Mike Tenney
Helping Catholics navigate the modern world with the ancient faith
Speaker
- Engaging talks
- Music, humor, storytelling
- Church wisdom in everyday terms
- Scriptural & prayerful
Frequent talk topics:
"Where is Your Treasure?"
Identifying everyday idols and putting God first.
"Things Are not Always As They Appear" - Eucharist
Getting the most out of Adoration and Mass. Understanding the Real Presence of Jesus. What does it mean for my life?
"The Power of Love" - Sex, Love, & Chastity
Why it's about so much more than just waiting.
For single sex or coed groups
"It's a Field Trip, Not a Guilt Trip" - Social Justice, Solidarity, & Charity
Applying Jesus' radical message of love and the Church's social teaching for serving the poor & marginalized
"What do you want, God?" - Vocation
How do I hear the voice of God? How do I find the courage to follow it?
"Imago Dei: Who am I?"
Finding and founding my identity in God
"Why I Love Being Catholic"
With Brian Wilson (percussionist). A cradle Catholic and a convert both share their stories of coming to love the Catholic faith. Includes music set.
"Esto Vir: Be a Man"
What is Christian manliness and how do we find it?
What does it mean to be a man like Christ?
For men.
"Doubt, Science, & Faith"
Can a Christian follow science and God? What about miracles? Evolution? The bible? How do I know if God is real?
"Mercy Wins!"
What is mercy? How do we receive and live the message of Jesus' mercy?
Spirituality & Prayer
Discovering & Developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Discussing Abortion Productively
How to effectively engage the Pro-Choice position
"Live with No Regrets" - Confession
The power of the sacrament of Reconciliation
St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body
What is it? A basic overview of John Paul's thought and how it helps us navigate some of the modern world's biggest questions
Online talks:
Check out my YouTube page for more talks.
Keynote Talk at Encounter the Gospel of Life Service Camp
Contagious Catholicism: from the "Be Not Afraid" Online Conference
An excerpt from my talk at the Couples for Christ National Youth Conference