Revive 2024 Teaching + Workshop Sessions
Keynote Speakers for Revive 2024…
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Elizabeth Fry is the founder of Revive Women’s Retreat. As a writer and singer-songwriter, she is passionate about sharing God’s love and truth with women through writing, speaking, leading worship, and connecting at in-person gatherings. Her heart is to see women revived in their faith by reminding them of their God-created identity and encouraging them to step into their kingdom calling within their homes, churches, and communities.
Elizabeth was a devotional writer for many years for The Joyful Life Magazine and published devotions in Volumes 1, 2, & 3 of their Everyday Joy Devotion Books along with monthly devotions published on their blog. She has been a worship leader since she was 15 and led for multiple churches and women’s events over the years. Most recently, she helped write and produce her church’s first worship album debuting her first worship song, Hallelujah.
Elizabeth has been married to her college sweetheart, David, for 15 years and they enjoy a peaceful home in the country with their three kids.
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Kendra Roehl and Julie Fisk are Central Minnesota authors. Collectively, they are mom to seven kids between the ages of 10-32. They believe in the immense power of authentic community and of intentionally living one’s faith out loud through kindness and friendship. They have several published books, including the One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional, One Year Daily Acts of Friendship: 365 Days to Finding, Keeping, and Loving Your Friends, 100 Daily Acts of Friendship for Girls: A Devotional, One Good Word A Day and their newest, the One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude.
Connect with them: http://www.theruthexperience.com
and featuring musical guest…
Jennifer Marie
Jennifer Marie is a songwriter, singer, and pianist and her debut album just released in May of 2023! We are so excited to be hosting Jennifer to lead worship and share some of her newly released songs at Revive 2024!
With a diverse palette of creative influences, ranging from gospel/CCM greats CeCe Winans, Natalie Grant, Nichole Nordeman, and Kari Jobe, to pop stars like Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, and Sara Bareilles, plus a lifelong love for classic Disney, Jennifer Marie’s potential to reach within and beyond the church walls is immediately apparent from the moment her magnetic voice and passionate playing delivers a series of deeply personal lyrics.
For more information about Jennifer Marie and her debut album You Can Whisper, visit: www.jennifermariemusic.com
Revive 2024 Breakout Sessions
“Gratitude Revives: Practicing Thankfulness Year-Round” with Kendra & Julie
(Session 1 & 2)
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We all know gratitude is important, but how does it revive our mind, body, and soul? Join Kendra & Julie from The Ruth Experience for this practical, hands-on session in which you will leave with a plan to incorporate the practice of gratitude into your life and your family's life and learn about the amazing effects that gratitud can have within your life.
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Kendra Roehl and Julie Fisk are Central Minnesota authors. Collectively, they are mom to seven kids between the ages of 10-32. They believe in the immense power of authentic community and of intentionally living one’s faith out loud through kindness and friendship. They have several published books, including the One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional, One Year Daily Acts of Friendship: 365 Days to Finding, Keeping, and Loving Your Friends, 100 Daily Acts of Friendship for Girls: A Devotional, One Good Word A Day and their newest, the One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude.
Connect with them: http://www.theruthexperience.com
“Revive Your Gut Health” - Nutrition Session with Katie
(Session 1 & 2)
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"Gut Health" seems to be a buzz word nowadays, and for good reason! Katie has been teaching people about the importance of gut health for over 10 years. Learn how the types of bacteria in your digestive system can influence everything from your energy, blood sugars, moods, and more. Learn the best foods to improve your gut health and digestion, and walk away with a new found understanding of how to improve your gut health.
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Katie Vigesaa is a Registered Dietitian known for inspiring people to change their food choices to improve their health. With a passion for gut health, she explores ways to help her clients use food to create vibrant health, starting from the digestive system. A natural encourager, she loves to cheer people on as they make better choices and get results!
Katie is also a wife and mom to 3 little girls. Her family lives out on a beautiful farm in North Dakota – they love living on the prairie! Katie believes that God gives us unique gifts and talents to serve each other and build the Kingdom; He has given her the desire to help people feel their best through nutrition and healthy living.
