Conservative thinkers, voters, politicians, and commentators are gathering in the nation's Capitol for the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference this weekend.

Speakers include big names like Fox News host Glenn Beck, former Gov. Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, Rep. Ron Paul, and others.

The coalition was founded two years ago by Ralph Reed ago to unite conservatives. The group's goal is to mobilize people of faith in every state at the grass roots level.

Rep. Michele Bachmann kicked off the conference Friday. GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain will also be the keynote speaker this weekend.

CBN News Chief Political Correspondent David Brody had exclusive backstage access to the speakers. Click play for his behind-the-scenes look. For more behind-the-scenes interviews, check out Brody's blog, The Brody File

Watch Rep. Michele Bachmann's prayer for the nation as she kicked off the start of the conference.