Brian Sumner is an evangelist, pastor and speaker who came to faith in 2004 at the height of his professional skateboard career. Born in Liverpool England, at age 15 Brian transplanted to America to...

Brian Sumner is an evangelist, pastor and speaker who came to faith in 2004 at the height of his professional skateboard career. Born in Liverpool England, at age 15 Brian transplanted to America to become part of Tony Hawk’s Birdhouse Skateboards, building a successful decade plus long career riding for some of the biggest skate companies in the world. In 1999 Brian was married and soon he and his wife Tracy were expecting their first child. Within just a few years of marriage, without either of them having faith, they were soon fighting, struggling, and divorced. This left Brian feeling angry, depressed and even suicidal. But, after a year of separation, God awakened his heart and he experienced God’s forgiveness and love. His ex-wife Tracy came to faith within three weeks having her own God encounter, and they were re-married soon after going on to have two more children. Brian began speaking at youth events, churches, outreaches, festivals, recovery centers, schools, mission trips and men’s conferences as well as sharing his story on media platforms like I Am Second, Billy Graham’s My Hope and CBN, among others. In 2015 Brian published his first book, “Never Fails”. Brian also sits on the board of various ministries including D2L where he helps produce film projects like the “Hardflip” movie, the SkateBible movie and “Foolishness” which Brian co-produced, wrote and directed. It won the I.C.V.M Crown Award for “best Evangelistic film of 2013″. He began a podcast, Foolishness, in 2019.

Brian Thomas received a master’s in biotechnology in 1999 from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, and a Ph.D. in paleobiochemistry in 2019 from the University of Liverpool. He tau...

Brian Thomas received a master’s in biotechnology in 1999 from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, and a Ph.D. in paleobiochemistry in 2019 from the University of Liverpool. He taught junior high and high school at Christian schools in Texas, as well as biology, chemistry, and anatomy as an adjunct and assistant professor at Dallas-area universities. In 2008 Dr. Thomas joined the Institute for Creation Research as a science writer and editor, contributing news and magazine articles, speaking on creation issues, and researching original tissue fossils. He is the author of Dinosaurs and the Bible and a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics, Creation Basics & Beyond, Guide to Dinosaurs, Guide to the Human Body, Guide to the Universe, and Dinosaurs: God’s Mysterious Creatures.

Brian W. Walsh is the founder and president of the Civil Rights Research Center in Washington, D.C. The Civil Rights Research Center (CRRC) works beyond racial, political, religious, and socio-econom...

Brian W. Walsh is the founder and president of the Civil Rights Research Center in Washington, D.C. The Civil Rights Research Center (CRRC) works beyond racial, political, religious, and socio-economic barriers to promote civil rights and liberties and equal justice under law for all. Its educational initiatives focus on issues including criminal-justice reform, racial reconciliation, religious civil rights and liberties, and ending human trafficking and other abuses of the indigent and powerless. Before founding CRRC, Walsh was Executive Director of the American Religious Freedom Program, a research initiative of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, Mr. Walsh was Senior Legal Research Fellow in former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese's legal center at the Heritage Foundation where he led a Left-Right, bipartisan/nonpartisan coalition fighting the abuse of criminal law and criminal process. Mr. Walsh has testified regarding civil rights and liberties before committees of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. He has appeared frequently on radio and television and his commentary has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and numerous other publications.

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Za...

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd provides a forum for pastors to engage with leading theologians and is a frequent conference speaker. He is the author of several books, including Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World.

Brigitte Gabriel is a NY Times best-selling author, leading expert on global Islamic terrorism and Chairman of ACT! for America, the largest national security grassroots organization in America. Her l...

Brigitte Gabriel is a NY Times best-selling author, leading expert on global Islamic terrorism and Chairman of ACT! for America, the largest national security grassroots organization in America. Her latest book is RISE: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values and Freedom. Ms. Gabriel started ACT for America in an effort to protect the citizens of the United States from the horrors she experienced as a young girl in her native Lebanon. When Ms. Gabriel was 10 years old, militant radical Islamists launched rockets into her family’s home in their Christian town in southern Lebanon destroying her home and seriously injuring her as they waged war against the “infidels.” Her family was forced to seek refuge in an underground 8 x 10-foot bomb shelter where they lived for the next seven years. Often surviving on mere weeds, they had to crawl through a ditch to get water from a nearby spring while avoiding Islamic snipers. After several perilous years, Ms. Gabriel moved to Israel before subsequently becoming a proud citizen of the greatest nation on earth – the United States of America. Today, she is the one of the leading terrorism experts in the world, providing information and analysis on the rise of global Islamic terrorism. She lectures nationally and internationally about terrorism and current affairs. In addition to serving as the Founder and Chairman of ACT for America, she is a celebrated author of two New York Times Best Sellers. Ms. Gabriel is named one of the top 50 most prominent speakers in America. She speaks Arabic, French, English, and Hebrew. Ms. Gabriel was knighted in Europe in 2016 for her international work on fighting terrorism and standing up for Western values. In today’s environment, she stands alone as an individual who has experienced terrorism firsthand, now leading U.S. citizens in the national security arena and enabling them to protect themselves, their families, their communities, and the democratic values and traditions of the United States of America.

State Representative Briscoe Cain was elected to represent House District 128 in 2016. He is a Conservative Republican who supports limited government, less regulation, increased transparency, the val...

