John is a nationally-recognized teacher and public speaker, having toured several countries as an emcee in a Broadway-type production, and teaching spiritual development and healing since 2000. His dynamic approach to spiritual topics makes personal growth fun and engaging. Having studied in many different traditions including Buddhism, indigenous spirituality (Inca, Aztec, and Native American), as well as Christianity, and Sufism, John finds the common threads that bind these traditions, emphasizing the similarity of spiritual journey around the world. He is comfortable in both denominational and non-denominational settings, respecting other's traditions, and makes spiritual growth both practical and accessible to all audiences. As a former student of anthropology who immersed himself in native cultures, John understands the power of face to face instruction and the importance of transmitting, not just speaking, spiritual concepts. John is available for public speaking engagements, lectures, and seminars on spiritual topics and spiritual healing. Some of his past engagements include:

Toward Divine Peace: Acceptance and Achievement in Spiritual Growth Seton Cove Spirituality Center, Austin, TX. 3-week series. July, 2011

The Enlightened Therapist Austin IN Connection (A psychotherapy association for interpersonal neurobiology), Austin, TX. Year in Conversations series. April, 2011

Preparing for Success in Private Practice! St. Edwards University, Austin, TX. Presented to the graduate student associations in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. Feb, 2011

Introduction to the Sufi Way Wildflower Unitarian Church, Austin, TX. Fall, 2010

The Powerful Role of Emotions in Spiritual Growth Seton Cove Spirituality Center, Austin, TX. 3-week series. July, 2010

A Crash Course in Enlightenment Seton Cove Spirituality Center, Austin, TX. Jan, 2010

Classes on Spiritual Development and Energy Healing. From 2002-2008, John taught at the Jaffe Institute and at the University of Spiritual Healing & Sufism in CA. These institutes were founded by medical doctors who embrace the holistic/spiritual model of healing. John helped develop curricula, and helped train hundreds of students in spiritual healing including physicians, scientists, and acupuncturists

In 2008, John offered four all-day private workshops in Austin, TX on spiritual topics, such as Living in the Unity, and Master Keys to Walking in the Sufi Way

4-Part Series on Layers of the Heart, Hays County Sex Offender Treatment Program, TX. April-August, 2008

5 Week Series on Energy Healing. An introduction to the roots of holistic healing, its methods, and outcomes. Includes experiential practice. Austin, TX. June-August, 2008

Energy Healing for Wellness & Spiritual Growth. World Wellness Weekend, Austin, TX. May, 2008

A Presentation on the Levels of the Heart to Students and Faculty at the St. Andrews Episcopal Upper School, Austin, TX. Feb, 2008 and Jan, 2009. Attendance: 100+. Host: Reverend Lex Breckinridge

Guest Lecturer on Mysticism, University of Texas at Austin. College of Liberal Arts, 2007

Guest Lecturer on Sufism, Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX. 2007. Invited by Dr. Whitney Bodman, M.Div, Th.D.