Dr. David Hardage is the executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Hardage earned a Doctor of Ministry from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University. He has served as a pastor and interim pastor, and served in leadership roles…

Dr. William Martin is the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Professor Emeritus of Religion and Public Policy in the Rice University Department of Sociology. He serves as the Chavanne Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Policy at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice. Dr. Martin’s research and writing have focused on…

Gil Ilutowich is co-CEO and chairman of the board for Compedia, an Israel-based technology company. Compedia specializes in immersive learning, bringing high-tech engagement techniques that enable learners to interact with and absorb material. The company’s creations include academic and religious curricula, professional and military training technologies, and more. Visit Compedia.net. Israeli businessman and technology expert…

Dr. Craig Evans is the John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at HBU. He is a sought-after biblical scholar and New Testament expert. His books and teaching have encouraged many and led skeptics to faith in Jesus Christ. Visit CraigAEvans.com.   Dr. Craig Evans has published hundreds of scholarly studies and more than 70…

Dr. Jerry Walls is a scholar-in-residence and professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities of HBU. His primary teaching focus is philosophy of religion, ethics and Christian apologetics. His many publications include a trilogy on the afterlife: “Hell: The Logic of Damnation,” “Heaven: The Logic of Eternal Joy” and “Purgatory: The Logic of Total…

Joe Hale started his first international school in 1983 while serving as a missionary in Korea. Since then, the Network of International Christian Schools has become 17 schools across 15 countries serving thousands, and is growing. Visit NICS.org.   Education took the forefront during a conversation between Joe Hale, founder of the Network of International…

    Lynne Jordal Martin, senior opinion editor of Fox News, draws from her decades of experience in television, including more than 17 years at Fox. She shares her reflections on the importance of thinking with a balanced perspective and enjoying life.   Jerry Johnston, VP of Innovation and Strategic Marketing for Houston Baptist University,…

  Dinesh D’Souza is an author and filmmaker. He is known for making apologetics points and writing patriotic manifestos and political tell-alls. D’Souza’s well-known books include, “The Big Lie,” “What’s So Great About America” and “What’s So Great About Christianity.” His film documentaries include “2016: Obama’s America,” “America: Imagine the World Without Her,” as well…

  Dr. Jeff Green is dean of the HBU Graduate School, and serves in multiple leadership capacities at the university. His areas of expertise include ethics, philosophy, metaphysics, logic, and the symbiotic nature of faith and reason. Visit HBU.edu/Grad.   Dr. Jerry Johnston, VP of Innovation and Strategic Marketing for Houston Baptist University, talked with…