faith-based groups & retreats

“Bringing Up Geeks puts a positive spin on being a geek. Hicks offers insightful rationale for raising brainy, sheltered, and principled children, along with an arsenal of helpful anecdotes and sound advice. It’s cool to be uncool.

Rebecca Hagelin, Vice President
The Heritage Foundation
Author, Home Invasion: Protecting Your Family
in a Culture That’s Gone Stark Raving Mad

FAITH AND FAMILY LIFE

Need a fresh new voice to inspire, encourage and lift up parents who care about the spiritual needs of their growing children?

Using a non-denominational approach to religion and spirituality, Marybeth Hicks advocates why strong families need a vibrant faith life to combat the pervasive influence of today's pop culture and values. She shares how to build a chosen faith into the framework of daily life and delivers timely messages for faith-based groups committed to putting their religious traditions at the core of their families.

Marybeth is available for keynotes, conferences, educational programs, and women’s retreats. Topics include:

FOR FAITH BASED PARENTING GROUPS:

Raising The Child God Is Calling You To Raise

Recognizing the giftedness of every child – talents and treasures of the heart
The call to obedience – Using parental authority to model God’s love
Faith and the culture of cool
Why God loves geeks – Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids
Standing up for what matters most – imparting faith for the future

A Biblical Example Of Counterculture Parenting

Breaking the mold of cultural expectations
Asserting the proper role of parents
“Do whatever he tells you” – Instructions from a mother
How to be counter-culture in today’s parenting arena
Success in parenting is its own reward

FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATORS:

The Cool Crowd, Geeks and Social Hierarchy – How Social Status Affects Classroom Dynamics

Social structures in the school community
Setting standards for social acceptance – the cool kids don’t fall far from the cool family tree
Working with geeky parents to support geeky kids
How to create a geeky classroom
How to influence your school’s culture

WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING:

“I absolutely recommend Marybeth Hicks as a speaker. Our retreat lasted six hours and Marybeth did the majority of the speaking. There was not, however, a moment when people looked at their watches. She is funny and has a wonderful, culture-appropriate message. We even had people asking when she would be back in town and whether we could have her as a speaker next year. Marybeth is pleasant to work with and very professional. If you have a chance to have Marybeth speak to your group, please do not hesitate!”
Sharon Roberts
Program Coordinator
Kansas City Chapter, Familia
Kansas City, KS

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