"Alysa is an engaging and energetic speaker who shares with sincerity and a big heart.”
—Elizabeth, Illinois
authentic | inspiring | relatable
SPEAKING TOPICS
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The Imperfect Welcome: Hospitality Redefined
Based on Alysa’s new book—The Imperfect Welcome: when an ordinary family, eclectic strangers, and radical hospitality collide—this talk is filled with personal stories about welcoming others into our every day lives. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by hospitality, this talk is for you!
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When Pain and Hope Collide
Alysa shares personal stories of hardship from the last few years and how the Psalms carried her through the hurt, loneliness, loss, and deep sadness.
Explore hope in the middle of loss in this engaging, encouraging talk. Alysa’s authentic way of sharing keeps women engaged from start-to-finish!
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Hurry Up & Slow Down
An inspirational Advent/Christmas message taken from Mary and the Shepherds as told in Luke, filled with encouragement and practical tips, helping us hurry to Jesus so that we can slow down and be with him. Alysa longs for each of us to find rest in our daily rhythms from Thanksgiving right through the New Year!
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Hope in the Hard
When life leaves us discouraged—and even desperate—the “woman with the issue of blood” (Mark 5) shows us where to turn.
“If I can just get to Jesus” is real talk for women of all ages and stages, where we unpack the freedom and hope that Jesus offers.
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You're More Than a Mom
Many moms lose sight of who they are when their littles are born. Alysa shares her personal journey with postpartum depression, sharing how following her passions and God's wiring brought joy and hope in the mundane moments of mothering.
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Raising Servant-Hearted Kids
God's goodness is shared with the world when we intentionally raise our children to be service-minded. This talk leaves listeners inspired and challenged by the story of her daughter's tender heart and Alysa's response to her curiosity.
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Better Together: The Gift of Friendship
God designed us for friendship and community but too often moms do life alone. What if we practiced courage and stepped toward others?
There is a gift in authentic, truth-telling, and life-giving friendships. You were made to be in community. Listen in as Alysa shares practical tips that make closer friendships a reality.
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Recall & Retell: Can We Really Trust God?
Using various Psalms as the backdrop for this talk, Alysa walks us through the practice of recalling God’s faithfulness in our lives so that we can tell the generations to come that he is trustworthy, both of which bolster our faith.
This talk can be tailored to any length, including a full-day conference. Practical, hands-on, visual ideas included in this talk.
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God’s Heart for the Disadvantaged
Scripture is chock full of passages urging us to follow God's heart into the margins, spaces, and places where the widows, orphans, refugees, homeless, and those struggling with poverty are waiting to be shown the love of God.
Let's dive into God's Word, exploring His heart for the least, the last, and the lost. This talk can be tailored to any length, including a full-day conference.
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El Roi: The God Who Sees Us
We walk through life differently when we know who God is. This talk delves into Genesis 16 and the story of Hagar. We will explore how God finds us, sees and hears us, and allows us to choose how we respond to him. Together we’ll uncover one of the most beautiful names of God and the impact this truth should have on our daily lives.
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The Lord Is My Shepherd Weekend Women's Retreat
Psalm 23 may be one of the most familiar passages in Scripture, but Alysa brings fresh insight and heartfelt passion to every session. As she guides women through the Psalm verse by verse, they’re invited to rediscover the beauty, comfort, and nearness of the Good Shepherd. *This retreat is customizable based on your group’s needs.
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Transformed by God's Presence Weekend Women's Retreat
Throughout the weekend, Alysa invites women to journey through the life of Moses. Through rich teaching, personal reflection, and meaningful connection, we’ll explore how God shapes His people through His presence—leading them from fear to faith, from striving to surrender, and from uncertainty to courageous obedience. *This retreat is customizable based on your group’s needs.
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Conferences & Retreats
Alysa is well-equipped to deliver keynote talks as well as breakout sessions and would be delighted to speak at your next conference and/or retreat.
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Special Events
Alysa enjoys engaging women of all ages and stages and has a knack for quickly drawing them in as she connects poignant truths from God’s word to everyday life.
Alysa would be honored to speak at your event, whether a Spring Banquet, Christmas event, Mother’s Day tea, or any other women-centered event.
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Customized Talks
Alysa loves creating new content as she works with leaders to provide talks specific to your group’s needs. She speaks on a wide range of topics and is happy to run with your theme.
