Speaking & Teaching
Contemplative formation for ordinary life—delivered with clarity and care.
Dr Matt Auld speaks to churches, retreats, leadership teams, and learning communities on awareness practice, faith development, and the inner life. Sessions are spacious, grounded, and practical—no noise, no urgency.
What Matt offers
Talks, workshops, and guided practice
Each session is shaped to your context—pastoral, academic, or community-based—with time for reflection and Q&A.
Awareness practice
Simple, repeatable practices for attention, presence, and compassion—anchored in contemplative spirituality.
Faith transition & reconstruction
A non-anxious framework for change: identity, belonging, grief, and hope—without coercion or easy answers.
Formation for leaders
Inner life, conflict, and discernment for pastors and leaders who want depth that translates into daily decisions.
Retreat sessions
Guided teaching with silence, journaling prompts, and practices that help groups slow down and listen well.
What hosts say
A few notes from leaders and communities who have invited Matt to speak.
★★★★★
“Matt created space for honest questions and offered language that helped our community breathe again.”
Retreat Coordinator
Spiritual Formation Network
★★★★★
“Thoughtful, grounded, and deeply practical. People left with practices they could actually carry into the week.”
Pastor
Local Church
★★★★★
“A rare combination of scholarship and gentleness—clear teaching without pressure.”
Program Director
Leadership Cohort
Speaking FAQs
A few practical details to help you plan.
Who is this for?
Churches, retreat groups, leadership teams, and learning communities seeking contemplative formation and thoughtful engagement with faith development.
Formats available?
Keynote, workshop, retreat session, sermon, interview/conversation, or a series over multiple gatherings (online or in person).
How long are sessions?
Common options include 45–60 minutes (talk + Q&A) or 2–3 hours (teaching + guided practice). Retreat sessions can be tailored.
Do you travel?
Yes—nationally and internationally when schedules allow. Online sessions are also available.
What do you need from us?
A clear sense of your audience, goals, and setting. For in-person events: basic AV, a handheld or lapel mic, and a simple run-of-show.
How do we inquire?
Use the contact page with your dates, location (or online), expected audience size, and the kind of session you’re envisioning.
Invite Matt to speak
Share your dates, location (or online), audience, and what you’re hoping for. Matt will respond with availability and next steps.