Lancaster, PA • September 29-30, 2023

2023 Speakers & Performers

Katherine Wolf

Katherine Wolf is a communicator and advocate. She leverages her redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Engaging both faith-based and secular communities, Katherine seeks to bridge the gap between those disabled on the outside and those disabled on the inside with the hope that Jesus brings healing to the deepest pains we all carry. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Jay, and two sons, James and John. To connect, visit www.hopeheals.com or @hopeheals.

Laura Story

Laura Story Laura Story is an American, contemporary, Christian music singer-songwriter and author. Since the release of her solo debut in 2008, Story has amassed a GRAMMY® Award, a Billboard Music Award, multiple GMA Dove Awards, and an RIAA Gold certification for her massive No. 1 hit, “Blessings.” Laura is also the author of three books, including, When God Doesn’t Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can’t Live Without and I Give Up: The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life. laurastorymusic.com

Chonda Pierce

Emmy-nominated® and best-selling comedian, Chonda Pierce, or “the country comic” as Billboard Magazine dubbed her, has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades with her winning combination of fierce wit and southern charm. A stand-up comedian, television hostess, author, and now actress, Pierce has channeled her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country. As the RIAA’s best-selling female comedian, her hilarious take on life is easily relatable as she publicly opens up to her listeners about times of darkness and depression in her own life, drawing humor and good from every situation. www.chonda.org

Shelene Bryan

Anne Beiler

Anne Beiler began twisting pretzels in 1987 and grew a single farmer’s market stand into Auntie Anne’s,® the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Her professional success, however, was forged after years of darkness, depression, and despair brought on by the death of her 19-month-old daughter. She has been highlighted in numerous publications, such as Fortune magazine and Inc. magazine. In 2005, Anne sold Auntie Anne’s® and authored the business memoir, Twist of Faith. Her mission is to help women overcome the pain, blame, and shame of their past by sharing their stories. https://auntieannebeiler.com/

Rebekah Lyons

Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker and the best-selling author of A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose, You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are, and Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome. Her work has been featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX, PARADE, SiriusXM, Huffington Post, Hallmark Home & Family, and more. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/

Julie Clinton

Julie Clinton is the President of Extraordinary Women Ministries, has spoken to hundreds of thousands of women as host of Extraordinary Women conferences all across America, and has authored five books with Harvest House. A woman of deep faith, she cares passionately about seeing women live out their dreams by finding their freedom in Christ. Julie and her husband, Tim, live in Virginia and have two children, Megan and Zach.

& More to be announced soon!