Defend Conference
Voices that shape the conference
The featured speakers of The Defend Conference bring biblical clarity, real-world seriousness, and practical help to believers.
These are the voices that helped establish the tone of the conference and continue to define its direction. Each one brings a distinct strength to the work, while serving the same larger purpose: strengthening believers in truth and witness.
What these speakers bring
The conference is shaped by voices that help believers think clearly and stand faithfully.
- Biblical seriousness
- Practical apologetics
- Pastoral wisdom
- Real-world witness
- Christ-centered tone
The same core voices will continue forward.
The Defend Conference will continue with the same core speaker lineup that shaped the first gathering. This gives the conference continuity, clarity, and a strong foundation as it grows.
Trevon Gross, PhD
Host
Trevon Gross, PhD serves as the host of The Defend Conference and helps shape its voice, direction, and tone. His contribution centers on helping believers become ready to stand for truth with clarity, conviction, and courage.
Vince Vitale
Featured Speaker
Vince Vitale brings clarity to the rational credibility of the Christian faith and helps believers think carefully about the relationship between faith, truth, and life in the modern world.
Kevin Betton
Featured Speaker
Kevin Betton helps believers navigate difficult questions around suffering, evil, and trust in God. His contribution serves Christians who want stronger confidence in the goodness of God in a broken world.
Juuna’e Dai’Re
Featured Speaker
Juuna’e Dai’Re brings practical strength to everyday apologetics and helps believers see that faithfulness, clarity, and Christian witness are not limited to formal academic spaces.
Alfredo Valentin Jr.
Featured Speaker
Alfredo Valentin Jr. brings focused insight into cross-worldview witness, especially in helping believers understand how to engage Muslims with truth, wisdom, and love.
A strong core matters
Keeping the same core speakers builds consistency in the conference and helps establish a recognizable identity. It also allows future conferences to grow from an existing foundation instead of starting over each year.
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