Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Beholding the Evidence of God

Emily was encouraged by her third-grade teacher to get up and sing in front of the whole church at the age of 7. With continued support from her high school choir teacher, she started leading music regularly. She planned to become a sports broadcaster and earned a degree in broadcast journalism at ASU, but after reading On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mulieris Dignitatem), she felt a powerful call to use her education in speaking and presenting to spread the Gospel.

After working for two years as a full-time high school campus minister, Emily made the transition to full- time traveling ministry beginning in 2013. She has spoken, hosted, and played music at dozens of national and international youth, young adult, and women’s events in two dozen states and numerous countries, including FOCUS, Life Teen, Steubenville, NCYC, the Australian and Swiss Youth Festivals, and many more.  She has presented at universities around the Nation including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Florida, George Mason University, University of California, Berkeley and dozens more.

In the summer of 2016, Emily wrote her first book titled I Choose the Sky. It is a scriptural devotion with reflections on seventeen women in the Bible and what women can learn from their lives, decisions, and encounters with Christ. In the spring 0f 2018, Emily released her second book titled Go Bravely: Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be. This book unpacks 20 ways a young Christian woman can incorporate her faith into her daily life. In 2020, Emily self-published her first children’s book God’s Glorious Girl, and wrote her fourth book in the Fall of 2020, titled Awaken My Heart, which is a yearly devotional for Christian women of all ages. Her newest self-published children’s book, God’s Brave Boy released in the summer of 2021. In November of 2022 Emily released her sixth book titled Stella the Brave (Published by Dayspring - a division of Hallmark).

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Fr. Carlos Martins was born in Kitchener, Ontario. A convert from atheism, he completed studies in philosophy at the University of Waterloo where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree. A Master of Arts degree in philosophy followed from the University of Toronto, and then a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. Upon completion of his studies, a career in teaching was begun. Three years into teaching, while on retreat, he heard a call to the priesthood and joined the Companions of the Cross. Fr. Carlos Martins is currently conducting ministry with sacred relics of the saints, with Treasures of the Church ministry.

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Fr. Ken Geraci lived the life of the prodigal son for most of his young adult life.  Raised in a nominal Catholic family who only lived the externals of the faith, Fr. Ken left the Catholic Church for many years.   During that time he worked as a business professional in Advanced R&D and software testing; a few years into his career he joined a few of his co-workers in establishing a 4.5M Internet software company.  Focused on money, fitness and success, he made little room for God; but God did not give up on him. During this journey, God presented him with challenges that forced him to question his personal beliefs and the question “What is Truth?”  Through a series of conversions, years of struggle, study and questioning, Fr. Ken found his way from agnosticism, to non-denominational Christianity and ultimately back to the Catholic Church.

Fr. Ken joined the Fathers of Mercy in 2006 and was ordained in 2012.  Having lived a secular existence, Fr. Ken has a great understanding of the personal and societal pressures that individuals face and knows what it is like to “hate coming to church.”  This mission is for people of all ages and levels of faith, from those who are madly in love with Jesus, to those who pretty much cannot stand church or religion.

Dave Moore is a joy filled disciple who seeks to honor God through his music, ministry, and family. A devoted Singer-songwriter, producer, and liturgist, Dave puts the bride of Christ before his artistic ambitions. Dave and his wife Lauren are the founders of Catholic Music Initiative, a non-profit apostolate that creates beautiful and singable music for Mass. Their work strives to build a bridge between contemporary and traditional isles, while summoning engagement and enlivening the hearts of the faithful to enter into full union with God in the Mass. At the invitation of Bishop Edward Burns, Dave was instrumental in the strategic execution of the Diocese of Dallas televised Mass—a ministry that was born as a response to the global pandemic, and continues to bear much fruit for the people in North Texas and beyond. Dave’s deepest desire is to see a unified church, where the Eucharistic Lord has primary place in the hearts of the faithful, rightly honored, adored, and worshiped. Dave resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Lauren, and their daughter.

