Ed Stilley, a poor farmer in the Ozarks, was driven by a divine purpose to make musical instruments and give them to children. His unique guitars, crafted from leftover wood and featuring metallic components, accidentally reinvented spring reverb and plate reverb. Ed's devotion to his faith and his mission is a testament to the power of true faith and the importance of following one's purpose. [... more]

Tina Ramirez's story of advocating for religious freedom and human rights began at a young age, influenced by her father's conversion to the Jehovah's Witnesses. She went on to study human rights in France and later founded Hardwired, a nonprofit that establishes local leadership in countries to defend religious freedom. Tina's work has taken her to countries like Iraq, where she met a Sunni Muslim judge who risked his life to defend the rights of minority faith communities. [... more]