Charleston, IL Begins In…
Friday, November 14, 2025
Charleston, IL 61920
7:00 PM SHOW
6:30 PM Pre-Show Panel with Speakers
6:00 PM DOORS OPEN
Aspire Speakers & Artists
Mary Shannon
Author & Bible Teacher
Mary Shannon is a powerful Bible teacher and author, whose great love for Jesus and for Scripture inspires her audience to “get their face in the Book!” Her background is rich with spiritual upbringing rooted solidly in the Bible. But as a self-professed recovering perfectionist, for much of her Christian life she was bound by a performance based theology – God’s affection and approval were contingent on toeing the line of legalism. Most comfortable in a ball cap and ripped jeans, Shannon is a mother of 2 adult children, an experienced school teacher, and a gifted story-teller with a sassy sense of humor and a fresh transparency about the messiness of life: a recipe providing her with fresh insight and ample illustrations that can make you laugh and cry as she brings the Bible to life for the ordinary person.
Michelle Miller
Comedian
Michelle was born in a small town in North Carolina where she made others laugh as soon as she could talk. Michelle’s talent has taken her around the world, but her southern roots still remain strong. Her quick wit and southern charm are infectious. She was voted at top of the Florida’s Funniest Competition for 3 years and has been featured on Nickmoms Night Out, Dr. OZ, and on the New Comedy Revolution DVD. She’s a regular at some of the best comedy clubs in the country and her versatile show has delighted crowds at fund raisers, corporate parties, and churches.
Mia Koehne
Singer/Songwriter
As a singer/songwriter and worship leader, Mia’s soulful music reflects the painful beauty of human struggles and a passion to worship the God who saves. Her life is a compelling story of sin, surrender, sanctification and song. Living as a testimony to God’s grace and His forgiveness, she is inspired to share that message of hope with others through music as a recording artist, a writer and a speaker. Mia is the wife of Bob and the mother of three children, Chris, Aaron and Miriam.
6:00 pm
Doors Open for General Admission & VIP
Come in early to shop and visit speaker and artist tables.
6:30 pm
Join us for a 15 minute panel called “Deeply Rooted“.
A panel time with all 3 ladies based on Colossians 2:6-7
7:00 pm
Event Starts
Join us for 3 hours full of laughter, learning, stories, and music.
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