Joseph Dean DeBarthe is a fourth-generation member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or Community of Christ. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Computer Information Systems from Central State University, Warrensburg, MO. Mr. DeBarthe served in the US. Navy for eight years and nine months and worked as a civilian member of the military for twenty-three years. He retired from government service in 2008. During his employment, Mr. DeBarthe lived in Germany for three years. He travelled throughout Europe, including the following countries: Germany, Holland. The Netherlands, France, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. While in the Navy, he visited Japan, Korea, and the Philippines. Guam and the North Pole. 

Mike Honeycutt is an avid adventurer and outdoorsman who has spent much of his life traveling the globe in search of exotic trophies, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable stories. His passion for the wild and respect for nature shine through in his writing, drawing readers into the heart of his journeys. When he’s not exploring far-flung corners of the world, Mike enjoys the quiet life in remote South-Central Missouri, where he shares his home near a national forest with his loyal dog and an independent-minded cat.

Ted Even found genuine hope when he decided to give Christ a chance and became a Bible-believing Christian at the age of 18. Not raised in any particular religion, he was determined to seek the truth for himself. Over the last forty years, he has diligently studied the Holy Bible, along with other sources, to find answers to life's most profound questions. In his book, Answers for the Honest Skeptic, Ted shares what he has discovered by addressing 85 of the most common criticisms of biblical Christianity — challenging skeptics while strengthening the faith of believers. Ted is happily married to his wife, Nancy, whose beautiful artwork is featured in the book's gallery. Her unwavering support has been instrumental in his journey as an author.