Speakers

Meeke Addison is wife to Wil and mom to their six children. Meeke is a New Orleans native with over 20 years of ministry experience. After serving as a missionary alongside her husband, she worked with the ministry of American Family Radio from 2007-2023. Her work with AFR began in 2007 as a stay-at-home mom in Louisiana, when she accepted an invitation to co-host a local AFR morning show. In 2008, the Addison family of four moved from Louisiana to Mississippi to join the ministry of AFA full-time until 2023.

Meeke is a conference speaker, women’s teacher, and author. As a pro-family activist, she keeps a close eye on politics, pop culture, and the Church. Meeke focuses on equipping everyday Christians to effectively engage and transform culture. Her mission is calling Christians to make sound connections between cultural/political activism and Biblical conviction. Meeke co-hosts the Culture Proof Podcast alongside her husband, Wil. Of all the roles Meeke fills, the most important are wife to Wil and mother and chief educator of their six children. The kitchen table must be big enough to handle daily life and robust discipleship!

Ken Ham, is the Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests.

A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for his 2014 evolution/creation debate with Bill Nye, TV’s “The Science Guy.”

Ham hosts the daily radio program Answers, now on 1,000 stations. He’s also the founder of the award-winning Answers magazine. In 2020, Ham launched Answers TV, an ambitious streaming service. His website of AnswersInGenesis.org has twice won the top award from the National Religious Broadcasters for best website.

A prolific blogger and author of more than 30 books, Ham’s newest releases are Divine Dilemma (understanding death, disease, and suffering), Divided Nation (about today’s culture wars), and the devotional commentary Creation to Babel.

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced "cook"), is leading a charge to celebrate kids the way Jesus did and still does. Her ministry, Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, is dedicated to inspiring parents, grandparents, and those who work with children, teens, and young adults to nurture them to develop a convinced identity in Jesus Christ.  
 
Dr. Kathy’s influence is renowned, impacting parents, educators, and children through her compelling keynote addresses, workshops, and spiritual engagements. Renowned in Christian education and advocacy circles, Dr. Kathy actively contributes her expertise to schools, churches, and community initiatives, aligning with organizations like the Colson Center, Teach Them Diligently, Care Net, and Summit Ministries to amplify her message of faith and empowerment. Her insights have garnered recognition in documentary films, notably by Kirk Cameron, and her articulate discussions are frequently featured on platforms like Focus on the Family, Moody Radio, and the American Association of Christian Counselors, further solidifying recognition as a thought leader in child development and faith formation for kids.

Dr. Kathy's literary contributions, including seven books published by Moody Publishers, delve into critical themes of cognitive development, digital engagement, and intentional parenting, showcasing her scholarly depth and practical approach to child rearing. Her academic credentials are equally impressive, with an earned PhD in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University, and a rich background in academia and educational practice, including her tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Since founding Celebrate Kids in 1991, Dr. Kathy has woven her deep love for Jesus and her commitment to glorifying God into the fabric of her mission, demonstrating her lifelong devotion to transforming lives through enlightenment and faith founded on the always relevant transformative Word of God.

Renton is the host of the brand-new hit podcast, “The Renton Rathbun Show,” designed specifically for parents and grandparents. Check out all the resources for parents on rentonrathbun.com. He has been a college professor for over twenty-five years, teaching in both secular and Christian colleges and universities. He and his wife homeschooled their oldest son Daniel, and are now homeschooling their two littles, Jude and Olivia. Renton has spoken for homeschool venues all over the continental US.  Renton speaks on podcasts, radio, and TV programs from all over the nation. Renton holds a BS in English education and an MA in interpretative speech from Bob Jones University. He has also received an MFA in creative writing from Minnesota State University, an MA in philosophy from the University of Toledo, a ThM from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and a PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary.

Del Tackett, architect and teacher of The Truth Project, and the Engagement Project a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force, is the architect and teacher of The Truth Project, a video-based small group resource experienced by over 20 million people in more than 100 countries. The Engagement Project is Dr. Del Tackett’s next set of small group Biblical worldview tours, helping believers “to understand who we truly are, why we are still here, and what God has asked us to do.” His other teaching series include Cross Examine, Who Is Jesus, and the theatrical release Is Genesis History?

