Engaging speaker. Expert in hospital chaplaincy and the emotional turmoil of the COVID pandemic as well as the importance of spiritual practices (with or without organized religion) and self-reflection in the time of a pandemic. Expertise in centering prayer and other contemplative practices. Important practices in a time of burn out among social justice activists, in a time of political divisions. Expert in inter-spiritual and inter-faith and progressive Christian thought. Expert in the importance of meditation/contemplation/prayer for daily practice to deepen the ability to reflect on life's chances and changes. Occasionally funny too. That's a bonus.