Coach Joe Kennedy is former head coach for the junior varsity football team at Bremerton High School in Washington. After watching the film “Facing the Giants,” Coach Kennedy made a personal commitmen...

Coach Joe Kennedy is former head coach for the junior varsity football team at Bremerton High School in Washington. After watching the film “Facing the Giants,” Coach Kennedy made a personal commitment to thank God for his players after every game. Since his first football game in 2008, Coach Kennedy walked to the 50 yard line after games, took a knee, and prayed. In fall 2015, the school district ordered him to stop praying, or he would be disciplined. Choosing to stay faithful to his commitment to God, Coach Kennedy continued to pray, leading the school district to suspend and later fire him, ending his coaching career. Now, Coach Kennedy is fighting to get his job back. First Liberty Institute filed a lawsuit on his behalf so he can continue coaching with his constitutional rights intact. All Coach Kennedy seeks is the ability to offer a brief, private prayer at the 50-yard line after the game.

Louis Leo Holtz (born January 6, 1937) is a former American football player, coach, and analyst. He served as the head football coach at The College of William & Mary (1969–1971), North Carolina State...

Louis Leo Holtz (born January 6, 1937) is a former American football player, coach, and analyst. He served as the head football coach at The College of William & Mary (1969–1971), North Carolina State University (1972–1975), the New York Jets (1976), the University of Arkansas (1977–1983), the University of Minnesota (1984–1985), the University of Notre Dame (1986–1996), and the University of South Carolina (1999–2004), compiling a career record of 249–132–7. Holtz's 1988 Notre Dame team went 12–0 with a victory in the Fiesta Bowl and was the consensus national champion. Holtz is the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games and the only coach to guide four different programs to the final top 20 rankings. Over the years, the slender, bespectacled Holtz has become known for his quick wit and ability to inspire players. He is often found as a guest on the popular Richmond, Virginia based Kain Road Radio. In 2005, Holtz joined ESPN as a college football analyst. On May 1, 2008, Holtz was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Holtz speaks to various companies and student athletes annually. Holtz is an inspiration for Andy Albright, President and CEO of National Agents Alliance and spoke about leadership at their 2008 National Convention.[29] Holtz also spoke at the 2011 USF Football Kickoff Dinner in early August 2011. Holtz has long been active in Republican Party politics, including his support for Helms, hosting former Vice President Dan Quayle in a 1999 fundraising tour,[35] speaking at a 2007 House Republicans strategy meeting[36] and considering entering the Republican primary for a Congressional seat in Florida in 2009.[37] However, he also made a large contribution to the campaign of Democratic Party Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2008.[38] He often appears on Hannity on the Fox News Channel. In 2016, Holtz endorsed Donald Trump for president.[39] Holtz appeared as himself in a Discover Card commercial in November 2011. Holtz married Beth Barcus on July 22, 1961 and currently resides in Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida. They are parents of four children, three of whom are Notre Dame graduates. Their eldest son, Skip, is the head football coach at Louisiana Tech University. Holtz is on the Catholic Advisory Board of the Ave Maria Mutual Funds, and gives motivational speeches. Coach Holtz is a member at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Cody Wilde oversees Prison Fellowship’s correctional programming in approximately 1,200 prisons across all 50 states. Cody previously served as an Academy director at Lino Lakes Correctional Facility,...

Cody Wilde oversees Prison Fellowship’s correctional programming in approximately 1,200 prisons across all 50 states. Cody previously served as an Academy director at Lino Lakes Correctional Facility, as a regional director for the Midwest and Great Lakes territory, and as national director of operations for the Academy team. Originally from North Dakota, Cody is a former officer in the United States Army. He receivedhis undergraduate degree in history from Northwestern College in St. Paul and holds graduate degrees in theology and international affairs from Bethel Seminary and the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University. He is a student in a business management certificate program at the University of Texas, Austin. Cody is married with three children and lives in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, where he serves on the elder board at his local church.

Cole Feix is the president of So We Speak Media, a media company designed to keep Christians informed about the world without being conformed to it. He writes a weekly news letter called the Weekly Sp...

