CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Annie F. Downs
With over one million books sold, Annie is the bestselling author of That Sounds Fun, Remember God, and 100 Days to Brave. Through humor, Scripture, and personal stories, she invites readers to live fully with a God who loves them deeply. Annie also speaks worldwide and hosts the That Sounds Fun podcast, with 100M+ downloads, plus several other podcasts.
Elizabeth Woodson
Elizabeth Woodson is the founder of The Woodson Institute, helping believers grow a practical, lasting faith. A Dallas Theological Seminary graduate, she’s an author, teacher, and discipleship leader passionate about bridging belief and daily life. Elizabeth hosts the Starting Place podcast, offering biblical teaching and conversations that help believers grow deeper in their faith.
From heartbreak to redemption, Courtney’s life testifies to God’s restoring power. Widowed at a young age with three children, she encountered God’s redemption in the midst of deep loss. Today, Courtney shares her story with authenticity and hope, pointing people to Jesus as the one who brings life from brokenness. She lives joyfully in Atlanta with her husband Jon and their four children.
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Francesca Battistelli
GRAMMY® Award–winning artist Francesca Battistelli began writing songs at 15 and launched her career with the Gold-certified My Paper Heart. She’s topped Billboard’s Christian Albums chart, earned seven No. 1 singles including “Holy Spirit,” and received multiple GRAMMY®, Dove, and fan awards. A wife and mother of six, Francesca remains one of Christian music’s leading voices.