Catholic Speaker, Author, and New Evangelization Leader
Challenging men, families, and the faithful to stop playing small - and answer the call God placed on their lives.
About John Michael
"Ever since I encountered Christ in college, God placed a burden on my heart - a burden that needs to be shared."
John Michael Lucido has spent the last 8 years working alongside priests, bishops, college students, and parishioners across the United States. As Senior Director of Recruitment & Retention at FOCUS, he has devoted his life to seeing men and women on fire for Christ - living a faith of responsibility that drives them to embrace the challenges and sufferings of life head on.
His message is forged in real experience: as a husband, a father, and a missionary who believes that when we encounter God in our suffering, we are filled with magnanimity - and we cry out, "Send me, Lord."
Professionally trained in public speaking through the SCORRE™ method as well as through the Buckley School for Public Speaking, John Michael has also been professionally media trained through Pesch Strategy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Texas A&M University, an MBA from the University of Mary, and is beginning a Masters of Theology from the Augustine Institute. He lives in Littleton, Colorado with his wife, Emily and their 4 children.
Speaking Topics
Rooted in Scripture, shaped by years on mission, and delivered with conviction - these talks challenge audiences to live the life God is calling them to.
How men move from passivity to responsibility and step into spiritual leadership in their home.
Why your first and most important mission is not your job or ministry - but your wife and children - and how to lead them well.
What it takes to raise children with faith, discipline, and identity in a culture that is pulling them in every direction.
How to practically lead prayer, build habits, and create a home where God is known and followed.
The internal narratives that keep men small - false humility, fear, and comfort - and how to break them to lead with strength.
Why chastity is not weakness but the foundation of discipline, freedom, and authentic masculinity.
Why your life is not random - and how discovering your vocation changes how you live, lead, and love.
On Stage
In Good Company
John Michael has spoken alongside some of the most recognized voices in Catholic life today.
What Others Are Saying
From bishops to event directors - those who have witnessed John Michael speak firsthand.
John Michael Lucido is a dynamic, zealous Catholic leader and speaker. He's not only rooted deeply in the Faith but full of energy, ingenuity, and a powerful, authentic witness that inspires audiences to grow in their relationship with Christ.
John Michael is a gifted communicator whose real-life experiences in the mission field and as a husband and father make him a uniquely qualified presenter of the Gospel!
The Podcast
A weekly podcast for Catholics who are ready to stop holding back. John Michael brings conversations about faith, fatherhood, mission, and what it means to be truly all in for Christ - unfiltered and unapologetic.
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Whether you're planning a parish mission, men's retreat, diocesan conference, or youth event - John Michael is ready to bring a convicting, life-changing message to your community.