SPEAKING

To request Tricia for your event, please fill in the form at the bottom of this page.
Speaking and workshop topics include:
- Following God’s Dreams for Your Life
- Balancing Writing and Mommy-ing
- Teen Mom: Help and Hope
- How to Write a Novel
- and more!
Fee Range: $750-$3000
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Speaking Engagements for 2022:
2023
Teach Them Diligently, Round Rock, TX, March 23 – 25, 2023
Vision Writing Conference, Mt. Hermon Conference Center, Felton, CA, March 31 – April 4, 2023
Teach Them Diligently, Pigeon Forge, TN, May 4 – 6, 2023
Realm Makers, St. Louis, MO, July 13 – 15, 2023
2024
Vision Writing Conference – Major Morning Teacher for Long Form Non-Fiction, Mt. Hermon Conference Center, Felton, CA, March 22 – 26, 2024
Past Speaking Engagments
Celebrate Kids Homeschool Moms Retreat, Destin, FL, January 20 – 23, 2022
Inspire Christian Writer’s Conference, KEYNOTE, Felton, CA, March 25-29, 2022
Teach Them Diligently, Round Rock, TX, March 31 – April 2, 2022
APHEA Homeschool Convention, Big Lake, AK April 8-9, 2022
Teach Them Diligently, Pigeon Forge, TN, May 5 – 7, 2022
Oregon Christian Writer’s Conference, KEYNOTE, Canby Grove, OR, June 23-26, 2022
ACFW, St. Louis, MO, September 8 – 11, 2022
Audiences and clients include: Women’s organizations, Teen organizations, Parent organizations, Faith-based groups, Family and counseling professionals, Medical/healthcare workers, Psychologists/psychiatrists, Book-club members, Middle school/high school/college students
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. Additional workshop topics are available upon request.
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS
For Women
“After the baby is weaned. After the kids are in school. After the kids move out.” The little word “after” doesn’t have to keep you from being both a mom and writer. Here I share my experience and management tips for balancing work and home.
From signing them up for too many activities to bending to their every whim, here’s what not to do when it comes to raising your kids
“How come? What if? Why?” When it comes to our dreams, we need to look past who we dream to be and consider who God’s dreams us to be instead.
In the midst of a busy day, it’s easy for mamas to think of our children as “tasks” rather than as “hearts.” I’ve compiled practical steps moms can take to make sure their children don’t end up last on the to-do list.
Tricia says, “I imagine my face glows when I talk about my latest writing projects. I’ve always loved reading and creating stories. During my childhood summers when my friends were at the lake, I was in the library. Looking back, I can see hints of the dreams God placed deep inside. But the contentment I feel when I use my talents and follow my dreams is uncommon to many.” What dreams does God have for you? Often we need permission to discover them. Permission to slow down. Permission to discover our deepest purpose. And permission to follow God-breathed dreams—dreams that are perfectly planned for you.
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 Him 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’ll discover more than we asked for or expected!
Have you ever told yourself, “After the kids are grown, then I’ll follow my dreams”? Tricia has a message for you. What does God have for you NOW? Yes, we want to love, give, and care for our family, but God also wants us to influence others for His glory. Tricia Goyer believes following God’s dreams takes steps of faith . . . and following Him is one of the best examples you can display for your kids!
If you want time to study God’s Word but don’t find it possible with little ones, here are seven ideas to incorporate the Bible into your daily routine.
For Writers
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “How do you write a novel?” Almost anyone can write a novel, but it takes time, persistence and skill. From tool recommendations to my writing journey, learn what steps you can take to write a novel.
In 2000, Tricia traveled to Austria and toured the Mauthausen concentration camp. When she walked through the gates of the camp, her life was forever changed. Tricia shares stories about the liberation of the camp by American GIs and the stories of the men she canvassed the nation to discover and interview. Their true stories range from one man’s being reunited with a woman he rescued sixty years before, to the loss 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.
“How come? What if? Why?” When it comes to our dreams, we need to look past who we dream to be and consider who God’s dreams us to be instead.
Have you ever thought about writing a book? Tricia Goyer, author of 70 books, shares step-by-step instruction on how to build a writing career from your home. Tricia started writing in 1994. She managed to grow a writing career while also homeschooling her ten children. Tricia will share what to do, what not to do, and how to use your gifts to the glory of God. As homeschooling parents we need to model what it looks to use the talents God placed inside us!
Homeschool Topics
Language Arts, Reading / Phonics, Writing
Looking for a great curriculum? Look no farther than your family bookshelf. Tricia Goyer will share how to create a dynamic unit study from any novel … in 30 minutes or less! Use fiction to create schoolwork that’s FUN and inspires a love of learning.
