Speakers & Workshop Leaders
Extraordinary women who will guide you through sessions designed to awaken, challenge, and transform.
Speakers
Speaker
Dr. Kathleen Mulhern
Director of Spiritual Formation, Denver Seminary
Kathleen Mulhern has spent her career helping people pay attention to how our theology shapes our soul.
Speaker
Julie Canlis
Author & Liturgical Director, Trinity Church
Julie Canlis is liturgical director for Trinity Church in Wenatchee where her husband is pastor. She is the author of Calvin's Ladder (Templeton Prize) and A Theology of the Ordinary.
Speaker
Anne Snyder
Editor-in-Chief, Comment Magazine
Anne Snyder is the editor-in-chief of Comment, a magazine of public theology for the common good. She also hosts The Whole Person Revolution podcast.
Worship
Elizabeth Summers
Worship Pastor, Twin Lakes Church
Elizabeth Hunnicutt Summers is a worship leader and singer-songwriter based in Santa Cruz, CA, with 25 years of music ministry.
Workshop Leaders
Workshop
Ally Ley
Spiritual Director & Retreat Leader
A Colorado native, Ally holds a master's degree from Denver Seminary, where she served as the founding director of the Seminary's Soul Care Initiative.
Workshop
Dr. Grace Hamman
Author & Scholar
Dr. Grace Hamman is a writer, speaker, and scholar. Author of Ask of Old Paths, winner of the 2025 Christianity Today Book of the Year.
Workshop
Carol Aust
Artist
Carol Aust is an artist based in Oakland, CA. In her figurative paintings, she seeks to get to the heart of things and remember what is important.
Workshop
Cary Umhau
Writer & Founder of SPACIOUS
Passionate about sharing her love of God and people, Cary Umhau is a writer and storyteller, often on the topic of turning strangers into neighbors.
Workshop
Gayla Irwin
Watercolor Artist & Spiritual Director
Gayla has spent over 30 years in ministry. As a watercolor artist and spiritual director, she is passionate about helping others cultivate joy through contemplative creativity.
Workshop
Josi Larson
Spiritual Director
Josi grew up in Colorado and met Jesus in high school at a Young Life camp. She has been married to her best friend for over 40 years.
Workshop
Lisa Shirk
Artist & Founding Director, Community Monastery
Lisa Shirk is an artist, entrepreneur, and guide based in Washington, DC. She explores the Creator God and the human family of co-creatives working together.
Workshop
Irena Dragaš Jansen
Writer, Teacher & Art Curator
Irena grew up in communist Yugoslavia and spent years as a refugee during the war. She creates projects exploring the power of art and faith.
Workshop
Amber Lapp
Research Fellow, Institute for Family Studies
Amber is a research fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and contributing editor at Comment magazine, exploring how ordinary Americans form relationships and families.
Additional Guides
Unearth®
K.C. Ledgerwood
Founder of unearth®
K.C. Ledgerwood is a fitness instructor, mental health therapist, and the founder of unearth®, an active contemplative movement practice.
Artist
Rachel Kistner
Artist & Founder of Canvelle
Rachel is an artist and creative entrepreneur based in Colorado. She studied art and oil painting at Wheaton College and is the founder of Canvelle.
Retreat Guide
Cari Jenkins
Director & Retreat Guide, Tov Consulting
Cari is a gatherer, speaker, consultant, mentor, shepherd and guide. She thinks deeply about human formation.
Retreat Guide
Becky Alfano
Details & Operations
Becky was born and raised in Denver. Her unique abilities allow her to fill in gaps and solve problems in areas that others often overlook.