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  What a weekend at Lifest in Oshkosh, WI! This marked my fourth time attending this incredible festival. My first experience was back in 2011 as a speaker, and for the past three years I've had the privilege of speaking at the Oasis tent, addressing important issues related to ministry—both vocational and lay leadership. Being a metalhead at heart, I'm always aware that the festival predominantly caters to the contemporary Christian music (CCM) audience. Yet each year, I find something special that resonates with me—not just musically, but also through the meaningful messages these artists share. This year, when it was my turn to speak, I found myself scheduled at the same time as Courtney and Helen Smallbone. Helen Smallbone is the mother of seven children—including renowned Christian music artists for KING & COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James. Understandably, their event drew a large audience, especially with the recent success of their movie, "Unsung Hero," and th...