KEYNOTES
ANNIE DOWNS
Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, TN. Known for her engaging and honest style, Annie makes readers and listeners feel like long-time friends. She is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Network, home to her flagship podcast, That Sounds Fun and creator of Single Purpose League, a community for single women to discover friendship, hope, and a life of purpose. With over one million books sold, Annie’s catalog includes bestselling That Sounds Fun,100 Days to Brave, and Remember God. She invites listeners and readers alike to experience fulfilled lives with a God who made them on purpose and loves them deeply.
See more about Annie at anniefdowns.com.
MARY DEMUTH
Mary loves Jesus. And really that’s the most important thing about her. It’s not writing or speaking or praying or mommying or any other -ing you can find. She flat out loves Him. Why? Because he has utterly, truly, completely re-storied her.
She has three adult children, and she’s been married to Patrick for 33 years now. Mary counts those relationships as the most important people in her life. In the mid 2000s, their family helped plant a church in Southern France–a difficult, but amazing experience.
In her spare (ha!) time, she loves to cook, run, garden, decorate, paint, and do interior design. You can find all her artwork here.
She’s been writing for 30+ years–half of them in obscurity. She mentored many writers during that time, and continues to do so through the Rockwall Christian Writers Group and some of her instructional books. Since then she has written over 52 books, translated into five languages.
Mary pioneered a literary agency in 2022, Mary DeMuth Literary, where she shepherds writers toward traditional publishing.
She currently lives in North Texas, serves in her local church alongside her husband, and she’s had the privilege of speaking around the world in places like Johannesburg, Monaco, Geneva, Munich, Port-au-Prince, Nice and Florence. Although her past story is difficult, her current story leaks adventure.
Not only has Mary been restored and restoried, but she longs to see the same for you. You no longer have to live haunted. I believe your new story starts today. Carl Bard wrote, “Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.”
See more about Mary at marydemuth.com.
ANDI ANDREW
Andi Andrew is an author, speaker, and the podcast host of Coffee with Andi. She’s the author of She Is Free, Fake or Follower, Friendship—It's Complicated, and Braving Change.
With a passion for cultivating freedom, building healthy families, and creating space for the prophetic to move, Andi is a relatable and powerful communicator. Her heart is to see the gospel bring lasting transformation to the everyday lives of people around the world.
Andi and her family live in Charleston, South Carolina, where they are planted at Seacoast Church. Whether she’s raising her four kids, investing in her local community, writing, or equipping churches and leaders globally, Andi is committed to helping others walk in wholeness, freedom, and bold faith.
See more about Andi at andiandrew.com.
KATY DAHL
Katy Dahl is a Jesus lover, a worshipper, a songwriter, a kingdom dweller, and a daughter of the King! She loves the presence of God and has felt a connection with the Lord through music since she was young. She is passionate about creating space for people to encounter the living God through music, deep conversations, and the Word of God.
Katy is currently on staff at Grace church in Eden Prairie as the worship associate for the Grace Chaska campus. On a free day, you’ll most likely find her enjoying a good cup of coffee, exploring nature, making music, investing in her local community or spending time with her many nieces and nephews!