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Katie Faust
Presentation Description: Holistically Pro-Life
In 2025, being truly pro life requires defending little lives from both the baby taking industry of abortion and the baby making industry of #BigFertility. It also requires a commitment to marriage as the primary vehicle of child protection post-birth. What can students do right now, both personally and politically, to be holistically pro-life?
Speaker Bio:
Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Disclosure, WORLD Magazine, The Daily Signal, the Washington Examiner, the American Mind, and the American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage and relationships from a natural law perspective. She detailed her philosophy of worldview transmission in her book, Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City. Her third book, Pro-Child Politics was published September 2024. She and her husband are raising their four children in Seattle.
In 2025, being truly pro life requires defending little lives from both the baby taking industry of abortion and the baby making industry of #BigFertility. It also requires a commitment to marriage as the primary vehicle of child protection post-birth. What can students do right now, both personally and politically, to be holistically pro-life?
Speaker Bio:
Katy Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Disclosure, WORLD Magazine, The Daily Signal, the Washington Examiner, the American Mind, and the American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage and relationships from a natural law perspective. She detailed her philosophy of worldview transmission in her book, Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City. Her third book, Pro-Child Politics was published September 2024. She and her husband are raising their four children in Seattle.
Rev. Harrison Goodman
Pre-march devotion
Speaker Bio:
Chief of sinners. Child of God. Pastor Harrison Goodman preaches Christ crucified as a light that shines in darkness and a hope for the hopeless. As content executive, he helps to make these same gifts known online by employing the many voices and talents of our brothers and sisters in Christ. He believes that while the internet cannot replace Word and Sacrament ministry, it doesn't need to try. He shapes HT content to point youth and young adults toward the gifts given in your sanctuary.
Speaker Bio:
Chief of sinners. Child of God. Pastor Harrison Goodman preaches Christ crucified as a light that shines in darkness and a hope for the hopeless. As content executive, he helps to make these same gifts known online by employing the many voices and talents of our brothers and sisters in Christ. He believes that while the internet cannot replace Word and Sacrament ministry, it doesn't need to try. He shapes HT content to point youth and young adults toward the gifts given in your sanctuary.
Rev. Chad Hoover
Presentation Description: Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion on Marriage, Family and Dating.
Speaker Bio:
The Rev. Chad Hoover holds a B.A in education from Concordia University Chicago, and an M.Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary. In 2014, he was called to Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana after serving as a parish pastor in northern Michigan for ten years. In addition to his call at CLHS Pastor Hoover serves as Pastoral Assistant at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven, Indiana, frequently contributes content to the youth ministry organization Higher Things, a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and has authored Lutheran Spirituality: Vocation, one of seven adult Bible studies in the Lutheran Spirituality series through Concordia Publishing House
Panel Discussion on Marriage, Family and Dating.
Speaker Bio:
The Rev. Chad Hoover holds a B.A in education from Concordia University Chicago, and an M.Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary. In 2014, he was called to Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana after serving as a parish pastor in northern Michigan for ten years. In addition to his call at CLHS Pastor Hoover serves as Pastoral Assistant at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven, Indiana, frequently contributes content to the youth ministry organization Higher Things, a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and has authored Lutheran Spirituality: Vocation, one of seven adult Bible studies in the Lutheran Spirituality series through Concordia Publishing House
Deaconess Rachel Geraci
Presentation Description: Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion on Marriage, Family and Dating.
Speaker Bio:
Deaconess Rachel Geraci is a wife, mother, and most importantly, Baptized Child of God. Living in Milan, MI, Rachel supports her husband, Coleman, who is a called Pastor to two LCMS congregations as well as to the US Army Reserves as a military chaplain. Together, they delight in the raising of their three children, Augustana (6), Simeon (4), and Magdalena (2), and daily marvel at the richness of God’s goodness. Rachel is a deaconess in the Lutheran Church and previously served as the Mission and Ministry Director at Lutheran For Life from 2018-202. Her Masters in Deaconess Studies degree came from Concordia Theological Seminary – Fort Wayne, of which she is a proud 2017 alumnus. She also has a background in nursing and graduated from Indiana University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011. Rachel is looking forward to engaging with those in attendance at the Y4Life Conference in Washington, D.C. by looking at what it means to be called to the vocations of wife, mother, and godly Christian woman.
Panel Discussion on Marriage, Family and Dating.
