Taya Kyle
New York Times Bestselling Author,
Speaker, & Foundation Leader
Taya Kyle embodies the American Spirit in
its truest form—resilient, faithful, and devoted to serving those who serve. As
the widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, Taya has transformed profound loss into a
powerful mission, becoming a beacon of strength for military families and a
passionate advocate for service marriages nationwide.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Taya met Chris
in 2001, and they married in 2002. Together they built a family grounded in
faith, weathering the challenges of military life through four deployments to
Iraq. After Chris's tragic death in 2013, Taya channeled her grief into
purpose, founding what is now the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation (TACK-F) to
strengthen military and first responder marriages—a mission she and Chris had
begun together.
New York Times Bestselling Author,
Speaker, & Foundation Leader
Taya Kyle embodies the American Spirit in
its truest form—resilient, faithful, and devoted to serving those who serve. As
the widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, Taya has transformed profound loss into a
powerful mission, becoming a beacon of strength for military families and a
passionate advocate for service marriages nationwide.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Taya met Chris
in 2001, and they married in 2002. Together they built a family grounded in
faith, weathering the challenges of military life through four deployments to
Iraq. After Chris's tragic death in 2013, Taya channeled her grief into
purpose, founding what is now the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation (TACK-F) to
strengthen military and first responder marriages—a mission she and Chris had
begun together.
Notable Achievements
★ New York Times bestselling author
of American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith, and Renewal (2015)
★ Author of American Spirit:
Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith (2019)
★ Children's book author: Prayers
for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear (2024)
★ Executive Director of the Taya and
Chris Kyle Foundation
★ Featured speaker on the Patriot
Tour with Marcus Luttrell and David Goggins
★ Former Fox News contributor and
national speaker on faith, family, and freedom
Through her foundation work, Taya has
pioneered targeted interventions that produce statistically significant
outcomes for military family wellness and force readiness. Her authentic voice,
grounded in lived experience, makes her a sought-after speaker who connects
deeply with audiences—from military communities to corporate events, churches
to women's conferences.
Taya's message is clear: When life brings you
to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray. Her journey from
devastating loss to renewed purpose inspires millions to find strength in
faith, hope in community, and healing through service to others.
Colton Kyle
Entrepreneur, Speaker, & Leader of
American Sniper Brand
Colton Kyle was just eight years old when
his father, Chris Kyle, was killed in 2013. In the aftermath of that
devastating loss—compounded by lawsuits, family grief, and the surreal
experience of watching his family's story become a global film—Colton learned
profound lessons about faith, resilience, and what it means to carry a legacy
forward with purpose.
Now a young entrepreneur and speaker,
Colton has taken over the American Sniper brand, building it on five core
pillars: Godliness, Patriotism, Passion, Service, and Excellence. He considers
his business and speaking work as his ministry—a way to encourage a community
of faithful patriots to live with intention, perseverance, and the
determination to show up for others.
Current Focus & Passions
★ Leading the American Sniper brand,
with proceeds supporting TACK-F
★ Public speaking on faith,
resilience, and finding purpose through adversity
★ Pursuing doctoral studies in
apologetics and theology
★ Training in bodybuilding, Muay
Thai, and tactical sports
★ Creating content that bridges
faith and action for a new generation
★ Faith inspired dialogue and
engaging in conversational apologetics
Colton's story resonates particularly
with young people navigating faith in a secular world, those dealing with loss
and trauma, and anyone seeking to find meaning in difficult circumstances. He
speaks with authenticity about grief, the power of family bonds, and how
discipline and faith have shaped him into who he is today.
Despite countless people telling him he
looks just like his father, Colton has forged his own path—one that honors
Chris Kyle's values while building something uniquely his own. He believes
deeply that "through adversity, through fire, gold is refined," and
that he's become a better man because of the challenges he's faced, not in
spite of them.
McKenna Kyle
Advocate for Law Enforcement &
Emerging Voice for Service Families
McKenna Kyle was nearly seven years old
when her father was murdered—an event that devastated her young world and set
her on a decade-long journey of learning about faith, healing, and resilience.
As the younger sister in the Kyle family, McKenna experienced grief
differently, developing her own path through loss while watching her mother and
brother navigate their own healing.
Current Work & Future Goals
★ Pursuing psychology degree to work
with military and first responder families
★ Developing a podcast with family
members on healing, perseverance, and faith
★ Advocating for mental health
support for those in service professions
★ Continuing her father's interest
in law enforcement community service
McKenna's approach is deeply personal yet
purposeful. She's learned that faith is helping her in ways nothing else
could—a realization that came after years of struggling with the pain of loss.
Her honesty about using negative thinking as a protective mechanism resonates
with others who've experienced trauma, and her journey toward healing through
faith offers hope to those still struggling.
Like her father, McKenna is drawn to serving those who
serve. She's passionate about supporting law enforcement officers and first
responders who face mental health challenges from their work. Her plan to
pursue psychology and therapy training reflects her commitment to providing the kind of
support that can save lives and strengthen families in the service community.
Book Taya & Colton as Speakers
The Kyle
family's story of faith, resilience, and service inspires audiences nationwide.
Whether you're hosting a conference, corporate event, church gathering,
podcast, or media appearance, Taya and Colton deliver powerful, authentic
messages that resonate deeply.
Corporate Events
Leadership,
resilience, and overcoming adversity through faith and purpose
Military & Veteran Events
Supporting
service families, strengthening marriages, honoring sacrifice
Faith-Based Gatherings
Finding
hope through grief, living with intention, trusting God's purpose
Media Appearances
Podcasts,
radio shows, television programs, and documentary projects







