Speaker - Austin Ray
Few speakers bridge worlds the way Austin Ray does. With roots in the pulpit, the spotlight, and the open sea, he’s led congregations, entertained global audiences, and inspired thousands with stories that make people laugh, think, and feel seen.
Armed with a Doctorate in Consciousness Studies and a performer’s timing, Austin brings insight and humor to every stage. Whether he’s speaking about faith, identity, or the courage to live transparently, he connects through honesty, empathy, and just enough irreverence to keep everyone awake.
Austin speaks with heart, humor, and honesty about identity, inclusion, and the creative journey. Whether in churches, classrooms, or conferences, he inspires people to live transparently — and unapologetically.
Favorite Talk Topics
The Power of Transparent Living
- Transparency Is the Antidote to Shame
- Authenticity Builds Connection
- Transparency Requires Courage, Not Oversharing
- Transparency Turns Pain Into Purpose
- Transparent Living Creates Legacy
Faith, Sexuality & Finding Wholeness
- Wholeness Begins Where Denial Ends
- God Is Not Afraid of Our Desire
- Shame Is a Human Invention, Not a Divine One
- Integration Is the True Spiritual Practice5
- Living Whole Is the Greatest Witness of All
From Shame to Story: Healing Through Creativity
- Shame Silences; Creativity Speaks
- Your Wound Is Not Your Weakness—It’s Your Raw Material
- Expression Creates Connection
- Art Turns Suffering Into Service
- Telling the Truth Is the Ultimate Art Form
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