I know many great speakers, but these three top my list

as women, speakers, and friends.

Shauna Niequist      www.shaunaniequist.com

Shauna is funny, articulate, vulnerable and wise beyond her years—a significant voice in her generation.  Okay, I may be biased as her mom, but other people say this about her too.

Lisa Hartman       hartmanl@willowcreek.com

Lisa and I have been friends for over thirty years.  Teaching together has been a profound experience for us, but she’s even better as a solo act.  The power of her teaching flows from her willingness to see God at work in the most difficult circumstances.  And contrary to me, she’s really good at using creative props.

Mindy Caliguire      www.soulcare.com

We met when Mindy was a new mom and my kids were nearly grown; our friendship thrived despite our different seasons in life.  She uniquely combines a real-world practicality with an unwavering commitment to ancient spiritual practices.  We taught together internationally, and I learned she’s a much better traveler than I.