Speaker Bio:
Deaconess Rachel Geraci is a wife, mother, and most importantly, Baptized Child of God. Living in Milan, MI, Rachel supports her husband, Coleman, who is a called Pastor to two LCMS congregations as well as to the US Army Reserves as a military chaplain. Together, they delight in the raising of their three children, Augustana (6), Simeon (4), and Magdalena (2), and daily marvel at the richness of God’s goodness. Rachel is a deaconess in the Lutheran Church and previously served as the Mission and Ministry Director at Lutheran For Life from 2018-202. Her Masters in Deaconess Studies degree came from Concordia Theological Seminary – Fort Wayne, of which she is a proud 2017 alumnus. She also has a background in nursing and graduated from Indiana University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011. Rachel is looking forward to engaging with those in attendance at the Y4Life Conference in Washington, D.C. by looking at what it means to be called to the vocations of wife, mother, and godly Christian woman.
Rev. Tim Pauls
Presentation Description: Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion on Marriage, Family and Dating.
Speaker Bio:
Pastor Timothy Pauls was ordained in 1993 and has served as pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho, since 1998. He has served as an editor of Higher Things magazine and SEELSORGER: A Journal for the Contemporary Cure of Souls, and written several books for youth. He and his wife, Teresa, have two sons: Nathan and Rebekah [Thoelke] live in Killeen, with their daughters Penelope and Eden; and Noah and Cambria [Stame] live in Marysville, Washington.
Panel Discussion on Marriage, Family and Dating.
Speaker Bio:
Pastor Timothy Pauls was ordained in 1993 and has served as pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho, since 1998. He has served as an editor of Higher Things magazine and SEELSORGER: A Journal for the Contemporary Cure of Souls, and written several books for youth. He and his wife, Teresa, have two sons: Nathan and Rebekah [Thoelke] live in Killeen, with their daughters Penelope and Eden; and Noah and Cambria [Stame] live in Marysville, Washington.
Kim Laube
Registration link for: Student Webinar: Male And Female He Created Them - Creation And Identity
Presentation Description:
Empowered Voices: The Importance of Civic Engagement for Young Pro-Life Lutherans"
Join us for an inspiring presentation that highlights the vital role of civic engagement in shaping a society that reflects our values and beliefs. Tailored for high-school and college-aged pro-life Lutherans, this session will explore how active participation in our communities—through voting, advocacy, and service—can amplify our voices and foster a culture of life.
We will discuss the intersection of faith and civic responsibility, emphasizing how our beliefs call us to engage with the world around us. You'll learn practical ways to get involved, and discover the impact of our collective efforts in promoting a culture that values every human life.
Together, let’s ignite a passion for civic responsibility and empower each other to be active, informed citizens who reflect Christ’s love in our actions. Join us in shaping a future that honors our pro-life commitment through meaningful engagement!
Speaker Bio:
Pastor Timothy Pauls was ordained in 1993 and has served as pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho, since 1998. He has served as an editor of Higher Things magazine and SEELSORGER: A Journal for the Contemporary Cure of Souls, and written several books for youth. He and his wife, Teresa, have two sons: Nathan and Rebekah [Thoelke] live in Killeen, with their daughters Penelope and Eden; and Noah and Cambria [Stame] live in Marysville, Washington.
Presentation Description:
Empowered Voices: The Importance of Civic Engagement for Young Pro-Life Lutherans"
Join us for an inspiring presentation that highlights the vital role of civic engagement in shaping a society that reflects our values and beliefs. Tailored for high-school and college-aged pro-life Lutherans, this session will explore how active participation in our communities—through voting, advocacy, and service—can amplify our voices and foster a culture of life.
We will discuss the intersection of faith and civic responsibility, emphasizing how our beliefs call us to engage with the world around us. You'll learn practical ways to get involved, and discover the impact of our collective efforts in promoting a culture that values every human life.
Together, let’s ignite a passion for civic responsibility and empower each other to be active, informed citizens who reflect Christ’s love in our actions. Join us in shaping a future that honors our pro-life commitment through meaningful engagement!
Speaker Bio:
Pastor Timothy Pauls was ordained in 1993 and has served as pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho, since 1998. He has served as an editor of Higher Things magazine and SEELSORGER: A Journal for the Contemporary Cure of Souls, and written several books for youth. He and his wife, Teresa, have two sons: Nathan and Rebekah [Thoelke] live in Killeen, with their daughters Penelope and Eden; and Noah and Cambria [Stame] live in Marysville, Washington.