HBD, Real Life Loading…: Our One Year Highlight Reel

Brant Hansen

Brant Hansen uses his media platforms to advocate for the healing work of CURE, a global network of surgical hospitals for children with disabilities in developing nations. He’s a syndicated radio host and the author of Unoffendable, Blessed Are the Misfits, and The Truth about Us. In addition to speaking on the subject of The Men We Need, he frequently speaks at churches, conferences, and corporations on the topics of forgiveness, faith and the autism spectrum, and the kingdom of God. Bran...more

Dani Treweek

Dani Treweek is the founding director of the www.singleminded.community and the author of The Meaning of Singleness. She lives in Sydney, Australia where is an ordained Anglican deacon. She has completed a B.Div at Moore Theological College and a PhD in theology through St Mark's National Theological Centre She has never been married, adores being an aunt to Matthew, Benjamin (who is already with Jesus) and Emily, and has (completely unashamedly) seen the musical Les-Miserable upwards of twenty...more

Derwin Gray

Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University (BYU). They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, he played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. In 2008, Gray graduated fro...more

Feli Velez

Felicita Elisa Rosa Velez  Born and raised in NW Indiana I grew up 2nd oldest of 8 (and yes, my siblings are my bestest friends). Graduating high school in June 2019, I currently pursue my Bachelors as a Liberal Arts major at Niagara University. In the Fall of 2020 the Lord called me to walk with Him; He’s since taught me many things and has graced me with many amazing and growing opportunities. I am a witness to the Gospel and I devote myself to share it with as many people as I can. I hope...more

Rebecca McLaughlin

Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD in renaissance literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is cofounder of Vocable Communications and former vice president of content at the Veritas Forum, where she spent almost a decade working with Christian academics at leading secular universities.

Sam Allberry

Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?; What God Has to Say About Our Bodies; Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?; and 7 Myths about Singleness.

Shelby Abbott

Shelby Abbott is an author, campus minister, and conference speaker on staff with the ministry of Cru. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the United States. Abbott is the author of Jacked and I Am a Tool (To Help with Your Dating Life), Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress and DoubtLess: Because Faith is Hard. He and his wife, Rachael, have two daughters and live in Downingtown, Pennsylvani...more