Welcome

  John is a meningitis survivor, storyteller, and firm believer that resilience is built one uncomfortable step at a time. At 19, bacterial meningitis changed his life, leading to blindness, neurological challenges, and a long road of rebuilding. Through it all, he rediscovered identity, love, fatherhood, and purpose. Today, he writes and speaks to inspire others to move forward, reminding them that destiny is something you help write. Grounded in a deepening faith, John shares his journey with honesty, grit, and the humor that carried him through life’s most difficult seasons. www.johnsstory.com

    After graduating from college in Boston with a degree in Elementary Education, Carrie followed a spontaneous call to Dallas to begin her teaching career. Her love for children shaped her path through public and private schools, eventually leading to school leadership—and to meeting the love of her life. But just as life seemed complete, everything changed. Infertility and becoming a widow at 37 reshaped her future. Through it all, she experienced the steady, sustaining hand of God, discovering a faith that carried her through unimaginable loss with strength and hope.

  Liz is the founder and president of The Dallas Dream Team, a nonprofit that donates up to $100,000 annually to local organizations. Fascinated by the brain—especially what drives connection, commitment, and possibility—she approaches life as a “Biblical scientist,” exploring how personal philosophy and faith in Christ shape everything we do. She describes herself as a Yoda of sorts, helping others open their minds to the power of personal and spiritual convergence. www.thepersonalitydoctor.com

  Speaker, author, Bible Teacher, former radio host, and effective communicator who loves to encourage others through inspirational writing. She has served in multiple leadership roles in her church as well as teaching Bible Studies to women. In addition, Virginia served in full-time ministry with her husband for 17 years helping to meet the needs of those in crisis due to crime or disaster. She has traveled on mission trips to several countries as well as the United States, but her focus in retirement is on writing to inspire. You can read her blogs or contact her at www.virginiagrounds.net or www.quickstudies.org

    Born into incarceration, addicted to meth, and raised by her grandmother while her mother remained in prison, her future seemed set. She followed the only path she knew, cycling through prison, addiction, and life on the streets. But God had other plans. Her life was radically transformed. Today, she holds a degree in social work and is nearing completion of her master’s. She is sober, happily married, raising a beautiful family, and working in her field—her story a powerful testament to redemption and hope.

    What happens when the life you built no longer fits—and everything you trusted begins to unravel? Through betrayal, loss, and a journey toward healing that didn’t unfold as expected, Susan Price Thompson shares a powerful story of faith, resilience, and restoration. Alongside her husband Larry, a respected radio executive, she offers a perspective shaped by surrender, trust, and a deeper way of seeing—rooted in reliance on the One who sees what we cannot. With honesty and spiritual insight, she invites women to look beyond their circumstances and discover a new way forward. www.icanseeyou.org

    Founder - Words of Grace & Truth - A teaching, training, and discipleship ministry. Marta left corporate America in 1998 to become a staff missionary with a church planting organization known today as e3Partners where she led American churches in planting new ones with international church partners. During this period, Marta spent much of her time in the field on evangelism and discipleship traveling to Columbia, Mexico, Moldova, Peru, Romania, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. She also had the privilege of leading women’s conferences in biblical training. www.facebook.com/Marta.Greenman 

    Kerrie is the Founder and CEO of Unlocked Ministries, helping women break free from past wounds and limiting circumstances so they can step into who God created them to be. After a difficult childhood, Kerrie encountered God’s unwavering love, which transformed her life and fuels her mission today. She is an author, podcast host, and speaker who leads Unlocked weekend retreats and a women’s conference, equipping women to move forward with faith, purpose, and freedom. www.unlockedministries.com

    Janet’s story is marked by profound trials, including a terminal cancer diagnosis. Through it all, she has learned to transform worry into worship, experiencing the unwavering faithfulness of God to those who love and trust Him. With honesty and hope, Janet encourages others to deepen their faith and rely fully on God in life’s most difficult seasons. Born and raised in Texas, she is married to her Prince Charming, has three daughters and five grandchildren, and enjoys traveling, time with loved ones, and sharing God’s love.