Dr. Currie Myers is a former agnostic that shares is story of conversation to the Catholic faith. But it's not just a story about conversion, but about how God, in His infinite patience, worked through the people in his life to lead him home. It's a story of questions and doubts, of moments of grace in unexpected places, and of the quite yet powerful force of hospitality that soften his heart. With an extensive and distinguished 24-year career in law enforcement at the local, state, and federal level, Dr. Myers reveals why his law enforcement life led him down the road of spiritual emptiness. "I saw things that no one should ever have to see-things that made me question the presence of a loving God." But through the love and hospitality of his wife and family, a priest, and when God said to him, "What are you waiting for? I am here." His life was changed forever.
Dr. Currie Myers is not only a professional in the fields of law enforcement and academia (faculty member at Benedictine College in the Criminology Department) but also a devout Catholic. His faith profoundly influences his views on crime and society. He has actively participated in various Catholic organizations and events, sharing his insights on how spiritual teachings can address contemporary social issues. Dr. Myers emphasizes the importance of faith, family, and formation—the three pillars he believes are crucial in preventing criminal behavior. He argues that a strong spiritual foundation, fostered by religious faith, provides individuals with moral guidance and a sense of purpose. Moreover, he highlights the role of family as the primary unit of socialization and support, essential in nurturing well-adjusted individuals. Lastly, he stresses the need for proper formation, which includes education, community engagement, and moral development, as vital in shaping individuals who contribute positively to society. Myers (a former state trooper, special agent, and sheriff) explores the causal reasons for crime, presenting compelling evidence that a lack of faith, family, and formation are central to the rise of criminal behavior. Drawing on his extensive experience and research, he argues that the erosion of these foundational elements leads to a breakdown in societal norms and an increase in deviant behavior.
Speaking Topics:
Conversion Story - From Agnostic to devout Catholic, Dr. Myers shares his story of conversion that was based on love, intercessory prayer, and the charism of hospitality. He also shares how through his conversion, he learned of his family's ancestral heritage that is deeply connected to the earliest years of Catholicism in America.
Reigniting Faith, Family, and Formation - Dr. Myers discusses the importance of these three areas that he calls the "very pillars of society." Backed up by research and his published writings, Myers weighs into how parents can form their children to help give them the spiritual armor of God so they can be successful in our modern society.
Leading from the Front - Dr Myers motivates men to lead their families to success. Success that is built upon the very foundation of fatherhood, masculinity, responsibility, discipline, and love.
Spiritual Warfare - In his book, "The Advent of Feral Man", Dr. Myers will explain how the forces of evil have never been stronger than in our current, modern society. We are seeing an increase in the dark psychological traits, exorcisms, and a different type of criminal behavior in today's world. As it says in scripture, we must "gird up your loins" in preparation for battle. In this discussion, Dr. Myers explains this phenomenon and reinforces through the teachings of scripture, like Job 1-41, that will help us prepare for that battle.
Dr. Myers has two publications sites. One focusses on faith, family, and formation. The other focuses on applied criminology, criminal justice ethics, and criminal justice public policy with a focus on faith.