Recently she developed 3 talks for a women’s retreat in Nevada, and 4 talks for a women’s retreat in Idaho, both with pre-determined themes.
Alysa is guaranteed to make you laugh with her relatable, hilarious stories.
—Amanda, Illinois
Alysa has been speaking throughout the Midwest for 20+ years to women of all ages and stages at weekly Bible studies, MOPS meetings, special ministry events, and weekend retreats.
She finds great joy in authentically sharing personal life experiences woven together with practical Biblical insights, inspiring women to take their next right steps, whatever those may be.
Let’s Work Together.
Thanks for your interest in having Alysa speak at your event! Please submit the form below and her team will respond within 48 hours.
Alysa’s speaking was highly relatable, honest, and motivating.”
—Emily, Indiana
Alysa’s 2025 - 2026 Speaking Engagements
Oct 24-26, 2025 | Women’s Retreat Lake Tahoe
KeyNote Speaker
Sponsor Group: South Reno Baptist Church, Reno, Nevada
Nov 7-9, 2025 | Women’s Retreat McCall, Idaho
KeyNote Speaker
Sponsor Group: Eagle Nazarene Church, Boise, Idaho
Oct 29 | Moms Nation | Morning Group
Faith Church
Cedar Lake, IN
Nov 5, 2025 | Moms Nation | Evening Group
Faith Church
Cedar Lake, IN
Jan 8, 2026 | Moms Nation
Faith Church
Dyer, IN
Jan 8, 2026 | MomCo
Christus Victor Lutheran Church
Elk Grove Village, IL
Jan 20, 2026 | Moms Nation
Faith Church
Highland, IN
Jan 23, 2026 | Moms Nation
Faith Church
Dyer, IN
Apr 9, 2026 | MomCo
Trinity Lutheran Church
Crown Point, IN
Feb 26, 2026 | Moms Plus
St. James Catholic Church
Arlington Heights, IL
Apr 8, 2026 | Moms Nation
Faith Church
Dyer, IN
Alysa’s 2024 - 2025 Speaking Engagements
Sep 13, 2024 | Moms Plus Group
St. James Moms Plus
Arlington Heights, IL
Nov 6, 2024 | MomCo
Calvary Church
Orland Park, IL
Oct 19, 2024 | Women’s Retreat
New Life Church
New Lenox, IL
Oct 30, 2024 | MomCo
Christ Church
Oak Brook, IL
Nov 20, 2024 | MomCo
Wildwood Presbyterian
Grayslake, IL
Dec 3, 2024 | An Evening Christmas Tea
Northfield Christian Fellowship
Tremont, IL
Dec 6, 2024 | Advent by Candlelight
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Crystal Lake, IL
Feb 15, 2025 | Galentine’s Breakfast
The Brook Church
Chicago, IL
Apr 18, 2025 | Good Friday Service
The Brook
Chicago, IL
Feb 21, 2025 | MomCo
Calvary Church
Orland Park, IL
Mar 7, 2025 | MomCo
Crosslife Evangelical Free Church
Libertyville, IL
Alysa’s 2023 - 2024 Speaking Engagements
Oct 11, 2023
Faith Church
Cedar Lake, IN
October 17, 2023
Faith Church
Highland, IN
Oct 12, 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church
Crown Point, IN
Oct 13, 2023
Faith Church
Cedar Lake, IN
Nov 9, 2023
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Elk Grove Village, IL
Nov 14, 2023
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Crystal Lake, IL
Mar 1, 2023
Crosslife Evangelical Free Church
Libertyville, IL
Mar 13, 2023
Bethel Bible Chapel
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Dec 6, 2024 | Advent by Candlelight
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Apr 23, 2023
La Casa de Cristo
Scottsdale, Arizona
Apr 24, 2023
La Casa de Cristo
Scottsdale, Arizona
Alysa’s Statement of Faith
I believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit * I believe the entire Bible is the divinely inspired Word and Revelation of God * I believe Jesus was born a virgin birth, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and was God manifest in the flesh * I believe that all are sinners, saved by grace, “not of works lest any man should boast” and that salvation is attained only by faith in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit * I believe God commands us to love Him supremely and others sacrificially, and to live out our faith with care for one another, compassion toward the poor and justice for the oppressed * I believe that the power of the Holy Spirit dwells within Christ followers * I believe we are called to fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples among all people * I believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ to complete his saving work and establish His worldwide Kingdom on earth * I love Jesus with every part of who I am