SPEAKING
Kevin is available to speak for conventions, conferences, churches, schools and events on topics related to Star Trek, Jesus Films, the Arts and Popular Culture and more. Here's where he'll be appearing in the near future.
See why Kevin's talks have been called “easily the highlight of the conference” and why award-winning authors and speakers are calling Kevin “intelligent and eloquent” and a “wonderful rethinker” whose “enthusiasm, tenacity, vision and imagination are unsurpassed.”
See why Kevin's talks have been called “easily the highlight of the conference” and why award-winning authors and speakers are calling Kevin “intelligent and eloquent” and a “wonderful rethinker” whose “enthusiasm, tenacity, vision and imagination are unsurpassed.”
TOPICS
Several of Kevin's topics are sampled below, but he is always happy to discuss your particular needs and craft a message that will connect with your audience in a relevant and meaningful way.
STAR TREK
The Gospel According to Star Trek: Kevin shares the voyage of discovery that led him to write this unprecedented book series, putting Star Trek into conversation with a Christian worldview perspective and learning how a science fiction television series can help us be better humans.
Spock as a Christ Figure: Spock's story in Star Trek II, III, and IV provides the framework for this discussion of the deep, yet totally unintentional symbolism to be found in Star Trek's most popular and enduring character. Kevin demonstrates how engaging the gospel through a fictional lens can be informative to our understanding of Jesus.
And much more, including discussions of specific series and discussion screenings of Star Trek episodes and films.
JESUS FILMS
Christography - Jesus in Cinema: Kevin shares insights from more than 20 years of research in the sub-sub-genre of films on the life of Christ. From popular favorites to obscure, virtually unknown treasures, this session explores the value of exposure to a variety of viewpoints on Jesus and the gospels.
The Last Temptation - A Personal Journey: Kevin brings his particular expertise to bear on the history, making, and public reception of Martin Scorsese's landmark film The Last Temptation of Christ and discusses how its revolutionary image of Jesus helped mature and rescue his faith.
And much more, including sessions on The Passion of the Christ, Jesus Christ Superstar and others, plus discussion screenings of Jesus films.
MEDIA, THE ARTS, AND POPULAR CULTURE
If It's Not Popular, It's Not Culture: Our culture understands, defines, and expresses itself at the popular level. If we're not engaging pop culture, we're not engaging culture. Kevin discusses the importance of generous, thoughtful Christian engagement with media that seeks understanding and commonality above judgment and fear.
Raising the "Next Generation" in Today's Media World: In this special session, Kevin helps parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and children's ministers navigate the sometimes intimidating environment of contemporary media. From sheltering to engagement, from age-appropriateness to family evaluations, Kevin shares tools that will help parents and children make media choices that are beneficial and healthy.
And much more, including encouraging imagination, home education, and discussion screenings of specific films.
STAR TREK
The Gospel According to Star Trek: Kevin shares the voyage of discovery that led him to write this unprecedented book series, putting Star Trek into conversation with a Christian worldview perspective and learning how a science fiction television series can help us be better humans.
Spock as a Christ Figure: Spock's story in Star Trek II, III, and IV provides the framework for this discussion of the deep, yet totally unintentional symbolism to be found in Star Trek's most popular and enduring character. Kevin demonstrates how engaging the gospel through a fictional lens can be informative to our understanding of Jesus.
And much more, including discussions of specific series and discussion screenings of Star Trek episodes and films.
JESUS FILMS
Christography - Jesus in Cinema: Kevin shares insights from more than 20 years of research in the sub-sub-genre of films on the life of Christ. From popular favorites to obscure, virtually unknown treasures, this session explores the value of exposure to a variety of viewpoints on Jesus and the gospels.
The Last Temptation - A Personal Journey: Kevin brings his particular expertise to bear on the history, making, and public reception of Martin Scorsese's landmark film The Last Temptation of Christ and discusses how its revolutionary image of Jesus helped mature and rescue his faith.
And much more, including sessions on The Passion of the Christ, Jesus Christ Superstar and others, plus discussion screenings of Jesus films.
MEDIA, THE ARTS, AND POPULAR CULTURE
If It's Not Popular, It's Not Culture: Our culture understands, defines, and expresses itself at the popular level. If we're not engaging pop culture, we're not engaging culture. Kevin discusses the importance of generous, thoughtful Christian engagement with media that seeks understanding and commonality above judgment and fear.
Raising the "Next Generation" in Today's Media World: In this special session, Kevin helps parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and children's ministers navigate the sometimes intimidating environment of contemporary media. From sheltering to engagement, from age-appropriateness to family evaluations, Kevin shares tools that will help parents and children make media choices that are beneficial and healthy.
And much more, including encouraging imagination, home education, and discussion screenings of specific films.
VIDEOS
On Stage @ Allen Public Library, Allen, Texas
Full Presentation - "Matter Stream: Star Trek and the Soul"
Full Presentation - "Matter Stream: Star Trek and the Soul"
Demo Clips
These short samples are a taste of the kind of insights Kevin brings in his presentations.
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ENDORSEMENTS
“Kevin used Star Trek to explain the ideals of humanity and remind us that being people of faith is not merely about being spiritually minded, but it is also about taking care of our earthly responsibilities. Then I asked him to speak in Klingon. He did. I was impressed. This lecture was easily the highlight of the conference.”
–Adam D. Jones, Writer, Thinking Through Christianity
–Adam D. Jones, Writer, Thinking Through Christianity
“Kevin’s expertise and the quality of work on The Undiscovered Country Project is unmatched.”
–Renea McKenzie, Editor, Thinking Through Christianity
–Renea McKenzie, Editor, Thinking Through Christianity
“Kevin has always had the particular knack of being the most intelligent and eloquent person in the room. His natural abilities as a speaker are balanced only by his compassion for the people around him. His audience immediately connects with him as someone who is being genuine. And in this day and age, I can’t think of a more crucial quality than being genuine.”
–David Hopkins, Award-winning Comic Book Writer/Essayist/Author
–David Hopkins, Award-winning Comic Book Writer/Essayist/Author
“Kevin is a wonderful rethinker and I can attest to his open and inquisitive brain having enjoyed hours of great conversation with him. … You will love him; I just know it."
–Barb Lundgren, Former Owner, Rethinking Education; Former Editor, Home Education Magazine
–Barb Lundgren, Former Owner, Rethinking Education; Former Editor, Home Education Magazine
“Kevin's enthusiasm, tenacity, vision, and imagination are unsurpassed. He embodies the scholarly creative impulse. Audiences are deeply affected by his passion, his understanding, his viewpoints, his love of God and love for learning.”
–David K. Naugle, ThD, PhD, Internationally Recognized Author/Speaker; Distinguished University Professor and Chair of Philosophy, Dallas Baptist University
–David K. Naugle, ThD, PhD, Internationally Recognized Author/Speaker; Distinguished University Professor and Chair of Philosophy, Dallas Baptist University