Cole Feix is the president of So We Speak Media, a media company designed to keep Christians informed about the world without being conformed to it. He writes a weekly news letter called the Weekly Speak and hosts the So We Speak podcast. Cole grew up in Oklahoma City and served as the Pastor of Adult Education and College Ministry at Crossings Community Church until 2018. He graduated from Oklahoma State University, completed a Master’s of Divinity at Oklahoma Christian University, and is finishing his Ph.D. in Philosophical Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Cole currently lives in Kansas City and serves on staff at Redeemer Fellowship.

A native East Texan, Cole Hefner lives in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He was elected state representative for House District 5 in May 2016. Prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives, Col...

A native East Texan, Cole Hefner lives in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He was elected state representative for House District 5 in May 2016. Prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives, Cole served as county commissioner for Upshur County and, while in office, was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation because of his service to veterans. He is a board member of the East Texas Council Regional Review Committee, a position he was appointed to by Governor Rick Perry. He is active in his community, where he is a member of the Lindale Chamber of Commerce, the Hide-A-Way Lake Kiwanis Club, and an active member at South Jefferson Baptist Church. Cole spent 16 years in the construction industry, where he owned his own business, and eventually took over the management of his family's commercial construction company. Currently, he is a small business owner in the insurance industry, and he understands the importance of hard work and conservative values. He has been married to his wife Kerri since 2002, and they have seven wonderful children. As a private pilot, he enjoys flying in his free time.

Colin Duriez lives in the Lake District National Park in north-west England and writes books and poetry, edits and lectures. He has appeared as a commentator on the extended version boxed set of Peter...

Colin Duriez lives in the Lake District National Park in north-west England and writes books and poetry, edits and lectures. He has appeared as a commentator on the extended version boxed set of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, Walden/Disney’s special edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, BBC television’s The Worlds of Fantasy, PBS’s The Question of God (about C.S. Lewis and Freud), the bonus DVD for an audio dramatisation of The Screwtape Letters (which has the great Andy Serkis as Screwtape), and the Sony DVD Ringers about Tolkien fandom and the impact of Tolkien on popular culture. Colin has also contributed to an upcoming one-hour public television documentary to be called, A Quest For Meaning – Myth, Imagination & Faith in the Literature of J.R.R. Tolkien & C.S. Lewis. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and events on Tolkien, C. S. Lewis and the Inklings in the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Poland, Finland, Britain, the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland.

Colin S. Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard, a vibrant church with four campuses throughout greater Chicagoland. The Orchard is committed to seeing the Gospel run and expand rapidly through the liv...

Colin S. Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard, a vibrant church with four campuses throughout greater Chicagoland. The Orchard is committed to seeing the Gospel run and expand rapidly through the lives of believers as they follow Christ. The mission of the church calls Christians to put down deep roots in the Word of God, live life through the Spirit of God, and bring forth fruit in service for God. More widely, Colin is the teacher on the daily radio program, “Unlocking the Bible.” With a weekly audience of more than 250,000, the program is now heard on over 200 stations throughout the United States. It is also heard by thousands more via podcast and smartphone apps, and on the internet. The ministry challenges listeners to believe that their lives can be transformed by personal study of God’s Word through “the power of the open book.” Colin was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. He met his wife Karen at while studying at London Bible College and later ministered at the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in north London. The Smiths now live in the Chicago area and have two married sons and four grandchildren.

Collin G. Lambert is the founder and president of Lambert Creative Media. Collin is also the host and producer of Missions Today, a 26-minute weekly program focused on mission - getting involved in Go...

Collin G. Lambert is the founder and president of Lambert Creative Media. Collin is also the host and producer of Missions Today, a 26-minute weekly program focused on mission - getting involved in God's work and movement wherever it occurs. Each week he unveils stories of missions from the neighborhood front porch to the front lines of mission activity around the world - individual, organizational, entrepreneurial, inspirational. Collin recently served as Vice President of Moody Radio, the media arm of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Moody Radio owns/operates 37 stations (English and Spanish) covering 15 states, and Canada, a Christian broadcast network, plus numerous online only stations. Collin served with Moody for over 15 years, serving as Vice President for the last 7 1/2 years. In his role at Moody, he also planned, executed and instructed numerous international media training events in Africa and Eastern Europe. Collin has worked in many areas of management, hosted various programs at country, talk, Christian and jazz stations, has directed television broadcasts, worked in the local church, planned major events and hosted hundreds of hours of on-air fundraising. He has also spent time operating a restaurant franchise in his hometown. In addition to his duties with Lambert Creative Media, Collin currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Religious Broadcasters, as the Director of Radio Products for Resource Global, Host and producer of Missions Today , Host of various video podcasts at Lambert Creative Media's YouTube Channel, and afternoon announcer on The Bridge Austin (AM1120/101.1FM) . Collin and his wife, Patti, have three grown children, and live in their hometown of Austin, Texas.

