BREAKOUT #1
PARENT TRACK
Why Gentle Parenting Doesn’t Work With Real Kids
Erin Kunkle | Location TBD
Today’s parents are in desperate need of wisdom when it comes to the discipline of their kids. The Gentle Parenting movement has gained tremendous popularity, as it offers advice on discipline that often sounds good on the surface but when examined carefully, is unbiblical and ineffective. In this talk, Erin will expose the false assumptions of Gentle Parenting and offer practical discipline strategies that are both biblical and helpful.
STUDENT TRACK
A Student’s Guide to Culture
Brett Kunkle | Location TBD
Our culture’s growing hostility to Christianity puts tremendous pressure on the faith of young Christians, who swim daily in the cultural waters. And because many of our students are unprepared, they often struggle to resist the cultural lies...or, they deconstruct. As a result, many professing Christian kids live lives that are no different from their non-Christian friends. This talk will give students an understanding of how culture powerfully shapes them and how a well-formed Christian worldview will equip them to navigate the avalanche of cultural challenges.
CULTURE TRACK
Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?
Katy Faust | Room TBD
Many Christians avoid politics. Church leaders regularly chastise their people for being “too political.” But can we and should we avoid it? And if not, how do we navigate through the maze? Politics has become so expansive, covering a multitude of issues: sexuality, legislation, justice, identity politics, immigration, voting, healthcare, marriage, children, education and more. This session will give you a biblical view of our responsibility to engage politically and practical ways to do so.
THEOLOGY TRACK
Why Did Jesus Have to Die—Recovering the Heart of the Gospel in an Age of Confusion
Jonathan Morrow | Room TBD
Is substitutionary atonement just divine child abuse? Is God an angry, bloodthirsty deity who demands sacrifice before He can forgive? These objections have become increasingly common, leaving many Christians confused about the very heart of the gospel. In this session, Jonathan Morrow examines what the Bible actually teaches about why Jesus died, responds to today's most common challenges to substitutionary atonement, and shows how the cross uniquely reveals God's holiness, justice, mercy, and love. Discover why a biblical understanding of the atonement isn't just a theological issue—it's essential to understanding the gospel and living with confidence in what Christ accomplished for us.
C.S. LEWIS TRACK
C.S. Lewis—His Big Ideas
Jerry Root | Room TBD
This talk is a fantastic overview of the work of C.S. Lewis. You’ll discover how Lewis was and continues to be a thoughtful guide who opens doors to literature, philosophy, and a much wider world. Dr. Jerry Root will illustrate key themes in Lewis’s work, such as the nature of objective reality, suffering, joy, and the longings of the human heart. You’ll discover how Lewis’s big ideas ultimately point beyond themselves to God.
BREAKOUT #2
PARENT TRACK
Helping Your Kids Follow Jesus in a World of Screens
Jonathan Morrow | Room TBD
Smartphones, social media and other digital technologies are powerful tools that can warp hearts and minds and we’re watching the impact on students’ lives in real-time. With unprecedented levels of distraction, anxiety, depression and loneliness, we must take action to pursue a better path. In this session, Jonathan will show you how to help your kids follow Jesus, not their phones, and lead them into digital freedom.
STUDENT TRACK
A Beginner’s Guide to Logic, Fallacies, and Clear Arguments
Micah Kunkle | Youth Room
In a world of hot takes, viral clips, and “gotcha” arguments, clear thinking is hard to find. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn what an argument is, core tenants of logic, and how to spot common fallacies that show up in social media, politics, apologetics, and debates—so you can respond with clarity instead of chaos.
CULTURE TRACK
Do Science and Christianity Conflict?
Frank Turek | Multi-Purpose Room
In a world where science and faith are often pitted against each other, Dr. Frank Turek asks a provocative question: Is it actually atheism, not Christianity, that is in conflict with science? After carefully defining what science is and what it does, you’ll come to understand that science doesn't say anything—scientists do. And you’ll discover why science doesn't just coexist with God—it actually needs Him to exist.
THEOLOGY TRACK
How Sex Matters—Understanding the Differences Between Male and Female and Why it is Good
Erin Kunkle | Room TBD
We often, and rightly, critique modern gender ideology. But can we also articulate a positive vision of male and female and explain the unique differences between men and women? Oftentimes, Christians reduce this conversation to the roles we play and fail to properly explore the depth of God’s unique makeup of the different sexes. This talk will lay out a true and biblical picture of masculinity and femininity and show the beauty of God’s design.
C.S. LEWIS TRACK
C.S. Lewis and the Use of the Imagination
Jerry Root | Room TBD
Lewis's greatest capacity is his ability to engage the imagination. For Lewis, imagination is both a means and an end. And because he used his own imagination well and often, he is a practiced guide for those of us who desire to reach beyond our grasp. In this talk, Dr. Root explores the various types of imaginations in Lewis's literary works and shows that more than possessing genius, Lewis disciplined his imagination, harnessing its creativity in service of helping others believe more deeply.