What if the deepest wounds of your childhood became the very place God launched your mission? From the shadows of the occult, alcoholism, and divorce rose a man set on fire to defend marriage and family. This isn’t just a conversion story — it’s a battle cry for a generation called to rebuild what the culture is tearing down. Get ready to encounter a testimony that refuses to stay quiet. Steven’s early childhood was cloaked in darkness and deep wounds. The occult, alcoholism, and divorce each left lasting scars. It was Our Lady — and the message of Fatima — that miraculously redirected Steven Thomas's life.
After five years in the seminary discerning a call to the priesthood, Steven stepped away, met the love of his life, Ginny, and together they raised eight God-loving children. Steven and Ginny taught natural family planning for more than a decade, while Steve delivered chastity talks to young men across the country.
His journey as an entrepreneur began after several years teaching high school. He transitioned into sales, rising to become an industry leader. He founded Vitae Corporation, Faith and Family Flix, launched multiple SaaS ventures, successfully exited, and later embraced his calling as an author. His debut in a series, Catholic Joe: Superhero, has achieved remarkable success and is currently under consideration for a film franchise. Its iconic military hero, Joseph Salvatore, serves as the unofficial “patron saint” of marriage, waging a bold mission to defend and restore it.
Steven brings a blazing passion for marriage and family that will stir your audience, engraving on their hearts the truth that each of us has been entrusted with a mission — to labor with Jesus in bringing souls to the Father. Steven Thomas, his wife Ginny, and their eight living children reside in Manhattan, Illinois. Over the decades, he launched culture-shaping initiatives. In the 1990s, Vitae Corporation raised vital funds for pro-life organizations and crisis pregnancy centers. In the 2000s, Faith and Family Flix championed wholesome, faith-centered films. Today, his wife and several of their children continue serving within the film industry.
Steven also participated in a 4,500-mile pilgrimage across the United States, enduring severe conditions while praying for the Church and the nation. He invites audiences into this extraordinary journey — one that will leave you proud to be Catholic. You’ll gain an insider’s perspective on this heroic expedition that inspired a powerful book series aimed at renewing marriage across our country and beyond.
With transparency and courage, Steven recounts the darkest chapters of his life — what he calls the crucible of divorce — and how, through God’s grace, redemption rose from the ashes. From that restoration came a thriving marriage and eight children devoted to mission work. As a dedicated teacher and advocate of NFP and chastity, his fervor for marriage is unmistakably contagious. His compelling message offers hope and healing to those wounded by divorce, bringing clarity and purpose to one of the greatest crises of our age.
Prepare to laugh, to weep, and to be stirred into action for one of the defining battles of our time. The triumph begins now.
Selected Speaking Topics (more available)
- Catholic Joe: Superhero – Steven delves into the rich backstory and reason he felt God called him to write this book. He shares some of the "supernatural" experiences that happened, and actually make up part of the storyline. He shares the incredible stories of conversion from those who have read the book; as well as the mandate that, like a consuming fire, will ignite each person to find their place in this epic battle. The key to understanding our mission is to understand our identity which was formed in our baptism. We are Priest, Prophet, and King, and grafted into the family of God. It is from this that we draw our power to be "Superheroes!"
- The Crucible of Divorce – Steven shares his experiences as a child and adult on how he dealt with the wounds of divorce. He shares how our society, and even sometimes our church have become comfortable and complicit with divorce. He discusses how we can transform our wounds into powerful instruments of grace. There is an enormous army of suffering souls that need a purpose, and to find meaning in their suffering. Steven will lead you with God's grace from victim to victor. Our past does not define us...the beautiful moment that we experience now, infused with grace, enacted by our will defines who we are to become! He shares how his prayer and relationship with God are the key drivers toward "wholeness."
- Marriage/Fatherhood – Steven is happily married and the father of 8 grown children. He states tongue in cheek, that his 33 years of marriage are 28 of the best years of his life. No marriage is perfect and he shares some of the highs and lows, and some of the secrets to get you through the rough spots. Having grown children gives him the hindsight to be able to speak to the victories in parenting; as well as some of the defeats. He says, "I find it amusing when you have a parent giving talks on parenting when their kids are still young...and you haven't had the chance to screw them up yet" he says with a smile. He will share how coming from a very dysfunctional divorced family as a child presented numerous challenges. He counts as one his most proud achievements that his children all love God in their own unique way. Four of his children did mission work, and his oldest is a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
- NFP/Chastity – Steven shares his experiences teaching NFP (natural family planning) and giving chastity talks through his diocese. He states, "renewal in the church will never happen if we don't fix marriage." St. John Paul II calls marriage the Primordial Sacrament; that is that from the beginning God created marriage to be a sign of His love. If couples don't espouse or understand what the church teaches on family planning there will always be a barrier (pardon the pun) to God's grace. The key to forming holy marriages starts by forming our children properly, and conveying the power and beauty of nuptial love in its proper context.
Testimonials:
"Steve Thomas delivered an inspiring and deeply impactful presentation at our annual men’s conference, resonating powerfully with attendees and earning excellent satisfaction ratings across the board. Participants praised his heartfelt storytelling, genuine authenticity, and the meaningful way he connected faith, virtue, and the call to true masculinity.Many shared that his message stayed with them long after the event, describing his talk as uplifting, engaging, and one of the highlights of the conference. Steve’s ability to speak with clarity, sincerity, and conviction left a lasting impression, and several attendees expressed a strong desire to hear more from him in the future. Overall, his contribution was exceptional and added tremendous spiritual value to our gathering." - Saint Kateri Men’s Group
