The Collaboration Conversation

Denise Wilson is an author, a missionary, and until recently a homeschool mom. She is the author of the book, Seven Words You Never Want To Hear and her new companion workbook, These resources have been born out of her deep desire to see people come to know and experience Christ as both Savior and Lord.

Celina Acevedo is 10 years old and comes from a big family of 6, She has an older sister, a younger sister, and a little brother and they are all homeschooled. They also have a huge dog named Charlie. Celina is an actress and plays the title role of Gracie in the faith-based film, Amazing Gracie. She is a competitive dancer; she trains in many different styles including jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, and improv. She is also an artist. Her favorite type of art is abstract art.

Patty Lambert is an incredibly talented actress. She is also a mother, sister, wife, daughter, and Arts Enthusiast! One recent film project that she worked on was the faith-based film, Amazing Gracie.  Patty plays Sarah's mom and they had such a great time on set.

Through the years Sharon Wilharm has worn many hats – filmmaker, blogger, writer, ministry leader, speaker, and now podcast/radio host. The common thread of all the hats is women and storytelling. She loves to tell stories that inspire and encourage women in their walk with the Lord. Sharon's feature films have been screened in theaters, festivals, and churches around the world and have received over one hundred film accolades from both Christian and secular festivals. As host of All God's Women podcast and internationally syndicated radio show, Sharon brings to life the stories of women in the Bible. All God's Women airs daily on Moody Radio Network Faith Radio Network, as well as dozens of other local and online stations. Sharon's Bible Study Women of Prayer was released with Elk Lake Publishing. She's also a contributing author for Tyndale's Every Woman's Bible which will release in 2023.

Marti King Young is an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and director. She has worked alongside showrunner Sheryl Anderson on the Netflix hit series, SWEET MAGNOLIAS and Albert T. Dickerson III on CLASS OF 09 (Hulu/FX) and GENIUS:ARETHA (NatGeo). She assisted James Wan, Dave Neustadter, and Victoria Palmieri on ANNABELLE COMES HOME and THE CONJURING 3. Marti has been featured in the German publication Cinewomen for her contributions to women in film and has won awards for her activism for the inclusion of those with disabilities and special needs in the film industry. She will be mentoring screenwriting this June at The Good Word Writers Retreat in Greece June 4-9, 2023.

Welcome back to The Collaboration Conversation! We can't believe Season 5 is here! Hosts, Diane and Sarah LeJeune, are kicking things off by talking about their favorite movies and it gets outta hand in the BEST way possible. You don't want to miss this

Diane and Sarah say reflect on and say farewell to Season 4 while looking forward to all that God has in store for Season 5, as well as the ministry Project Brickworks.

Jeff Allen has been performing comedy for over four decades. His work has been seen on every cable comedy show in the U.S. including Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and VH1’s Standup Spotlight. His one-hour special: Happy Wife, Happy Life aired on the Odyssey Channel and Family Net. Jeff has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Amazon, Dry Bar Comedy, Pureflix, Huckabee, Warner Bros., Bananas, Apostles of Comedy, Thou Shalt Laugh, and numerous other networks and shows. He’s been on the Grand Ole Opry, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and the Montreal Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival – the world’s most prestigious comedy venues. Jeff Allen is regarded as one of the premier clean comedians working today. Most of his humor centers on marriage and living with teenagers.

Steve Holt serves as Director of the Church Services Group of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in Franklin, Tennessee. Prior to coming to the TBMB staff, Steve served for over 17 years as a pastor in Northeast Tennessee. He is a graduate of Carson-Newman University and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Evangelism and Church Growth from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Steve is married to Donna Parton Holt and has three adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and three granddaughters.

Les Best is a US military veteran, and retired school teacher, who followed his passion and came out of retirement to become an actor. He has just recently wrapped the film, Eyes of A Roman. He is married and lives in Texas.

Morgan Gilley is an occupational therapist, personal wellness coach, and consultant for Cultivate Care.  She has a  clinical doctoral degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor of science in exercise science. She is a cancer survivor and for the last seven years, she has worked with cancer survivors. She is also a wife and mother of two. Through coaching, she empowers others to be their own wellness advocate.

Mark Sowersby is an ordained minister with the Assembly of God church for over 25 years and is currently the Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dudley, MA.  Mark is the founder of Forgiving the Nightmare ministry. He is a guest speaker as well. Pastor Mark holds a BA in theology from Zion Bible College/Northpoint Bible College.

Robin T. Jennings has been a clergyman in the Episcopal Church for over 40 years. He has decades of experience encouraging churches and parishioners to cast a vision — to develop their personal life plans — equipping them with the tools necessary to participate in the divine nature of Jesus Christ.  He is the author of several Bible commentaries. As well he has authored three books on Spiritual Growth and Renewal.

Mark A. Taylor is the former Editor and Publisher of the Christian Standard magazine. He retired after 40 years with Standard Publishing. Mark has started a new ministry called Unchosen Journey, A Caregiver's Walk with Alzheimer's where he chronicles this new chapter in his and his wife, Evelyn's journey.

Raeanne Newquist has been a world traveler with Mercy Ships ministry. Raeanne, her husband, and 3 children joined Mercy Ships in 2019. After leaving everything behind in Southern California, they boarded the Africa Mercy in Las Palmas and made their first sail down to Dakar, Senegal for their first field service.  Onboard, Raeanne volunteered in the communications department and later in chaplaincy, when not caring for her three children. With a passion for creating memorable moments, Raeanne enjoyed coordinating community events for the crew and leading Bible studies onboard. Currently, Raeanne is working remotely from Northern California, as a Staff Writer/Editor for U.S. Marketing, and is the podcaster for Mercy Ship's ministry on the New Mercies Podcast.

Dr. Jalil Dawood was born in Baghdad, Iraq, and came to the US as a refugee in 1982. After resettling into his new life in the US, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas, his Master’s degree in Cross-Cultural Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his Doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the Executive Director of World Refugee Care in Plano, TX. The mission of World Refugee Care is to feed and clothe physically and spiritually hungry refugees in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Dr. Dawood is also the author of the book, "Sola Scriptura Training Resources."

Kerrie and Kellie are identical twins. They both serve in the worship ministry at their local church and they are both music teachers. Kellie works in a private high school as the choral and theater director and Kerrie teaches music to grades K-4 in a public elementary school. They both are married with three children. They both have bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in music and education. Kerrie recently finished her CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in Educational Leadership and Kellie has her doctorate in Worship Studies from The Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, FL.

Luke Wright is a Jr. High English/Language Arts Teacher. He is also an author with two published books, (The Devouring and The Raging) and a third novel in the series in the works. He has been married for almost 18 years, They have 2 young daughters. Luke grew up in Santa Clarita, CA. but now resides in Bakersfield, California.

Brandi Maige is a survivor of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and has been a fundraiser for cancer research. As well, she gives back each Christmas to other breast cancer patients at Christmas through their Christmas Stocking program. She is also one of the Directors of the ministry, Becca's Closet for her community. She is a wife, mother of two young adults, a friend, and a PTO mom.

Dave Crouse is the Executive Director for Angeles Crest Christian Camp where he has served for the past 20 years. He began in ministry as a youth pastor and then senior/lead pastor for churches in Southern California.  Camps at ACCC have been filled since the 1940s with young people being challenged by outdoor recreation events or connecting around campfires with their church groups, all while sharing the fun and laughter of camp games. Most importantly is the fact those students hear the Word of God preached every day. Dave is married to his wife Dani and they have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. They live in Corona, CA.