Special Guests

Our Featured Guests!

Katie Miller & Brandon Talley from Sight & Sound Theater

As the oldest grandchild of Sight & Sound’s founders, Katie was the first member of the family’s third generation to officially work within the organization. She stepped onto the stage when she was two years old and performed as part of the cast until she was 13. As Corporate Communications Manager, Katie Miller works with the Leadership Team, Management Teams and individual departments within the Lancaster and Branson locations to bring synergy, cohesion and direction to internal and external communications. As a member of the Brand Team, she serves as the primary liaison for all Public Relations efforts.

Since its inception in 2013, Katie has served on the Board of Directors for the Sight & Sound Conservatory, a performing arts academy which provides professional training to students from a Christian Worldview.

Outside of Sight & Sound, Katie is an insightful blogger, avid baker and, along with her husband, actively involved with her three young children – who are now fourth generation family members working on- stage.

Katie has appeared on two TLP episodes and Brandon has appeared on one.

Brandon Talley joined the Sight & Sound cast directly after graduating college in 2004. Having received a BFA in Music Theater from Elon University, he knew he wanted to be an actor and loved the mission of Sight & Sound Theaters. Brandon has been performing almost exclusively with Sight & Sound for the past fourteen years, holding roles in Miracle of Christmas, Daniel, In the Beginning, Behold the Lamb, Abraham & Sarah, Ruth, Joseph and few others. This year, he will play the role of Jesus.

Brandon met his wife Leslie on the Sight & Sound stage, and although originally from Reidsville, North Carolina, now resides in Lancaster, PA with Leslie and their two daughters.

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Special Guests: in alphabetical order by last name

Dr. Scott & Becky Aniol

Scott is the Executive Director of Religious Affections Ministries and the Chair of the Worship Ministry Department at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Texas. Becky is a full-time, homeschooling mom with her masters degree in Education who was recently accepted into a PhD program in Education. They have three children.

Scott and Becky have appeared on one TLP episode.

TLP 82: Should You Consider Homeschooling this Fall? | Scott and Becky Aniol Interview

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Ryan & Kim Ahrens

Ryan and Kim are Victory Parents who love the Lord and are humble enough to share how God used family trial to change them.

Ryan and Kim have appeared in one TLP episode.

TLP 279: Change Starts with Me, Part 4 | Ryan & Kim Ahrens interview

Alan Benson

Alan is married to Michelle and has four daughters. He pastors Bethel Baptist Church in Schaumburg, IL, and plays a significant role in the administration of Schaumburg Christian School. In his many years of ministry, he's pastored five churches and overseen three Christian schools.

Alan has appeared on one TLP episode:

TLP 81: Should You Consider Sending Your Kids to a Christian School this Fall? | Alan Benson Interview

Carolyn Brewster

Carolyn is wife to Ray, mother to Aaron (AMBrewster!) and Jessica (Mair), grandmother to Micah, Ivy, Anja, Ethan, Issac, Olivia, Logan, and "adopted" mother and grandmother to countless individuals across the globe.

She's also the Owner/Operator of Sew Fine by Design, a custom window covering shop in Brevard, NC. And she and her husband were the first TLP Patrons. Learn more about how to become a TLP patron here.

Carolyn has appeared on two TLP episodes:

Tim Challies

Tim is husband to Aileen and a father to three children. He worships and serves as an elder at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario. He's also a book reviewer, co-founder of Cruciform Press, and has written five books. He also writes daily for his incredibly popular blog.

Tim has appeared on two TLP episodes:

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Natasha Crain

Natasha is wife to Bryan and mother to three kids.

She is the founder of the Christian Mom Thoughts Blog and author of "Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side: 40 Conversations to Help Them Build a Lasting Faith."

Natasha has appeared on four TLP episodes:

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Dr. Heath Lambert

Heath is husband to Lauren and father to Carson, Chloe, and Connor.

He's the Executive Director at the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, Associate Pastor and Executive Pastor for Discipleship and Family Life at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, a faculty member at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and their undergraduate institution, Boyce College, and has authored and edited several books.

Heath has appeared on one TLP episode:

TLP 53: Counseling and Parenting | Heath Lambert Interview

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Jessica Mair

Jessica is wife to Jon and mommy to Anja, Ethan, Isaac, Olivia, and Logan. She's also pack leader to Ginger and Daisy, her golden retriever and redbone hound.

Jessica lives and works at The Wilds Christian Camp and Conference Center in Brevard, NC where she's heavily involved in mentoring and counseling. She's also one of the TeamTLP Counselors.

Jessica has appeared on two TLP episodes:

Mark Massey

Mark is husband to Lynne and father to five children. He's also the executive director of Victory Family Ministries which includes Victory Academy for Boys and WildHeart Adventure Camp in Amberg, WI. Mark also writes for Victory's blog, Parent Point.

Mark has appeared on one TLP episode:

TLP 83: Should You Consider Sending Your Son to Victory Academy for Boys this Fall? | Mark Massey Interview

Katie Miller

Dr. Jim Newheiser

Jim and his wife Caroline have been married for over 35 years and have three adult children. He has written many books on the subject of Christian parenting.

He is the Director of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor of Christian Counseling and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.

For 25 years, Dr. Newheiser served as the Preaching Pastor at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California. He is also the Director of the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship and an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University.

Furthermore, Dr. Newheiser serves as a board member at both the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC) and the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).

Jim has appeared on one TLP episode:

TLP 110: Parenting is More than a Formula | Dr. Jim Newsheiser Interview

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Dr. Steve Pettit

Steve and his wife have four children and have been in full time Christian service since 1984. He is currently the president of Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC.

Steve has appeared on one TLP episode:

TLP 84: The Future of Christian Families and Higher Education | Dr. Steve Pettit Interview

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Dr. Mark Shaw

Mark is the founder and director of Truth in Love Ministries, a ministry dedicated to training local church bodies to counsel one another.

In addition, Mark has spent decades working with and writing about addictions. He also spend a number of years working in residential facilities for people with addictions.

Mark has appeared on one TLP episode: