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After seeing Jacqueline receive a standing ovation from the thousands of women present at the Women of the ELCA Triennial Convention in Phoenix, we invited her to keynote our conference. She was just a delight during her 3 day stay with us. Her name drew in the largest crowd we've had for our conference in over ten years and she did not disappoint! Jacqueline is able to connect with people through her intimate stories and inspire them in small group settings and in large gatherings. She is truly a force! We have had nothing but rave reviews about her presentation. We hope to have her back!

Pamela Groves-GaggioliSt. John’s Lutheran WELCA President, Cannon River Conference, Minnesota

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Jacqueline Bussie is a wonder. Whether speaking to a dozen church members in a living room, to one hundred clergypersons in a conference center, or to 17,000 youth in a giant arena, her beautiful spiritual weaving together of insight, theological reflection, and personal storytelling is deeply engaging. Consistently her hearers are profoundly moved and personally impacted. For three days following her presentation at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, Dr. Bussie was sought out by a myriad of empowered youth, eager to share their gratitude for the way in which her vulnerable sharing enriched their lives. Dr. Bussie is among the top of the top!

Pastor P. Shannon MullenSouth Carolina Synod Convocation Planning Team Leader

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As a speaker and author, Jacqueline Bussie connects with audiences and transforms hearts and minds in a way that is truly rare. Beloved by audiences of all ages, Dr. Bussie and her words have an electric effect on hearers. I was deeply moved to see a speech she gave in New Orleans bring thousands of youth to their feet in a standing ovation. My institution, Wartburg College, recently honored Dr. Bussie with its highest award: the Graven Award, and I can think of no one more deserving. I commend Dr. Bussie’s voice to all churches, campuses, conferences, and community organizations seeking authenticity amid artifice, love amid loss, and care in a time of crisis.

Dr. Caryn RiswoldMcCoy Family Distinguished Chair in Lutheran Heritage and Mission, Wartburg College, Iowa

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Dr. Jacqueline Bussie was so gracious to be our leader for the 2024 All Lutheran Women’s Retreat, a large group of women eager to hear her speak on her book “Love Without Limits.” She was with us and connected with us for the full three days, throughout the entire retreat, not just when she was presenting. Her messages were powerful as she shared her own personal stories of vulnerability, grief, and joy, enabling the women to share their own scars with empathy. She gave us thoughts and takeaways that we can carry with us throughout the rest of our lives and in all our relationships. Dr. Bussie was overwhelmingly identified as participants’ favorite thing about the retreat – her energy, her teaching skill, and her message of love and compassion.

Kathy Thompson2024 All Lutheran Women's Retreat Planning Team Co-Chair, Glen Allen, Virginia

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Jacqueline is easily one of my favorite guests in my 10 years of podcasting! Not only is she an incredible writer, but also a dynamic speaker as well! Her desire to teach others about the real expansive love of the Divine comes though in every aspect of her work and I hope everyone gets the chance to be exposed to it.

John WilliamsonHost of the Deconstructionist Podcast