Creating an alternative future, built on timeless wisdom, will be essential for people to understand they have a choice other than being viewed and treated as a machine. Listen in as Gabe explores what it will take to create and cultivate parallel structures brimming with life and meaning. You will hear historical and modern day examples of how leaders build the parallel and the important role we each get to play.

Kristen Waggoner, the CEO, President, and General Counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, tells us about her work to protect fundamental freedoms and promote the inherent dignity of people all over the world. She helps us as parents and as individual citizens understand when and how to use our rights in the midst of complicated cultural issues.

We’re on the cusp of the largest wealth transfer in history—an estimated $100 trillion passing from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z. Investment banker and author Ken Costa shares about the challenges and opportunities that will arise from this massive shift—and it isn’t just about money. It's about the values, priorities, and influence that come with it. How will younger generations handle this inheritance? What role will faith, stewardship, and legacy play in how this wealth is managed and used? Watch as Ken describes this unprecedented transfer and its potential to reshape families, businesses, philanthropy, and the future of the global economy. 

Katy Faust, the Founder and President of Them Before Us, provides a different perspective on third-party reproduction methods like sperm donation, egg donation, IVF, and surrogacy. She argues that these methods prioritize what adults want over what is best for children. Katy points out the psychological and emotional difficulties faced by children who do not have their biological parents around. She is concerned about intentionally breaking the natural bond between parents and children. Faust also raises the issue of potential exploitation and unfairness, as these methods often benefit wealthier people at the expense of financially vulnerable women. She believes that policies should give priority to children's rights and support the traditional family structure and that every child has the right to know and be raised by their biological parents.

Mattias Desmet, author and Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University (Belgium), is recognized as the world's leading expert on the theory of mass formation as it applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this talk, Mattias emphasizes the impact of propaganda on an individual’s psychological state. He calls out the cultural groupthink that exists throughout society and cautions against the dangers of our current cultural landscape, media consumption, and reliance on manipulative technologies. Watch as he describes how governments and mass media use fear, loneliness, and isolation to control, demoralize, and persuade populations to act against their own interests.

Author and political commentator Denise Gitsham shares from her experience working in mainstream media as a Christian, trying to put Kingdom principles over partisan agendas. She offers four lessons she’s learned as she’s worked to pursue empathy, compassion and unity in a more and more divisive culture.