YOUR emcees
Gian Gamboa
Gian Gamboa is a Catholic speaker and musician who helps young people develop a personal relationship with Jesus so they can experience the fullness of the Catholic faith. His life’s mission is to empower youth to become who God made them to be. He wants all people to encounter Christ and fall in love with Him so that “they may have life and have it abundantly!” (John 10:10) Gian has given more than 1,000 talks in over 300 venues across the country. He loves to eat giant burgers, play basketball, and watch 90’s movies. Born in the Philippines, raised in California, but a Texan at heart — Gian lives in Austin, TX with his wife and two kids.
Sister Elfie Del Rosario, FMA
FEATURED ARTIST
For King & Country
Thursday Evening
For King & Country is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have won four GRAMMY Awards, 10 GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, 13 K-LOVE Fan Awards, and their nine No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing accumulation of over one billion on-demand streams.
The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the USA, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Meg Hunter-Kilmer
Meg Hunter-Kilmer is a missionary and storyteller who travels the world telling people about the fierce and tender love of God. She is the author of four books about Scripture and the Saints and currently works as a campus minister at the University of Notre Dame. (When she’s not obsessively googling obscure Saints, trying to convince people to read Scripture, or driving appalling distances while listening to audiobooks on double speed, she loves watching the Olympics and spending time with her nieces, nephews, and godchildren.)
Brian Greenfield
Brian Greenfield, a Washington, D.C. native, attended Seton Hall and Franciscan University of Steubenville. After time with the Franciscans of the Renewal, he returned to Seton Hall, earning an MA in theology and a master’s in education leadership. Now in Tampa, Florida, Brian is the assistant principal for discipline at Jesuit High School and lives with his wife, Genevieve, and their three children.
Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
Sr. Miriam James Heidland is a former Division I college athlete who had a radical conversion and joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in 1998. Her story has been featured on EWTN’s The Journey Home, SEEK Conferences, Steubenville Conferences and other outlets.
Sister Miriam James Heidland joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in 1998. She holds a master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute and speaks extensively on the topics of conversion, authentic love, forgiveness and healing. She serves as the executive director of Friends of the Bridegroom and is affiliated with the John Paul II Healing Center in leading healing retreats for priests and religious sisters across the nation.
Sr. Miriam’s podcast, Abiding Together, can be found on iTunes. Her books, Behold: A Guided Advent Journal, Restore: A Guided Lent Journal and Loved As I Am can be found on Amazon.
She tweets at @onegroovynun
Bishop Joseph Espaillat
Bishop Joseph Espaillat is the first Dominican-born auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York. Raised in Manhattan, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and “street.” Bishop Espaillat loves ministering to young people and helping them encounter Christ. He founded Messengers of Christ and enjoys celebrating Mass, hearing confessions, proclaiming the Word, rapping, playing sports, spending time with loved ones, watching movies, and writing poetry.
Cynthia Psencik
Cynthia Psencik, a proud Dominicana and native New Yorker, discovered her calling to ministry nearly 20 years ago. After studying and working in the fashion industry, she was drawn to serve in the Archdiocese of New York, where she worked in the Hispanic Ministry Office and Catechetical Office, led retreats, and played a key role in the First Encuentro on Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry. These experiences ignited her passion for walking with young people in their faith journeys and led her to earn a master’s degree in pastoral ministry from Fordham University. She then served as the Director of the Office of Youth Ministry for four years before stepping into her current role as the Mentoring Program and Alumnae Director for the GIVEN Institute.
Evan Psencik
Evan Psencik, affectionately known as “Mr. P,” has dedicated his entire adult life to guiding young people on their spiritual journeys. With a passion for faith formation, he’s worn many hats—youth minister, diocesan director, theology teacher—and now, as the principal of St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School in Austin, TX, he continues to inspire the next generation. When he’s not in the classroom or leading the school community, you can find him practicing with the sports teams or line dancing with students. Outside of work, Evan and his wife, Cynthia, married for 10 years, enjoy running together, traveling to new places, and diving into their favorite TV shows.
Steve Angrisano
Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Young and old alike embrace the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout his music and storytelling. Always rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness, Steve’s easy, honest style of ministry is born from who he is: a committed witness to the life and love of Jesus Christ.
House Collective
Belen Rodriguez
Belen Rodriguez is a passionate, home-grown worship leader from Arizona. Her love for God is exemplified through her passion for Charismatic Spanish and English music. Her experience ranges from diocesan ministries like the 3MoreBand to singing alongside Jesse Manibusan, Chris Muglia, Tom Booth, Josh Blakesley and more. She marvels at how the Lord moves through music and only wishes to be a vessel of His love and compassion through her song.
Thomas Muglia
Thomas is a singer/songwriter from Arizona, inspired by the story of humanity, God’s redemption, and the ability to create. Through campus ministry in college, Thomas discovered a passion for worship and community. Filled with fresh conviction and a heart for mission, he’s quickly gaining influence in Catholic music.
