FAITH-FOCUSED SPEAKERS
FAITH-FOCUSED SPEAKERS
HOLISTIC VENDORS
HOLISTIC VENDORS
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
The Natural Parents Company Expo is a groundbreaking event that brings together a vibrant mix of vendors, speakers and activities all focused on faith, health, family, and wealth. Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, explore holistic health solutions, or find new ways to foster family bonds and generational wealth, this expo is your gateway to amazing resources and knowledge.
DYNAMIC SPEAKERS: Starting at 9AM, hear from leading experts in various fields as they share insights and practical advice on living a healthier, more fulfilled life in the areas of faith, health, family, and wealth.
(Click here to read our Statement of Faith.)
INTERACTIVE VENDORS: Starting at 8AM, discover products and services from top vendors in health, natural parenting, and more. From eco-friendly baby gear to advanced nutritional advice, our curated vendors have something to offer every family. Stay tuned for an official list!
KIDS ACTIVITIES: Enjoy kids activities available with purchase. Fun for the whole family!
This is a groundbreaking event that brings together a vibrant mix of vendors, speakers and activities all focused on faith, health, family, and wealth. Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, explore holistic health solutions, or find new ways to foster family bonds and generational wealth, this expo is your gateway to amazing resources and knowledge.
DYNAMIC SPEAKERS: Starting at 9AM, hear from leading experts in various fields as they share insights and practical advice on living a healthier, more fulfilled life in the areas of faith, health, family, and wealth.
(Click here to read our Statement of Faith.)
INTERACTIVE VENDORS: Starting at 8AM, discover products and services from top vendors in health, natural parenting, and more. From eco-friendly baby gear to advanced nutritional advice, our curated vendors have something to offer every family. Stay tuned for an official list!
KIDS ACTIVITIES: Enjoy kids activities available with purchase. Fun for the whole family!
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Faith-Focused Entrepreneurs & Homesteaders
Founders of The Natural Parents Company
Faith-Focused Entrepreneurs & Homesteaders
Founders of The Natural Parents Company
Dr. Ryan & Abbie Hewkin are the founders of The Natural Parents Co. and the heart behind The Natural Parents Expo. Together, they’re raising their 3 children on a farm in Missouri—living out the values they teach: faith, family, and a return to God’s design for health and home.
Through their own journey of raising children, stewarding land, and choosing a slower, simpler path, they’ve become a voice for families who are craving something different in today’s fast-paced, disconnected world. At The Natural Parents Expo, they’ll be sharing their story, their convictions, and their hope for the next generation—inviting families to step away from the noise and step into something more rooted, more intentional, and more aligned with God’s design.
Holistic Nutritionist
Founder of Gracious Healing
Holistic Nutritionist
Founder of Gracious Healing
Emily Johnson is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and the founder of Gracious Healing, an online root-cause, holistic nutrition practice dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the inside out.
After walking through years of chronic illness with both herself and her children, Emily experienced God’s healing hand firsthand—and now she’s passionate about guiding others on their own journeys to restored health. With a deep love for Jesus and a heart for holistic living, she weaves faith into every part of her work, empowering others to pursue wellness in alignment with God’s design.
Kingdom-Driven Financial Advisor
Entrepreneur
Kingdom-Driven Financial Advisor
Entrepreneur
While loving life in the world of construction, Eric felt the call of God to step into the great unknown of finance. Business experience and executive coaching, along with strong doses of humility and submission, brought him to success in the early days of financial planning.
Now, while still focusing on humility and submission, Eric and his partners have built out a suite of services and investments that satisfy their high net worth clients and investors.
Overarching all of his secular pursuits is his passion to go where Jesus leads and to share biblical truths surrounding money and life. This has led him to launch a podcast designed to make the intersection of financial expertise and spiritual wisdom available for all.
MS, OTR/L; Co-Owner of Thera-Peds;
Founder of The Homeschooler's OT
MS, OTR/L; Co-Owner of Thera-Peds;
Founder of The Homeschooler's OT
Laura Peregoy, MS, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience helping neurodiverse kids and their families thrive. As co-owner of Thera-Peds, LLC and founder of The Homeschooler’s OT, she’s known for blending clinical expertise with real-life practicality—especially for homeschoolers and families in rural or underserved areas.
She specializes in sensory processing, feeding challenges, visual-motor integration, and complex neurodevelopment conditions like ADHD, autism, and Down syndrome. Laura is SOS Feeding Trained, a Certified SSP and iLs provider, and an MNRI Core Specialist.
Warm, no-nonsense, and rooted in what actually works, Laura equips parents with tools that bring calm, connection, and confidence back to the home.
Lead Pastor of The Ridge Church
Biblical Educator
Lead Pastor of The Ridge Church
Biblical Educator
Matt is a seasoned pastor with over two decades of full-time ministry experience, currently serving as lead pastor of The Ridge Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Known for his conversational style and deep love for Scripture, Matt is passionate about helping ordinary people encounter an extraordinary God. His messages blend practical truth, lyrical depth, and a heart for the broken.
