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Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comDan is currently the Global Strategist for Church Planting at The Issachar Initiative and Finishing the Task Ministries. For over 30 years, Dan Hitzhusen has been sharing the gospel and planting churches in over 60 countries.  In 1993, Dan joined the Global Missions Fellowship staff, helping mobilize churches to start multiplying in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and North America. Dan served as president of GMF (later becoming e3 Partners) and as International Vice President, seeing more than 5 million men, women, and children profess faith in Christ and be discipled in over 200,000 newly planted churches. Dan also served for ten years as president and co-managing partner of the San Diego Barnabas Group (www.thebarnabasgroup.org) and served on the Global Association for Church Multiplication (www.gacx.io/). Dan and his wife, Lorie, reside in Escondido, CA, and have three children: Jonathan, Joshua, and Kimberly.  “I went from being a beggar, asking

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comDan is currently the Global Strategist for Church Planting at The Issachar Initiative and Finishing the Task Ministries. For over 30 years, Dan Hitzhusen has been sharing the gospel and planting churches in over 60 countries.  In 1993, Dan joined the Global Missions Fellowship staff, helping mobilize churches to start multiplying in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and North America. Dan served as president of GMF (later becoming e3 Partners) and as International Vice President, seeing more than 5 million men, women, and children profess faith in Christ and be discipled in over 200,000 newly planted churches. Dan also served for ten years as president and co-managing partner of the San Diego Barnabas Group (www.thebarnabasgroup.org) and served on the Global Association for Church Multiplication (www.gacx.io/). Dan and his wife, Lorie, reside in Escondido, CA, and have three children: Jonathan, Joshua, and Kimberly. 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comShea Vaughn is a lifestyle pioneer and the Co-Founder/CEO of WBTVN (the Women's Broadcast Television Network), the first OTT online TV network with original content created for women.  Shea is the Creator of SheaNetics®, a value-based and doctor-endorsed lifestyle practice. Shea's work with corporate leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and athletes has earned her the title of "America's Queen of Wellness," and is endorsed by the City of Chicago and the Department of Public Health. Shea is the author of the bestselling book "Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great & Find Total Well-Being." 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comShea Vaughn is a lifestyle pioneer and the Co-Founder/CEO of WBTVN (the Women's Broadcast Television Network), the first OTT online TV network with original content created for women.  Shea is the Creator of SheaNetics®, a value-based and doctor-endorsed lifestyle practice. Shea's work with corporate leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and athletes has earned her the title of "America's Queen of Wellness," and is endorsed by the City of Chicago and the Department of Public Health. Shea is the author of the bestselling book "Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great & Find Total Well-Being." “I’ve seen so many people that have regrets, and they kinda live with those regrets, when in fact all they have to do is to reach out.”

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comShea Vaughn is a lifestyle pioneer and the Co-Founder/CEO of WBTVN (the Women's Broadcast Television Network), the first OTT online TV network with original content created for women.  Shea is the Creator of SheaNetics®, a value-based and doctor-endorsed lifestyle practice. Shea's work with corporate leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and athletes has earned her the title of "America's Queen of Wellness," and is endorsed by the City of Chicago and the Department of Public Health. Shea is the author of the bestselling book "Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great & Find Total Well-Being." “Leadership . . . is stepping forward and leading by example. And those examples come because you did all of the work, and that you know the things you need to do that can inspire other people.” 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comShea Vaughn is a lifestyle pioneer and the Co-Founder/CEO of WBTVN (the Women's Broadcast Television Network), the first OTT online TV network with original content created for women.  Shea is the Creator of SheaNetics®, a value-based and doctor-endorsed lifestyle practice. Shea's work with corporate leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and athletes has earned her the title of "America's Queen of Wellness," and is endorsed by the City of Chicago and the Department of Public Health. Shea is the author of the bestselling book "Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great & Find Total Well-Being." “Kids just want their parents to listen to them sometimes. . . because those kids are telling us everything they're thinking and what they’re doing.” 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comShea Vaughn is a lifestyle pioneer and the Co-Founder/CEO of WBTVN (the Women's Broadcast Television Network), the first OTT online TV network with original content created for women.  Shea is the Creator of SheaNetics®, a value-based and doctor-endorsed lifestyle practice. Shea's work with corporate leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and athletes has earned her the title of "America's Queen of Wellness," and is endorsed by the City of Chicago and the Department of Public Health. Shea is the author of the bestselling book "Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great & Find Total Well-Being." 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comRebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI’s advanced trainings have equipped FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and has been featured on the Today Show, NBC Deadline Crimes, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Sports Illustrated. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their four daughters

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comRebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI’s advanced trainings have equipped FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and has been featured on the Today Show, NBC Deadline Crimes, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Sports Illustrated. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their four daughters

