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Aphrahat (c. 280–c. 345), venerated as Saint Aphrahat the Persian, was a third-century Syriac Christian author of Iranian descent from the Sasanian Empire, who composed a series of twenty-three expositions or homilies on points of Christian doctrine and practice. All his known works, the Demonstrations, come from later on in his life. (Source: wikipedia.org)

Rev. Anne H. K. Apple is a pastor in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and has served congregations in Tennessee and Florida. She is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary, University of South Alabama, and Rhodes College. (Source: linkedin.com)

Dr. Kathryn Applegate supports Development and Programs at BioLogos. With a Ph.D. in computational cell biology from Scripps Research in San Diego, CA, Kathryn combines scientific expertise with a deep passion for advancing conversations at the intersection of faith and science. As the organization's first Program Director, Kathryn played a pivotal role...

Aradhna is a band that fuses traditional Indian devotional music (bhajans) with Christ-centered themes, composed primarily in the Hindi language, in addition to Nepali, Bihari, Bhojpuri and Braj Bhasha languages. The band members include Chris Hale (lead vocals, sitar), Peter Hicks (acoustic guitar, sitar) and Travis McAfee (bass). Tabla Player Jim Fiest regularly plays with the band....

Rev. Thomas (Tom) Are, Jr. retired as interim pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, IL in 2025. He has served the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC; the Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC; the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, FL; and for nineteen years, the Village Presbyterian Church...

Carolyn Arends is a writer and singer-songwriter who has released fourteen albums and is the author of three critically-acclaimed books. In addition to her busy touring and speaking schedule, she is a regular columnist for Christianity Today, Faith Today, and CT Women, and has served as an adjunct professor at Trinity Western University, Regent College, ACTS...

Dr. Steven C. Argue is assistant professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Seminary, and applied research strategist for the Fuller Youth Institute. He is a nationally recognized speaker, author, researcher, and thought leader on adolescent and emerging adult spirituality and ministry. Argue has worked in academic, church, and parachurch...