Taylor Combs has a BA in Bible and Ministry from Lipscomb University, an MDiv from Southern Seminary, and a PhD in historical theology from Midwestern Seminary, where he studied Protestant Christianity and American culture. After working in Christian publishing for several years, Taylor, together with his wife Lindsay and a group of friends planted King’s Cross Church in East Nashville where he serves as lead pastor. Taylor and Lindsay live in Nashville, TN, with their two young children.

Aedan and Natalie Peterson are both illustrators based in Nashville. Aedan was born and raised in Nashville, TN, and Natalie in Knoxville, TN. They’ve each worked for a range of clients including Wingfeather, Shining Isle Productions, WaterBrook, Wolfbane Books, We Carry Kevan, and Moody Publishers. When not drawing or painting, they can be found playing with their daughter, Phoebe, eating chips and salsa, or both.