Speaking
Words That Move
Keynotes, retreats, and conversations on faith, family, mission, discipline, and the long road of becoming who you were meant to be.
Topics
Talks for the Journey
Build a Meaningful Life
A keynote on the five pillars of a life rooted in faith, family, mission, discipline, and reality. Ideal for men's conferences, parish missions, and university chaplaincies.
The Distant City
An exploration of Christian hope, pilgrimage, and the ache for home that drives the human heart. Perfect for retreats and theological conferences.
Fatherhood and Formation
A practical talk on raising children in the faith, building family culture, and the spiritual formation that happens in the home.
Discipline and Desire
A frank conversation about addiction, recovery, and the spiritual practices that rewire desire toward the good, true, and beautiful.
Mission in the Mundane
How to discover and live out your unique mission in the ordinary contexts of work, neighborhood, and family.
Bio
About the Speaker
Jake Avard is a Catholic missionary, writer, and speaker with 6 years of experience walking alongside men and families through the challenges of faith, addiction, fatherhood, and mission.
He has spoken at men's conferences, parish missions, university chaplaincies, and recovery retreats across the country. His message blends theological depth with practical wisdom, delivered with the vulnerability of someone who has walked the road he describes.
Jake is the author of Distant City and the creator of several formation resources for men and families. He lives with his wife and two children in the mountains, where he writes, rides, and continues the slow work of building a meaningful life.
Testimonials
What People Say
“Jake brings a rare combination of theological depth and practical wisdom. His talk on fatherhood transformed how our men's group thinks about family life.”
Fr. Michael Johnson
Pastor, St. Mary's Parish
“Our students were deeply moved by Jake's message on the Distant City. He has a gift for making ancient truths feel urgently relevant.”
Sarah Chen
Director, Catholic Campus Ministry
“Jake speaks about addiction and recovery with a vulnerability and hope that is truly healing. Our group still talks about his visit months later.”
David Reyes
Recovery Ministry Leader
Book Jake for Your Event
Whether it is a men's conference, parish mission, retreat, or university event, Jake brings a message of hope, discipline, and authentic faith that resonates across audiences.
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