Illusionist Jared Hall confirmed for Youth Explosion Conference
Illusionist Jared Hall will perform at Youth Explosion scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at Malone University. The ministry conference for middle school and high school students, formerly held at Willoughby Hills Friends Church, will be held in a remote platform to comply with COVID-19 protocols. The event is free.
Jared Hall uses illusions and comedy to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in relevant, engaging ways. Traveling extensively across the nation, Jared performs his illusions for many conferences, festivals, outreach events, youth camps, and Upward award nights. He has shared the stage with artists including Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, John Maxwell, David Crowder, Third Day, Switchfoot, Newsboys, Toby Mac, Lecrae and more.
The 2020 Youth Explosion theme is “Made New: Isaiah 43:19.” In addition to Jared Hall, other performers include:
William “Willie” Green
Former running back for Boston College University, Green was ranked the number one running back on the board at the NFL Draft and ultimately chosen in the first round by the Cleveland Browns. He achieved many accolades in the NFL, including Team MVP and runner up for Rookie of the Year. Today, Green travels worldwide, captivating audiences of students and adults alike. He learned first-hand that champions don’t give up-- they get up!
The Young Escape
Born and raised in Southern California, THE YOUNG ESCAPE (Capitol) delivers a fresh shot of indie pop with an energetic live show to match. The band’s first two radio singles “good life” and “love me like you” secured #1 spots on the Hot AC Billboard chart. In only two years of being signed to Capitol, and with only three singles released during that time period, The Young Escape secured four national tours, including 46 cities with Crowder, who requested they join his tour before they were officially signed.
Egypt Speaks
A spoken word artist from Cleveland, Ohio, Egypt Speaks released her first full-length album “Stories” in 2014. She has toured the country sharing her stories through the art of poetry. Her latest album, “Wanderer,” was released in 2019 and was nominated for Album of the Year on LouderThanTheMusic.com. She is a former recipient of the Teen Christian Radio’s Female Artist of the Year.
The Chancel Players
Through a presentation of dramatic sketches, Malone’s drama ministry takes treasured stories off the pages of Scripture and bring these stories to life on stage. They are ready to bring comedy and drama, laughter and tears, to any audience.
Malone Theology Faculty: T.C. Ham and Joel Soza
Malone Professors T.C. Ham and Joel Soza will also serve as guest speakers.