Speaking
Big questions. Small-town Alabama.
Clear stories, honest ideas, and practical encouragement.
I speak to churches, schools, youth groups, and organizations about meaning, belief,
and navigating a confusing world without losing clarity, courage, or compassion.
What you can expect
- Story-driven — relatable stories that land the message without sounding like a lecture.
- Thoughtful & grounded — big ideas, explained in plain language.
- Approachable — I’m not there to argue; I’m there to help people see clearly.
- Clean & appropriate — language and content suitable for youth and mixed audiences.
- Practical takeaways — people leave with something they can actually use.
Featured talks
I can tailor any talk for your audience and time slot. Here are a few popular options:
Turn on the Cheat Codes for Life
Life is hard — but we can make it easier. Just like our favorite games, progress comes faster when you understand the rules, build the right habits, and stop playing on “guess mode.”
- Who you become is more important than what you accomplish
- Small habits = big momentum
- How to stop quitting on yourself
Meaning & Misunderstanding
Most conflict isn’t caused by bad intentions; it’s caused by people assigning different meanings to the same words, symbols, and traditions. This talk helps audiences slow down, listen better, and stop arguing past each other.
- Why smart people disagree
- How assumptions hijack conversations
- Tools for clarity without cruelty
Faith & Science Without the Food Fight
A calm, practical framework for thinking clearly when faith and science are treated like enemies.
Not a debate, a bridge. Designed for people who want confidence without arrogance.
- How to spot false conflicts
- Why “meaning” and “mechanism” get mixed up
- How to talk about hard topics with humility
If I Only Had 30 Minutes…
A fast, memorable collection of lessons I’d pass on if I only had half an hour.
Available in three versions: faith-based, motivational, or business-minded.
- What I’d tell my younger self
- The beliefs that quietly shape your life
- How to keep moving when motivation dies
Great fit for
- Student events (9th–12th grade + college freshmen)
- Youth nights/youth weekends
- Church services, men’s events, retreats
- Workshops for teams and small groups
- Community events and conferences
Format & options
- Keynotes (20–60 minutes)
- Workshops (60–120 minutes)
- Breakout sessions (30–45 minutes)
- Q&A (optional add-on)
- Virtual (select events)
If you’re not sure what format fits your event, tell me your audience, time slot, and goal: and I’ll recommend the best setup.
Invite me to speak
The easiest way to book me is to send a quick note with a few details:
- Date (or date range)
- Location (city/state)
- Audience (age range / group)
- Time slot (length of talk)
- Theme or goal (what you want people to walk away with)
Not sure where to start?
If you’re still getting a feel for what I write and speak about, the Start Here page is the best place to begin.