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Upcoming Events
Every Thursday, 3 PM Central Time
Living Inspired Radio with Tricia Goyer
Join Tricia LIVE on her radio program, every Thursday!
During this 60 minute broadcast, Tricia will dig deep into topics that matter most to women, while featuring everyday stories of transparency and hope.
Women will be inspired to make a change in their own lives, and a difference in their world!
Meet Tricia!
March 13-17, 2012
The Public Library Association
Philadelphia, PA
March 14, 2012, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia City Institute (A branch of the Philadelphia Free Library)
Philadelphia, PA
Tricia will be sharing how to write the next great novel. She'll discuss writing both contemporary and historical novels that will get the attention of publishers. She'll also be reading from her new releases Beyond Hope's Valley and By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Signed copies will be available for purchase.
March 23-25, 2012
MomLife Boot Camp
Tyler, TX
Tricia will be speaking on "Being A Mom AND Following Your God-Given Dreams."
April 14, 2012
LifeWay Christian Bookstore
Hot Springs, AR
Tricia will be signing books.
July 15-18, 2012
International Christian Retail Show
Orlando, FL
Sept 20-23, 2012
ACFW Conference
Dallas, TX
Oct 25-27, 2012
The Relevant Conference
Harrisburg, PA
SPEAKING
Tricia Goyer is known for the quality and content of her keynotes, workshops and writing. She teaches from her life experiences and via research-based knowledge and application. Tricia was a teenage mother and currently teaches and mentors teens. She freely shares experiences and lessons in an effort to connect with people and point them to hope and healing. Through Tricia’s messages, participants learn to pursue Real Life, Inspired!
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Tricia's Testimony, General Teen, and Teen Pregnancy Topics
- Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom
When pregnancy hits home, girls and young women need help! How could your life change so fast? Youth wasn’t supposed to be packed with worries and obligations, Lamaze Classes and daycare choices – and you still have work and school! Where did the feeling of inadequacy come from? What happened to fun, friendships and dating? And …what about your needs? Through stories from Tricia’s personal experience as a teenage mom, you will learn the nine basic needs of all young moms: importance, identity, growth, intimacy, instruction, help, recreation, perspective, and hope. You will realize that meeting these needs facilitates your transformation to mother. The content corresponds to her book, Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom.
- Life Interrupted, Life Transformed
When teen pregnancy hits home, young women often find themselves overwhelmed by shame, worries and feelings of inadequacy. Through stories from Tricia’s experience as a teenage mom, you will learn how God transforms pain into purpose. Tricia shares how God turned past regrets into a new purpose for her future … and for the futures of thousands of other young women.
- My Life, Unscripted (for Teens)
Using the metaphor of screenwriting, girls learn that they are in charge of writing the script for their lives. They are the protagonist, and have a supporting cast, but they ultimately make the decisions. Girls are led through an open dialogue of delving into their own inner struggles and outward relationships. They explore their relationships with self, friends, parents, enemies, guys and God. They also learn the importance of “scripting” their own responses BEFORE challenging life-situations arise so they are able to think about, pray about, and consider how to face these situations before the scene begins. By contrasting real-life with TV or movies, teens will understand they don't have to get caught up in the drama.
Writing and Research Topics
- History for the Heart: True Stories From Those Who Served
In 2000, Tricia traveled to Austria and toured the Mauthausen concentration camp. Walking through the gates of the camp, her life was forever changed. Tricia shares the stories about the liberation of the camp by American GIs and of those men she canvassed the nation to discover and interview regarding their experiences. Their true stories range from being reunited with a woman one man rescued 60 years before, to the losses of brothers and friends, to the spirit of serving our nation and its people. Depending on the interests of her audiences, she weaves in her research and knowledge from her seven historical novels.
- Writing from Home
Many parents want to write blogs, books, and articles but they imagine doing it "after." After the kids are grown and after they get some quiet time in the house. But why wait? Tricia Goyer is a mom and author of 30 books and 500+ published articles ... and she wrote them all while homeschooling her children. Tricia will explain the publishing business and give you ideas for getting your work published.
Women's Issues Topics
- Help Me Love Myself, in a Make-Me-Like-Her World
All of us compare. It’s hard not to. We want to be thinner … like her, a better mom … like her, or a more productive person … like her. The first problem is that too often we compare our weaknesses with other people’s strengths. The second problem is that by focusing on our weaknesses we miss out on the things we are divinely designed to do. In this program, you will learn to find your fit in God’s kingdom – and build on your gifts and strengths. You will also learn to relinquish your own expectations and develop a new expectation of what God is doing and will do in your life.
- The Mentored Soul: The Transformation of a Life
Born to a single mom and missing a father’s love, Tricia became sexually active before her freshman year of high school. By age fifteen, she was pregnant and made the painful choice of abortion. At 17, she was pregnant again, and she dropped out of school … and out of life. It was at that time a woman’s Bible Study group reached out to her, showing her love. Because of these women’s love, Tricia came to know Jesus. Sharing her life story, Tricia teaches that it is possible to leave behind the burden of mistakes and become a whole person surrounded with a sense of possibility, contribution and accomplishment. She encourages women to mentor one another … and believe in ‘her’, so she may believe in herself.