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comRebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI’s advanced trainings have equipped FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and has been featured on the Today Show, NBC Deadline Crimes, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Sports Illustrated. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their four daughters

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comRebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI’s advanced trainings have equipped FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and has been featured on the Today Show, NBC Deadline Crimes, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Sports Illustrated. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their four daughters

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comRebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI’s advanced trainings have equipped FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and has been featured on the Today Show, NBC Deadline Crimes, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Sports Illustrated. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their four daughters

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comWhitney Johnson is the author of multiple books, such as “Disrupt Yourself” and “Build and ‘A’ Team,” which focuses on personal disruption. She co-founded Rose Park Advisors and Forty Over 40 List. She's a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and was named a Future Thinker Finalist by Management Thinkers50 in 2013. She was also recognized as one of the Fortunes 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter in 2014, and is represented by the New Leaf Speakers bureau.www.whitneyjohnson.com

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comWhitney Johnson is the author of multiple books, such as “Disrupt Yourself” and “Build and ‘A’ Team,” which focuses on personal disruption. She co-founded Rose Park Advisors and Forty Over 40 List. She's a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and was named a Future Thinker Finalist by Management Thinkers50 in 2013. She was also recognized as one of the Fortunes 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter in 2014, and is represented by the New Leaf Speakers bureau. “I think there’s that sense that once our children are 18, they’re grown, but the reality is, is that the real challenge, to me, is having a relationship with adult children.”www.whitneyjohnson.com

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comWhitney Johnson is the author of multiple books, such as “Disrupt Yourself” and “Build and ‘A’ Team,” which focuses on personal disruption. She co-founded Rose Park Advisors and Forty Over 40 List. She's a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and was named a Future Thinker Finalist by Management Thinkers50 in 2013. She was also recognized as one of the Fortunes 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter in 2014, and is represented by the New Leaf Speakers bureau. “It’s only when we’re willing to ask the question and genuinely be curious, ‘what do you think?’”www.whitneyjohnson.com 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comWhitney Johnson is the author of multiple books, such as “Disrupt Yourself” and “Build and ‘A’ Team,” which focuses on personal disruption. She co-founded Rose Park Advisors and Forty Over 40 List. She's a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and was named a Future Thinker Finalist by Management Thinkers50 in 2013. She was also recognized as one of the Fortunes 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter in 2014, and is represented by the New Leaf Speakers bureau. “One of the things I had to deal with is this feeling like I didn’t measure up. And so that has driven me throughout my entire life is how do I measure up.”www.whitneyjohnson.com 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comWhitney Johnson is the author of multiple books, such as “Disrupt Yourself” and “Build and ‘A’ Team,” which focuses on personal disruption. She co-founded Rose Park Advisors and Forty Over 40 List. She's a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and was named a Future Thinker Finalist by Management Thinkers50 in 2013. She was also recognized as one of the Fortunes 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter in 2014, and is represented by the New Leaf Speakers bureau. www.whitneyjohnson.com 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comEdie Hand is an author of or been part of authoring over twenty-five books. She is also a businesswoman, speaker, media personality, filmmaker, and Mom. She founded the Edie Hand Foundation that encourages women to share their stories. Edie is a numerous cancer survivor who found the grit to keep moving forward and turn hard things into beautiful situations. She also comes from a family of musicians and actors through her cousin Elvis Presley. Partnering with Mark Sims, they have begun working on historical film projects based in Birmingham, Alabama.www.ediehand.com 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comEdie Hand is an author of or been part of authoring over twenty-five books. She is also a businesswoman, speaker, media personality, filmmaker, and Mom. She founded the Edie Hand Foundation that encourages women to share their stories. Edie is a numerous cancer survivor who found the grit to keep moving forward and turn hard things into beautiful situations. She also comes from a family of musicians and actors through her cousin Elvis Presley. Partnering with Mark Sims, they have begun working on historical film projects based in Birmingham, Alabama.“A genuine pearl girl gets grit when life is like the string on which we hang our pearls. And we all have been given pearls, we just have to recognize them through acts of kindness.”www.ediehand.com 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comEdie Hand is an author of or been part of authoring over twenty-five books. She is also a businesswoman, speaker, media personality, filmmaker, and Mom. She founded the Edie Hand Foundation that encourages women to share their stories. Edie is a numerous cancer survivor who found the grit to keep moving forward and turn hard things into beautiful situations. She also comes from a family of musicians and actors through her cousin Elvis Presley. Partnering with Mark Sims, they have begun working on historical film projects based in Birmingham, Alabama.“As a whole, if you want to cultivate a better community, is that you listen to the people in the community.”www.ediehand.com