Matt holds a bachelor's degree in Christian Education, has been married to his wife Stephanie for 23 years, and is the proud father of five sons. When he’s not preaching, you’ll likely find him outdoors or with music playing somewhere in the background.
Faith-Driven Homesteaders
Suburban-to-Sustainability Mentors
Faith-Driven Homesteaders
Suburban-to-Sustainability Mentors
Jason and Julie and their eleven children live on a homestead in Missouri. Their daughter Bella‘s passion for animal husbandry led the way through their homesteading journey over the last decade. They raise cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, and rabbits on less than 3 acres, and have a 3000 square foot garden.
They are passionate about helping people leave the suburbs and jump into homesteading with both feet, encouraging them to take action on their passions and then perfect their skills along the way.
“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” ~ George S. Patton
Jason and Julie and their eleven children live on a homestead in Missouri. Their daughter Bella‘s passion for animal husbandry led the way through their homesteading journey over the last decade. They raise cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, and rabbits on less than 3 acres, and have a 3000 square foot garden.
They are passionate about helping people leave the suburbs and jump into homesteading with both feet, encouraging them to take action on their passions and then perfect their skills along the way.
“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.”
~ George S. Patton
Faith-Based Investor & Entrepreneur
Church Leader
Faith-Based Investor & Entrepreneur
Church Leader
Isaac started his career as a Physician Assistant in a private orthopedic practice in Peoria ,IL. Four and a half years ago, he obeyed the conviction and call of the Lord to lay down his own plan for his life and become an entrepreneur, so Isaac co-founded an investment company, YouAre LLC. YouAre focuses on educating and equipping others to invest in opportunities outside the stock market, but above all, YouAre is focused on impacting people and empowering them to rise to their full potential.
Isaac is also a passionate leader of his local church. He was a founding member of Church 2:14 and currently serves on the leadership team, teaching team, finance team and worship team. He also serves as a board member for Presence Over Pain, a non-profit focused on providing people in traumatic and painful circumstances sound biblical counseling. Isaac and his wife Holly have enjoyed a wonderful marriage for 9 years and he is the proud father of two boys.
Holistic Mold Consultant
Environmental Healing Advocate
Holistic Mold Consultant
Environmental Healing Advocate
Rachel is a holistic mold consultant who helps families heal their home and body. She specializes in mold, mycotoxins and other environmental factors. Her journey started when her own children became sick from mold in their home.
As a practitioner, she realized the missing piece for many clients is their environment and worked diligently to become a mold inspector, remediation specialist and building biology advocate to better serve them. She has helped hundreds of families across the US and Europe consider if environment is the root cause and walks alongside them as they navigate inspection, testing, remediation and ultimately restoration and healing of their home.
Faith-Filled Creatives | Authors
Educators | Church Leaders
Faith-Filled Creatives | Authors | Educators | Church Leaders
Kenny and Christia DeShields are a husband-and-wife team inspiring families through faith, creativity, and purpose. Kenny is a St. Louis-based singer-songwriter known for his soulful, gospel-inspired sound and debut album The Real Love Project. Christia is an educator and children’s book author focused on faith, identity, and emotional health.
Together, they have served as Directors of Pathways at Gateway Legacy Christian Academy and are part of the Senior Leadership Team of AXL Creative Co., empowering sons and daughters to advance the Kingdom through their creative expressions. Their work blends music, story, and practical wisdom to help others live with intention and love well.
Holistic Health Practitioner
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Holistic Health Practitioner
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Brianna Bird is a board-certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who helps individuals uncover and heal the root causes of chronic illness. With training in muscle testing, bioresonance scans, and emotional healing, she builds personalized wellness plans rooted in natural solutions.
As a Christ-centered practitioner, Brianna also equips her clients to recognize and overcome spiritual warfare that may be affecting their health and God-given blessings. Her work blends physical, emotional, and spiritual care—empowering families and individuals to walk in freedom and lasting vitality.
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The TNP Co. Expo is a unique event that brings together experts and vendors in the areas of faith, health, family, and wealth to provide a day full of learning, shopping, and networking. It's designed to empower families with the tools and knowledge to enhance their lives holistically.
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The event will be held on July 26, 2025, at the Purser Center at Logan University. Doors open at 8AM for check-in and vendors - speakers and kids stations will begin at 9AM!
Attendees will have access to a variety of vendor booths, speaker sessions, and interactive activities suitable for the whole family. You'll find everything from holistic health services to financial planning, along with activities geared towards children.
General Admission tickets are $20, which grants you access to all vendor booths, speaker sessions, and kid stations. There's also an option to purchase a Premium Lunch ticket for $50, which includes all general admission benefits, plus lunch and a panel discussion with special guests in a more intimate setting.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, but availability will be based on event capacity. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance to ensure entry.
The Purser Center offers modern facilities that are accessible for individuals with disabilities, including ample parking, accessible restrooms, and comfortable seating arrangements.
Absolutely! The expo is family-friendly with activities designed to be inclusive for children of all ages. Be sure to grab their ticket!
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