Lisa Harper
Rarely are the terms "hilarious storyteller" and "theological scholar" used to describe the same person, but Lisa Harper is anything but stereotypical. Her writing and speaking emphasize that accruing knowledge about God pales next to a real and intimate relationship with Jesus, combining sound biblical exposition with engaging anecdotes and comedic wit. Her vocational resume includes 30+ years of church and para-church ministry leadership—6 years directing Focus on the Family's national women's ministry and a decade touring with Women of Faith—alongside academic credentials from Covenant Seminary, Houston Theological Seminary, and Denver Seminary. She's a regular on TBN's Better Together, hosts "Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology" on K-LOVE podcasts, and has published 17 books and 10 Bible study video curriculums. Yet the most noticeable thing about Lisa is her authenticity—she says God "often uses donkeys and rocks"—and she describes her greatest accomplishment as becoming Missy's mom through adoption from Haiti in 2014.
Guest Speaker
Christine Caine
Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, as well as Equip & Empower, a ministry mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus—including its Propel Women initiative and three life-giving Zoe Churches planted in Europe. Christine is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books and studies, and you can tune into her weekly podcast or television program to be encouraged with the hope of Jesus wherever you are. She holds a Master's Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.
Guest Speaker
Tara-Leigh Cobble
After reading through the whole Bible for the first time and having it change everything, this speaker and author has devoted her days to helping people read, understand, and love the Bible. In 2009, she started D-Group (Discipleship Group), which has grown from a handful of college students into 300+ groups meeting weekly around the world, and she also created and hosts the daily podcast The Bible Recap, along with a daily radio spot called The God Shot. She writes books aimed at Biblical literacy and leads teaching trips to Israel a few times each year to study the Bible on site. Outside of ministry, she loves adventure and flying trapeze, and lives in Dallas, TX.
Thursday Interview
Karen Harmon
Karen Harmon is a physical therapist, clinic owner, leadership coach, speaker, writer, and homeschool mom with a passion for encouraging women to live with purpose and lead with confidence. As the owner of Function360, she provides specialized physical rehabilitation and wellness services while also investing in the growth and development of women through coaching and ministry. She has spoken at various live events and served on panels addressing leadership, motherhood, faith, and work, and serves her local church on the worship team while overseeing leadership development small groups for women. Karen and her husband, Lee, have been married for 22 years, have three children, and reside in the Dallas, Texas area.