“Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love” — 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Listen below to nationally known speakers who delivered counter-cultural messages at the Wake Up conference on September 14th & 15th , 2022 at Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.


Dr. Bill Lile
Dr. William Lile is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. A passionate pro-life advocate, Dr. Lile took over a practice that was the largest provider of abortion services in Pensacola, FL, and immediately put an end to those services. ProLifeDoc.org
Dr. Bill Lile from Thursday 1:00pm
Dr. Tim Clinton
Tim Clinton, Ed.D, LPC, LMFT, is the President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the largest and most diverse Christian counseling association in the world. Dr. Clinton also serves as the Executive Director of the James Dobson Family Institute. TimClinton.com
Dr. Tim Clinton from Wednesday 10:00am
Dr. Tim Clinton from Wednesday 2:00pm
Rev. John B. Clote
Fr. John Clote is a priest of the Diocese of Phoenix and the current Administrator of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Tempe, Arizona. His ministry focus is media, healing, and evangelization. Prior to his ordination Fr. John was a producer and writer at NBC News in St. Louis and the Chief Programming Officer of Relevant Radio. As a multimedia executive his career eventually led him into Catholic media where he has produced more than a dozen films and documentaries. His latest film, released in 2021, is called THE MIRACLE BOX and explores the transforming power of the Sacrament of Confession. He is the current Vice-President of The Pope Leo XIII Institute which trains priests, deacons, and clinicians for the healing ministry. His past assignments have included the Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee and the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Chicago.
Fr. Clote from Wednesday 1:00pm
Devin Schadt
Devin Schadt is the Executive Director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption and revitalization of fatherhood. Devin is the author of Joseph’s Way: 80 Days To Unlocking Your Power as a Father; Custos: Total Consecration Through St. Joseph; and is the creator of the video devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness. FathersOfStJoseph.org
Devin Schadt from Thursday 10:00am
Keith Nester
Keith Nester is the Executive Director of Down to Earth Ministries. Keith uses his preaching gifts to speak to audiences about faith, theology, and his journey to Catholicism. Keith also creates content on YouTube including the popular “Rosary Crew” and his podcast “Catholic Feedback”. Down2EarthMinistry.org
Keith Nester Leads the Pro Life Rosary from Wednesday 3:30pm
Keith Nester Leads the Pro Life Rosary from Thursday 3:30pm
David Z. Abel
David Abel along with his precious wife Tierney are the stewards of The Stone Gables Estate. He is also the founder and chairman of Stewardship: A Mission of Faith, David and Tierney are all in for the Lord and the journey He has chosen for them. StewardshipMission.org
David Abel from Thursday 2:00pm
Msgr. John Esseff
Monsignor John Esseff is a diocesan priest of Scranton, Pa. Msgr. Esseff has served as a retreat director and confessor to St. Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity. Msgr. Esseff encountered St. Padre Pio who would become a Spiritual Father to him.
Sister Cor Immaculatum
Sister Cor Immaculatum is a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, PA. During her years as a vowed religious woman, Sister Cor has taught art in kindergarten through twelfth grades and has been a supervisor of art for 83 schools in 13 states for more than 25 years.
Msgr Esseff and Sr. Cor from Wednesday 11:00am
Msgr Esseff and Sr. Cor from Thursday 11:00am
Marty Rotella
Three-time Grammy nominee, Marty Rotella has presented the Gospel message of Jesus’s love in forty-three states in addition to Australia, Europe, Central and South America and Canada. With over thirty years of ministry through teaching and motivational speaking, he has presented in churches, schools, conferences, and prisons. SpiritPowerMusic.org
Marty Rotella from Wednesday 4:00pm
Mark Forrest
Mark Forrest, renowned Irish Tenor, has filled concert halls and cathedrals worldwide. He has sung inspirational hymns for luminaries such as Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa. His soothing Broadway melodies have entertained award-winning performers including Charlton Heston and Maureen O’Hara. MarkForrest.com