Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Elizabeth Woodson
Elizabeth Woodson
Elizabeth Woodson is the founder of The Woodson Institute, an organization that equips Christians to grow in their faith, and a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in Christian Education. She has served on staff at The Village Church and at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, leading the singles ministries. Elizabeth has authored two books, including From Beginning To Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture. An avid podcaster, she is also the host of Starting Place, a podcast about how Christian beliefs connect to our everyday lives, and cohost of the podcast Culture Matters, which explores the intersection of faith and culture.
Dr. Sandra Glahn
Dr. Sandra Glahn
Dr. Sandra Glahn is professor of media arts and worship at Dallas Theological Seminary. She holds a master’s degree in Theology from DTS and a doctorate degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. Sandra is a journalist and has authored or coauthored more than 20 books, including the Coffee Cup Bible Study series and Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament. She is a frequent podcast guest and retreat speaker whose areas of expertise include Artemis, Ephesus, Bible books and backgrounds, women’s history and issues, ideas about gender, sexuality and ethics, and writing for publication.
Dr. Juli Slattery
Dr. Juli Slattery
Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and the president/cofounder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry devoted to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality. She earned a master’s in Psychology from Biola University and a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. Juli is the author of 12 books and hosts the weekly podcast Java with Juli. She and her husband, Mike, are parents to three sons and live in Akron, Ohio.
Moody Bible Institute
Moody exists to proclaim the gospel and equip people to be biblically grounded, practically trained, and to engage the world through gospel-centered living. In short, we prepare people for their purpose and calling!