It’s no secret that laughter heals. But many of us have missed that memo. While life may try and beat it out of us, it’s never too late to reclaim our joy! Join the tens of thousands of people I have helped to overcome adversity, embrace change, reduce stress, build relationships and inspire hope by harnessing the power of humor.
Laughter is one of the most powerful, yet under-appreciated tools we have in this life. It can reduce stress, improve health, build relationships, foster forgiveness, awaken our spiritual connections and inspire hope.
As a minister, comedian and cancer survivor, I’ve learned this firsthand. This keynote is for anyone who wants to lighten their perspective, focus their energies and tap the power of their innate sense of joy.
After a complete career U-turn from lawyer to minister and comedian, including a two year trip around the world, I learned a thing or two about risk and reinvention. Specifically targeted at those facing life transitions, The Road Never Traveled tells my story and offers entertaining, yet concrete tools that will help you take risks, face your fears and find your own path of self-discovery. Featured by Canyon Ranch.
Want to harness power-packed communications skills? This workshop offers speaking secrets I’ve learned from the courtroom, the comedy clubs, and the pulpit.
Join me, Rabbi Bob Alper and Muslim Comic Aman Ali for a fun-filled evening of interfaith comedy. You will think, laugh and leave with a little different view of the world. Clients include the World Bank, the Clinton Presidential Center and Habitat for Humanity.
Discover how humor empowers ministry, preaching, theological reflection, as well as pastoral care and self-care. Featured by Union Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity School, it is available to clergy and lay people alike. Download the workshop resources.
Join me and my partner Nick Mosca, Master of Divinity from Harvard University, for a fun and informative webinar on how to effectively use humor in preaching and communication. Stay tuned for our launch in 2017!
Week of January 1, 2017
Broadcast of podcast “Practical Faith” — a conversation with Rev. Susan Sparks and Dr. Michael Brown of Marble Collegiate Church.
February 26, 2017 | Newnan, GA
Central Baptist Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal & Newnan Presbyterian Church Preaching Series
March 18, 2017 I New York, NY
Laugh in Peace Comedy Tour 7pm at Madison Avenue Baptist Church (Show will be recorded live for a show on Canadian Broadcasting)
March 30, 2017 | Hickory, NC
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina, Laugh in Peace Comedy Tour
March 31, 2017 | Hickory, NC
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina, Keynote and Sermon
April 19-21, 2017 I Lenox, MA
Two evening workshops at Canyon Ranch, Berkshires: Laugh Your Way to Grace and Taking the Road Never Traveled.
April 24, 2017 I Cincinnati, Ohio
The Laugh in Peace Tour at Miami of Ohio University.
Sabbatical
I will be on sabbatical May-July 2017.
July 13, 2017 I Stillwater, MN
Talk and book signing sponsored by Valley Bookseller and Trinity Lutheran Church.
July 23, 2017 I Martha's Vineyard, MA
Featured preacher at Union Chapel on Martha’s Vineyard.
July 30 - August 4, 2017 | Chautauqua, NY
Chautauqua Institution, Featured Preacher
August 24, 2017 | Atlanta, GA
Day 1 , Recording sermon for broadcast
August 25, 2017 | Atlanta, GA
Day 1 , Featured speaker for annual fundraiser
September 26, 2017 I Sante Fe, New Mexico
Private Event – wedding
September 27, 2017 I Olympia, WA
Keynote for Providence Health and Services 2017 Learning through Laughter.
October 21, 2017 I New York
Private Event – wedding in Sharon Springs
Feb. 24-25, 2018 | Salisbury, NC
First Presbyterian Church, Keynote, Workshop and Preaching
September 23-25, 2018 I Wisconsin
Workshops with the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, Evangelical Lutheran Church.
