For your situational awareness (a personal note):

Everyone and their mama is reaching out with last minute ideas and needs for confluence. We are expecting nearly 350-450 more people than we had last year.

Before sending me, Mike, Lindsay or Mollie a message (or any of our team for that matter), please consider that we are receiving a large number of requests, considerations, and questions. If it is something that you can honestly figure out through someone else, please contact them instead. If it is not a vital/essential idea for the event, please hold it for next year.

Thanks.

- Alec

TWF meet up in Vancouver, BC! Two from our group going to be at Confluence! It was so incredible to connect with all these wonderful people. 🥰 Thanks for all that you and your team do Alec! 💝

Join us tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere of episode 229: Mercury, Fluoride & The FDA's Dirty Secret with Dr. Marc DiNola

We’ve been fed lies about our oral health.

Dr. Marc DiNola is a biological dentist who has spent more than three decades in clinical practice and over a decade focused on approaches that prioritize removing toxicity and addressing underlying causes. His background includes formal training at the University of Maryland and advanced study in masticatory diagnosis and treatment, along with ongoing work in dental ozone therapy and nutrition education.

This conversation reframes the mouth as part of a larger system rather than an isolated part of the body. Dental issues begin to look different when you consider nutrition, microbial balance, and the role of hidden infections that may not present with pain.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/2QjHPXBwtAY

If this episode resonates, you can support us here: https://thewayfwrd.com/join

Only 30 Festival Tickets left! Woo-hoo! 🥳

Get yours before they’re gone!

Also, don’t forget about the early in and integration day tickets!

Https://ConfluenceEvent.com

Hey Confluence fam, don’t forget!:

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase your glamping accommodations! If you’re planning on renting a bell tent or shift pod, head to the site before the end of the day tomorrow and grab yours.

See you soon!

ConfiuenceEvent.com

Join us tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere of episode 230: Polarity Therapy, Dead Soil & Ayahuasca with Topher Gardner

Can biochar benefit your body and environment?

In this episode, Alec sits down with Topher Gardner for a deeper look at what’s really happening beneath the surface with biochar, and how his work with Black Gold BioChar has evolved from teaching people to build their own systems into producing something farmers and growers are actively using.

His background is anything but conventional, moving through dome building, massage therapy, and materials science, which gives him a unique lens on how structure, energy, and biology all intersect. That perspective shows up in the way he approaches regenerative agriculture and the role of carbon in living systems.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/ptIR7ZWf0Sk

If this episode resonates, you can support us here: https://thewayfwrd.com/join

Interested in homeopathy?

Want to learn how to use homeopathy effectively at home?

Want to know which homeopathic remedies are best for the most common ailments?

On April 14th at 5 PM US eastern time, The Way Forward is hosting a webinar alongside Melissa Kupsch and RMDY Collective on how to best use homeopathy at home.

This webinar is FREE!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JYDkwVw2Q1-EEXVX5UPpkw

Join us tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere of episode 231: What’s Really Happening in Iran: Propaganda, AI, & the Link with COVID with Patrick Henningsen

Mainstream media is not telling the whole truth about the war.

Award-winning independent journalist and geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen shares a perspective shaped by years of reporting from conflict zones and building alternative media platforms outside of institutional control. Patrick Henningsen’s work spans on-the-ground coverage in places like Syria and Iraq, alongside founding 21st Century Wire and contributing to outlets like UK Column News, all while advocating for free speech and a truly independent press.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/4mlJ6sRmEmU

We’re hosting a private LIVE Q&A with Patrick on May 18.

Reserved for members:
https://thewayfwrd.com/join

Note: As an active journalist, Patrick’s schedule may shift - we’ll keep members updated on any changes.

FULL WEEKEND TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.

What a beautiful thing to say.
What a beautiful community to be part of.

Confluence 2026 is officially full for full weekend passes, and we’re deeply grateful for every person who said yes to gathering with us.

If you still want to join us, you absolutely can. We still have:

• Individual Day Tickets
Come for the day that calls to you most.

• Early Arrival Day Tickets
Arrive early, land softly, settle in, connect, and begin the experience before the main event starts.

• Integration Day Tickets
Stay for the final day, slow down, connect deeper, and leave with more space to integrate everything you received.

This gathering is alive.
The energy is building.
And we cannot wait to welcome you to the land.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to claim what’s still available.


Https://www.confluenceevent.com

Just finished up my chat with Marjorie Taylor Greene!

We had limited time, so I tried to squeeze in as many questions/topics as I could.

We chatted about Trump/MAGA, government corruption, Israel’s influence on US politics, voting, Epstein, QAnon & Operation Trust, who she thinks actually runs the world, and more (I also briefly dropped a shoutout to @larkenrose and The Most Dangerous Superstition).

And most importantly, we discussed how important it is for each of us to understand that we, the men and women of this country (and of the world) are the real source of power—not government. And it’s time that we understand that.

