GUESTS
Michael Caparrelli, PhD
Speaker | Author | Professor of Behavioral Science — Northpoint Bible College | Founder of UnMuted
Dr. Michael Caparrelli heard the gospel for the first time as a 17-year-old at a Juvenile Detention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Upon his release, he committed his life to Jesus Christ. In 2...
Dr. Michael Caparrelli heard the gospel for the first time as a 17-year-old at a Juvenile Detention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Upon his release, he committed his life to Jesus Christ. In 2009, Dr. Caparrelli along with a team of people planted a church in Rhode Island known as Sacred Exchange Fellowship. This church was a hospital for the spiritually sick, attracting hundreds of people with addictions, criminal backgrounds and mental illnesses. The church lived out its mission stated in Isaiah 61:3. Dr. Caparrelli resigned from pastoring in 2009, handing the torch over to one his trusted elders. Since then, he has traveled the entire nation with his message of redemption and restoration from mental illnesses. He speaks in prisons, colleges, churches, and Adult and Teen Challenge Centers. He is the founder of UnMuted, a non-profit organization that gives victims of trauma their voices back. Dr. Caparrelli holds a Bachelors in Bible from Zion Bible College, a Masters in Education from Liberty University and a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior from Capella University. From April 2022 to July 2023, Dr. Caparrelli conducted a 100-hour, 34 Session, analysis of David Berkowitz, formerly known as the “son of sam.” The analysis focuses upon the mental health factors and demonic influences behind senseless violence. More importantly, the analysis highlights the miraculous transformation of a psychopath. This analysis is now available in a book entitled, Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz. Dr. Caparrelli authored 5 books that all relate to mental health from a biblical viewpoint - Dr. Jesus, Pen Your Pain into Parables, Surviving Feelings, The Ox and the Ass and Monster Mirror. He is also a professor of behavioral science courses at Northpoint Bible College in Haverhill, MA.
Michael Card
Musician | Songwriter | Author | Mentor — field_542d8190101fc
In a career that spans thirty years, Michael Card has recorded over thirty-one albums, authored or coauthored over twenty-four books, hosted a radio program, and written for a wide range of magazines....
In a career that spans thirty years, Michael Card has recorded over thirty-one albums, authored or coauthored over twenty-four books, hosted a radio program, and written for a wide range of magazines. An award-winning musician and performing artist, he has penned such favorites as "El Shaddai," "Immanuel," and many other songs. He has branched his ministry beyond music and written numerous books, including Scribbling in the Sand, A Fragile Stone, Inexpressible, A Violent Grace, The Parable of Joy, and Sleep Sound in Jesus (a children's book). He has also written the Biblical Imagination Series, with a book and accompanying music CD for each of the four gospels. A graduate of Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's and master's degree in biblical studies, Card also serves as mentor to many younger artists and musicians, teaching courses on the creative process and calling the Christian recording industry into deeper discipleship. Card lives in Tennessee with his wife and four children.
Michael Clark
Founder — Ananias Foundation
In 2005, Michael Clark* hit rock bottom. He was arrested for domestic violence twice that year and sent to jail both times. He was later mandated to attend 36 weeks of a Batterers’ Intervention Progra...
In 2005, Michael Clark* hit rock bottom. He was arrested for domestic violence twice that year and sent to jail both times. He was later mandated to attend 36 weeks of a Batterers’ Intervention Program (BIP) and given probation. His wife and stepchildren moved out and he was prohibited from having any contact with them through a restraining order. * Out of respect for the privacy of his family and the stigma associated with domestic violence, Michael Clark is a pseudonym. https://www.ananiasfoundation.org/founders-profile/
Michael Farris
Chancellor — Patrick Henry College
Michael Farris is the Chancellor of Patrick Henry College and Chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He was the founding president of each organization. Farris graduated from Wester...
