FEATURED GUESTS 2026

Levant Ministries

Fares Abraham was born and raised in Bethlehem in the Holy Land. Prior to launching Levant, Fares worked as a senior training specialist and consultant for a variety of large U.S. and international corporations and major government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense. Fares serves as an organizational consultant and executive coach for leaders and organizations throughout the world.

Now, Fares leads multiple teams in various locations throughout the Middle East and North America. He holds an MBA and a Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree. Fares is most passionate about equipping and empowering the next generation of leaders. He and his wife, Soha, have three beautiful children.

Pastor Shaddy Soliman was born in Cairo Egypt and came to the United States at the age of 18 on a soccer scholarship not speaking any English and with no intentions of going into full time ministry, but the call of the Lord was strong on his life. Pastor Shaddy planted Lake Mary Church with the vision to Honor God, Love Life, and Make Disciples. Lake Mary Church started in 2010 in the Performing Arts Building at Lake Mary High School. Today Lake Mary Church has 4 Sunday services, 3 Student Services, and over 70 Life Groups meeting on a weekly basis. Pastor Shaddy is married to Mrs. Amy Soliman and they have three amazing Egyptian-American boys.

Kenosis

Dani Samarneh is a preacher, founder, and visionary technologist passionate about advancing human flourishing at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethical innovation, and spiritual wisdom. He is the CEO of The First Model, leading a multidisciplinary team developing AI-powered solutions for education, healthcare, theology, and business.

Dani also founded Kenosis, a nonprofit ministry focused on theological media, discipleship, and outreach, through which he launched TheoSumma—the first multilingual Christian AI assistant—and AnA365, an AI-driven learning platform for spiritual and intellectual growth.

With a background in theology, leadership, and media, Dani is dedicated to bridging ancient wisdom with modern technology to serve thinkers, truth seekers, and institutions across the MENA region and beyond.

Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor and bestselling author of eight books. She’s a national speaker who travels the country reaching millions of people with the message of mental, emotional, and relational healing.

Her work has been featured by numerous media outlets, national television, syndicated radio, and ministries and churches nation-wide including Saddleback Church, Fresh Life Church, Lakewood Church, Focus on the Family, Better Together, The 700 Club, and many more.

She’s also the founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network, a national team of faith-forward, clinically-informed counselors, integrating faith and psychology to help people navigate personal and relational issues.

Lake Mary Church

Pastor Peter Armans brings a strong marketplace leadership experience as well as a deep pastoral calling, cross-cultural ministry experience with a strong foundation in discipleship. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Portland State University, he is a registered Professional Engineer, a licenced General Contractor, and holds a Master’s degree in Practical Theology from Oral Roberts University.

After a 15 years career in Engineering, he responded to the calling into full time ministry and now serving as the Executive Pastor at Lake Mary Church as well as leading the LMCArabic ministry.

He is married to Dr. Mira Armans, a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist, and together they are raising their 2 years old son, Joshua, and a host family to 15 years old Adam from Syria, and 21 years old Daniella from Columbia.

Michael Chabo is a worship leader from Syria who began his ministry in Aleppo. After moving to the U.S. in 2013 due to the war, he co-founded the worship band “Chabros” with his brother and has led worship for thousands at various conferences across the U.S. Since 2021, he has been the Worship Pastor at Montgomery Community Church.

Worship Leader

Rena Chabo, originally from Lebanon, studied Musical Education and led worship with B Sharp Band for seven years while serving at Amchit Baptist Church. After marrying Michael, she moved to the U.S. and now serves alongside him in Cincinnati, Ohio.