Worthy | June 26-28, 2026

Tanner Kalina is a Catholic evangelist, author and speaker who has dedicated his life to sharing the Gospel. A former actor and comedian, he now presents to tens of thousands of people each year, including youth, laity, parish leaders, and clergy.

He has written two books, and he is the Co-Founder of the Saints Alive Podcast on Hallow. He is the presenter of several Ascension Press faith formation video series, and he has contributed other video projects to EWTN, FOCUS, YDisciple, the National Eucharistic Revival, and more.

He and his wife, Alli, reside in Loveland, Colorado. They enjoy camping, snowboarding, and living life on mission together.

Noelle Garcia is a Catholic recording artist and speaker, wife, and mom to six kids. She travels the country sharing the faith through witness, Scripture, catechesis, and music. For over ten years Noelle has shared her ministry at events such as Steubenville Youth Conferences, the National Catholic Youth Conference, LA Congress, and many others. Her main topics include sharing her witness of struggling with depression and self-harm, and having faith during suffering. She has three music albums - her latest “Wonderfully Made” — is a project she did with her husband, David McHugh. Noelle also has several Lighthouse Media talks and projects on Formed.org with Augustine Institute. Noelle has a Masters of Theological Studies from Newman University. She serves as the Director of Programs for EQSaints and resides in Oklahoma City.

Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, is the president of Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has served for more than thirty years as a spiritual director, retreat leader, and formation director. He also served as the director of Franciscan Pathways. He is a well-known conference speaker and pilgrimage leader. Pivonka is active in charismatic renewal and serves on the board of Renewal Ministries. Pivonka is the author of several books, including Spiritual Freedom and Hiking the Camino.