Speaking
Ideas worth carrying home.
Rodney speaks about religion after certainty, Incandescence, sacredness in a material universe, Christianity after certainty, consciousness, artificial intelligence and the distinction between intelligence and inwardness.
Speaking topics
Six strong routes into the work.
Incandescence
Sacredness, consciousness and living meaningfully after supernatural certainty.
Religion After Certainty
Why humans still reach for ritual, belonging, moral orientation and sacredness.
God, or Nature
Life, consciousness, inwardness and the possibility of a naturalistic sacred.
AI, Intelligence and Inwardness
Why AI may force us to distinguish competence and intelligence from consciousness.
Christianity’s Living Fire
Meaning, freedom, community and the Christian inheritance after certainty.
The Sacred in Everyday Life
Attention, ritual, gratitude, belonging and ordinary ways human beings make life matter.
Formats
From keynote to conversation.
Stage
Keynotes, lectures, university appearances, religious, humanist and philosophical gatherings.
Conversation
Panels, moderated conversations, podcasts, radio, print, video and long-form interviews.
Flexible
Virtual appearances and international travel are welcome. Workshops are available by arrangement as dedicated material is developed.
Fees & availability
Request availability.
Speaking fees are not published as a fixed menu. Selected introductory appearances and strategically valuable conversations may be offered without a fee. Professional keynotes, substantial lectures and long-form engagements are compensated according to format, audience, preparation and travel requirements.