Why God Gave us the Gift of Wine

Speakers Randy Frazee and Gisela Kreglinger

Randy Frazee is a pastor, author, and teacher deeply committed to fostering Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and biblical community. Raised with a passion for guiding others in their faith journey, Randy has authored several influential books, including His Mighty Strength and What Happens After You Die, where he addresses life’s big questions with warmth and biblical insight.

Currently serving as the Lead Teaching Pastor at Westside Family Church in Kansas City, Randy’s work emphasizes understanding the seamless, chronological narrative of the Bible and discovering how God’s plan connects to everyday life. His resources, like The Story, a 31-week teaching series, have helped countless believers grow deeper in their faith.

Randy lives in Lenexa, Kansas, where he enjoys sharing life around the table with family and friends. Through his writing, teaching, and online presence, he continues to inspire others to think, act, and become more like Jesus.

Gisela Kreglinger grew up on a winery in Franconia, Germany, where her family has been crafting wine for many generations. She holds two master’s degrees in biblical studies from Regent College and a PhD in historical theology from the University of St. Andrews. She teaches Christian spirituality in the academy, churches, on her annual wine pilgrimages, and every time an opportunity opens up around the dinner table, preferably with a glass of well-crafted wine to inspire her musings on food, faith and the importance of cultivating joy and conviviality. Kreglinger is the author of Cup Overflowing: Wine’s Place in Faith, Feasting and Fellowship, The Spirituality of Wine, The Soul of Wine.

Join us for a special evening featuring:
- A lecture from the author
- New book release and signing
- A short video
- Q&A session with the audience
- Wine tasting

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Location: Historic Theatre behind Yountville Community Church

Dr. Kamesh Sankaran is a distinguished scholar with an extensive academic background in engineering and applied sciences. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and M.A. from Princeton University, and holds a B.S. degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Dr. Sankaran specializes in spacecraft propulsion, plasma physics, computational physics, shock physics, and public policy in science and technology. His significant contributions to these fields are reflected in his numerous publications, including research on electric propulsion systems for space missions, and the development of the Low-Thrust Interplanetary Trajectory Analysis software used by NASA and the private aerospace industry.

Dr. Sankaran has received several honors, such as the Most Influential Professor award (2014, 2015, 2021) and the Academic Mentoring Award (2012). He has also served as a reviewer for prestigious journals and contributed extensively to both academic and practical advancements in his field. In addition to his research, Dr. Sankaran is dedicated to education, teaching a wide range of courses from applied ethics and public policy to advanced dynamics and quantum mechanics, mentoring the next generation of engineers and scientists.

SUNDAY, OCT 27TH, 2024

“A ROCKET SCIENTIST’S JOURNEY TO FAITH”

4:30 Reception.

5:00 p.m. Lecture and Q & A.

Deborah Haarsma is President of BioLogos. She is an astrophysicist and frequent speaker on modern science and Christian faith at research universities, churches, and public venues like the National Press Club. Her work appears in several recent books, including Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Design and Christ and the Created Order. She wrote the book Origins with her husband and fellow physicist, Loren Haarsma, presenting the agreements and disagreements among Christians regarding the history of life and the universe. She edited the anthology Delight in Creation: Scientists Share Their Work with the Church with Rev. Scott Hoezee. Previously, Haarsma served as professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Calvin University.

She is an experienced research scientist, with several publications in the Astrophysical Journal and the Astronomical Journal on extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. She has studied large galaxies, galaxy clusters, the curvature of space, and the expansion of the universe using telescopes around the world and in orbit. Haarsma completed her doctoral work in astrophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her undergraduate work in physics and music at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She and Loren enjoy science fiction and classical music, and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SUNDAY, JULY 21ST, 2024

“CAN SCIENCE AND FAITH COEXSIST?”

4:30 Reception.

5:00 p.m. Lecture and Q & A.

Dr. Chauncey Crandall IV is a distinguished physician practicing both private Internal Medicine and Cardiology in Palm Beach, Florida. His expertise spans clinics, academia, and research. With post-doctoral training at Yale and Harvard and advanced fellowships at Beth Israel Hospital and Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Crandall's career shines with achievements. He established Duke University's Florida Interventional Cardiology Program and is affiliated with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, and Jupiter Medical Center. Dr. Crandall's impact extends globally through lectures, a non-profit Chadwick Foundation, and media presence. He's authored best-selling books, including "The Simple Heart Cure", “Fight Back: Beat the Coronavirus” and "Touching Heaven." His legacy combines medical excellence, compassionate care, and dedication to underserved populations.

Dr. Crandall will be lecturing on “Do Miracles in Medicine Still Happen Today?” this upcoming March 2024.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2024

4:30 Reception.

5:00 p.m. Lecture and Q & A.