- Blue Like Play Dough: The Molding of Your Life
We all have expectations for our lives, yet in the stretch and squeeze of every day, we are often “smooshed” by constant demands. We become too busy to seek God, and when we do turn to Him it’s often to ask God for what we want. We forget to listen to Him or pay attention to His molding hands. Tricia will teach you how to realize God is at work in many unexpected ways and how to turn your life, dreams, goals, and desires over to His hands. As Tricia has learned in her life story, it’s in God’s hands we will discover more than we asked for or expected!
Marriage and Parenting Topics
- Marriage – Real Help For Keeping it Together!
If you are a Gen Xer, your marriage has challenges that no other generation has known. If you are a Boomer…you likely have challenges of your own (or are wondering why your son or daughter does!). Tricia offers realistic help to achieve the marriage you long for. You will learn tips for protecting your marriage, regardless of broken relationships modeled in your youth. You will receive advice from the ultimate marriage guide: the Bible … and practical solutions for creating a marriage that will last.
- Parenting – A Guide to Getting it Right!
As a generation of parents aspiring to excellence personally, professionally and at home, you are likely just plain tired. You don’t need another pep talk promising perfection or another formula guaranteeing great kids. You need practical advice that shows how to deal with your children’s hearts and lives – and your own. In this program, Tricia explains how your tendencies to do too much while giving your child every opportunity under the sun are common to the “Gen X” generation. She offers solutions to communicating with your kids, managing your time, and making the decisions that help to ‘get it right’ for them and for you.
Homeschooling Topics
- Homeschooling from the Heart Out
It's easy to get caught up in the overwhelming curriculum choices and the habit of comparing ourselves with other homeschooling families. Yet at the end of the day, it's not only about what you teach. The most important thing is to look into our hearts, seek God, and create a plan for homeschooling that focuses on using your strengths (as a parent) and your child's God-given gifts--for God's glory. Learn how to cut back, look up, reach out … and more!
- Homeschooling: From the Trenches
“What I did right, wish I would have done better, and hope to inspire other homeschooling moms to do.” Tricia Goyer opens up and gives a "behind the scenes" scoop on what homeschooling was and is really like. She talks about what she learned, what she taught, and how God shaped her in the process. Tricia has homeschooled for 17 years and by the time she finishes she'll log in 34 years of teaching at home. She has just a bit of experience and plenty of practical tips for homeschooling moms needing a dose of reality and some real encouragement
Content, length and messages are tailored for the audience addressed. Typical keynote addresses are 45-60 minutes, and workshops are approximately 1-3 hours, depending on need.
Audience Applause
"Tricia Goyer is a compelling and engaging speaker who can break down the complex elements of writing into easy to understand and apply principles. Listeners leave equipped with tools to use and compelling to improve their own writing." - Cara Putman, former ACFW board member
"Tricia Goyer is a dynamic and captivating author and speaker. Tricia joined us as a speaker for our Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 Schoolhouse Expo, the official online conference of The Old Schoolhouse ® Magazine. She encouraged our audience with inspirational and practical steps, in her “Writing from Home” and "Spread the Word: Building Your Writing Career From Scratch" sessions, to put away the apprehension towards writing and moving forward on ideas for publication. After Tricia’s sessions, many of the attendees reported a renewed desire to make steps towards reaching their writing goals. It is a joy and pleasure to work with Tricia Goyer and we highly recommend her as an author and speaker!" - Sharra Badgley, Director, Schoolhouse Expo
"Inspiring! We were so delighted to have Tricia come and speak at one of our monthly Little Rock American Christian Writers meetings. It was our best attended event in 2010. We loved hearing Tricia's heart and some of her encouraging and inspirational stories. As president, I enjoyed her straightforwardness regarding the writer's responsibility to write not only for the reader but to write catering to the publishers needs. It's something that we all need to hear. We look forward to having Tricia speak to us again." - Bonnie J. Sterling, President LRACW
"Tricia Goyer spoke during our annual library gathering and captivated the audience with her enthusiasm for historical events. Her message was packed with detailed historical facts and insights that made it an educational experience for many." - Lori Raschke, owner Raschke Relations PR
"Tricia spoke at the Tennessee Baptist Church Library Fall Conference in 2010 and did a wonderful job. Everyone was intrigued with her background stories and really enjoyed having the opportunity to hear her. As usual, the time went entirely too fast." - Bev League, Church Library Ministry Coordinator, Tennessee Baptist Convention
"Tricia Goyer certainly has a way with an audience! After sharing the stage in Memphis, I can say that she is real and open in her approach to the many issues surrounding today's parents. It is this transparency that endears her to those most in need of encouragement." - Amanda Bennett, author of 60+ unit studies and popular conference speaker
Schedule Tricia for Your Next Event!
For more information please view Tricia's press kit.
To book Tricia for an interview or speaking engagement, contact her assistant, Amy Lathrop, at amy@triciagoyer.com