As an officer in the United States Air Force during the George H. W. Bush administration, Del served at the White House as director of technical planning for the National Security Council. He worked for years in the software engineering discipline and led the team that developed a critical command and control system for NORAD in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado.

Dr. Tackett is one of the founders of New Geneva Theological Seminary and a professor of numerous worldview courses. He led and taught for years at the collegiate Focus Leadership Institute, currently teaches as an adjunct professor for the Alliance Defending Freedom, Summit Ministries, and Impact 360, and has authored hundreds of Biblical worldview articles on faith, family, and culture. Dr. Del Tackett earned his doctorate in Management and Computer Science from Colorado Technical University. Del and his wife Melissa have been married for more than 50 years, have 4 grown children, 10 grandchildren and reside in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs, CO.

For more information or to schedule Dr. Tackett for your organization, email him at Admin@DelTackett.com. To access many of his articles, visit www.DelTackett.com, including information on how to access The Engagement Project and The Truth Project.

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is the author of the books Questions God Asks, Questions Jesus Asks , Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting, Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians, Foundations in Faith.and Foundational Truths. He is also the site editor for ChristianWorldview.net and the founder of Family Renewal. Since 1995, Israel has traveled the nation speaking on family, homeschooling, apologetics, spiritual awakening, discipleship, and cultural issues. Israel has written articles (or been interviewed) for the following magazines and websites: Answers (Answers In Genesis), Revive (Life Action Ministries), UnChained (Pure Life Ministries), The Old Schoolhouse, Samaritan Ministries, CrossWalk.com, ChristianPost.com, ChristianBook.com, Christianity.com, GotQuestions.org, HonorBound.com, ReviveOurHearts.org, WorldviewWeekend.com and many others. Israel has spoken at events / chapel services for ministries like American Family Association, Culture Proof, American Decency Association, Life Action Ministries, Pure Life Ministries, ARK Encounter, Creation Museum, Answers in Genesis, Teach Them Diligently and many others. He is a frequent guest on national radio and television programs. Israel has been featured or interviewed in national and international media including TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Epoch Times, Buzzfeed, Daily Mail (UK), Detroit Free Press, The New American, WORLD Magazine, CBN News, LifeSiteNews, HSLDA Court Report and affiliate stations for ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, NPR and PBS. Israel has been featured as the keynote speaker at various conferences, with over 5,000 in attendance. Israel and his wife Brook (both homeschooled graduates) were joined in marriage in 1999 and have 11 homeschooled children. Israel desires to see God’s people learn to think and live Biblically.

Bryan Osborne is a dynamic speaker and apologetics expert with a passion for defending biblical authority and reaching the lost with the gospel. He is the author of Woke Injustice, Quick Answers to Tough Questions, and Quick Answers to Social Issues. With over 20 years of experience teaching and equipping youth and families, Bryan’s practical, engaging style equips believers of all ages with biblical truth, helping Christians defend their faith. He currently serves with Answers in Genesis, speaking at conferences and churches around the world.

Eryn Lynum is a certified Master Naturalist, educator, and national speaker. Eryn hosts the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. She is author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, and 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children whom they homeschool. Eryn has been featured on broadcasts including Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Christian Parenting, and Raising Christian Kids. Every opportunity she gets, she is out exploring God’s creation with her family and sharing the adventures at ErynLynum.com.

Abraham Hamilton III, General Counsel & Public Policy Analyst for American Family Association is a husband, father of six wonderful children, lawyer, home-school dad, Bible Teacher and national radio and television talk show host. He serves as American Family Association’s General Counsel and Public Policy Analyst. Abe also hosts "The Hamilton Corner" which airs Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. CT on the American Family Radio Network (AFR). He also hosts “The Hamilton Corner” television program, which airs Friday evenings at 8 p.m. CT on the National Religious Broadcasters Television Network (NRB TV). Abe has an undergraduate degree in New Testament Biblical Literature and a Juris Doctor degree.

Amy Warren is the Youth Ministry Director at her local church, where she teaches classes on Christian worldview and apologetics for both teens and adults. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and a master’s degree in Theology and Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Amy is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

She is a Commissioned Fellow with the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and leads the Colson Fellows Church Affiliate program at her church. Amy also serves as a Chapter Director for Ratio Christi College Prep and is a graduate of Frank Turek’s CrossExamined Instructor Academy. In addition to her ministry roles, she occasionally speaks at teen, family, and apologetics conferences.