving with the North America Mission Board, SBC for a time in the area of church planter assessment, he and his family moved to Western Europe in late 2001 and served in both Spain and Germany with the International Mission Board. He has worked in the areas of church planting and mission strategy among europeans as well in leading efforts among engaging immigrants and refugees who now live in Europe. In 2008 he co-founded The Upstream Collective which is a non-profit devoted to helping churches learn how to equip their members to engage people with the gospel at home and around the world. He has two Master's degrees; one in Theology and the other in Christian Education. He also holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Missiology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. As Director of Upstream he loves helping churches find creative ways to engage in missional work in their neighborhoods and nations. He is the author of Tradecraft for the Church on Mission and The MarketSpace. Larry and his wife Susan have been married for 31 years. They currently live in Madrid. Larry and Susan often speak together to churches and Christian organizations about raising a family in another culture. They have two third-culture kids of their own, Megan and Parker. They wrote a book together called First 30 Daze which helps cross-cultural workers learn to thrive in their new city and live with gospel intentionality.