

Our Experts
Gary Thomas’ writing and speaking focuses on bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of over 20 books that together have sold two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People; Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?, The Sacred Search: What If It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?, and the Gold Medallion award winner Authentic Faith. He is the teaching pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He and his wife Lisa have been married for 40 years and they have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Karen Pina is a bestselling author of 17 books, Glory Teacher, Ascension & Heavenly Success Specialist, and a Business Strategist. Alongside her husband Stanley, the man of her glory dreams, she has helped thousands of people transform their lives. Karen possesses a strong educational foundation with a Bachelor's in Human Services and a Master's in Education with an emphasis in global leadership and administration. She received an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration for her expertise. As a certified leadership coach, Karen focuses on helping individuals experience the glory of God first in their business and subsequently, in every aspect of their lives. Beyond her professional endeavors, Karen finds joy in her hobbies. She loves indulging in gourmet cooking and kayaking with her husband on a serene lake.
Ali Levine is a Holy Spirit Breath Coach, published Christian author, speaker, and Kingdom entrepreneur who traded the chaos of Hollywood for the clarity of Christ. Once a sought-after celebrity stylist featured on Bravo, USA Today, and countless red carpets, Ali discovered that worldly success could not quiet the depression, anxiety, and striving that consumed her. It was only in a moment of true surrender that she encountered the voice of God and everything changed.
She also leads a movement through her From Chaos to Christ summit, community, and resources, helping women and mothers restore their minds, bodies, and spirits by returning to the Breath of Life Himself. She guides others in nervous system restoration through biblical breath activations, scripture, and declarations that anchor them in God’s peace.
Lisa Allen is a speaker, a coach with over 20 years experience both with a national women’s ministry and on a large church staff. She is also a wife and mom to two adult kids who are her very favorite people to do life with. Most importantly, she loves the Lord with all her heart.
Her passion is this: to help others better understand their wiring and ultimately gain confidence and clarity on who they are in Christ, in order to aim their lives for greatest impact and purpose.
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Cristy Heck is a connector, community builder, and advocate for reclaiming the lost art of hospitality. She helps women create deeper, more meaningful relationships by curating spaces for connection—especially around the table. A wife, mom to ten, and grandmother many times over, Cristy’s life centers on faith, family, and intentional community. Whether leading in business or hosting in her home, she’s passionate about helping others build lives that feel as good as they look.
LaFon Jantz - President, Co-Founder of The Center • A Place of HOPE
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LaFon M. Jantz is a compassionate co-founder and advocate for whole person wellness, best known for her pivotal role in establishing The Center • A Place of HOPE, a renowned mental health and intensive counseling facility located in the quaint town of Edmonds, Washington, on the shores of the Puget Sound, just north of Seattle, Washington. With a career spanning over four decades, she has empowered countless individuals to reclaim balance and joy through integrated approaches to healing that address psychological, physical, nutritional, and spiritual dimensions.
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