A Brief Overview of our Speaker Topics - Pick your Bundle!
March8th
1) Raymond Arroyo: (Breakfast/Talk/Discussion) Celebrated news Anchor for EWTN cable channel and beloved host of ‘The World over Live’ talks about a life of journalism and the way Christian media can make a difference. Gain insights about the real stories behind current affairs in the communications media. Hear from the author of bestselling books about Mother Angelica, the inside story of a nun who single handedly established an international Catholic radio and TV network reaching hundreds of millions of people world- wide.
2) David Forte: (Talk & Discussion ) This nationally known lawyer writes and speaks about the Constitution, International Affairs and religious Liberty. Formerly attached to the Heritage Foundation and the Witherspoon Institute, both prestigious think tanks, Prof Forte( CSU) offers us a timely review of life issues from a legal and faith based perspective.
3) Dinesh D’Souza (Lunch & Talk) Enjoy listening to the celebrated author of ‘What’s so Great about America’ and ‘What’s so Great about Christianity’. D’Souza has been hailed as the modern day CS Lewis .His style is direct and his ideas reflect American values: family, freedom and faith. As a former Senior White House Policy Adviser, D’Souza has the insider’s view of Government, the Constitution, Political and Economic Policy. An outstanding review of American values in changing times.
4) Patrick Lee : The distinguished writer and bioethicist, Dr. Patrick Lee( Franciscan University of Steubenville) explains why we should value and respect the dignity of life from its earliest stages. He explains why embryos are humans with potential not potential humans, an issue he has worked on together with both Robert George and the President’s Council on Bioethics. He is an advocate for greater awareness of bioethics and respect for Catholic beliefs in the practice and reform of health care.
5) Phil Burress: He is head of Citizens for Community Values (CCV). U.S. News & World Report describes CCV as"...one of the largest local grassroots organizations of its type in the nation.” Phil Burress tells of his journey from union boss to campaigner against pornography, concerned for the well-being of the community, the strength of its families, and the future of its children. As a champion of the First Amendment, he is a leader in the restoration of those Judeo-Christian moral values upon which this country was founded.
6)'Demographic Winter’.(Film) An internationally acclaimed documentary about world population, the environment and our demographic and economic future.
Hear how declining population growths world-wide threaten the future of our planet. Interviews with experts include a Nobel prize winning economist who forecasts population decline will bring economic troubles for us all and the opposing views of environmental guru Paul Ehrlich. A mind changing film about the human condition today.
7) Imaculee Ilibageza . (Dinner &Talk ) Trapped in war torn Rwanda, learn how Imaculee survived a modern day holocaust.. Be inspired by her courage in the face of suffering, how her Catholic faith was strengthened and enabled her to survive against all odds, as her country descended into genocide. An uplifting account of social injustice, faith and forgiveness. She is author of the best seller: "Left to Tell"
Suggested Bundle A: #3;#4#5
Suggested Bundle B: #1;#2;#4
Suggested Bundle C: #2;#3;#5
March 9th
8) Hugh Hewitt (Breakfast/talk/Discussion ) This nationally acclaimed syndicated columnist and Talk Radio Show host applies his razor sharp lawyers mind to current life issues, American values and faith. His insight into current affairs will capture out imagination and inspire us to action . A valuable glimpse into the cut throat world of journalism & communications.
9) Stephanie Block (Talk& Dicussion).Specializes in Catholic Social Justice She is a leading expert on the tactics and political extremism used by ‘Community Organizers. Hear her personal story and how she provided detailed early warnings on the ACORN scandal. She explains how as a leader of the Catholic Media Coalition, she produces community based materials on the Web for and about the Catholic Church today.
10) Star Parker (Lunch& Talk) Be inspired by the personal story of Star Parker. Head of the Coalition for Urban Renewal and Education, Star Parker wants to renew “our blighted inner cities, dysfunctional inner city schools and broken black families.” She wrote ‘Uncle Sam's Plantation.’…”to tell my own story of what I saw living inside the welfare state and my own transformation out of it… Through God's grace, I found my way out. It was then that I understood what freedom meant and how great this country is.”
11) Andrew Trew: (Talk/Discussion) Explore faith, medicine and science joined in support of the dignity of human life from beginning to end. Hear inspiring stories of how this Catholic Bioethics Professor(John Carroll University ) and former IRB Chair for Cleveland Clinic Health Systems, helps doctors and families in their
struggle with life and death decisions, Gain insights into the conflicts of interest doctors face and the ethics of medical research; protecting the conscience rights of health care professionals; proposed health care reforms and secular pressures on Catholic health care provision.
12) Working with Mother Teresa: A successful cardiologist, Paul Wright gives up his rich lifestyle and travels to help a modern day saint, Mother Teresa, and discovers how she helps him in a journey of faith and service. Be inspired by the personal account of one doctor serving the poor, renewing his
faith. And how ‘Mother Teresa’s Prescription ‘ for Christian witness inspired Dr Wright to set up medical clinics to serve those least able to help themselves
13) Your Free Movie: The Human Experience’ (Film) This documentary has won many awards at international film festivals. It’s the story of young people searching for meaning in their lives. Their journey of faith and awareness takes them from the homeless in the streets of New York, to the leper colonies of Africa. A great film for religion teachers and their students. They see how human dignity and value matter all over the planet, and that love and charity have no borders. Meet the actors! A chance to question them about their faith journey and experiences.
14) Add Gala Dinner -Archbishop Chaput: (Talk & Dinner) Join our Keynote Speaker for an incisive look at why Amrican’s need to speak up about their faith in the Public Square without fear. Hear the clarity of this outstanding Shepherd as he proclaims the value and dignity of human life ,the values of freedom of speech, and of religion which our Constitution guarantees to all. Author of the best seller “Render unto Caesar”, Archbishop Chaput is an inspired speaker. He courageously advocates for the right of all Christians today ,to speak up about the Truth of Christianity, without fear, not only in the Public Square but everywhere.
Suggested Bundle D: #8;#9:#11
Suggested Bundle E: #9;#10;#12
Suggested Bundle F: #10;#11;#12