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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
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Clark Beckham
Clark Beckham’s talent is indisputable. It’s as simple as that. Growing up just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, Clark discovered an undeniable love for music through church and later on as a street performer where his bluesy vocals could be heard throughout the streets of Music City. After graduating from Lee University, the multi-instrumentalist traded in the bustling streets of downtown Nashville for the bright lights of Hollywood. In 2015, Clark received his golden ticket for Season 14 of American Idol where he captivated millions across the globe and was voted the runner-up of the season. Clark’s live performances dominated the top 10 most-viewed videos on American Idol’s YouTube channel.
In 2018, Clark released his Year One EP, which debuted at #6 on iTunes’ Alternative chart and #22 on Billboard’s R&B Sales chart. Since then, Clark has performed with the famous Nashville Symphony, opened up for platinum-selling recording artists Jon Bellion and Allen Stone, and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award. Clark is currently gearing up to resume his tour to promote the release of his album, Light Year, which infuses elements of Soul/R&B with pop melodies. The latest release from the album, “Luckiest Man,” is a lyrically beautiful, stripped down track with a deeply personal meaning.
Inspired by musical icons from Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles to Marvin Gaye and Al Greene, Clark combines his love of timeless Soul/R&B music with pop sounds and melodies to create a sound uniquely his own. From growing up singing in a gospel trio to performing on the streets of Broadway all the way to an illustrious stage in Hollywood, Clark has achieved a magnitude of success thus far. With a captivating and dynamic energy, complemented by his effortless vocal range, Clark’s musical journey is just getting started.
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Tom Doyle
Tom Doyle is Vice President & Middle East Director of E3 Partners and author of the book "Standing In the Fire". Followers of Christ need to relearn what it means to stand courageously for their faith rather than merely survive in a climate of fear. Instead of motivating believers to action, today’s headlines appear to be paralyzing them. Standing in the Fire demonstrates the church triumphant through the lives of people who stood strong and didn’t run away in the face of overwhelming danger. These Middle Eastern heroes of faith fear God more than terrorist groups like ISIS. Supported by Tom Doyle’s commentary on events, the stories included show how these Christians are not living as victims, but victors in Christ. http://e3partners.org/
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JoAnn Doyle
JoAnn Doyle is Director of Not Forgotten Women’s Ministry with E3Partners. Both JoAnn & her husband Tom have a heart for the Church, particularly in the least reached areas of the world. JoAnn's focus is to inspire women in USA (+ Canada) to reach out to Muslims with the Love of Jesus. e3partners.org
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
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Temeka Williams
Temeka Williams is a singer/songwriter from Toronto, Ontario who communicates faith, strength, openness and optimism through her jazz gospel voice and music. Temeka currently has the pleasure of serving as the Worship Pastor at Knox Presbyterian Church in Toronto.
http://temekawilliams.com
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Maggie John
Founder and Director of The Baby Depot
http://thebabydepot.org
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Niagara Christian Gleaners located in Smithsville, Ontario - is a Christian charitable organization that rescues surplus produce from local farmers to feed the hungry – both in Canada and globally. Through dehydrating vegetables & fruit, they can send food on sea containers across the world without refrigeration – feeding as many as 25,000 people every day. In the past 6 six years since their inception, they have shared 53 million servings of food… sometimes 3 tractor trailer loads of produce per week… through 30+ trusted partner organizations. They recently sent food aid to Kenya due to severe drought and later flooding.
And all of its workforce is made of church volunteers from many different denominations and ages. 340 volunteers come weekly, each filling a 4-hour shift.
It is with a grateful heart that this team of 340 volunteers and small part time staff -- come together seeking to right a wrong when it comes to food waste, insecurity and injustice.
