Todd Friel is the pastor of Alpharetta Bible Church near Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Fortis Institute. He is also the host of Wretched, an award-winning TV and radio broadcast, and one of the most downloaded Christian podcasts worldwide. Known for his distinctive blend of witty humor and biblical insight, Todd has written six books and produced dozens of Bible studies and video resources to strengthen the local church. Millions of his evangelistic booklets have been distributed around the globe. Todd is blissfully married to Mrs. Friel, and they have three adult children and two granddogs.

Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church, where he served as the senior pastor for 36 years. He is an award-winning author and the featured speaker on three radio programs that are heard on more than 750 national and international outlets. He and his wife, Rebecca, have three grown children and eight grandchildren and live in the Chicago area.