State Representative Briscoe Cain was elected to represent House District 128 in 2016. He is a Conservative Republican who supports limited government, less regulation, increased transparency, the value of life, and traditional family values. Rep. Cain grew up in Deer Park, TX as the son of a plant operator and occupational nurse where he was taught the value of hard work and commitment to community. He worked his way through college and graduate school where he earned his Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston - Downtown and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. Rep. Cain has a record of defending the unborn, religious liberty, and serving as the legal counsel for several individuals and organizations who promote these ideals. He currently serves on the House Defense & Veteran Affairs Committee and the House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee. He is a member of the newly founded Texas Freedom Caucus and also currently honorably serves as a Captain in the Texas State Guard. A loving husband and proud father of four boys, Rep. Cain and his wife Bergundi are residents of Deer Park and attend Greater Harvest Community Church.

Brittany is MRCTV's managing editor and host of the web series "Reality Check." Before coming to MRCTV, Brittany worked as an investigative reporter for CNS News at the Media Research Center. Prior to...

Brittany is MRCTV's managing editor and host of the web series "Reality Check." Before coming to MRCTV, Brittany worked as an investigative reporter for CNS News at the Media Research Center. Prior to that, she was an education and politics reporter in Danville, Virginia. Brittany graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2010.

Dr. Brooke Jones is Founder & President of Stronger than Espresso, a non-profit serving communities since 2013. Stronger than Espresso exists so survivors can reclaim what abuse took away, through lif...

Dr. Brooke Jones is Founder & President of Stronger than Espresso, a non-profit serving communities since 2013. Stronger than Espresso exists so survivors can reclaim what abuse took away, through life-changing emotional healing, restoration and spiritual growth. Brooke, a survivor herself, knows the difficulty healing after trauma and finding freedom. Dr. Jones created the Stronger Women curriculum; a Biblical based course proven to help survivors find healing even years after abuse in their lives. Stronger than Espresso’s healing model certifies facilitators to lead the Stronger Women restorative support groups, incorporates art healing to transform trauma, and provides professional training on trauma healing and best practices responding to domestic violence for faith leaders and mental health professionals. Dr. Jones holds a Bachelors in Entrepreneurship, Masters in Education and a Doctorate in Theology, and lives out her passion and Kingdom calling everyday helping survivors heal after domestic violence and abuse through restorative and prevention programs.

Bruce Riley Ashford is Provost / Dean of the Faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as Professor of Theology and Culture. He is a Fellow in Theology at the St. Geor...

Bruce Riley Ashford is Provost / Dean of the Faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as Professor of Theology and Culture. He is a Fellow in Theology at the St. George's Center for Biblical and Public Theology (Ontario, Canada) and a Research Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is the co-author of "One Nation Under God: A Christian Hope for American Politics" (B&H, 2015), the author of "Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians" (Lexham, 2015), and the editor of "Theology and Practice of Mission" (B&H, 2011). His forthcoming books are "I Am Going: To the Nations and In the Streets" (B&H, October 2016), "The Doctrine of Creation" (IVP, Fall 2017), and "For the King: One Story, One Gospel, One Mission" (Baker, Winter 2017). He has appeared on the Eric Metaxas Show, the Pat Williams Show, In the Market with Janet Parshall, Janet Mefferd Today, Chris Fabry Live!, and other nationally syndicated shows. His writing has been featured by Fox News, First Things Magazine, The Washington Times, The Daily Caller, The Blaze, Canon & Culture, and other national outlets.

Bruce B. Miller is passionate about helping people grow, developing leaders and empowering churches. Embodying an entrepreneurial spirit, in 1997, Miller helped found Christ Fellowship in McKinney, Te...

Bruce B. Miller is passionate about helping people grow, developing leaders and empowering churches. Embodying an entrepreneurial spirit, in 1997, Miller helped found Christ Fellowship in McKinney, Texas, a church where he continues to serve as Senior Pastor. Miller’s passions inspire him to write books intended to foster personal growth and provide fresh insights into how people can live more productive, joy-filled lives that make an eternal difference. He has currently written 10 books, including “Leading a Church in a Time of Sexual Questioning” from Thomas Nelson under the Leadership Network NEXT series and his most recent, “The 7 Big Questions: Searching for God, Truth, and Purpose,” released on October 4, 2022. Miller has been married to his wife, Tamara since 1983 and together they have been blessed with five adult children and nine grandchildren

Bruce joined the leadership team at Time of Grace in March 2009. He is a respected church consultant, public speaker, advisor, and published author. He has a professional doctorate in leadership and m...

Bruce joined the leadership team at Time of Grace in March 2009. He is a respected church consultant, public speaker, advisor, and published author. He has a professional doctorate in leadership and ministry management from Trinity International University in Chicago. Bruce lives in Jackson, Wisconsin, with his wife, Linda. They have been married for more than 40 years and have four adult children. They enjoy spending time with family, bicycling, landscaping, and gardening.

Dr. Bruce Bunker (retired) received a PhD. Degree in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Illinois. He worked as a staff scientist and technical manager in nanotechnology, advanced materials, an...

Dr. Bruce Bunker (retired) received a PhD. Degree in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Illinois. He worked as a staff scientist and technical manager in nanotechnology, advanced materials, and environmental chemistry at both Sandia National Laboratories and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Management positions included: 1) Supervisor of the Electronic Ceramics Division (Sandia), 2) Associate Director of Advanced Processing in the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (PNNL), and 3) Nano-Bio Thrust Leader in the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (Sandia). At Sandia, he led a project to develop materials and processes for removing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate global warming. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Science and Scientific American. Awards include: 1) the Department of Energy Office of Basic Energy Sciences Award for Outstanding Scientific Accomplishment, 2) DOE’s Research and Development-100 Award, 3) Sandia National Laboratories Award for Excellence, and 4) the PNNL Outstanding Team Performance Award.