Stephen Henley, President of Legatus, gives the BeatiDudes inside access to learn more about his formation, faith journey, and family. Stephen is the youngest of seven kids, having five brothers and one sister. Now, as a father to six kids, he is raising a family that is almost the opposite of his childhood, with five girls and one boy.

Stephen and his wife Krista had a whirlwind start to marriage, including his deployment and stories of a college final exam while Krista was in active labor. The wild stories led to incredible blessings named Ava, Shamus, Ainsley, Ana, McKenzie, and Maeve, who now enjoy family dinners where they typically share their “high, low, and God moment” with each meal.

Stephen’s life reflects the truth that “God gives you opportunities when you give him your fiat.” Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein couldn’t agree more.