Interviewing coming in a few weeks!

Someone asked why I’ve been quiet about the Artemis mission. Here’s my thoughts on it:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWpizNSji8n/?igsh=d2o0bmY5ZnhueWZh

Join us tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere of episode 232: The Science of Cannabis & Its True Health Benefits with Dani Fontaine

What if cannabis has been misunderstood not just culturally, but biologically and environmentally?

In this conversation, Dani Fontaine draws on nearly two decades in the cannabis and hemp industries, where she’s built companies, developed therapeutics, and led innovation in plant-based wellness. Her work ranges from creating hemp-derived body care and nutritional products to founding a terpene-focused aromatherapy company and the first hemp-based spa, all rooted in a broader view of sustainable health.

Alec and Dani get into how epigenetics reframes the idea that genetics are fixed, and why expression is constantly shifting moment to moment. Dani explains how cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds influence cellular communication, and why focusing only on THC misses the larger picture.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/HpU3A5MayCA

Join us tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere of episode 233: How Telepathy & Animal Communication Question Our Understanding of Reality with Ditte Young

What if telepathy isn’t rare but something we’ve been trained to ignore?

Alec came into this conversation holding both belief and skepticism, especially after witnessing experiences that challenged what he thought was possible. Ditte Young is an internationally recognized telepath, animal communicator, and licensed therapist whose work challenged how Alec thinks about these abilities. It became clear to him that extrasensory perception may be less about rarity and more about the sensitivity that many of us have learned to suppress.

Her work is grounded in a life shaped by deep personal experience, including raising a neurodivergent son, which has expanded her understanding of communication beyond words in a very real way.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/fp1sp6lARAU

There’s so much more to this story and I missed some key details, but that’s okay… I’ll share it later.

Thank you to our whole @confluence_tx team for trusting God and each other through all of it. @mikeholshue, @the.lindsaystrong @talktomollie, @sosaelias9019, @lovebeingryland, @sarah.engelhart, @kadisabadass, @fromaari, @garretkramer_, @ddzeck and the rest of our staff, volunteers, speakers, workshop leaders, musicians, and everyone else that helped make this magical experience happen. I love you dearly! Words can’t describe how much you all mean to me.

Thank you to the 1,100 people who came to Confluence and made this year incredibly magical. As you know, words can’t describe the magic at this event. I am certain it is the best in the world because it is so much more than an event, and you all are what make this event a place where miracles are normal. I feel the presence of God more at confluence than I do anywhere else, and I know you do too.

Thank you to @lorie_ladd & @brandon.bozarth for being such a vessel for God and the love of Jesus Christ. That day has changed my life in ways I’m still sorting through. Thank you.

Thank you to my wife @kylee.zeck. I have a whole post coming about you, there is not enough that I can say here. I see you, I see how much you give yourself, how much you support me, how much you support and nourish our children, and how much you trust in God and the mission our family is on. I am beyond grateful to have you as my life partner.

Thank you to God & to Jesus for running after me. For being here, with me, always. I see you. Thank you for using me as a messenger for your unending love.

To everyone reaching out after Confluence—

I really appreciate you reaching out. Please give me some time and space to respond. Loads of people messaging me and I just need some time and space to be with my family given all of the energy surrounding confluence and the energetic toll it took on my family, for those who know. It was a magical experience, but also a taxing one for my little family.
I appreciate your grace and understanding.

- Alec

The Way Forward will never direct message you on telegram. We can’t do that. If you receive a message that appears to be us, it’s spam.

Hey all! The best way to stay connected with your Confluence Community throughout the rest of the year is The Way Forward.

The Way Forward is one of the 3 organizations behind Confluence. The Way Forward membership platform has access to all past Confluence talks, women’s calls, men’s calls, all member calls, a podcast Q&A, a map that helps you easily locate other members in your local area, aligned businesses, and more:

Https://www.thewayfwrd.com/join

In June, we’ll be bringing back a once a month prayer/meditation call, hosted by Alec & friends, for The Way Forward members.

Join here!: https://www.thewayfwrd.com/join

Join us tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere of episode 235: The Horrible Consequences of Circumcision with Jenna McClelland

If you're a circumcised man and rage, unworthiness, or the need to prove yourself runs your life, this conversation is for you.

On October 26, 2023, Jenna McClelland woke up sobbing from a dream so vivid she couldn’t move. In it, she watched a newborn boy being circumcised, and the baby locked eyes with her. That moment became the origin of what she now calls the first circumcision healing program for men.

Jenna explains what happens during the procedure, what tissue is removed, and why she sees it as one of the least examined forms of trauma in modern culture. She estimates around 3,000 babies are circumcised daily in the U.S. alone.

The deeper focus is on how this experience may shape the adult male psyche. She connects it to patterns around worth, attachment, and the internal drives many men struggle to name.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/viH3fPoqv_E