the garden
righteousness and praiseSPEAKERS
Heather
Cartee
rebekah
lyons
glenna
marshall
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Glenna Marshall is the author of the books The Promise is His Presence, Everyday Faithfulness, and Memorizing Scripture. She has written for The Gospel Coalition, Revive Our Hearts, Risen Motherhood, Eternal Perspective Ministries, Mature Living, Brio, Journeywomen, Well-Watered Woman, and more. She has spoken at The Gospel Coalition’s Women’s conference, True Woman (a ministry of Revive Our Hearts), and travels all over the country teaching at women’s conferences and retreats. She has been a guest on Kirk Cameron’s television show, “Takeaways,” and has appeared on numerous podcasts. She writes regularly at her website and is currently working on her fourth book, to be published with Moody Publishers in July 2025. Glenna’s writing is rooted in Scripture, connecting God’s Word to the challenging circumstances in life. As one who has experienced chronic pain due to multiple autoimmune disorders, she has tested God’s promises and found Him to be ever faithful and true, a theme that is found often in her work.
Glenna graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Union University in 2003. She has been married to her husband William for more than twenty years and is the mother of two sons. She and her family live in Sikeston, Missouri, where her husband serves as pastor of their church, Grace Bible Fellowship.
In addition to writing, speaking, church ministry, and spending time with her family, Glenna loves to read fiction, take long walks, play the piano, write music, and drink good coffee. To connect with Glenna, find her at GlennaMarshall.com or on social media @glennadmarshall.
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Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, host of the popular Rhythms for Life podcast, and bestselling author of Building A Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning, Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose,You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are, ASurrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Life Free,and Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression—and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome. Her work has been featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX, PARADE, SiriusXM, Huffington Post, Hallmark Home & Family, and more. Connect with Rebekah at www.rebekahlyons.com
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Heather Cartee is an author, speaker, worship leader, and Bible teacher passionately committed to helping women experience the fullness of who Jesus is. Known for her relatable, humorous, and heartfelt teaching style, Heather's approach to sharing God's Word resonates deeply with women of all walks of life.
She and her husband Carl, her college sweetheart, have spent over 20 years traveling and ministering together, leading worship and speaking at events across the country. They are the proud parents of four sons—Oak, Ezra, Abe, and Ike—and reside in Franklin, TN.
Heather’s love for God's Word was sparked during her college years, where she discovered a deep sense of truth and community through discipleship and mentorship. Her journey has been marked by a steadfast desire to worship Jesus and teach His Word, whether on the road or within the local church.
Co-founding Behold Gathering, Heather is driven to inspire women to find their identity and purpose in Christ, encouraging them to thrive in their faith and service to others. Alongside her husband, she also speaks at Family Life’s Weekend to Remember marriage conferences and churches around the country. Additionally, they are the hosts of the marriage podcast Carl + Heather Present. Heather’s personal experience of Christ’s healing and transformation fuels her mission to help women see that beholding Jesus truly changes everything.
To learn more about Heather and access her resources, visit www.heathercartee.com or www.carlandheather.com
WORSHIP ARTISTS
april
cushman
ILeIA
SHARAE
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April Cushman is an award-winning songwriter who has written songs for artists in the pop, country, bluegrass, CCM, and gospel spaces, including the Billboard #1 hit, My Hope Is In You, recorded by Aaron Shust. April’s music ministry is a megaphone of God’s goodness + faithfulness in the face of grief and tragedy. April’s debut album, “Deep Waters” is a middle-of-the-ocean personal testimony of the drowning + the rescue. The wandering + the finding. The hurting + the healing. Join April as she worships in the wilderness. Telling her story of hope, loss, physical pain, waves of grief, streams of mercy and God’s steadfast love + faithfulness in every step + every breath. April leads worship at her home church in Nashville, TN and makes her home with her husband, Trey and their 3 kids. She can often be found with her family on a bike ride, around a board game or at a piano creating another song of praise.
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Ileia Sharae is a Chicago native who has called Nashville home since 2009. From a young age, she felt a clear call to worship ministry and has carried a deep love for God’s presence ever since. Grateful and grounded, she often describes herself as “a nobody who’s somebody to Jesus”, and to Ileia, that identity is more than enough.
For over 20 years, she’s been passionate about teaching and leading heartfelt, surrendered worship anchored in the richness of the seven Hebrew words for praise. Today, she serves at her local church, Church of the City in Franklin, where she leads worship in both English and Spanish, and is a songwriter. Whether she’s behind a mic or behind the scenes, Ileia simply loves being where God is moving.
As much as Ileia treasures every opportunity to serve and be in community, she especially cherishes everyday moments with her husband, Adam, and their two little ones—Arrabelle (4) and Adler (2)—who keep her on her toes and fill her life with joy.