Lauren Moore is a wife and mother who seeks to inspire God’s people through beautiful music that orients people to God. Alongside her husband Dave, Lauren founded the Catholic Music Initiative and has sung and directed over a thousand recordings since the ministry's genesis. Lauren studied vocal performance at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and The University of Texas at Austin. She has performed in many parts of the world, namely Germany and Austria. Lauren loves to sing opera, but more recently has enjoyed singing sacred chant. She currently sings and arranges chant for CMI’s partnership with the Hallow app. At the invitation of Bishop Edward Burns, Lauren serves as the Cantor for the Diocese of Dallas Televised Mass; a Mass that reached over 200,000 households a week during the pandemic, and continues to bless people in North Texas and beyond.

Patty Schneier is a life-long Catholic, housewife, and mother of three from the Archdiocese of St. Louis.  She and her husband Larry are active members of their parish, where Patty cantors at Sunday Mass.  Their son, Fr. John Schneier, is a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. 

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For over 21 years, Patty has been speaking at parishes and Catholic Conferences across the United States.  In 2007, Bishop Paul Zipfel sent 25,000 copies of her testimony, "Prove It, God!". . . And He Did, to every Catholic household in the diocese of Bismarck, ND, and in June 2013, it was distributed nationwide as the “CD of the Month” for Lighthouse Catholic Media.  With additional talks on a wide variety of topics, Patty gives witness to the beauty of the Church’s teachings and her love of the Catholic Faith.

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During her 19 years of work in Catholic Radio, Patty hosted weekly radio shows, conducted countless interviews, and produced a daily podcast for Covenant Network Catholic Radio.  She has been a guest on EWTN, Ave Maria Radio, Catholic Answers Live and numerous radio affiliates across the United States.

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Her book, Love Letters from Mom on What Matters Most, is a compilation of personal letters written to her children as they mature into adulthood and venture out on their own.  Without preaching or scolding, she candidly discusses the joys of living a faith-filled life, what it means to be a Catholic in the world today, and why it matters.  It is a book to inspire and encourage all parents and their children—no matter what their age—to live for Christ, to strive for holiness, and desire Heaven. 

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Patty is the recipient of the Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Excellence in Communication Award from the Archdiocese of St. Louis.  She was also named 2015 Woman of the Year for her work in Evangelization by the executive board for the Daughters of St. Paul in St. Louis. For more information, go to www.pattyschneier.com

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Fr. David is a 7^th generation Texan and native Houstonian.  He’s the oldest of two boys. His family lives in the Southwest part of Houston, in Meyerland.  St. Thomas More is his home parish.  Fr. David attended St. Thomas More parochial school, went to St. Thomas High school, and then the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

In college, he earned a BA in Biology. While he had wanted to be a doctor, God said He had something else for him.  So, despite his original intention of going to medical school, Fr. David spent 5 years before seminary discerning God’s will and striving to grow in holiness.  He did many things from releasing a contemporary Christian music album to getting certified in Catholic Medical Ethics. Eventually He heard the voice of God speak and call Him to the priesthood. Fr. David responded in joy and entered seminary in 2011.  

He has since ministered to Seafarers in the Port of Houston and to the infirmed at St Dominic Village on Holcombe.  He did his Pastoral Year at St. Helen Catholic Church in Pearland and served as a deacon at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston.  He was ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ in 2018 and served at St. Vincent de Paul in the Medical Center.  From 2021-2024 he served at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in the Woodlands.  He is now the Pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Huffman, Texas.

Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, author and well-known speaker who  presents to tens of thousands of people around the world each year.  He has written several best-selling books, including No Greater Love;  Who Am I to Judge?; and Walking with Mary. He is the presenter of  several faith formation programs used by thousands of parishes, including the celebrated film series Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained. With Curtis Martin, he is a co-founder of FOCUS  (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and currently serves as  Sr. Vice President of Apostolic Outreach. Dr. Sri leads pilgrimages to  Rome and the Holy Land each year and is the host of the acclaimed  podcast All Things Catholic. His latest book is The Art of Living: The  Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love. He and his wife Elizabeth  are blessed with eight children and reside in Littleton, Colorado.