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Courage Under Fire Gala

MAY 23, 2025 | NASHVILLE, TN

brought to you by Regina Caeli Academy and Backman Wealth Management

Courage Under Fire 2025

Join us in Nashville, TN again for the event of the year – a night of encouragement and camaraderie, as top leaders in the Catholic Church, Faith, Pro-Life movement, and culture come together to share in the true, the good, and the beautiful.

DON'T MISS OUT.

Join us for a formal night of encouragement & camaraderie.

THE EVENT OF THE YEAR

Don't Miss Out.

Come Together

Courage Under Fire is the event of the year! Join us for a night of encouragement and camaraderie, as top leaders in the Catholic Church, Pro-Life movement, and culture come together to share in the true, the good, and the beautiful.

Ignite the Heart of Our Culture

Our 2024 high-profile featured guests spoke on how to have courage and stand up for the truth, no matter what adversity may be faced. This year, our high-profile guest speakers call us to "be the light" as Matthew 5:14 states. We hope to see you next year, standing among faithful influential leaders for a night of encouragement. We hope you leave inspired, ready to be a light in this world. 

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Seeking Your Support

Through Courage Under Fire, Regina Caeli Academy seeks the financial support needed to make this gala possible and help expand RCA’s mission. Courage Under Fire helps us spread the Word of God and raise up the world's next generation by creating the right foundation to train the mind to form the soul through example and education. We need your financial support to make this happen!

COURAGE UNDER FIRE

2025 Featured Speakers

Seph Schlueter

MUSICAL ARTIST

Harrison Butker

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | RCA BOARD MEMBER

Anthony D’Ambrosio

DIRECTOR OF TRIUMPH OF THE HEART

Fr. Donald Calloway

THE SURFER PRIEST, MIC

Seph Schlueter

MUSICAL ARTIST

Surprise Guest

CATHOLIC PRIEST

Harrison Butker

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | RCA BOARD MEMBER

2024 Special Guests & Honorees

COURAGE UNDER FIRE

Michael Knowles

DAILY WIRE HOST

Dr. Scott Hahn

ST PAUL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

Nick Searcy

ACTOR

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Fr. Mike Schmitz

CATHOLIC PRIEST

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Matt Walsh

EVENT EMCEE

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Harrison Butker

Kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs

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Michael Knowles

Host of the Michael Knowles Show

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Kirk Cameron

Actor and Evangelist

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January Donovan

Founder of The Woman School

Rick Santorum

FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR

Kristan Hawkins

PRESIDENT OF STUDENTS FOR LIFE

And More!

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Event Details

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Event Date: May 23, 2025

Attire: Formal Attire Required. Black Tie optional.

Event Includes: Live Speakers, VIP Experience, Auction, and more.

Address: 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214

Where to Stay: Hotel block at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

About Venue: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to a stunning resort experience. Guests  can explore nine acres of airy indoor garden atriums, restaurants and bars, the Relâche Spa and fitness center. The resort is located near Nashville Intl. Airport, downtown, and other popular Nashville attractions.

Co-Hosted by Backman Wealth Management

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MATTHEW 5:14

"You are the light of the world. A city built upon a mountain cannot be hidden."

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Our Featured Speakers

Abby Johnson

Pro-Life Activist

Matt Walsh

The Daily Wire

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Hosted by Regina Caeli Academy

Regina Caeli Academy is an accredited PreK-12 Classical homeschool hybrid academy for Catholic families, located in cities across the US.  Our program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. Our students are immersed in a community of like-minded teachers who model virtuous living and the pursuit of intellectual and heavenly achievement.

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Regina Caeli Academy is an accredited PreK-12 Classical homeschool hybrid academy for Catholic families, located in cities across the US.  Our program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. Our students are immersed in a community of like-minded teachers who model virtuous living and the pursuit of intellectual and heavenly achievement.

ADVANCED DATA SECURITY

Event Date: May 24, 2024

Address: 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214

About the Location: Situated in the heart of Nashville, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to a stunning resort experience. Guests at our Opryland hotel suites can explore nine acres of airy indoor garden atriums, award-winning restaurants and bars, the world-class Relâche Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The resort is located near Nashville Intl. Airport, downtown and attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium for guests wishing to explore Music City. 

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