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Father Agustino Torres, CFR

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and the founder of Corazón Puro. He serves as a retreat guide, spiritual director, and an international youth and young adult speaker. He is the principal author of R.E.A.L. Formation, an inculturated, gamified Confirmation program designed for Gen Z that forms the catechist, the parents, and the young person. He hosts the EWTN TV shows ICONS and Clic con Corazon Puro (in both English and Spanish), and host of the National Eucharistic Revival podcast Revive.

Michael Gormley

Michael Gormley, or "Gomer," as his friends call him, struggled with faith, belief, and the existence of God for years. He eventually found his way to God through studying whether the resurrection of Jesus Christ was real. He has degrees in philosophy and theology, a family, works at a parish with adults, and runs two podcasts: the Catching Foxes Show and Every Knee Shall Bow.

Bob Lesnefsky

Bob Lesnefsky serves as director of Evangelization at Franciscan University. He has spent most of his life sharing the hope of God's love with inner city kids in the nonprofit he started, Vagabond Missions. Bob and his wife, Kate, both Franciscan University alumni, live in Steubenville, Ohio, with their seven children. Bob also has a ton of stupid tattoos.

John Paul Von Arx

John Paul Von Arx seeks to share his faith and love for country music in venues all across America and has been performing professionally for the last 12 years. Since the release of his debut solo album in 2018, John Paul has been known for his advocacy work for people with Down Syndrome and their families. Additionally, in 2020, he began working as a staff member at Franciscan University where he currently oversees Men’s and Women’s Ministry. When not performing or giving talks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters outdoors.

Katie Hartfiel

Katie Hartfiel received her theology degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and spent the following seven years serving as a youth minister in Houston. She now feels blessed to spend her days with her husband, Mark, and their four children, while still getting to travel to speak about Jesus. For more on Katie, her books, and your first chapters free, visit womaninlove.org.

Maggie Craig