Old Guy Wisdom

Debbie Bannister is the wife of Brown Bannister and is part of the Nashville Christian music community through her family's long connection to the industry.

Debbie and Brown Bannister are the parents of Ellie Holcomb, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter and author. Ellie's biography identifies her as the daughter of Brown and Debra Bannister. Through Ellie's marriage to musician Drew Holcomb, the Bannister family is connected to another prominent Nashville music family.

Chris Dupré is a pastor, teacher, author, worship leader, and spiritual mentor known for his work centered on the message of God's love and identity. He is best known in Christian music circles for the song "Dance With Me," which has been widely used in worship settings.

Betsy Headden is the wife of Henry Headden, president and owner of Carpenter Bus Sales, Inc., a Nashville-area family business founded in 1953 by Henry's father, Harmon Headden. Henry and Betsy Headden reside in Thompason Station, Tennessee. They have two grown children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Brown Bannister a highly influential Grammy Award–winning music producer and songwriter based in Nashville, best known for shaping the sound of contemporary Christian music.

Andy Reese's friend Alice Weber shares her wisdom of two things that she would pass on to the younger generation. She shares from over thirty years of education and ministry experience as well as being a wife and mother.

Stan & Alice Weber are community leaders dedicated to serving the children and families of urban Nashville. Their faith and experience run deep, from rearing a family to leading a ministry. The foundation for all they do is their love for God and each other.

Stan Weber is a community leader, ministry leader, and nonprofit executive best known for his role with United 4 Hope, a Nashville initiative focused on connecting churches with Metro Nashville Public Schools to support students, families, and communities. He is also a husband and father.