Merced, CA Begins In…
Friday, October 2, 2026
7:00 PM SHOW
6:30 PM Pre-Show Panel with Speakers
6:00 PM DOORS OPEN
Aspire Speakers & Artists
Barb Roose
Author & Bible Teacher
Barb’s main passion in life is to be a shining light for Jesus! As a long-time Bible teacher, speaker and author, she equips women to win their worry battles and live courageously in Jesus’ name. As a woman who has experienced God’s power in learning to let go of control, parenting struggles and a family addiction crisis, Barb inspires audiences to trust that God has more for them because God has put more in them! Barb is the proud mother of three adult daughters. She loves reading, traveling and whenever possible prefers to eat dessert first.
Amberly Neese
Comedian
Amberly Neese is a speaker, comedian, and author with a passion for “GRINspiring” others. She has won hearts (and funny bones) of people all over the country at various retreats, conferences, and fundraisers. Amberly received her Master’s degree from Biola University and now serves as a professor at both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical and Grand Canyon Universities. Amberly has a heart for connecting others to God and to one another. Amberly is a featured comedian and speaker for both Aspire and Aspire tours. She and her husband have two adult children and live in Prescott, Arizona, where they enjoy the great outdoors, the Food Network, and all things Star Wars.
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 with the speakers over the Aspire verse of the year: Hebrews 12:1-2
7:00 pm
Event Starts
Join us for 3 hours full of laughter, learning, stories, and music.
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