Faith & Life

The Most Rev. Michael Curry is the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the USA.

The Most Rev. Michael Curry is the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the USA.

Vicki Elliott is executive director of Mental Health Connect in Minneapolis.

Vicki Elliott is executive director of Mental Health Connect in Minneapolis.

Ray Suarez reflects on his life's work in broadcast journalism, while answering his calling to be a faithful Christian in unprecedented times.

Ray Suarez reflects on his life's work in broadcast journalism, while answering his calling to be a faithful Christian in unprecedented times.

Naomi Tutu describes the importance of speaking the truth in seeking reconciliation, and of treating each individual person as a child of God.

Naomi Tutu describes the importance of speaking the truth in seeking reconciliation, and of treating each individual person as a child of God.

Lanecia Rouse shares her story of the healing power of creativity as a gift from God.

Lanecia Rouse shares her story of the healing power of creativity as a gift from God.

Joshua Straub is an author and family therapist who offers practical ways of navigating the hardships of raising children, while cultivating an environment for emotional and spiritual growth.

Joshua Straub is an author and family therapist who offers practical ways of navigating the hardships of raising children, while cultivating an environment for emotional and spiritual growth.

Paul Grangaard is a business leader who speaks about how his Christian upbringing has been a foundation for his success in leading two Made in USA manufacturing turnarounds.

Ryan Saunders, head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, shares his perspective on his faith, family and coaching in the NBA.

Ryan Saunders, head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, shares his perspective on his faith, family and coaching in the NBA.

Tod Worner discusses how we can reclaim the soul of medicine as a meaningful engagement between healer and patient, rather than a utilitarian business transaction.

Tod Worner discusses how we can reclaim the soul of medicine as a meaningful engagement between healer and patient, rather than a utilitarian business transaction.

Jennifer Pharr Davis is a hiker, author, speaker and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year who has covered over 14,000 miles of long distance trails on six different continents.

Jennifer Pharr Davis is a hiker, author, speaker and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year who has covered over 14,000 miles of long distance trails on six different continents.

Colleen Carroll Campbell shares five key lessons that can help us swap the chains of control, comparison and impossible expectations for the pursuit of a new kind of perfection: the freedom of the children of God.

Colleen Carroll Campbell shares five key lessons that can help us swap the chains of control, comparison and impossible expectations for the pursuit of a new kind of perfection: the freedom of the children of God.

Chris Heuertz talks about ways to nurture our faith while doing the work of the church. After 20 years of social justice work around the world, Chris founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, to support the development of consciousness and contemplative practices. He is author of four books, including The Sacred Enneagram.

Chris Heuertz talks about ways to nurture our faith while doing the work of the church. After 20 years of social justice work around the world, Chris founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, to support the development of consciousness and contemplative practices. He is author of four books, including The Sacred Enneagram.

Tom Lehman, pro golfer and Minnesota native, talks about his successes and failures as a professional golfer, and how his faith has taught him valuable life lessons.

Tom Lehman, pro golfer and Minnesota native, talks about his successes and failures as a professional golfer, and how his faith has taught him valuable life lessons.

Tsh Oxenreider is the founder and main voice of The Art of Simple, a community site that celebrates living slowly and with passion, and is the host of the top-ranked podcast The Simple Show. She's the author of At Home in the World, Notes from a Blue Bike, One Bite at a Time, and Organized Simplicity, and she thinks a library card, a Netflix subscription, and a passport are some of the greatest parenting tools in the universe.

Tsh Oxenreider is the founder and main voice of The Art of Simple, a community site that celebrates living slowly and with passion, and is the host of the top-ranked podcast The Simple Show. She’s the author of At Home in the World, Notes from a Blue Bike, One Bite at a Time, and Organized Simplicity, and she thinks a library card, a Netflix subscription, and a passport are some of the greatest parenting tools in the universe.

Fr. Richard D'Souza, S.J. is a priest, scholar and astronomer at the Vatican Observatory. He explores how humanity's constant fascination with astronomy and the heavens across the ages reveals to us our own search for transcendence, and how the study of the cosmos can be an act of worship.

Fr. Richard D'Souza, S.J. is a priest, scholar and astronomer at the Vatican Observatory. He explores how humanity's constant fascination with astronomy and the heavens across the ages reveals to us our own search for transcendence, and how the study of the cosmos can be an act of worship.

Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur and founder and president of Thistle Farms.

Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur and founder and president of Thistle Farms.

Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, leadership coach, entrepreneur and visionary. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo brings a multicultural and international perspective to leadership.

Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, leadership coach, entrepreneur and visionary. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo brings a multicultural and international perspective to leadership.

Gary Haugen is an American attorney who is the Founder, CEO and former President of International Justice Mission, a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world.

Gary Haugen is an American attorney who is the Founder, CEO and former President of International Justice Mission, a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world.

Erin Loechner is a designer, blogger and author, whose writing explores the bedrock of her faith and the messiness of life.

Erin Loechner is a designer, blogger and author, whose writing explores the bedrock of her faith and the messiness of life.

Peter Enns is a college professor who believes that tough questions on belief and doubt are an expression of faith.

Peter Enns is a college professor who believes that tough questions on belief and doubt are an expression of faith.

Ian Cron is a bestselling author, Enneagram teacher, nationally recognized speaker, psychotherapist and Episcopal priest.

Ian Cron is a bestselling author, Enneagram teacher, nationally recognized speaker, psychotherapist and Episcopal priest.

Chad Greenway is a former football linebacker of the Minnesota Vikings whose faith has kept him strong against the shifting pressures on professional athletes. His charitable foundations provide support to critically ill children.

Chad Greenway is a former football linebacker of the Minnesota Vikings whose faith has kept him strong against the shifting pressures on professional athletes. His charitable foundations provide support to critically ill children.

Lauren Winner writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations.

Lauren Winner writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations.

Wm. Kent Krueger calls himself Kent, and he writes the New York Times bestselling Cork O'Connor mystery series, set in the great Northwoods of Minnesota.

Wm. Kent Krueger calls himself Kent, and he writes the New York Times bestselling Cork O’Connor mystery series, set in the great Northwoods of Minnesota.

Jeremy Cowart is an artist, celebrity photographer and social media activist. Hailed as a trailblazer in the photography industry, his true passion is to illuminate the beauty and value in each person, and to inspire others to reach their fullest potential.

Jeremy Cowart is an artist, celebrity photographer and social media activist. Hailed as a trailblazer in the photography industry, his true passion is to illuminate the beauty and value in each person, and to inspire others to reach their fullest potential.

Arne Sorenson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, Inc., a global leading lodging company with more than 4,400 lodging properties in 87 countries and territories and reported revenue of more than $14 billion in fiscal year 2015.