Michael Farris is the Chancellor of Patrick Henry College and Chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He was the founding president of each organization. Farris graduated from Western Washington State College, magna cum laude, with Bachelors in Political Science, followed by a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University (with honors). At Gonzaga, Farris was the Articles Editor of the Law Review, and was the winner of the Linden Cup Moot Court Competition. Recently, Farris earned an LL.M. in Public International Law from the University of London. Farris has specialized in constitutional appellate litigation. In that capacity Farris has argued as lead counsel before the Supreme Court of the United States, eight federal circuit courts of appeals, and in the state Supreme Courts and appellate courts of thirteen states. Additionally, Farris is the author of numerous amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court. Farris has been a fixture on Capitol Hill for over 30 years, having testified before Congress on numerous occasions in both the House and Senate. Farris was the Co-Chairman of the Coalition for the Free Exercise of Religion that successfully lobbied Congress for the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. He has been a leading advocate for the sovereignty of the United States with his successful opposition to various United Nations treaties which seek to control the domestic policy of the United States.
Michael Fechner Jr
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Michael Fechner Jr. is the eldest son of the late Michael Fechner. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and a Bible study teacher at Prestonwood Baptist Church where his father used to serve. H...
Michael Fechner Jr. is the eldest son of the late Michael Fechner. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and a Bible study teacher at Prestonwood Baptist Church where his father used to serve. He is currently a law student at Southern Methodist University. His business, Bonton Shade Works, which he started with $2,000 in friends and family loans in 2012, produces more than $1 million in revenue. Meanwhile, it gives employment opportunities to those less fortunate as well as funding for the ministry HIS BridgeBuilders through ownership sharing. Michael is married to Caitlin.
Michael Franzese
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Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York’s violent and feared Colombo crime family. Franzese was "one of the biggest money earners the Mob had seen since Al Capone” a...
Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York’s violent and feared Colombo crime family. Franzese was "one of the biggest money earners the Mob had seen since Al Capone” and the youngest individuals on Fortune magazine's list of The Fifty Biggest Mafia Bosses, ranking #18, just five behind John Gotti. At his most affluent, he generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with power, luxury…and deadly violence. Michael’s story is a modern-day Damascus Road experience, from his early days in the Mob and rise to power to God’s leading him to do the unthinkable: quit the Mob and follow Jesus. In fact, Nobody of Franzese’s rank had ever just walked away – and lived. Until now.
Michael Goddard, EdD
Superintendent — Prestonwood Christian Academy School System
Dr. Goddard began his position as Superintendent of PCA School System in the spring of 2021. He impacts students and families through the connections he makes and is on a mission to lift those around...
Dr. Goddard began his position as Superintendent of PCA School System in the spring of 2021. He impacts students and families through the connections he makes and is on a mission to lift those around him to reach their highest potential. His professional experience of more than three decades is characterized by positivity, energetic encouragement, the pursuit of excellence, and a passion for inspiring excellence in those around him. Before coming to PCA School System Dr. Goddard served as Superintendent of Lovejoy ISD, Superintendent of Red Oak ISD, and Assistant Superintendent of Prosper ISD where he oversaw the growth of that district from 3,000 to 12,000 students. In 2020, he was named the Top Large Company CEO by The Dallas Morning News for his exemplary leadership of Lovejoy ISD. Dr. Goddard earned his Ed.D. in post-secondary administration from the University of North Texas (2004), Ed.M. with an emphasis in counseling and student services from the University of North Texas (2000), and B.A. in communications from Stephen F. Austin University (1994). He is a Nationally Certified Trainer for Vital Smarts - Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability, Certified Jon Gordon Power of Positive Leadership Coach, and an Internationally Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and often speaks at national and regional conferences. Dr. Goddard and his wife, Dena, are longtime members of Prestonwood Baptist Church where he has served as a member, teacher, youth leader, and deacon.
Michael Guillen, PhD
President — Spectacular Science Productions Inc.
A three-time Emmy Award winner, best-selling author, and former Harvard University instructor, Dr. Michael Guillen is known and loved by millions as the ABC News Science Editor, a post he filled for f...
