I am known as an interesting, energetic, and engaging speaker. In anonymous student evaluations over the years, students have often written comments such as, “I had to take this course to fulfill a requirement. I thought it would be boring. But it was my favorite class.” I have similarly received high praise for all of my speaking engagements. For testimonials regarding my speaking engagements, click on the statements posted below the videos. Some of my most recent speaking engagements are listed below. As you can see, they encompass a wide variety of topics. If you are interested in considering me as a speaker for your group, please fill out and submit the form below.
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Speaking Engagements
Thinking Orthodox: developing an Orthodox Phronema
Dec. 6, 2020
Book signing & speaking engagement at St. Anthony Antiochian Orthodox Church, San Diego
The Undisputed Epistles of Paul
Feb. 2020
Catholic Bible Institute, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Pasadena, CA
Apocalypse of John
Feb. 2020
All-day Seminar on the Apocalypse of John, St. George Orthodox Church, Hesperia, CA
Interpreting the Bible as an Orthodox Christian, The Formation of the New Testament Canon, and Origins of the Bible
Feb. 2020
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Solana Beach, CA
The Bible and the Church Fathers In Youth Formation
Jan. 2020
Orthodox Camp and Youth - Workers Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Thinking Orthodox
Nov. 2019
Ancient Faith Women’s Retreat, Antiochian Village, Ligonier, PA
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Aug. 2019
GROW (God Renewing Orthodox Women) Retreat, Malankara Orthodox Church Retreat Center, Dalton, PA
From Antioch to America: St. John Chrysostom on Modern Life
Apr. 2019
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Kansas City, MO
The Judge on Trial
Mar. 2019
The Trials and Crucifixion of the Lord, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Dallas, TX
Jesus and the Adulteress
Nov. 2018
St. Paul Episcopal Church, San Diego
Introducing Our Children to the Bible
Sep. 2018
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Webinar
CSI: Canon of Scripture Investigation
Nov. 2017
St. Herman Sobor Annual Speaker, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Searching the Scriptures: Practical and Patristic Advice for Reading the Bible
Oct. 2017
Orthodox Christian Synergy Annual Symposium
Exploring the Book of Revelation
Oct. 2017
A four part series for OASIS, Senior Adult Enrichment Program, San Diego
Female Apostles of the Lord
Sep. 2017
Lecture at Ascension Roman Catholic Church, San Diego
The Great Schism of 1054
Sep. 2017
OASIS, Senior Enrichment Program, San Diego
The Theotokos and Orthodox Women: Separating Life from Legend and Theology From Piety
Mar. 2017
Her First Love” Annual Retreat, Dawsonville, GA
The Roman Trial of Christ
Mar. 2017
OASIS, Senior Enrichment Program, San Diego
Scripture as Sacrament
Mar. 2017
Lenten Lecture, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Tucson, AZ
The Jewish Trial of Christ
Mar. 2017
OASIS Senior Enrichment Program, San Diego
To Live is Christ: The Life and Letters of Paul
Mar. 2017
Annual Lenten Retreat, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Orlando, Florida
Icon Kissers and Icon Smashers: The Volatile Debate over Sacred Image
Jan. 2017
University of the Third Age, Community Outreach Lecture Series, San Diego
Image of the Invisible God: Orthodox Theology of the Icon
Jan. 2017
University of the Third Age, Community Outreach Lecture Series, San Diego
Uncovering the Bible’s Past, Part 2: Manuscripts and Translations
Jan. 2017
OASIS Senior Enrichment Program, San Diego
Uncovering the Bible’s Past, Part 1: Origins and Canon
Jan. 2017
OASIS Senior Enrichment Program, San Diego
Jewish Christianity and Christian Judaism: The Emergence of the Church from Judaism
Oct. 2016
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, San Diego
Introducing the Gospel of John
Oct. 2016
Ascension Roman Catholic Church, San Diego
Crash Course on the Gospels
Sep. 2016
Ascension Roman Catholic Church, San Diego
Image of the Invisible God: Orthodox Theology of the Icon
Feb. 2016
St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral, San Diego
Behind the Bible, Part 1: Manuscripts
Nov. 2015
Ascension Roman Catholic Church, San Diego
Behind the Bible, Part 2: Perils and Pitfalls of Translation
Nov. 2015
Ascension Roman Catholic Church, San Diego