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Co-founders invitation to the 2026 Christ Our Life Conference

September 08, 2026 • Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower • Season 3 • Episode 10

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Co-founders of the wildly successful Christ Our Life Conference Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane share their inspiration for the every other year conference and all the hands that make it possible. They share how they are able to attract world-class Catholic speakers and thousands of attendees. Miller and Lane invite all to consider attending what could be a life-changing event on Sept. 26 and 27. More information on tickets and hotel information is on the website: https://christourlifeiowa.com/

Students 23 years of age and younger are free and have a separate track for part of the conference.

Can't travel to Des Moines? You can purchase a livestream ticket at https://christourlifeiowa.com/ and watch from the comfort of your home.

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