Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center(EPPC) in the Bioethics, Technology and Human Flourishing Program, whereher work focuses on policy solutions to protect kids from digital harms. Prior to joining EPPC, Ms. Morell worked in both the White House Counsel’s Office and the Department of Justice in the last Trump Administration. She is also the author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smart phones, published by Penguin RandomHouse. Ms. Morell lives with her husband and three children on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Brent McCorkle is a versatile film maker — director, screenwriter, editor, composer, and producer — renowned for his emotionally resonant and visually captivating storytelling. His collaboration with the Erwin Brothers started with Woodlawn (2015), a sports drama based on the true story of Tony Nathan, the first Black football star at Alabama’s Woodlawn High School during its desegregation in 1973. Directed by the Erwin Brothers and starring Caleb Castille, Sean Astin, and Jon Voight, Woodlawn featured McCorkle as co-editor and co-composer. Their partnership continued with the 2018 hit I Can Only Imagine. He co-wrote the screenplay, co-edited the film, directed second unit, and composed the original score. The film, a box-office success, marked a significant milestone in his career.

McCorkle made his feature directorial debut with Unconditional (2012), a biographical drama starring Michael Ealy and Lynn Collins. He also wrote, edited, and co-scored the film, which earned a nomination for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards. In 2023, McCorkle reunited with Jon Erwin to co-direct Jesus Revolution for which he also composed the original score, further showcasing his ability to blend storytelling with evocative music.

As a screenwriter, McCorkle’s credits include I Can Only Imagine and Unconditional. His composing work spans original scores for I Can Only Imagine, Jesus Revolution, Woodlawn, Unconditional, Unsung Hero, Steve McQueen: American Icon, and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. His multifaceted contributions continue to elevate faith-based cinema with themes of hope, redemption, and resilience.

J. Michael Finley was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas and raised in Lebanon, Missouri. He is the second of five children born to Wayne and Betsy Finley. He began singing and acting in Junior High. He attended Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts and began his professional acting career in Chicago and surrounding areas. His stage credits include Chicago theaters such as Lyric Opera of Chicago, Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Writers' Theatre, Court Theatre, and Mercury Theatre.

J. Michael Finley moved to New York City in 2015 where he made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Les Miserables and as the understudy for Jean Valjean. I Can Only Imagine is his first movie. After the production of I Can Only Imagine was completed, J. Michael Finley returned to Broadway as the Standby for Elder Cunningham in Book of Mormon.

In 2018, J. Michael Finley made his West End debut in the role of Elder Cunningham in Book of Mormon.

J. Michael Finley enjoys watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball and spending time with his new bride, Elizabeth Doran, whom he married December 2nd, 2017.

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