2026 Here We Still Stand

Scott Keith

Dr. Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517, where he leads with clarity, vision, and a deep commitment to proclaiming the Gospel. He is a speaker, writer, triathlete, and co-host of both The Thinking Fellows and Tough Texts podcasts. Scott is the author of Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace and contributes regularly to 1517’s theological work. He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundation, studying under Dr. James A. Nestingen. Scott is also a proud father and grandfather, finding joy in both theology and time with his family.

Wes Huff

Wes is currently the Vice President for Apologetics Canada and has been a guest on a variety of the world's largest public platforms, including the Joe Rogan Experience, Diary of a CEO, Flagrant with Andrew Schultz, Shawn Ryan, and a multiple time guest on Piers Morgan Uncensored. His passion to help show that the Christian faith is intellectually credible and existentially satisfying has had him to participate in public dialogues, debates, and interfaith events on issues of belief and religion around the world.

He holds a BA in sociology from York University, a Masters of Theological Studies from Tyndale University, and is currently doing a PhD in New Testament at the University of Toronto’s Wycliffe College. He currently lives in Toronto, Canada, with his wife and four children.

Chad Bird

Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he brings his deep knowledge of Scripture and theology to readers, listeners, and audiences around the world. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. A prolific author, Chad has written numerous books, including Night Driving, The Christ Key, Unveiling Mercy, Hitchhiking with Prophets, and, most recently, Untamed Prayers (1517 Publishing). He is also the co-host of the popular podcast 40 Minutes in the Old Testament. A highly sought-after speaker and teacher, Chad combines theological insight with a servant’s heart. A Texan and avid runner, he and his wife, Stacy, enjoy traveling together and spending time with their grandchildren.

Daniel Emery Price

Daniel Emery Price is the Operations Executive at 1517, where he helps lead the organization’s mission to proclaim the Gospel clearly and creatively. He is a frequent speaker, author, and co-host of 40 Minutes in the Old Testament, 30 Minutes in the New Testament, and Tough Texts. A former church planter, pastor, and worship leader, Dan brings a caring heart and a storyteller’s voice to everything he does. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two daughters. When he is not writing or podcasting, you can often find him in the stands cheering his kids on at track meets or basketball games. A devoted Razorbacks fan and former touring musician, these days his stage is most often the podium or the podcast mic.

Magnus Persson

Magnus is a husband, father and grandfather. He is an ordained Verbi Divini Minister and works as a pastor for EFS - a missional renewal movement in the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is also the network co-ordinator of Re:formera and the host for its weekly podcast.

Steven Paulson

Senior fellow at 1517.org, featuring two weekly podcasts Outlaw God and Preaching the Text.  Former pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Washington Island, WI.  Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia College, Moorhead MN, Luther Seminary, St. Paul MN, and Luther House of Study.  Writer of many books and articles, including Luther's Outlaw God,  Lutheran Theology, Luther for Armchair Theologians.

Adam Francisco

Adam is Director of Academics and Scholar in Residence at 1517. He earned his DPhil from the University of Oxford in 2006 and served as Professor of History, Dean, and Assistant Provost in the Concordia University System for nearly two decades.

Kelsi Klembara

Kelsi Klembara is the online content manager for 1517 and host of the 1517 podcast/show, Outside Ourselves. She holds an MA in Reformation Theology from Concordia University Irvine. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Doug, and her three children.

Caleb Keith

Caleb Keith is a Summa Cum Laude, and Honors Scholar graduate of Concordia University Irvine, and holds an MA in systematic and philosophical theology from the University of Nottingham. In 2018, he published a translation of Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. Caleb is husband to Erika Keith and father to Esther, Emerson, Edmund, and Euna. He produces the Thinking Fellows and Outlaw God podcasts and oversees the 1517 Podcast network.

Donavon Riley

Donavon Riley is a husband, father, pastor, hosts The Banned Books and Warrior Priest podcasts, has authored three books, written hundreds of articles, is a mixed martial arts instructor, a story-teller, and friend of trees.

Delwyn Campbell

Delywn X. Campbell is a Lutheran pastor serving Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lansing, MI. Del has served as a strategic mission developer for many years for the LCMS.  Del lives in Lansing with his wife Lenita and their two daughters.

Dan van Voorhis

Dan van Voorhis is an author, historian, professor, and speaker at 1517. After receiving his Ph.D. in History from the University of St. Andrews, Dr. van Voorhis spent 11 years teaching history and political thought at Concordia University, Irvine. He is a Scholar-in-Residence at 1517 and the host of the daily podcast The Christian History Almanac. Dan is married to Beth Anne, and they have two sons, Coert and Raymond.

Gretchen Ronnevik

Gretchen loves writing about rich theology rooted in real life. She’s authored a training coursefor intergenerational mentoring called Gospel Mentoring. Gretchen also co-hosts the podcastFreely Given as a part of the 1517 Podcast network. It’s a conversation about the freedom thatcomes through dependence on Christ.

Gretchen is a mother to six children who are quickly growing into adults. Her family lives in western Minnesota. Gretchen works as a writer and enjoys knitting, reading many books at once, and embarrassing her teenagers in public.