For over twenty years, I’ve had the privilege of encouraging women with the truth of God’s word. I believe the Bible is powerful and personal, that the promises of God can turn an ordinary life into an extraordinary adventure.  A storyteller at heart, I love to weave scripture with tales from daily life as I encourage women to pursue Jesus with wide-eyed wonder.  

As a frequent speaker at moms’ groups, Bible studies, women’s retreats, mother-daughter events and holiday celebrations, my speaking experience is as varied and colorful as the thousands of beautiful women I’ve served. But the reason I speak remains the same: to help women encounter Jesus right where they are, so they can walk with hope wherever they go.

If you are interested in having me speak at a special event, let’s talk! I’d love to partner with you and your ministry team as you seek to prayerfully and passionately serve your audience. Fair warning: I can’t tap dance or juggle. But I’ve got a gift for delivering insightful, scripture-based messages with a pinch of laughter, and a heavy dose of encouragement.

I’ve served women in jam-packed auditoriums, in school cafeterias, and in small, cozy dorm rooms. I will prayerfully consider invitations to speak to audiences of all ages and sizes. Whether you need one presentation for a special event, a collection of messages for a weekend retreat, or a workshop for a writers’ conference, I’d be delighted to work with you to personalize a program that matches your vision and meets your needs.

If you’d like to hear from women I’ve served in the past or you’d like to chat more about the possibility of partnering in ministry, please request a list of references and/or more information via email at overflow@aliciabruxvoort.net.

Speaking Topics

For Moms…

The Upside Down Mom

Turn the word MOM upside down, and what do you have? An undeniable WOW!  In this message, Alicia helps moms embrace the WOW in their NOW. Together, we’ll consider the common joy-busters in a mama’s life and discover Biblical solutions for restoring wonder to the daily grind. Get ready to laugh out loud and leave inspired to live the life of an upside down mom!

When You Wish You Were A Different Mommy

Motherhood has a way of making us feel like we’re not enough. It magnifies our flaws and diminishes our confidence, demands our best while reminding us of our worst. But there’s hope for every woman who’s ever wished she were a different mommy! When we trade fear for faith, our gaps can become windows for grace. Drawing from stories in the Bible and tales from the parenting trenches, Alicia will help us discover how to let our not-enough lead us straight to the One who is always more than enough.

Small Things

Being a mom is a giant job, but sometimes the reality of a mother’s daily grind can feel small. How does a mom grow a big passion for the small things in her life? Join Alicia as she challenges moms to do small things with great love and to discover the big joy that can be found in the little moments of an ordinary day. Packed with stories that meet moms where they are and scripture that equips moms to see the divine purpose in their daily grind, this message offers moms the perspective and renewal their hearts need to keep serving Jesus through the mission of motherhood.

I Used to Have a Name Besides Mommy

We may forget where we put our keys, forget to return the library books, or forget what it feels like to take a walk without a stroller to push, but let’s not forget who we really are under all that “mom.” This gentle message of encouragement reminds women that motherhood is a gift, but it is not their identity. Using the liberating truth of John 1:12, Alicia invites women to anchor their hearts in the truth of who they are, no matter what they do, and to discover the joy of parenting from the posture of a child, a cherished and significant child of God.

For Women…

The Wonder of With : Choosing to Do Life Together in a World that Makes us Feel Alone

There’s no doubt about it, we need each other! But how do we do life together in a world that makes us feel alone? Discover the answer in Alicia’s most-requested message on the power of friendship God’s way. Using the story of Ruth and Naomi and the tender wisdom found in Ruth 1:16-18, we’ll identify our own roadblocks to intentional community and learn how to develop relationships marked by vulnerability, generosity, and grace. Filled with poignant stories and practical application, we’ll discover how life with Jesus equips us to walk together and embrace the wonder of with.

Anchored: Finding Hope that Holds when Life Unravels

It’s easy to trust Jesus when everything is going our way, but what happens when the waves of life threaten to sink our hope, swallow our faith and batter our confidence? We need an anchor that holds in both the daily grind and the soaring storm. Using the good news of Hebrews 6:19 and the familiar story of Luke 4, Alicia invites us to learn the secrets of unsinkable hope from an empty net, an abandoned boat, and a floundering fisherman. A compelling and constructive message for any woman who longs to know and trust Jesus more, Anchored offers practical strategies for trading our wave-battered faith for an anchor that holds. Originally developed as a four-part message, Anchored is the perfect fit for a weekend retreat, but it can also stand alone as a bold invitation to stop sinking and start flourishing.

“We have a hope that is real and true, an anchor to steady our restless souls, a hope that leads us back behind the curtain to where God is..” -Hebrews 6:19

ReNEWed: Trading Weariness for Wonder

Using John 4 as a gentle guide, Alicia invites women to be renewed through a fresh encounter with the heart of Jesus. In her signature style marked by tender tales and insightful scripture application, Alicia explores the posture, the path, and the purpose of renewal and helps women develop personal rhythms to energize their faith and personalize their hope. Perfect for any woman who is ready to stop dreaming about revival and begin living it. ReNEWed can be a stand-alone message or a 4-part series for a weekend retreat.

