Innovation Talks

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

Larry P. ArnnDr. Tim Pickavance
Professor in The Talbot Department of Philosophy at Biola University
Title of talk: By Faith We Understand

Larry P. ArnnRoosevelt 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

Larry P. ArnnDr. Robert Louis
Neurosurgeon at Hoag Memorial Hospital
How augmented and virtual reality are revolutionizing neurosurgery practices

Larry P. ArnnJack Burns
Founder and CEO of Parkway Ford Heritage Mission & Burns Stainless
Mechanical Art and The Power of God's Beauty

Larry P. ArnnDr. Matthew J. Milliner
Professor of Art History at Wheaton College
Resisting the Algorithms: Art and church history and its' interaction with our devices

Larry P. ArnnEric Munyemana
President of the Africa Continental Director of the All Africa Purpose Drive/PEACE Plan Initiative
Title of talk: Hope for Rwanda

Larry P. ArnnDr. Shirley Mullen
President Emerita of Houghton College, Author
Title of talk: Claiming the Courageous Middle

Larry P. ArnnBrad Fowers
Architect
Title of talk: Architecture: What It Is and What It Is Not

Live Recordings