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Ideas Have Consequences with Larry Taunton.
Larry Alex Taunton is an award-winning author, freelance columnist, and producer.For better or for worse, he is a man with a reputation. An “Army brat,” Larry was born at Fort Benning, Georgia and was stationed at a number of other places beginning with the word “Fort” before he was a teenager.The military life of moving from one base to another suited Larry and engendered in him a restlessness that has never left him. With a mother from Vancouver Island, Canada and his father a native of L.A.—“Lower Alabama” in the vernacular—he grew up a child of both worlds. Larry’s Canadian grandparents saw themselves as subjects of the British Crown and regarded American independence with some suspicion; his American grandparents worked in the cotton mills and told old family stories of the Civil War and the “Yankee occupation.”Such an upbringing was seldom boring and made for a diversity of perspectives— a composite of “God Save the Queen” and “Dixie,” Sir Walter Scott and William Faulkner—or “crumpets and grits,” as Larry says. The interplay between his heritage on his mother’s side and that of his father’s side would become a theme in his life. He was never fully one or the other. Larry was at once an Anglophile like his Canadian grandfather and an American patriot in keeping with the accepted orthodoxy on his father’s side.But it was from his Irish maternal grandmother, who, at 19, had boarded a ship in Belfast bound for the New World never to return, that he inherited his resolve and stubbornness. Though only five-feet tall, rebar ran straight through her tiny frame. Playing cards like a professional gambler—she wintered in Reno, Nevada for a reason—she taught Larry that it is wise to conceal one’s strength, to never show your hand, and to always play to win.
Michael Bethany
Stellar Award nominated songwriter and two-time BMI Christian Song Award recipient (Fred Hammond’s No. 1 Billboard hit “They That Wait” and “Here In Our Praise”), Michael Bethany is passionate about creating multicultural worship experiences that activate an overflow of intimacy with God.His freshman independent album, Yours Forever, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. His latest Album, “Overflow,” released in partnership with Capital Rethink reached the #1 album on iTunes.Michael’s online worship experiences have received over 20 million YouTube Views and has been featured on prominent industry-leading media outlets like, Daystar Television Network, “The Basement” with Tim Ross, and CCM Magazine. Michael is highly sought after by Christian leaders from around the globe to mentor Worship Pastors, create effective systems for worship Departments, and lead congregations in transformational worship experiences.His executive leadership skills have been utilized to develop systems for multi-Campus Worship Teams, project manage multi-million-dollar production renovation projects, and execute major programming and events.As a creative leadership mentor, Michael founded, “Overflow Culture,” to empower Worship Pastors, Artists and Christian creatives to scale their influence with integrity. A native of St. Louis, MO, Michael now resides in Fort Worth, TX along with his wife, Chavon, and two sons.
The BSide
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Rita Springer
Rita is one of the most gifted worship leaders to arise over the last fifteen years. She believes that the joy of being a worship leader is to make those listening, jealous for what has been found in Christ.Making Christ famous through the art, act and physical sound of our worship is Rita’s anthem and her deepest desire is to see this arise in the body of Christ. Her motto is; “To make the Lord famous in whatever I do with my worship and relationship with Him”. Born out of that deep desire and to see women free through the tools of the Word, Worship and Prayer, she started her own women’s conference in 2000 called ‘Fragrant Oil’ it was an incredible season of 7 years watching God use worship powerfully to transform lives across the globe.In 2008 she began a worship school called DIVE. (Deep - Innovative - Vertical - Expression) The School trains and encourages upcoming worship leaders all over the world with weeklong intensive one-on-one courses.Staying true to her calling, Rita continues to write new songs and leads worship at churches, conferences and events around the country. Rita released her first book in 2013, Finding Eve.
JD Thompson
I make video essays sometimes. I hope you like them.
Craig Brown
Craig is a seasoned expert in overcoming adversity working with organizations looking to foster a culture of well-being and success.Craig transformed his life from the brink of destruction—overcoming addiction and financial hardship—Craig now dedicates his career to helping others navigate their own challenges. As the Founder of Stop Hiding Start Healing, Craig has guided countless individuals through their personal struggles, using his unique blend of practical life principles and inspirational storytelling. His work focuses on mental health, emotional resilience, and personal growth, making him a sought-after speaker for organizations looking to foster a culture of well-being and success.