Defying the Narrative

A Story of Faith. A Message of Hope. A Call to Choose Life.

Invite Stefanie Potts to share a personal, Scripture-centered presentation about the dignity of human life, the gift of parenthood, and responding to fear and cultural pressure with truth, compassion, and hope.

Flexible Parish Hosting
$520 minimum

Book sales may reduce—or completely cover—the speaking fee.

65 book sales can cover the full $520 minimum.

The Presentation

Help your audience see life through a lens of faith and dignity.

Based on Defying the Narrative, Stefanie shares personal experiences and Scripture while exploring how families can recognize the dignity of every human life, support women and parents facing fear or uncertainty, and respond to cultural messages with conviction and compassion.

  • Personal testimony and storytelling
  • Scripture and Catholic faith
  • The sacredness and dignity of human life
  • The beauty and vocation of parenthood
  • Compassion for women and families facing uncertainty
  • Practical ways to build a culture of life
  • Audience Q&A and book signing

Ideal for

ParishesRespect Life MinistriesWomen’s GroupsParent MinistriesRetreatsConferencesPro-Life Organizations

Typical presentation length: 45–60 minutes, with optional Q&A and book signing.

What Leaders Are Saying

Trusted voices on Defying the Narrative

“An encouraging, insightful and uplifting view of God’s unique gift and call to parenthood.”

“Weaving Scripture into her own personal story, readers are reminded anew of God’s abundant love for them and the preciousness of each and every child.”

President Emerita, PROLIFE Across AMERICA

“Her thoughtful book challenges readers to stand up to these narratives that have dominated for far too long.”

“Stefanie Potts shares her personal story and how the words and actions of others impacted her as she and her husband created their family in faith rather than fear.”

Former Executive Director, Waterleaf Women’s Center, Aurora, IL

“This is more than a book—it is a powerful call to see human life through God’s eyes.”

“Every child is a precious gift from God, created with immeasurable worth and divine purpose.”

Author of Secret Guilt

“Every life matters, every life is worthy of love, and every life reflects His image.”

— Brenda Barnes, Author of Secret Guilt

Flexible Hosting Option

Make the event easier to bring to your community.

Stefanie understands that parish and ministry budgets can be limited. Book sales can be applied toward the minimum speaking fee, making it possible in some cases to host an event at little or no additional cost to the organization.

$520

Minimum speaking fee

65 books × approximately $8 net per book = $520.

A 50% deposit reserves the date and is applied toward the total speaking fee. Any remaining balance is determined after applicable book-sale credits.

Full Endorsements

Read the complete reflections

Mary Ann Kuharski — PROLIFE Across AMERICA

“Stefanie Potts' Narrative offers young parents an encouraging, insightful and uplifting, view of God's unique gift and call to parenthood. Many in today’s world have lost sight or abandoned altogether the Sacredness of Human Life. Weaving Scripture into her own personal story readers are reminded anew of God’s abundant love for them and the preciousness of each and every child from the miraculous and ‘astounding moment of conception,’ as Potts beautifully writes.”

Julie Garofalo — Former Executive Director, Waterleaf Women’s Center

“As the former pregnancy center executive director, my heart is filled with the stories and circumstances of so many women who are scared, confused, and alone. At the center of every story is the need to be valued and to be heard without judgment. In Defying the Narrative, Stefanie Potts shares her personal story and how the words and actions of others impacted her as she and her husband created their family in faith rather than fear. Through her varied pregnancy experiences, the narrative of family, friends, health care professionals and strangers led her to a deeper understanding of how our society has stolen the joy of motherhood, treats pregnancy as a problem rather than a blessing, considers children as burdens, and totally ignores the miracle of life. Her thoughtful book challenges readers to stand up to these narratives that have dominated for far too long. It’s time to Defy the Narrative!”

Brenda Barnes — Author of Secret Guilt

“Stefanie, my friend, congratulations on sharing Defy the Narrative with the world. This is more than a book—it is a powerful call to see human life through God's eyes. With every page, you redefine how we value each person, weaving together faith, hope, and purpose in a way that is both inspiring and transformative.

Your message reminds us that every child is a precious gift from God, created with immeasurable worth and divine purpose. In a world that often distorts the value of human life, Defy the Narrative boldly proclaims God's truth: every life matters, every life is worthy of love, and every life reflects His image.

I believe this book has the power to change hearts, reshape perspectives, and inspire countless people to embrace God's vision for humanity. And I know this is only the beginning. I can't wait to see how God uses your words to bless lives around the world. I am incredibly proud of you and honored to celebrate this remarkable achievement.”

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