Tim Barnett

Tim Barnett is a husband, a father, an author, a speaker, and a social media content creator. He is a speaker and apologist for Stand to Reason (STR). More recently, Tim has risen to popularity through Red Pen Logic with Mr. B, which helps people assess bad thinking by using good thinking. This platform reaches millions of people every month. You can connect with Tim online at str.org.

Alisa Childers

Alisa Childers is the author of the bestselling book, Another Gospel?, in which she describes the years-long journey she took as she wrestled with questions that struck at the core of the Christian faith and found the truth. Her new book is called The Deconstruction of Christianity, which analyzes and responds to the growing Deconstruction movement. She is a wife, mom, author, podcaster, and speaker. She was a member of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl. She hosts The Alisa Childers podcast, and the Unshaken Faith Podcast. Alisa’s story was featured in the documentary, American Gospel: Christ Crucified. You can connect with Alisa online at alisachilders.com

Eric Hernandez

Eric Hernandez is a dynamic evangelist and apologist with a heart for proclaiming the gospel and defending the faith on theological and philosophical grounds. He’s the author of the book, The Lazy Approach to Evangelism: A Simple Guide for Conversing with Nonbelievers, which has been endorsed by J.P. Moreland, Mike Licona, J Warner Wallace, Frank Turek, and Lee Strobe, and contributed a chapter to the book, “Faith Examined: New Arguments for Persistent Questions.” He’s a licensed minister, a certified formation therapist, and the Apologetics Lead and Millennial Specialist for The Baptist General Convention of Texas. Eric has spoken and debated on a public level at college campuses where he adamantly defended the Christian faith against skeptic, atheist, and agnostic professors of different worldviews. He holds an associate degree in social science, a bachelor’s degree in theology, and a certificate in apologetics from Biola University.

Travis Dickinson

Travis is Professor of Philosophy at Dallas Baptist University where he teaches all things philosophical. He writes and speaks on issues of faith and human flourishing. He’s the author of Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big Questions, Logic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly and Everyday Apologetics, and the coauthor of Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel. His writing has appeared in such outlets as Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition and the Christian Research Journal. Travis speaks regularly at churches, retreats and conferences. You can find him online at his website (www.travisdickinson.com) or YouTube channel (@travdickinson).

R. Keith Loftin

R. Keith Loftin (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Politics, Philosophy, Economics (PPE) at Dallas Baptist University. 

Jonathan Cooper

Dr. Cooper is a cell biologist with research experience in the specific fields of lung cancer and soft tissue cancers. He received his Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from UT Southwestern Medical center where he also completed a postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Cooper’s research in cancer cell signaling and therapeutics led to publications in leading cancer research journals Cancer Research, Cancer Discovery, and Clinical Cancer Research. He currently serves as Biology Department Chair and Associate Professor of Biology at Dallas Baptist University. Dr. Cooper is passionate about equipping students in all fields of biology to pursue excellence in their callings for the glory of God and the good of others. Dr. Cooper loves the opportunity to mentor students as they prepare to serve in important roles within the scientific and healthcare communities.

Dr. Cooper is also passionate about exploring the way in which a Christian worldview impacts the study and application of science. He wants others to see that science and the Christian faith are not disconnected. Rather, a Christian worldview, rooted in a love for God and a love for others, provides the best framework for why and how science can be studied and applied for the good of humanity and the glory of God. 

Dongjae Jun

Dr. Dongjae Jun is an Associate Professor of Biology at Dallas Baptist University (DBU). With a lifelong fascination for life sciences, he pursued advanced studies in cellular and molecular biology, earning his Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Endocrinology, and Neuroscience from POSTECH. Dr. Jun spent 15 years at UT Southwestern Medical Center researching cholesterol metabolism and developing a patented therapeutic molecule for Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy. A devoted Christian, Dr. Jun integrates faith with science, marveling at God’s creation and teaching interdisciplinary courses at DBU.