Catholic Speaker, Author, and New Evangelization Leader

Moving Audiences
to Action for Christ

Challenging men, families, and the faithful to stop playing small - and answer the call God placed on their lives.

50,000+
Audience Reached
26+
Events
8+
Years in Ministry
45+
Podcast Episodes & Guest Appearances
John Michael Lucido

About John Michael

A Burden That
Needs to Be Shared

"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.

FOCUS Sr. Director SCORRE™ Trained Philosophy & MBA SEEK25 Main Emcee

Speaking Topics

What John Michael
Speaks On

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.

01
Set Your Men's Ministry on Fire

How men move from passivity to responsibility and step into spiritual leadership in their home.

02
Fatherhood Is the Mission

Why your first and most important mission is not your job or ministry - but your wife and children - and how to lead them well.

03
Forming Strong Sons and Daughters

What it takes to raise children with faith, discipline, and identity in a culture that is pulling them in every direction.

04
Leading Your Family with Faith and Conviction

How to practically lead prayer, build habits, and create a home where God is known and followed.

05
The Lies Fathers Believe

The internal narratives that keep men small - false humility, fear, and comfort - and how to break them to lead with strength.

06
Chastity and the Strength of a Man

Why chastity is not weakness but the foundation of discipline, freedom, and authentic masculinity.

07
Called to Something Great

Why your life is not random - and how discovering your vocation changes how you live, lead, and love.

On Stage

John Michael On Stage

In Good Company

Spoken & Emcee'd For

John Michael has spoken alongside some of the most recognized voices in Catholic life today.

Fr. Mike Schmitz
Arthur Brooks
Msgr. Shea
Pete Burak
Curtis Martin
Sr. Mary Grace
Fr. Mark Mary
Bishop Andrew Cuzzens
Fr. Larry Richards
Kim Zember
& many others

What Others Are Saying

Voices from the Field

From bishops to event directors - those who have witnessed John Michael speak firsthand.

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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.

Dr. Edward Sri
International Speaker, Author & Theologian
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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!

Tim Glemkowski
Executive Director, Amazing Parish · Former CEO, National Eucharistic Congress · Author & Speaker
All In Podcast

The Podcast

All In 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.

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