YogaFaith Session with Andi
(Session 1 & 2)
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In this YogaFaith session, we will start our practice with Scripture that sets our minds and intentions on God, then guided worship through the movement of the body that God gifted to us. We will end with a time of meditation and reflection focused on Jesus Christ.
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Andi received her certification through YogaFaith, a Christ centered teacher training program. She wanted to not only develop her own yoga practice centered on her faith, but also wanted to help others see that the movement of the body through yoga can be centered on Christ and be beautiful in His eyes.
Colossians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 10:31 are two of Andi's scripture verses that keep her motivated to continue the journey that God has been guiding her through.
Connect with Andi at Willowbridge Wellness Center for additional wellness services:
Wooden Planter + Succulent Bar with Amy, Rockstad & Co. (Specialty Workshop - +$15)
(Session 1 & 2) NEW! (Session 3 just added!)
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This is a Revive favorite every year! Come decorate your own wooden planter box and then plant a succulent in it to take home! Choose your own stencil design, paint, and plant! This is a great opportunity to get some paint (and dirt!) under your fingernails :)
Must pre-register for this class by adding to your cart and paying for it in addition to your regular Revive ticket.
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Amy is the owner of Rockstad and Co Relics & Wares, a retail store in Isanti. She has a passion for painting furniture, refurbishing old dated pieces to beautiful pieces that would look amazing in any home. In addition to her store, she also has a workshop called “ The Creative Corner”, where she hosts a variety of craft workshops. One of which is a Paint Your Own Piece workshop where she teaches you the basics of furniture painting. When Amy has downtime, she enjoys gardening, hanging out by the pool, and most of all spending time with her grandkids.
Find us on FB + IG: @rockstadandco
Cookie Decorating with Tyler, Simply Sweet Bakery (Specialty Workshop - +$15)
(Session 1 & 2)
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Interested in learning about decorated sugar cookies?! Tyler from Simply Sweet Bakery is here to help! In this workshop we'll cover the basics to sugar cookies -- so yes, it’s beginner friendly! We will talk about recipes, tools, and how-tos, then decorate some adorable cookies for you to take home.
Must pre-register for this class by adding to your cart and paying for it in addition to your regular Revive ticket.
Note: Cookie pic above will not be the cookies we are decorating for this class but they are an example of the type of sugar cookie we will be decorating and learning about :)
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Hi, I’m Tyler Cox: Wife, mom, neighbor, home bakery owner, and cottage food producer. I started Simply Sweet Bakery MN in 2020 with the mission of bringing more joy, connection, and satisfaction to others through desserts. Food is more than just simple ingredients; it is a universal language of connection. Simply Sweet Bakery strives to make ordinary days extraordinary with quality, hand-crafted desserts, and foster the relationships and memories that accompany a box of macarons, celebratory wedding cake, and fun cookie decorating classes. Learn more at: https://www.simplysweetbakerymn.com
“A Dream Revived” - Music + Testimony with Jennifer Marie
(Session 3)
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Jennifer Marie is a songwriter, singer, and pianist with the ultimate goal of offering a connection between real life and music. Life can be really hard, but it can also be soul fulfilling. Whether you are trying to find your purpose in life, or need a way to connect your emotions to words, Jennifer's authentic voice and heartfelt lyrics will be your guide.
When words fail, music speaks, and Jennifer Marie writes music in a way that connects us all.
Perhaps there is a dream in your heart - a calling that God has begun to reveal to you. Join Jennifer for this session as she shares about her own music journey - the calling that God revived in her heart - and also encourages you to step out in faith and fulfill the purpose you were made for.
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Some of my greatest memories were growing up on my family’s hobby farm in the country. I spent hours singing all the Disney songs I could think of and my father made every opportunity to capture them on home video. I’ve always had a flare for the dramatic and dreamed of being a “singer” when I grew up.
Learning to play piano at age 8 and writing my first song at age 15, I quickly found a voice to be able to share life experiences in a way that people could relate to. With the help of friends in my local church, I recorded a couple albums and loved the process of seeing words on a paper come to life through song.
My husband and I have two daughters that have inherited their mother’s love for the dramatic. They love to watch their mom make music and love to sing along themselves even more.
Listen to Jennifer’s Album Here!
