Speaking
Need a Speaker?
Having taught Bible studies and led retreats for over 30 years, I have a passion for connecting with women through speaking and teaching.
Below you will find some popular topics. Most of these are designed for a retreat or conference setting, but many can be adapted for an event talk or a seminar session.
Topics
The Gospel Call to Women: Discovering Your Place in God’s Story
Women everywhere are seeking answers to core life-story questions:
- Who am I, and why am I here?
- Why does life hurt so much sometimes?
- What am I supposed to do with my life?
- Is there really hope for the future?
The good news is that the gospel offers powerful answers to these key questions. In this event, we will walk through the story of redemption: creation, fall, and consummation. As we do so, we will discover the incalculable value and powerful calling God has given to women – to live and tell his story for the sake of his glory!
A Mother’s Story: Discovering God’s Story of Grace for Moms
This material is for moms of all seasons and varieties: moms of littles, empty nest moms, teenage moms, single moms, grandmoms. Many books and conferences for moms focus on how to become the perfect mom. Most of us know that will never happen. The good news of the gospel is that God loves moms who aren’t perfect, and he has a plan for us.
In the full retreat, we will focus on four major factors:
- What God’s story of grace says about who we are as moms.
- How the uncertainty of motherhood helps us to grow in faith.
- How God uses the suffering of motherhood to grow our hope.
- What it really means to love God, our children, and others as a mom.
Praying God’s Story: How to Develop a Healthy Practice of Prayer
In a distracted world, finding time, space, and energy for a rich prayer life can be challenging. In this seminar or full retreat, you will discover the joy and hope of a healthy prayer life. Learn how to use Scripture in prayer, how to pray the story of Scripture. Discover practical tools for keeping records of prayers so you can observe the story God is writing as you pray.
Elizabeth’s approach to teaching the gospel has helped me view my life through a wider angle lens. I have a greater sense of how God is working to restore and redeem.
Seminar Sessions or Event Talks
The following topics are particularly suitable for a seminar session in a conference or an event talk.
Gospel Comfort for Caregivers
This talk is for caregivers and those who love them. How can we best meet the caregiver’s needs with the hope of the gospel? Learn practical ways to ease the burden of caregiving. Whether you are a caregiver or want to minister to a caregiver, this seminar will help you. Elizabeth shares her story of caregiving to her dying father, her mother when she was ill, as well as her son when he faced four brain surgeries in a nine-month period.
Sharing Story for the Sake of Glory: 7 Ways to Love Others through God’s Story
The Bible tells us that we have the great privilege of sharing the story of God’s “abundant goodness” – to younger generations, friends, neighbors, even enemies. We will explore 7 L’s of how God’s story of redemption helps us love others and share the good news of the gospel with them.
Finding Peace and Hope When Your Story Is Shredded
Is it possible to find peace and hope when you’re faced with a story that is your worst nightmare? What does “the peace of God which surpasses all understanding” look like, and how can we continue to hope during a terrifying and terrible season? Elizabeth shares from her personal experience of the God of peace and hope meeting her in such a season.
You need to have this retreat at your church. The teaching helps you live your life in light of gospel truths!
Enjoy Elizabeth's devotionals on YouTube
Elizabeth shares gospel-centered devotionals on her YouTube channel.
Podcasts and Radio
"Elizabeth is a pro. This interview was so easy to do and it is packed with encouragement. "
Sharon Betters, MARKInc Ministries
EnCourage Podcast
Sharing Stories for the Sake of Christ
MARKInc Help & Hope
The Waiting Room
Postmodern Realities Podcast with Melanie Cogdill
How Unanswered Prayer Grows Faith, Hope, and Love
Debbie Chavez
Finding Peace & Hope in a Health Crisis
enCourage Podcast
Walking Each Other Home as a Compassionate Caregiver
Living Story with Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage
YouTube Channel
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have speaking samples?
Yes! You may hear me speak on my Living Story Podcast., or on the Encourage Podcast with PCA Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Karen Hodge (See above).
For references from people who have had Elizabeth speak at their event, contact Elizabeth.
How much do you charge?
The inviting organization is expected to pay all travel, food, and lodging. Speaker’s honorarium ranges from 200 – 1500 dollars per event. Many variables go into determining fee, including length and number of sessions, distance traveled, and onsite responsibilities. The fee is negotiable, especially for churches with small budgets. I prayerfully evaluate each invitation. For more background on honorariums for Christian event speakers, check out this great article by John Stackhouse, Jr.