Doug Batchelor
President of Amazing Facts International
Pastor Doug Batchelor, president of Amazing Facts International and host of Bible Answers Live on SiriusXM, is an energetic speaker with an unusual ability to communicate not only to church-oriented people but also those who aren’t religious. His spontaneous, lively humor and down-to-earth approach to living the Christian life engages and brings hope and meaning to hearts from every kind of background. He is the author of The Richest Caveman, Caveman Theology, Broken Chains, At Jesus’ Feet: The Gospel According to Mary Magdaline, and Seeing Jesus in All the Bible.
Dr. Laren Tan
MD, MBA, FCCP, Chair,
Department of Medicine,
Varner J. Johns Endowed Chair,
Loma Linda University Health
Dr. Laren Tan is Associate Professor of Medicine and serves as Chair for the Department of Medicine, Assistant Dean of Continuing Medical Education for Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Medical Director of Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group Creative Innovation Communication and Branding, Creator and Director of Loma Linda University Comprehensive Program for Obstructive Airway Diseases, and the Associate Director for Loma Linda University Health Advance Lung Disease Center. Dr. Tan earned his Doctor of Medicine at Loma Linda University in 2009. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of California at Davis. As the creator and Director of the university’s Comprehensive Program for Obstructive Airway Diseases, Dr. Tan has led in the development of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease program in the region. He has been the principal investigator and author of multiple articles in scientific journals and has presented at sessions of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, California Thoracic Society (CTS), American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American Lung Association.
Dr. Neil Nedley
MD, president of Weimar University
Dr. Neil Nedley, MD, is founder and medical director of the community-based and residential Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Programs™ and Optimize Your Brain™. Dr. Nedley is an award-winning practicing physician who also serves as president of Weimar University, a higher education college that houses the NEWSTART program. He has presented and published numerous scientific studies in the medical/scientific literature and is well known as an author, public speaker, and teacher throughout the world.
Dr. Daniel Binus
MD, clinical director of
Beautiful Minds Medical
Dr. Binus serves as clinical director of Beautiful Minds Medical. He provides outpatient psychiatry and oversees the Intensive Outpatient Program. He’s also on the medical staff at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, and a clinical instructor for Loma Linda University. Dr. Binus completed his medical training and psychiatry residency at Loma Linda University, where he became fascinated by the beauty of the mind. Dr. Binus spent many hours studying the emotional, physical, spiritual, and biological factors that influence mental health. This study made him passionate about treating the cause of mental illness, and not just masking the symptoms. Dr. Binus completed a master’s degree in Public Health Education and enjoys conducting lectures and workshops on depression and other mental health topics. He also developed a mental health curriculum for the HIV/AIDS orphans of sub-Saharan Africa, which is currently being implemented in the country of Lesotho. Dr. Binus believes that proper mental-health education can greatly improve the lives of people and communities.
Daniel and Jessica Vierra
Modern Manna Ministries
Daniel Vierra is the director of Modern Manna Ministries and BellaVita Lifestyle Center. Jessica Vierra is a registered nurse and registered dietitian. Together they are passionate about sharing cutting-edge nutrition and lifestyle information with those seeking a healthier life. They specialize in detoxification, nutrition, herbal medicine, and hydrotherapy techniques. Their focus is to assist clients in regaining their health by adopting a plant-based diet and following a lifestyle program to reverse disease naturally. Additionally, they enjoy sharing the love of Christ with those eager to know more about His redeeming and transforming love.