Speakers at Tragedy into Triumph Nov. 3-5, 2025, are, from left, Coach Mark Richt, All-American swimmer Riley Gaines, and NFL Super Bowl champion Michael Oher. Credit: Tragedy into Triumph

MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 Tragedy
into Triumph, Nov. 3-5, at 7 p.m. nightly in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The event is free to attend, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

With a reach of more than half a million people worldwide, Tragedy into Triumph is dedicated to helping individuals find hope, renewal and transformation through faith.

Tragedy Into Triumph is excited to bring this event to MVNU.  Part of the human condition is that everyone struggles at some point in their lives. 

Since 2009, we have desired to help people find hope for their lives through hearing stories of transformation.  We believe it is possible to live in Triumph through the strength that God provides.

Every night features worship led by Josh Brown and a live, in-person guest speaker sharing a story of hope and faith. Speakers are:

–Monday, Nov. 3 — Coach Mark Richt, College Football Hall of Fame coach and
broadcaster, speaking on perseverance through Parkinson’s Disease.
–Tuesday, Nov. 4 — Riley Gaines, 12-time All-American swimmer, sharing her journey
of standing firm in her faith and values.
–Wednesday, Nov. 5 — Michael Oher, NFL Super Bowl champion and subject of The
Blind Side, sharing his story of overcoming poverty and hardship.

For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be available via simulcast. Registration is required for online viewing. To register for the simulcast or for more information, visit www.tragedyintotriumph.com.