Language Arts, Writing
Easy activities to get your kids and teens writing. Lots of ideas your kids will love!
Biblical Worldview & Culture, Discipleship, Encouragement, For Women, Mom Encouragement, Parenting, Prayer, Relationships
Learn the “9 Principles of Influence” that will transform your parenting. Too often, we stress over the small stuff and miss the more important priorities of raising godly kids. Be inspired to parent well from YOUR strengths in YOUR daily life.
Desperate for all the best advice on homeschooling in one place? So was I — 25 years ago. It’s way easier than you think, and I want to teach you the basics. How to save TONS of money. How to teach your kids together, so you don’t have to juggle multiple curriculums. And what I’ve learned to make things easier for myself!
Whether you are starting with preschoolers or pulling kids out of public school, your first few years of homeschooling can be overwhelming. There are so many different curriculums to choose from, teaching and learning styles to discover. There’s your own family rhythm to adjust to and state requirements to figure out. There’s also often added pressure from family and friends. Why would any parent choose to attempt to teach fractions or (gasp) long division when they can leave it to the professionals? Our goal is to provide encouraging information about homeschooling basics, plus give you thoughtful and informative ideas on how to get started and stay the course.
The best homeschooling schedule doesn’t start with the right lesson plan. It starts with our hearts. If you’re ready to approach your homeschooling week with confidence, joy, and peace it’s important to cut all the unnecessary things from your schedule. With the right planning and priorities you can focus your homeschooling week into 10-15 hours of active teaching. This includes plenty of additional time for self-study, directed play, nature exploration, reading, art and more!
Martin Luther. Sojourner Truth. Helen Keller. St. Patrick. We read their stories, and of other people like them, in history books and hear about the amazing things they did to change the world. But one part of the story is often left out: Each one of them wouldn’t have accomplished what they did without prayer.
Tricia Goyer gives parents tips on helping children to develop effective prayer lives, using stories of heroes of faith and Biblical examples of prayer.
Brain Organization, discipleship, early childhood, health, mom encouragement, parenting, special needs.
You don’t know how to control your child’s anger, anxiety, and strong will. You feel hopeless, fearful of your child’s future, and angry yourself. Tricia shares her own deeply personal experiences of trying to help her challenging kids. She shares her honest feelings and things she’s learned to help you help your child. Tricia leans in to share things that really work. She also reminds you that no matter how hard you find the journey, God is there to help. He’ll do a great work within you as you do your best to help your kids.
The best homeschooling schedule doesn’t start with the right lesson plan. It starts with our hearts. If you’re ready to approach your homeschooling week with confidence, joy, and peace it’s important to cut all the unnecessary things from your schedule. With the right planning and priorities, you can focus your homeschooling week into 10 hours of active teaching. This includes plenty of additional time for self-study, directed play, nature exploration, reading, art and more!
Are you exhausted from doing “good things” in your homeschooling and yet feeling unfulfilled? Do you feel as if you’ve lost your sense of purpose more as each year passes? Do you believe God has big plans for your homeschool and your kids but you just can’t get there? Are you wondering about the “great purpose” God’s designed for your family? Tricia will provide practical ideas for discipling kids to walk out Scriptural mandates and discover an exciting life of meaning and purpose.
As a mom of ten children (seven through adoption), Tricia Goyer understands the unique homeschooling challenges that often come with adoption, including dealing with: special needs, past trauma, lack of relationship, the chaos, learning disabilities, and so much more. Tricia provides practical ideas for helping kids reach their potential, yet also accepting children as they are. She also shares how to discover moments of peace and joy with your family, even in the middle of the struggle.
The Grumble-Free Year followed Tricia Goyer’s family as they tried to go complaint-free in order to develop hearts of gratitude. While an entire year without grumbling seemed like an impossible challenge, Tricia shares her family’s plans, successes, failures, and all the lessons learned along the way. Your family will walk away with real-life steps for uncovering hearts that are truly thankful!
Teen Topics
Instead of trying to shame a teen mom, what if we supported her? How you can make a difference to teen mom. Or if you are a teen mom, how you can become more than another statistic.
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 experiences 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 into a mother. The content corresponds to Tricia’s book, Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom.
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
Using the metaphor of screenwriting, girls learn that they are in charge of writing the scripts for their lives. They are the protagonist; they 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. By contrasting real life with TV or movies, Tricia shows teens they don’t have to get caught up in the drama.
Additional workshop topics are available on request.