A three-time Emmy Award winner, best-selling author, and former Harvard University instructor, Dr. Michael Guillen is known and loved by millions as the ABC News Science Editor, a post he filled for fourteen years (1988-2002). In that capacity, he appeared regularly on Good Morning America, 20/20, Nightline and World News Tonight. He is host of “Where Did It Come From?,” a popular, weekly, one-hour primetime series for The History Channel that debuted in Fall 2006. A native of East Los Angeles, Dr. Guillen earned his B.S. from UCLA and his Ph.D. in physics, mathematics and astronomy from Cornell University. For eight years thereafter, he distinguished himself as an award-winning physics instructor at Harvard University. He has received Honorary Doctorates from the University of Maryland and Pepperdine University. A coveted public speaker, he is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and, in 2000, was elected to the renowned Explorers Club, a century-old professional society. Dr. Michael Guillen is president of Spectacular Science Productions Inc., and Filmanthropy Media Incorporated, as well as chairman and president of Philanthropy Project. He lives in Nashville with his wife, son, horse Jim Dandy, donkeys Violet and Seymour and sheep Sir Barton and Lady Guinevere.
Michael Handler
Chief Innovation and Communications Officer — Awana
Michael Handler is the Chief Innovation and Communications Officer at Awana. Serving with the Awana ministry for over a decade, Mike has been involved in bringing change to the methodology of the Awan...
Michael Handler is the Chief Innovation and Communications Officer at Awana. Serving with the Awana ministry for over a decade, Mike has been involved in bringing change to the methodology of the Awana ministry while still holding firm to the biblical vision of equipping and resourcing churches to reach kids with the Gospel and form them into disciples who have a lasting faith.
Michael Horton
Author | Founder and Editor-in-Chief of White Horse Inc. — Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetic of Westminster Seminary California
Michael Horton (Ph.D.) is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. Author of over 30 books, including The Christian Faith and Core Christianity, he is Found...
Michael Horton (Ph.D.) is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. Author of over 30 books, including The Christian Faith and Core Christianity, he is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of White Horse Inc, home to its namesake the White Horse Inn radio show and podcast, Modern Reformation magazine, Core Christianity, and the Global Theological Initiative. He lives with his wife Lisa and four children in Escondido, California.
Michael Horton, PhD, DD
Author | Founder and Editor-in-Chief of White Horse Inc. — Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics of Westminster Seminary California
Michael S. Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California. Dr. Horton has taught apologetics and theology at Westminster Seminary Californi...
Michael S. Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California. Dr. Horton has taught apologetics and theology at Westminster Seminary California since 1998. Dr. Horton is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sola Media, home to the nationwide White Horse Inn podcast, Modern Reformation magazine, Core Christianity radio podcast show, and Theo Global. Dr. Horton received his M.A. at Westminster Seminary California in 1990 and went on to earn his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford in 1996. He completed a research fellowship at Yale University Divinity School from 1996 to 1998. In 2016, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Grove City College and a member of various societies, including the American Academy of Religion and the Evangelical Theological Society. He is the author/editor of more than thirty books, and has written articles for multiple print and online media.
Michael Johnson
President — Slavic Gospel Association
Michael Johnson returned to SGA as president in May 2017 after previously serving as vice president of advancement from 1996-2004. Michael combines an extensive background in the marketing and adverti...
Michael Johnson returned to SGA as president in May 2017 after previously serving as vice president of advancement from 1996-2004. Michael combines an extensive background in the marketing and advertising field, as well as broad experience in lay church ministry and international missions. Michael’s advertising career began with Saatchi and Saatchi Advertising in New York City, and continuing with the Bloom Agency and then Gray Advertising. Prior to his return to SGA, Michael served for several years as senior vice president of the highly respected firm Douglas Shaw and Associates in Naperville, Illinois. Michael’s unique experiences in the business world, coupled with his years of dedication to Christian missions, especially in the countries of the former Soviet Union, have prepared him to lead SGA’s ministries forward in the challenging days ahead. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree and certificate from a two-year Bible institute, is a licensed minister of the Gospel and received an Honorary Doctorate from the All-Ukrainian Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists for his work in that country. He and his wife, Erin, have two grown sons, Alex and Lukas.
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