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Ben Courson is the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship, an international speaker, bestselling author, and TV and radio personality. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 400 stations. He travels the globe speaking of God’s hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Stemming from his own bout with suicide and depression, Ben founded Hope generation, aiming to help those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts to those who’ve lost hope and meaning amid their success. The ministry is shouting about the God of Hope from the mountaintops to help people rise out of despair.

Today we want to welcome Tanner Morgan to the podcast! Tanner is #02 and the QB for the Minnesota Gophers Football Team! He’s a passionate follower of Jesus and an influential young leader.

Today, our host Micah Kennealy interviews our cohost Josiah Kennealy as a guest on the podcast.  Josiah is the author of the book Debtless: Helping Students Take on Less Debt. He's also spent the last several years as a pastor of young adults within a local church and now is a pastor of college students through a campus ministry!  A little more about Josiah can be found at www.josiahkennealy.com 

Today we’re joined by David Marvin. David has the privilege of leading the Young Adults ministry called The Porch at Watermark Church in Dallas, Texas. Throughout history, one age group has consistently had incredible influence on the culture and world around it: young adults. We love this age group, and believe it is crucial in its influence, and limitless in its potential impact. Aside from being called servant of Christ, his greatest title is "Calli’s husband". Calli is David’s wife, ministry partner, and daily example of godly living. She makes him love Jesus and people more.  

Paul Sohn is the founder of QARA, an organization that empowers twenty-somethings to discover their God-given identity and calling. He is an award-winning blogger, leadership coach, and speaker. His blog has been ranked one of the Top 50 Leadership Blogs to Follow.  Christianity Today has named Paul among the Top 33 Under 33 Christian Millennials to watch. www.qara.org 

He is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the OUTCRY worship tour and author of the OUTCRY book. In the first 3 years, the OUTCRY tour has been to 86 cities, and has seen over 900,000 people attend. He has a deep passion for the church and all things creative. He is currently the Pastor of Creative Arts at Living Streams church in Phoenix, AZ. He lives with his wife, Blake, and their three children. He also just released a new book and podcast called: Head In The Clouds!

In 1996, Drew Berryessa surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew’s life and testimony stand in stark contrast to the current cultural narrative about sexual identity, demonstrating instead what Christ can do for a sexually broken life submitted to His Lordship. With the current shifts in ideology regarding sexuality, identity, gender, and God’s transformative power, Drew's ministry, experience, and insight stand as a redemptive voice of truth to the body of Christ. Drew serves as a Teaching and Counseling Pastor at Living Waters Church in Medford, OR. Drew released his first book, Are We There Yet? in 2018.  Of all the roles and titles he carries, his most prized titles are that of husband and father. Drew and his wife Suzanne have been married since 2004 and together they have the joy of raising their three daughters. More information at: www.alivingletter.org 

In response to millennials being labeled noncommittal, lazy, entitled, slacktivists, Grant Skeldon started Initiative Network with the goal to unite and train young leaders to be Christ-loving, city-changing, church-investing, disciple-making local missionaries. Initiative has united and accelerated some of the most diverse and dynamic next gen leaders from across the country to collaboratively transform their cities together. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, Relevant, and The Gospel Coalition. His book on millennials, The Passion Generation has helped thousands of pastors and parents who are trying to reach, raise, and retain the next generation. Grant serves on the board of Catalyst, as well as an associate for Leadership Network and Exponential.

Clynt Reddy is the Connections Director at River Valley Church – a multi-site church with 9 campuses in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s literally one of the most brilliant people and brightest minds I’ve ever met in leadership. Clynt is married to Annie and together they have 3 kids! He stood beside us on our wedding day and is a friend for a lifetime. 

Addison Bevere is a man who appreciates the simple things in life—time spent playing with his four kids, late-night conversations with his wife, interesting words that no one uses, a meaningful day of work, and, of course, a good book. Addison is also the COO of Messenger International, an organization that impacts millions of people in over 150 countries through its various initiatives, he’s the son of John & Lisa Bevere and the cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv. To learn more about him, visit AddisonBevere.com.