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Innovation Talks

What It Is

Innovation Talks are a series of talks given to our students by amazing guest speakers throughout the year. These talks can cover a wide range of topics, from academics to spirituality and vocation. Our goal is to bring in speakers who can inspire our students to think differently and live Christianly in the world. We want them to see the world through a new lens and gain a deeper understanding of the true, good, and beautiful. Through The Great Conversation, we hope to expand their vision for what is possible and help them live out their faith in meaningful ways.

Interested in speaking at Pacifica? Email Rev. Chris Stratton with your credentials and topic interest.

Past Speakers

Dr. Tim Pickavance

Professor in The Talbot Department of Philosophy at Biola University

By Faith We Understand

Roosevelt Montás

Senior Lecturer in American Studies & English, Columbia University

Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation

Dr. Robert Louis

Neurosurgeon at Hoag Memorial Hospital

How augmented and virtual reality are revolutionizing neurosurgery practices

Jack Burns

Founder and CEO of Parkway Ford Heritage Mission & Burns Stainless

Mechanical Art and The Power of God's Beauty

Dr. Matthew J. Milliner

Professor of Art History at Wheaton College

Resisting the Algorithms: Art and church history and its' interaction with our devices

Eric Munyemana

President of the Africa Continental Director of the All Africa Purpose Drive/PEACE Plan Initiative

Hope for Rwanda

Dr. Shirley Mullen

President Emerita of Houghton College, Author

Claiming the Courageous Middle

Brad Fowers

Architect

Architecture: What It Is and What It Is Not

Live Recordings