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Mike Van Pelt is the Founder of American Family Renaissance and True Man Life Coaching — a movement dedicated to restoring the foundation of God, family, and country by rebuilding the heart of the man.
Through his signature message, The Power of Asking for Help, drawn from his book True Man True Ways, Mike equips men with the clarity and conviction to move from striving alone to living with purpose, strength, and brotherhood.
At the core of Mike's work is his Master Class for men: The 9 Marks of a Restored Man — a direct, no-excuses framework designed to help men rebuild their faith, discipline, leadership, and legacy.
Known For
| Founder of the American Family Renaissance movement | |
| Creator of the 9 Marks of a Restored Man Master Class | |
| Host of the True Man Podcast — 181+ episodes | |
| Author of True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart | |
| Keynote: The Power of Asking for Help |
His Summit Role
“Calling men out of isolation and into brotherhood, because no man was built to do life alone.”
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The Power of Asking for Help — Creating the American Family Renaissance
8 world-class speakers. 1 transformational event. Built for men who are done drifting and ready to lead.
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Scott Schilling
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International Speaker · Sales Trainer · The Authentic Connector Scott Schilling is an internationally recognized speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author with more than 40 years of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve breakthrough results. He has impacted hundreds of thousands through his work in leadership, sales, personal growth, and purpose-driven living. Known For
His Summit Role “Revealing the power of authentic connection, and why asking for help is the gateway to growth, leadership, and lasting impact.” |
Chris Widener
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Leadership Speaker · Bestselling Author Chris Widener is one of America's most sought-after leadership speakers and a bestselling author of more than 20 books. He has helped transform the lives of thousands of men through his speaking, coaching, and writing on leadership and purpose. Known For
His Summit Role “Addressing the biggest lie men believe, and why leadership begins with humility.” |
Tom Ziglar
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CEO, Ziglar Inc. · Speaker · Author Tom Ziglar carries forward one of the most powerful legacies in American motivation. As the son of Zig Ziglar and CEO of Ziglar Inc., Tom speaks to men about faith, character, family, and the performance that flows from all three. Known For
His Summit Role “How faith and family are the foundation — not the footnote — of a man's success.” |
Jim Britt
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Peak Performance Coach · Bestselling Author Jim Britt is a world-renowned peak performance coach and bestselling author. He has helped thousands of men cut through the noise, identify what's holding them back, and take decisive action toward the life they were made to lead. Known For
His Summit Role “What is keeping men silent — and the one step that breaks every limitation.” |
Vince Miller
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Founder of Resolute · Men's Discipleship Leader · Author Vince Miller is the founder of Resolute, one of America's fastest-growing men's discipleship organizations. He is a leading voice on biblical manhood, mentoring, and what it means for a man to step into his God-given identity with courage and accountability. Known For
His Summit Role “How brotherhood and discipleship restore what isolation destroys in a man.” |
Bob Tiede
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Leadership Author · Speaker · Global Leadership Coach Bob Tiede is the author of the widely-acclaimed Great Leaders Ask Questions series and a global leadership development voice. His message aligns perfectly with the summit theme: the life-changing power of asking — especially asking God and other men for help. Known For
His Summit Role “Why asking for help is the most powerful leadership move a man can make.” |
Bob Beaudine
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Author · Speaker · Leadership Advisor Bob Beaudine is the bestselling author of The Power of WHO and 2 Chairs — a book that calls men to sit with God and actually ask. His message is deeply aligned with the AFR: every answer a man needs is available, if he's willing to ask. Known For
His Summit Role “The God who is always available — and why most men never pull up a chair.” |
Mike Van Pelt
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Founder, AFR · Speaker · Author · Podcaster Mike Van Pelt is the Founder of the American Family Renaissance and True Man Life Coaching — a movement dedicated to restoring the foundation of God, family, and country by rebuilding the heart of the man. Through his signature message, The Power of Asking for Help, Mike equips men to move from striving alone to living with purpose, strength, and brotherhood. Known For
His Summit Role “Calling men out of isolation and into brotherhood, because no man was built to do life alone.” |
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