Women · churches · retreats
View topic →Faith, Reflection & Everyday Life
Thoughtful Christian teaching with practical application for women’s groups, church programs and retreats.
Speaker · Author · Teacher
Clear, useful speaking for real life, faith, books and learning.
Laura Thomae Young brings decades of teaching, training and writing experience to women’s groups, churches, young adults, schools, libraries, writers and community groups.
Laura Thomae YoungSpeaker · Author · Teacher
Speaking topics
Start with the audience.
Laura can shape the message and format around the group, the event goal and the time available.
Youth · graduates · young adults
View topic →Adulting & Real-World Readiness
Practical sessions on work, money, independence, habits and the skills that make the move into adult life easier.
Schools · libraries · families
View topic →Author Visits & Book Events
Readings, author conversations and programs that connect books, stories and the writing process.
Writers · conferences · groups
View topic →Writing & Publishing
Practical talks about writing, finishing a book and lessons Laura has learned through publishing.
Why Laura
A teacher’s approach to speaking.
Laura has spent decades helping people understand ideas, connect them to real life and know what to do next.
Her background combines Bible teaching, professional training, writing and publishing. The common thread is clear communication, useful examples and material people can remember after the event.
More about Laura →Experience across settingsBible studies, classes, keynotes, workshops, seminars, youth groups, women’s groups, writers’ groups and community programs.
Selected speaking settingsEast Side Writers’ Group in Nashville, Southern Christian Writers Conference and Nashville-area Chamber of Commerce programs.
Built around the roomShort talks, workshops, half-day and full-day programs, weekend retreats, author visits and virtual sessions.
Speaker + author
Useful content, delivered by a real person.
Laura’s books and teaching give organizers several ways to build a program around the audience in front of them.
Her current work includes women’s and faith-based events, young-adult programs, books, writing and author visits. A new book about journaling and remembering what God is teaching is also in development.
Planning an event?
Tell Laura about the audience and what you have in mind.
She can reply with availability, program ideas and a quote based on the event.
Free resources
Not ready to book yet?
Start with something useful from one of Laura’s current topic areas.
Faith & reflection
7 Faith Journaling Prompts
A short starter for reflecting on what you are learning and keeping important lessons close.
Adulting & money
First-Month Budget Starter
A simple worksheet for young adults who want a clearer view of income, bills, savings and spending.