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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
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Joshua Ali
Joshua Ali is an international Gospel recording artist, producer, and musical ambassador from Trinidad and Tobago, now residing in Canada where he serves as a worship pastor in Ontario. Raised in the church and musically trained from a young age, he was mentored by legendary engineers Martin Raymond and Dextor Simmons— whose credits include work with Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé. Since launching his performance career in 2015, Ali has pioneered a unique genre he calls “alternative Gospel,” blending Caribbean soca with contemporary and traditional Gospel sounds. His debut album Over Dey – Where Home Is delivered standout hits like “Blanket” and “Over Dey,” earning him recognition throughout the Gospel music community. Ali’s life is a living testimony of God’s power—he and his three siblings are all miracle babies, a story that continues to inspire those struggling to believe that God is real. His journey of faith became even more personal when he and his wife Ashley welcomed their son, Israel Ali—a miracle baby and a constant reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness. Israel’s life has strengthened their testimony, showing that even through seasons of loss and difficulty, God restores and brings forth joy. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including five Marlin Awards—with his first win in 2017, and four more in 2025 where he emerged as one of the top awardees in the entire Caribbean. He has also received 14 recent Marlin Award nominations and 19 nominations at the Atlanta Music Awards. In 2021, he became a voting member of the Grammy Recording Academy. His song “On My Way” was selected for Grammy consideration, and his production on Kay Morris’ “Abba Oh” was also recognized by the Academy. Beyond the achievements, Joshua is a devoted husband to Ashley Ali and proud father to Israel—their greatest joy and motivation. At the heart of his calling is a clear and urgent message: Jesus is coming soon. Through every song and every platform, Joshua Ali is committed to proclaiming hope, truth, and the soon return of the King.
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Sadie Shepherd
Sadie Shepherd loves helping people connect with God through music. She grew up in Burlington and is now studying Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster. Sadie is a songwriter and loves creating music to help people experience God's love in a real way.
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Nate & Jess Kirschner
Nate & Jess are a married singer/songwriter duo from Canada who have given their lives as living sacrifices, burning for what He has called them to do in every season. Their focus is to always point to Jesus in all they do and create a space for others to have an encounter with the presence of the living God. Their sound is one of purity, passion and purpose, inviting you to lift up the name of Jesus and meet Him wherever you are. They have recently released their first full EP, titled "Unto the Lamb" and Christmas single "He's Here!"'
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Thursday, December 25th, 2025
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Sheila Walsh
Trade your weary for wonder this Christmas season.
When you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule? Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder.
In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God in our midst. God with us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Advent devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With stories of simple Christmases past, inspiration from Scripture, and pearls of wisdom from beloved author Sheila Walsh, The Gifts of Christmas offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the year.
Sheila Walsh is an author, Bible teacher, and television host who has spoken to over 6 million people around the world. She hosts several shows, including Praise and Better Together, on TBN, America's most-watched faith and family channel. Sheila's books have sold nearly 6 million copies and include bestsellers like “It's Okay Not to Be Okay” and “Praying Women”, as well as “Holding On When You Want to Let Go”. Originally from Scotland, Sheila lives in Texas with her husband, Barry, and their crazy little dog, Maggie. Their son, Christian, is in graduate school.
http://sheilawalsh.com
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Friday, December 26th, 2025
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Riley Kehoe
Riley Kehoe is a TED X speaker, podcaster, and writer. Through her writing and teaching, she seeks to convey a simple yet profound truth: with God, you can beat fear. Much of her drive to succeed comes from several close encounters with death and the hard knocks she’s experienced in life. No stranger to fear, Riley is not afraid to speak out about challenging topics. Her ability to be vulnerable while making people laugh is why so many young people are drawn to her content. After traveling as missionaries around the world in 2024, Riley and her husband, Jack, live in Nashville, Tennessee.
Riley has a Commercial Law and Management degree from Auckland University (New Zealand) and graduated with her Master’s in Global Leadership with Honors from Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, California) in 2021. The average age of the Global Leader enrolled in this program is fifty, making Riley the youngest student ever accepted and the first student accepted under thirty. In her spare time, Riley is a keen surfer, equestrian rider, and beach lifeguard, and she practices Mixed Martial Arts.
Over the last three years, Riley has been exposed to 5+ million people. Riley’s first book Three Seconds of Courage is released Jan 28, 2025. She plans on having a career in publishing for decades to come and is already at work on her second book. Riley will continue to deliver her core message through public speaking engagements.
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