Over twenty-five years ago, a director at a Christian camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains invited me to speak to their middle school students for the week. Eventually, those seven days grew to over two hundred additional events at other camps, retreat centers, and organizations. And I’m telling you, people: this is my heart. I love speaking. I love connecting the dots between the messy, ordinary everyday and the Sacred Divine. I love holding a microphone in my hands (or sporting an ear lapel, Tina Turner-style) and getting to connect with audiences through the hallowed act of storytelling. And you’d better believe I love inviting folks into the kinds of conversations that matter, including what some call “sticky,” like conversations of spiritual evolutions, white privilege, and the both/and in the life of faith.

Where might I speak, you ask?

  • Podcasts, Radio and Television Interviews, including over forty interviews and conversations after my first book released.

  • Conversational Events: What does it mean to hold onto paradox and tension in the life of faith? White evangelicalism: Harmful or helpful? How do we talk about, approach, and do something at intersections of race and faith? I’ll partner with your people to make room for the kinds of conversations that matter!

  • Creative Gatherings: As a creative, there’s a special place in my heart for intersections of faith + creativity. Do be sure to check out the writing workshops I lead as well.

  • Churches, Retreats & Conferences: Whether you ask me to preach from the lectionary text or assign me a general topic or verse, watch my Baptist roots meet my progressive, most-beloved Episcopalian self!

If you want to engage in the power of story, particularly as it relates to the kinds of conversations that matter, connect with me today!

Oakland, CA: 4.29.25 @ 7 pm, Great Good Place for Books with Bethany Fitelson

Pleasanton, CA: 5.1.25 @ 7 pm, Lynnewood UMC & Towne Center Books with Jennifer Murdock

Portland, OR: 5.4.25 @ 10:30 am preaching/11:30 am conversation, Cascade Church with Kurt Kroon

Salem, OR: 5.4.25 (evening location)

Portola Valley, CA: 5.6.25 @ 10:30 am, Christ Church Portola Valley & Woodside with Jocelyn Sideco

Elk Grove, CA: 5.10.25 @ 5 pm, A Seat at the Table Books with Amy Estes & Ryan Walton

Novato, CA: 5.11.25 @ 10 am preaching & conversation, The Quest with Tony Gapastione

Felton, CA: 5.15.25 @ 7 pm, private event with Sarah Powell and Sam Van Pykeren

Oakland, CA: 5.18.25 @ 10 am preaching/11:30 am conversation, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Auburn, CA: 5.18.25 @ 5 pm, private event with Claire & Joey Walker

Bellingham, WA: 5.30.25 @ 7 pm, private house event with Jessica Floyd

Tacoma, WA: 5.31.25 @ 2:30 pm, Common Ground Coffee with Tiffany Bluhm

Seattle, WA: 5.31.25 @ 6 pm, private house event with Brita Willis

Scotts Valley, CA: 6.8.25 @ 10 am preaching / 5 pm conversation, Community Covenant Church with Brian McCutchen

Alameda, CA, 6.10.25 @ 7 pm, “Enlightening in a Bottle” (Christ Church Alameda) at 1400 Bar & Grill

Oakland, CA: 6.15.25 @ 10 am preaching / 11 am conversation, Oak Life Church

San Rafael, CA: 6.22.25 @ 10 am preaching / 11 am conversation, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Jacob Moody

Oakland, CA: 6.29.25 @ 10 am preaching / 11 am conversation, St. John’s Episcopal Church with Siv Ricketts

Oakland, CA: 6.29.25 @ 5 pm, St. Lucy’s Episcopal Church with Emily Hansen