Speakers

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  Mark Thurston

  Mark Thurston, Ph.D. is a psychologist, educator, and author of more than a dozen books about spirituality, integrative health, and explorations of the mind. Among his publications are "The Essential Edgar Cayce and Millennium Prophecies: Predictions...

  Mark Thurston, Ph.D. is a psychologist, educator, and author of more than a dozen books about spirituality, integrative health, and explorations of the mind. Among his publications are "The Essential Edgar Cayce and Millennium Prophecies: Predictions for the Coming Century from Edgar Cayce." Dr. Thurston worked for 36 years as a staff member at ARE and Atlantic University, and he currently serves as a member of the organizations' Board of Trustees.

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  John Van Auken

  John Van Auken is an internationally renowned speaker, a long-time A.R.E. staff member, a current director at A.R.E. He is the author of numerous bestselling books including "Edgar Cayce on the Spiritual Forces Within You, Angels, Fairies, Demons, &...

  John Van Auken is an internationally renowned speaker, a long-time A.R.E. staff member, a current director at A.R.E. He is the author of numerous bestselling books including "Edgar Cayce on the Spiritual Forces Within You, Angels, Fairies, Demons, & the Elementals," and is co-author of his most recent, "Edgar Cayce on the Mysterious Essenes: Lessons from Our Sacred Past." His extensive knowledge of the Edgar Cayce readings, the Bible, ancient Egypt mysticism, world religions, and Christ Consciousness make him a popular and authoritative teacher.

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  Corinne Cayce

  Corinne Cayce is an integral leadership coach and a lifelong student of the Edgar Cayce readings. She is certified as a New Ventures West Professional Coach and has a Master’s degree in leadership from Naropa University where her research focused o...

  Corinne Cayce is an integral leadership coach and a lifelong student of the Edgar Cayce readings. She is certified as a New Ventures West Professional Coach and has a Master’s degree in leadership from Naropa University where her research focused on meditation, organizational development and authentic leadership. Since 2015, Corinne has worked with leaders across non-profit, corporate, healthcare and entrepreneurial sectors to support them in achieving their vision of excellence. A great granddaughter of Edgar Cayce, Corinne was raised on material from the Cayce readings and has continued to study and apply the readings as the core of her spiritual path. Corinne is a speaker and writer for the A.R.E. and serves as the A.R.E.’s family outreach programming coordinator. Corinne is thrilled to be able to offer trainings that combine cutting edge leadership development with ideas from the Cayce readings to create a rich path of learning and applied spirituality.

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  Dr. Jean Paul (JP) Amonte

  Dr. Jean Paul (JP) Amonte DC, CMT, CHt, currently serves as Lead Instructor & Clinician of the A.R.E., maintaining clinical practice at the A.R.E. Health Center & Spa and a classroom presence at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage. Dr. Amon...

  Dr. Jean Paul (JP) Amonte DC, CMT, CHt, currently serves as Lead Instructor & Clinician of the A.R.E., maintaining clinical practice at the A.R.E. Health Center & Spa and a classroom presence at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage. Dr. Amonte grew up in Virginia Beach, and after completing High School, he attended Wake Forest University, earning a bachelor's in Psychology and Biochemistry. Pursuing a background in Holistic Healing, JP graduated from Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, earned a Hypnotherapy certificate with Dr. Allen Chips, then moved to California and earned a Doctorate of Chiropractic at Palmer College West. Dr. JP Amonte graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2011, served as President of the Student Government and also was selected for the Virgil V. Strang Philosophy Award for his Cayce-based approach. Over the past 10 years, Dr. Amonte has been a featured speaker on Holistic Healing and Edgar Cayce's approach to health, presenting across the country and internationally. Currently, Dr. Amonte has published over a dozen YouTube videos on the A.R.E. Channel entitled “Heal Thy Self,” writes for Venture Inward magazine, and hosts a weekly Wellness Wednesday live video stream on the A.R.E. Facebook page. He is a popular lecturer at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E., and appeared in the 2017 Japanese documentary “The Readings.” He is an international speaker and published author on “Heal Thy Self,” and enjoys sharing his passion with everyone he meets.

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  Jessica Newell

  Jessica Newell studied History at the University of Evansville. She has worked for a museum and as a historical interpreter with Tennessee State Parks, but decided to become an archivist after a rewarding internship working with 19th century court do...

  Jessica Newell studied History at the University of Evansville. She has worked for a museum and as a historical interpreter with Tennessee State Parks, but decided to become an archivist after a rewarding internship working with 19th century court documents at a county clerk’s office. She received a Master’s in Archival Studies from East Tennessee State University in 2018. Her position as the archivist for E.C.F. combines her love of historical preservation and public history education.

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  Donald B. Carroll

  Donald B. Carroll spent his career working in Fire & Rescue, as a district chief, academy instructor, and paramedic. During those 30 years, he raised a family and pursued the meaning of life through extended study into the Cayce readings and othe...

  Donald B. Carroll spent his career working in Fire & Rescue, as a district chief, academy instructor, and paramedic. During those 30 years, he raised a family and pursued the meaning of life through extended study into the Cayce readings and other spiritual, scientific, and philosophical materials. Today, he is a popular presenter and writer of metaphysical topics from Cayce to the Kundalini, and is a regular A.R.E. volunteer, donor and former Board member. He spent over 10 years researching and writing, Sacred Geometry and Spiritual Symbolism: The Blue Print for Creation. He spent an additional 7 years of research for his latest book: "The Spirit of Light Cubit; The measure of Humanity and Spirit." He is also a past leader for A.R.E. tours, visiting sites of a spiritual nature across the globe.

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