Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries. She speaks internationally on a
variety of topics including faith, relationships, and interior confidence. Engaging audiences of all
ages, Sarah shares her message at school assemblies, retreats, rallies, parishes, and
conferences around the world, including FOCUS’ SEEK conference and Steubenville
conferences in the United States and Canada. She is the co-author of Gift and Grit: How Heroic
Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships and author of Emotional Virtue: A Guide to
Drama-Free Relationships. She is co-host of Ascension’s What We Believe: The Beauty of the
Catholic Faith, filmed at over thirty holy sites in Rome, as well as EWTN’s At the Heart of
Relationships. Sarah is also a contributor to Ascension’s Chosen. She resides in Atchison,
Kansas with her wonderful husband, Dr. Andrew Swafford, and their children: Thomas, Fulton,
Cate, Kolbe, John Paul, and Avila. You can find more information and connect with Sarah at
theswaffords.com.

Sean Ferguson came face-to-face with death when he was struck by lightning: a moment that should have ended his life but instead became a living testimony to God’s miracles, grace, and presence. His story reveals how the Lord orchestrated every detail to save him and awaken a deeper faith. Today, he serves as a Development Officer for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, where he builds meaningful relationships with donors, pastors and parish leaders, helping them connect their passions to opportunities that strengthen the Church. He previously spent six years at the Dynamic Catholic Institute, where he helped grow its donor base while equipping parishes and schools with transformative resources. Sean, originally from Pittsburgh, lives in Northern Kentucky with his wife and daughter.

Nathan Crankfield is a graduate of Mount St. Mary's University who went on to serve as an active duty US Army Infantry Officer for four years. After his time in the military, Nathan has worked in parish and young adult ministry for the Dynamic Catholic Institute and Benedictine College. He now serves as a Sales Lead for Hallow and the host of the Seeking Excellence Podcast. Nathan lives in Denver with his wife, Emily, and their two children.

​Emily Crankfield is from Denver, Colorado, graduated from Benedictine College, and is a former Culture Project missionary. She now spends her days as a stay-at-home mom to her two beautiful children, finding joy in family life and sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith through her Instagram account @emily.marie.crankfield. Emily has a heart for women’s ministry and loves sharing the Gospel alongside her husband, Nathan Crankfield.

Father Jonathan Paul Meyer was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2003. After his ordination, he served as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for five years. He has served at several parishes and currently serves as the pastor of the four parishes in Dearborn County IN.  

He maintains a presence on the internet with weekly homilies and other teachings. He has written and published two children’s plays and wrote a chapter for Dynamic Catholic’s book, Beautiful Hope.   

Fr. Meyer has also been engaged in coaching Track and Cross Country since 2009; coaching at public schools; at Jennings County High School for 4 years and most currently at East Central High School.