Steve Austin: Grace is Messy

You can expect a clear, simple presentation from a guy who is passionate about connecting with people in a conversational tone.

I don't come with flashing lights and booming sound systems because I believe that today, more than ever, people are sick of smoke and mirrors. I bring a clear and concise message, customized to your group, including various experiences and lessons that have changed my life.

You can expect a guy who is respectfully raw, whether talking about faith, mental health, recovery from abuse, or any other myriad of issues.

You can expect honesty, passion, and someone who will look you in the eyes while piercing your heart with dynamic truth.

Steve Austin is a writer, coach, podcaster, and former pastor whose work has been featured in USA Today, Huffington Post, The Mighty, and other outlets.

Austin nearly died by suicide after secretly suffering from depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and he has become a leading voice at the intersection of faith and mental health.

Austin resides in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife and two kids, and he loves all things peanut butter and chocolate.

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“Steve came to our church to present a forum on self-care and the basics of suicide prevention. It was one of the best events I’ve been privileged to host in more than 20 years of local church ministry. Drawing from his personal experience, Steve takes his audience on a journey from despair to hope, from chaos to calm. Full of wit and wisdom, his 90-minute presentation left everyone wanting more. We look forward to having Steve back again in the near future.”
— Jason Elam, Pastor, The Hope Center

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FEATURED SPEAKING TOPICS:

1) HOW TO CATCH YOUR BREATH
Despair is a literal killer. Steve’s signature talk will help you see that you don’t have to have a mental health diagnosis to feel completely overwhelmed by life. The good news? You don’t have to live like this forever. This talk includes practical, actionable steps for self-care and suicide prevention.

2) SELF CARE FOR THE WOUNDED SOUL
This seminar will spark a discussion about the necessity of spiritual self-care in everyday life. Attendees will gain real-life definitions of self-care, plus ways to begin to build a daily habit.

3) FROM PASTOR TO A PSYCH WARD
Steve Austin lives at the intersection of faith and mental health. In this hope-filled talk, Steve invites listeners to take off their masks and join him in owning their story.

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“...one of the most mobilized, energized, walking witnesses of New Life I have ever known...”
— Rev. Ed Bacon, Author of 8 Habits of Love

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AS SEEN IN:
Psychology Today
Huffington Post
RELEVANT Magazine
The Mighty
TWLOHA
Stigma Fighters
Converge Magazine
Good Men Project
Rethink Church
Charisma News
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Christian Courier
People of the Second Chance

I love visuals, so if you're able to accommodate my use of ProPresenter, that is awesome!

But here's the key: I'm here to serve YOU. I'm not a diva. I don't need a green room with only yellow M&M's. You provide a location and people hungry to learn/heal and I'll do the rest.