Connect with Jennifer:
“Revive Your Thought Life - Replacing Lies with Truth” - Motherhood Session with Alyson
(Session 3)
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What thoughts run on repeat throughout your mind as a mom? Positive or negative thoughts? Oftentimes, as moms, we spend so much time focusing on our kids that we forget about self-care, soul-care. We allow the enemy access to our minds through negative or self-condemning thoughts and don’t rise up to resist the enemy.
Join Alyson (“Dear Aly”) as she opens up this session for your questions and struggles. She will offer advice and prayer for you - no question is off-limits. Every mom is welcome! She will help you replace lies with truth and remind you of your worth, value, and purpose.
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Alyson “Aly” Zurek, LICSW, is the owner and clinical director of River Counseling in Minnesota and also founded the ministry “Dear Aly”, a faith-based platform for young moms to receive advice, answers, and resources for healing and growth while navigating the beautiful, yet complex, journey of motherhood. No question is off-limits.
This is a safe space to be heard, known, & loved.
Reach out to submit your questions before our event if you want Aly to address your questions “live”: dearaly2022@gmail.com
Aly uses wisdom gained through personal and professional experiences to guide people toward safe, meaningful, and healthy relationships.
Is your inner struggle keeping you from leading a healthy and meaningful life? Let’s talk today:
“Marriage: Miss Communications!” - Marriage Session with Gina
(Session 3)
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When you and your spouse communicate, do you feel as if you are speaking French, and he is speaking Spanish, and neither one of you speak the other language? We often miss the communication of our partner, not on purpose, but simply because men and women’s brains process very differently.
Come and learn about how the difference between the male and female brain affect our ability to communicate clearly with our partners and how you can improve communication through understanding his mind!
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Gina Kennedy has been the CEO of the PRC of Cambridge/Lex Specialty Clinic since 2004. Her education is in Healthcare and Business Management, Organizational Leadership, and she is a trained Biblical Counselor. Gina is also a professional speaker, and a published writer. She is a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, the Christian Leadership Alliance, and American Christian Writers.
Gina has been married to her high-school sweetheart, Tom, for 42 years. They have four adult children, fourteen grandchildren, and make their home in East Central Minnesota.
Prayer Journaling with Mary, Rolling Storm Studio (Specialty Workshop - +$10)
(Session 3) (NEW! Session 2 just added!)
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Of all the things God calls us to in our lives, the most important thing is a deep and abiding relationship with Him...and journaling is an important spiritual discipline that facilitates and fosters conversations with our loving Father.
Each participant will receive a journal with a unique cover design that can be colored during the workshop. As you spend time coloring, we will explore 3 reasons why journaling is an important spiritual discipline, and you will also get tips for creating a life-long habit of slowing down and scheduling time to meet with God each and every day in a tangible way.
Must pre-register for this class by adding to your cart and paying for it in addition to your regular Revive ticket.
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Hi there! I’m Mary Johnson, or “Mare” as my family and close friends call me. I am a child of God, a wife, a mom to 2 teenage girls, a preschool teacher, an avid “journaler” and an artist!
Ever since I was a young child, art has brought me great comfort...and through the years, I have come to realize that God had given me this gift, most importantly, as a way to draw me closer to Him, but also as a way to draw attention to His glorious creation and bring joy to others.
I currently do all of my creating at our kitchen table but my “studio” is affectionately named “Rolling Storm Studio.” There is a beautiful story behind the name and I would love to share it with you sometime!
“Revive Your Fitness: Faith-filled Movement” with Jenna Allerson
(Session 3)
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Join Jenna Allerson for a low-impact movement session that will encourage, motivate, and inspire you. This session will begin with a short devotional to ground participants in the Word, before we begin moving our bodies in a low-impact barre without the barre class. Movement will be set to worship music to lift our spirits and we will finish with a time of silence for gratitude and reflection.
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Jenna Allerson is a believer, a wife to her college sweetheart, a mama to three kiddos, and a fur baby! She is also a fitness and health enthusiast! Jenna is a certified holistic health coach and ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Most recently God called and anointed her to write her first devotional marrying all her passions: “Fit. Confident. Unstoppable.: 28 Days to Kickstart or Reignite Your Fitness Journey.”
Learn more and connect with Jenna on her website: https://www.jennaallerson.com