I love sharing ideas with groups — whether that’s a Sunday morning sermon, a conference keynote, or an intimate workshop. My talks draw on contemplative spirituality, lived experience, and a writer’s eye for the telling detail.
Sample Topics
The Ministry of Noticing
How paying attention becomes a spiritual practice — and why distraction is the enemy of the sacred.
Ordinary Times
Finding the sacred in the mundane: dishes, commutes, and the liturgy of daily life. Based on my forthcoming book.
Slow Faith for a Fast World
Contemplative practices for people who think they don’t have time. Practical and accessible.
Prayer Beyond Words
An introduction to contemplative prayer for those whose words have run out — or never felt right to begin with.
Custom Topics
I’m happy to develop talks on other themes related to spirituality, writing, and the contemplative life. Let’s talk about what you need.
Past Speaking & Retreats
- Church of the Advent Women’s Retreat
- Reservoir: Day Retreat for Women in Ministry
- Empty / Full / Overflowing: Advent Day Retreat
- La Sala Gatherings (Ojai, CA)
- Various churches, retreat centers, and nonprofit teams
You’ve really outdone yourself! Not to mention your words – especially the poem. Loved it. Keep writing. I think you’re already a real poet and I bet I’ll have JRB Poem Anthology stacked on my bedside table someday sooner rather than later.
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