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Mary Jo’s approach to speaking is rooted in conversation: honest, thoughtful, and grounded in real questions of faith and doubt. She engages audiences with clarity and compassion, inviting them to explore how belief shapes everyday life.
Whether you’re planning a conference, church event, leadership retreat, or evangelism weekend, Mary Jo will challenge and encourage your community to see faith as both reasonable and transformative. Her talks spark curiosity, strengthen conviction, and cultivate meaningful dialogue about life with God.
Raves from Past Events
"Mary Jo has a remarkable conversion story from atheism to Christianity. As a result of her experience, and extensive study, she speaks with authority and compassion on some of the most important issues of today."
-Sean McDowell, Ph.D. speaker, author, and professor at Talbot School of Theology
“Mary Jo Sharp engaged us with intelligence, instruction, compassion and humor as she challenged us to learn the practice of sharing why we believe our amazing God brings hope to the world.”
-Rhonda Began, Pastor of RH Women, Rolling Hills Community Church
"Whether you're seeking an excellent communicator, a brilliant defender of the faith, or someone who can take an often tough subject and make it approachable, Mary Jo is the perfect choice."
-Dr. Kelly King, Women's Minister, Quail Springs Baptist Church, Visiting Professor of Christian Ministry, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Former Manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women's Ministry Training, Lifeway Christian Resources Church Ministries Team)
Mary Jo's Speaking Engagements
Speaker at Institutes of Higher Education
Mary Jo has spoken at leading institutions where faith meets scholarship, helping students and faculty think deeply about belief, evidence, and meaning.
Highlights include:
Biola University
Houston Christian University
Dallas Theological Seminary
Prairie Bible College (Canada)
Oklahoma Baptist University
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
University of Waikato (New Zealand)
Auckland University (New Zealand)
Keynote Speaker for State Evangelism Conferences
Mary Jo serves churches and ministry networks across North America, equipping leaders to communicate faith with clarity and compassion.
Highlights include:
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC)
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO)
Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT)
New Mexico Baptist Convention (NMBC)
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV)
Georgia Baptist Convention
Illinois Baptist State Convention
Recent Conferences
From student conferences to national gatherings, Mary Jo helps audiences engage hard questions with both reason and grace.
Highlights include:
Summit Ministries
Unbelievable? Conference (UK)
Apologetics Canada Conference
Biblical Worldview Conference at Prestonwood Baptist Church
North American Mission Board SEND Conference
Truth for a New Generation
Downline Summit (Memphis)
Mary Jo has been a Guest Speaker with:
Mary Jo’s voice reaches diverse audiences through radio, podcasts, and video series exploring faith, culture, and conversation.
Featured on:
Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley
BreakPoint with John Stonestreet
Think Biblically with Sean McDowell
The Exchange with Ed Stetzer
In the Market with Janet Parshall
Billy Graham Association – God.People.Stories
Jesus the Game Changer Television Series (Olive Tree Media)