Found and Free: Swapping the Load that Weighs you Down for the Love that Fills you Up

The daily grind has a way of weighing us down and wearing us out. Yet, Jesus promises a life that satisfies our souls instead of saps our hearts. In this beloved message, Alicia invites women to stand with the town outcast at an ancient well in Samaria and discover Jesus is waiting in that place where their lack and longing meet. Found and Free is a powerful invitation for every woman to wake up to the personal pursuit of Jesus and trade the load that weighs her down for the love that fills her up.

It Only Takes a Spark: Igniting an Uncommon Love for Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus is a miracle, but staying in love is a daily decision. So how does a woman develop an uncommon love for her Savior in the midst of her commonplace days? Using the acronym SPARK, Alicia shares five practical ways for women to keep fanning their flame of love for the Savior by seeking Him daily, practicing adoration, being attentive to His presence, remembering His faithfulness and keeping in step with His spirit.   This message is a compelling call for any woman to live a life of intimacy and joy with Jesus.

Where Every Great Adventure Begins: Discovering Jesus Hear and Now

If your life with Jesus has lost that spark of excitement, perhaps its time to check your ears. Life with Jesus is a great adventure when we learn to listen for His voice and follow where He leads.  In this message, Alicia uses Jesus’ words in John 10 to remind us that hearing from Jesus isn’t a matter of ingenuity, but of intimacy. We were all made to hear and heed the voice of our Savior! With stories from her own life and tales straight from scripture, Alicia will share some simple practices that can sharpen our spiritual hearing and help us re-discover the adventure that a life of faith is designed to be.

Secrets to a Wonder-full Life

If the demands of life have zapped your zeal, then you may need to increase your WOW factor. In this all-time-most-requested-presentation, Alicia will help you identify the subtle lies that drain your joy, and equip you with the Biblical truth you need to stop the leak.  We were made to marvel, so get ready to see Jesus with fresh eyes and  live your life Wholly Overcome with Wonder!

Un-frazzled: Living with a Heart at Rest in a Harried World

Is it possible to un-hurry our hearts instead of speeding up our steps? Can we really move through our moments with purpose and peace instead of fatigue and frenzy? The Bible says this way of living isn’t merely conceivable; it’s actually achievable. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus shows us how true rest is found in synchronizing our steps with His. Join Alicia in a compelling conversation about living life to the full without coming up empty. Together, we’ll learn how to be refreshed without taking a nap or heading to the spa. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, this message is for you! Let’s become women who live with un-frazzled hearts in a harried world.

The Company We Keep: How To Change the World One Step at a Time

What if changing the world has less to do with the dreams we reach and more to do with the company we keep? Using the beloved tale of “ordinary men” in Acts 3, Alicia helps us see how intimacy with our Savior enables us to love extravagantly, give generously, and serve selflessly. Filled with heartwarming stories and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, this message reminds us that sharing our steps with Jesus impacts the way we walk with others. Through scripture and story, we’ll be challenged to remember our greatest steps are the ones that move us closer to the heart of God.

Enough: Surrendering our Gaps for God’s Glory

Today’s women are often crippled by a nagging feeling that we are not enough and we can’t measure up. We strive and spin, even though we were created to celebrate and soar. In this life-changing message, Alicia will teach women how to say ENOUGH to the maddening cycle of defeat and discover the sufficiency of Christ. Together, we’ll learn to lay down comparison, pick up contentment and trade our not-enough for God’s immeasurably more.  Perfect for women of all ages and stages, this message invites women to stop worrying about who they aren’t and start becoming who they were made to be in Christ.

For the Holidays…

Eyes to see the Marvelous

What do bulging bellies, bright red lingerie, and copper coins have to do with Christmas? You’ll have to listen to this one-of-a-kind holiday talk to know the answer. If the nativity story has grown ordinary, then this message is the perfect gift for you. We’ll peer at the reason for the season through a new pair of eyes, and discover five simple ways to rekindle the awe of our Savior’s birth. An enduring favorite for holiday events.

The Name That Changes Everything

If you’re looking for a compelling message wrapped in tender truth and tied with a bow of laughter, this one is for you! Using Isaiah 9:6, Alicia invites women to get to know Jesus more through the name tags He might wear to their family’s holiday dinner. This popular holiday talk is a joyful invitation to get to know Jesus more intimately and take hold of Hope more intentionally.

Look for the Light

If we’re honest, the “most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t always feel wonderful. It can feel exhausting, disappointing or overwhelming. If you’re tired of holiday messages that ignore the tension we often feel at the holiday season, this one’s for you. Using the story of “the people walking in darkness,” (Isaiah 9), Alicia invites us to engage with the God who sees us, loves us and pursues us right in the middle of our real and messy lives. Discover how you can keep looking for the Light and take hold of Hope wherever you find yourself this Christmas.