Speaking Calendar

June 9, 2012
September 12, 2012
MomUp, First UMC
Hendersonville, TN

September 21-22, 2012
Refine Conference
Bloomington, MN

October 13, 2012
Bartlett Christian Writers Retreat
Bartlett, TN

October 20-21, 2012
Grace Chapel Women's Retreat
Madison, MS

January 28, 2013
Memphis Area Association of Realtors
Memphis, TN

March 1-2, 2013
Rivermont EPC Women's Retreat
Lynchburg, VA

March 8-9, 2013
Mississippi Valley Presbyterial Union
Women's Retreat
Millington, TN

April 12-13, 2013
Westtown Church Women's Retreat
Tampa, FL

"Excellent...a breath of fresh air" 
Susan Lewis, Women's Ministry Coordinator, Hope Community Church
 
“Listening to Shannon is refreshing  - her zeal for God is contagious!”
Bethany Vickery, Attendee

 "Alive, sincere, could not take my eyes away...Shannon is moved by God."
Susan Reichert, President, Collierville Christian Writers
 
"A blessing...honest and open"
Janie Brooks, Director, Hope Preschool

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General Inspirational Single Message Topics

Merry Me? Unearthing Joy-Filled Marriage

Do you ever think your marriage hasn’t lived up to its’ promises? Do you feel more ‘roommate’ than ‘romance’? Marriage is a marathon but sometimes we try to sprint to temporary fixes for a long-term relationship. Shannon has discovered that through the power of Christ any marriage can be restored, reengaged and renewed. Her fresh approach to marriage is Biblical and practical. This insightful message will equip you to: 
  • Turn to God instead of turning on your emotions
  • Shatter the silence and find your voice in your marriage
  • End the prison sentence and kindle the passion

Avoiding the Uh-Oh: Parenting on Purpose

Have you been trying a formulaic approach to parenting that doesn’t work for your
family? Is the pressure of perfection as a parent weighing you down? Still raising children ranging from preschool to high school, Shannon understands the struggles unique to child-rearing in the 21st century. In this talk, Shannon links arms with parents to empower them to become:
  • Purposeful parents, not perfect ones
  • Families who cultivate authentic faith 
  • Parents who bravely lean their ladder on a God-directed wall 

Hold On: Difficult Road Ahead

Every person encounters stressful circumstances and seasons in
the course of life. Ever wonder how to walk through these seasons with joy and
grace? This talk steps participants through the process and provides doable
takeaways. This talk equips us to:
  • Dwell on truth not difficulty
  • Distinguish God's voice amidst clamor and chaos
  • Dare to believe the good before you actually see it

Over the Ledge and Into God's Best

When God calls, it can be frightening to even whisper “yes”. When faced with a God-sized task, Shannon learned to put aside fear and chose faith. This talk arms you to boldly cross over into the life of fullness and purpose God has uniquely planned for every one of us. After experiencing this message you will be empowered to:
  • Be bold even if you might bomb
  • Choose faith over fear
  • Ignite passion to find and fuel God's specific purpose for you

Multi-Message Theme Package

This three-session talk is ideal for a retreat or conference but can also be delivered in one or two talks. In fact, any of Shannon's messages can be bundled into a retreat package.

Standing in the Wings

When faced with life's changes and complications, it is tempting to hide from God's purpose. Shannon is known to cloister but has learned to conquer her temptation to hide. In this talk you will be able to: 
  • Identify the difference between God's purpose and our hiding places

Overcoming Stage Fright

Rejection, judgment and fear all lead to hiding places. In this talk, Shannon springboards from her own experience with defeat to victorious living with Christ. This session with engage the listener to:
  • Forge victory from defeat
  • Concentrate on our Creator not our circumstances
  • Name our insecurities and adopt God's truth

Taking Center Stage
Turmoil can tune out God's voice. Shannon has learned to listen to God and enter the limelight of His best for her life. This message will equip us to:
  • Focus on God's faithfulness not fear
  • Allow God's presence to empower action