There’s a lot more to being a Catholic speaker than what you see. Dave “Extreme Narcissist” VanVickle and I discuss the little-known problems and behind-the-scenes difficulties of people who talk about the Faith for a living.

From bringing kids to RCIA to feeling guilty about a paycheck, we talk about balancing family life, parish life, full-time jobs, and time on the road.

Snippet from the Show
“The life of a professional traveling speaker is not what most people think it is.”

SHOWNOTES
Money and Guilt

Charging for a talk isn’t about making money off the gospel, it’s about providing for time spent away from family.

Family Values

Being on the road makes your spouse temporarily a single parent. It’s a huge strain on the family and the spouses are the ones who really have it hard.

Missional Continuity

What is the mission with the audience? The speaker is there to continue the work that is already happening, not to have a singular affect that probably won’t stick.

Five Practical Takeaways

Pray for your favorite Catholic speaker.
Read Marcel’s article, “Why You Probably Don't Want To Be A Catholic Speaker!”
Evaluate your most recent event and ask yourself about the impact it had weeks later.
Critically examine your money and fame motives.
Community: try to learn something new about someone already in your life. Try Patrick Lencioni’s opening question: what life event from your childhood affected you the most?

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