Speaking

Normal is costing our families.

Jarred Elliott speaks to men's ministries, churches, father–son events and retreats — dads, granddads and dads of grown kids.

The Talks

One message. Three rooms.

Signature · 20–45 min

Not Normal

Starting from a real moment in the cockpit with my son, when "normal" would have been dangerous, we name the drift — distracted, passive, absent — and answer Romans 12:2: do not be conformed; be transformed. Three calls to men: lead your home, guard your mind, build men around you.

Father & Son · 30–45 min

Not Normal: The Right Seat

For dads and sons in the same room. What flying with Ethan taught me about trust, checklists, honest emotion and giving our sons real challenges — and how any dad can make memories worth keeping, with or without an airplane.

Breakfast / Retreat · 20–30 min

Not Normal: It's Not Too Late

For men who feel they waited too long — with their kids, their grandkids, or their calling. Purpose after a setback, and the one not-normal step you can take this week.

Who it's for

Built for rooms full of men.

  • Men's ministry leaders — breakfasts, retreats and kickoffs
  • Pastors & churches — Father's Day, men's Sunday, family events
  • Father–son & family events — camps, father–son nights, Christian aviation gatherings
  • Dads of every age — whether your kids are 5 or 45, it's not too late

Men leave with

Not inspiration. A next step.

  • A clear picture of what "normal" is costing their family
  • Three practical calls: lead your home, guard your mind, build men around you
  • One "not normal" step to take with their kids, grown kids or grandkids this week
  • A free scorecard to keep the conversation going at home

Proof

Men are already listening.

~3,600YouTube subscribers
57Kviews on Oshkosh Pt 2
96%male audience
1,290comments on long-form videos

"I am so happy to see a dad sharing something like this with his son. This is what it's all about."— YouTube viewer

"It is so uplifting to a dad, like myself, to provide a new perspective of life for their family."— YouTube viewer

Stats from Pastor Pilot YouTube, Oct 2026. Quotes are verbatim public YouTube comments. Add speaker reel + host testimonials

Formats

Pick the room.

Keynote30–45 min
Men's breakfast or retreat20–30 min / session
Father–son event30–45 min + Q&A
Small-church breakfast talk20–25 min

Fees and availability on request. A 50% deposit holds your date, with a written agreement. Ask about bulk copies of The Cost of Normal for your men.

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Or email jarred@pastorpilot.org