Collin Hansen is vice-president of content and editor-in-chief for The Gospel Coalition, one of the most-read Christian websites in the world, and host of the acclaimed Gospelbound podcast. He travels...

Collin Hansen is vice-president of content and editor-in-chief for The Gospel Coalition, one of the most-read Christian websites in the world, and host of the acclaimed Gospelbound podcast. He travels the world promoting gospel-centered ministry for the next generation. He has been interviewed in media outlets such as NewsMax, Christianity Today, and ABC News, and has written for The Washington Post. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama with his family.

Colonel (Ret.) Michael Love, a native of Louisville, Tennessee, served 27 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 2007 after a career defined by leadership, service, and st...

Colonel (Ret.) Michael Love, a native of Louisville, Tennessee, served 27 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 2007 after a career defined by leadership, service, and strategic responsibility. A Marine aviator and Weapons & Tactics Instructor, he commanded at both the squadron and group levels. His operational service included the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, along with senior staff assignments at U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon. At U.S. Central Command, he contributed to Middle East policy initiatives, served as Deputy Assistant Director for the Policies & Plans Directorate, and led efforts to resource and oversee the training and establishment of the Afghanistan National Army. During his Pentagon tour, he served as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commandant for Aviation. Following retirement from active duty, Michael spent 13 years with Rockwell Collins as Business Development Manager supporting United States Special Operations Command. Since 2010, he has led Bible studies and mentored men toward intentional, Christ-centered living. He holds a graduate certificate in Biblical Studies from Liberty University, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, and master’s degrees from Webster University and the National War College. In 2025, he published Seasons of Strength and is currently writing Your Next Mission: Civilian Life, addressing the challenges of transitioning from military service. He and his wife, Doris, have been married for 44 years and are active members of First Baptist Concord Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Connie Hutchinson is the Director of Special Needs at the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, CA. She has spoken at conferences and colleges nationwide as an advocate for people with disabilit...

Connie Hutchinson is the Director of Special Needs at the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, CA. She has spoken at conferences and colleges nationwide as an advocate for people with disabilities. Connie has traveled in Ghana, Romania, China and Morocco to educate parents, educators, church leaders and government officials on the value of all people- with or without disabilities. For ten years Connie directed a Royal Family Kids Camp for abused children in the foster care system ages 7-11, and currently directs a summer teen camp for teens in the foster care system. Connie and her husband, Mike, have been married for forty three years and live in Placentia, California. They have three grown children and six grandchildren. Connie considers the lessons learned from her thirty-nine-year old daughter Julie, who has Down Syndrome, to be the most valuable training for her work in the disability area.

Connor graduated from Texas Tech University in 2000, with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He has since graduated with a master’s degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctorate fr...

Connor graduated from Texas Tech University in 2000, with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He has since graduated with a master’s degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Connor and his wife Mary first began their ministry together as newlyweds, serving as volunteers in the student ministry at First Baptist Church, Coppell. It was during this season that God called Connor into vocational ministry. Connor graduated seminary, sold his business, and began in full-time ministry. Connor was privileged to serve as the Minister to Married Adults at Prestonwood from 2010-2012, then as the Lead Pastor and Elder at New Beginnings Baptist Church in Longview, Texas from 2012-2019. In July 2019, Connor returned to Prestonwood as the North Campus Pastor. Connor has been married to Mary for 22 years and they have 5 children: Kathryn, Coleman, Libby, Hannah, & Campbell. He is passionate about the local church and believes it is the hope for the world. Additionally, as a family with two special needs children, he has a heart for special needs ministry and is committed to serving and sharing the Gospel with families affected by disabilities. Connor is the author of two books, including the recently released: “Counted Worthy – A Father’s Perspective on the Theology of Suffering.”