Several years ago Greg and Julie Alexander were at a point where they concluded that a divorce was the only way out of what they thought to be a troubled marriage. Living a life based on the things that society says are important took them spiraling downward until they literally hit rock-bottom. A dear priest guided them back to the truths of the Church, and as they began to learn those truths and incorporate them into their lives they were able to restore the love that they once had for each other. After miraculously returning from the brink of divorce Greg and Julie began working on what is now known as The Alexander House, a non-profit apostolate dedicated to the education and enrichment of marriage and family life. Prior to working full-time with The Alexander House, they spent two and half years as Coordinators of the Family Life Office in the Diocese of Austin and a year and a half as House Parents at a maternity home in Georgetown, Texas, but their greatest learning has come through their relationship with one another and their children.

Greg and Julie have presented numerous workshops, seminars and talks to thousands of participants across the nation; they’ve appeared on Closer Walk Ministries, Life on the Rock (EWTN), and they will co-host their own show called Marriage Works in Christ, also presented on EWTN. They are frequent guests on talk radio programs including Relevant Radio and various Catholic Radio stations. Their breakthrough work in marriage and their story has been profiled in Patrick Madrid’s Surprised by Truth 3, One More Soul’s Sterilization Reversal Book ~ A Generous Act of Love, Envoy Magazine, Catholic Herald, Denver Catholic Register, Zenit, Archdiocese of Chicago, Global Nation, Family Research Council and Our Sunday Visitor. Greg and Julie have been married for 20 years and have six beautiful children.  Their insights on marriage and relationships are valuable not only for singles who wish to get married or remarried, but for anyone who wants to better understand the effects of the culture in which we live and encounter a new way of viewing love and relationships.

Mary Beth is an internationally known speaker. In 1996 she conducted a national seminar for single adults in Uganda, Africa. She does frequent radio and TV work, and has even made several appearances on MTV. In 1999, she spoke to 22,000 people at the TWA Dome during the Pope's visit to St. Louis. Mary Beth has written two books, We're on a Mission from God and Real Love, and she writes a regular, syndicated column for various publications.

Mary Beth holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from the University of San Francisco, and a master's degree in Theology of Marriage and Family from the John Paul II Institute at Lateran University. She was also awarded an honorary doctorate in Communications from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, and is listed in Outstanding Young Women of America for 1997. Visit her website at www.reallove.net

Michelle Fischer has served in many roles leading workshops and facilitating retreats. Michelle speaks on a variety of topics including discernment, chastity and scripture. Michelle presented two workshops for the 2007 Lifelong Faith Formation Conference in Milwaukee and was a presenter at the Separated and Divorced Retreat for the Diocese of Orlando on Letting Go & Moving Forward.

Michelle currently serves as the Director of youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Orlando. Prior to that, Michelle served as Associate Director of Catechesis and youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Michelle has seven years experience as a parish Director of Youth Ministry and is currently a Theology MA candidate with the Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, WI.

Fr. Joel M. Kovanis, was ordained a priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg in 1994. Currently the pastor of Prince of Peach Church in Sun City Center, Florida, Fr. Kovanis completed his Theological studies at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, FL (MA – Theology) and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome (STL – Dogmatics).

Fr. Kovanis’ parish assignments include Holy Cross Church& Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg and pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church, Tampa. He has served as a teacher at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Springs, FL. Fr. Kovanis is a certified facilitator in Theology of the Body from Imago Dei, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Edward Sri is Provost and Professor of Theology and Scripture at the Augustine Institute’s Master’s in Catechetics and Evangelization program in Denver, Colorado. He is the author of several books, including the newly published title: Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights on John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility (Servant, August 2007).

Edward is a founding leader with Curtis Martin of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). He appears on EWTN and regularly writes and speaks on Scripture, apologetics and the Catholic faith. He also serves as a visiting professor at Benedictine College, where he taught full-time for nine years. Edward holds a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He now resides with his wife Elizabeth and their four children in Littleton, Colorado.

Davis is the host of  Real Life Radio on Spirit FM 90.5 WBVM Tampa. Davis is an exuberant speaker with a passion for his faith and living life to it’s fullest.

Davis has a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Saint Leo University and was a Youth Minister in the Catholic church for seven years prior to working in radio. Davis is an accomplished musician who sings and plays acoustic guitar, with experience in leading worship and liturgy.

As a public speaker Davis has worked with charitable foundations, the public library system in Pasco County as well as many Catholic churches in both retreat and workshop settings.  

Davis is a full time single father of two wonderful teenage children Madelyne and Ethan. Both children have Cystic Fibrosis, an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. With his experience living with Cystic Fibrosis, working with a diverse population of people both young and old and, as a single father, Davis is uniquely suited to connect with, and minister to, all ages in all life situations.

Davis has a way of uplifting his listeners. He is a wonderful friend to his audience, and it is his demeanor of friendship and camaraderie that touch the people with whom he speaks. Davis is genuine in his celebration of life, his understanding of being human (and fallible), and his encouragement of his listeners to reach towards their own potential.

Cynthia Wood is the Adult Faith Enrichment and Education Coordinator at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Valrico, Florida. Cynthia obtained a JD from the University of Houston Law School and is currently pursuing a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Cynthia also works fulltime as an Environmental Biologist with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where she has conducted numerous leadership workshop and communication seminars.

Cynthia is a qualified instructor for the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and LifeKeys (Discovering Who God Made You to Be). An active member in parish ministries including Religious Education, Respect Life, Prison Ministry, and the Career Transitional Ministry, Cynthia has been married for 25 years and has four children.