Join us for 6 events of faith and inspiration!
Powerful Voices. Living Faith.
Prepare for unforgettable events of faith, inspiration and community!
The Mater Media Speaker Series brings nationally recognized voices and remarkable life stories to the stage of the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University.
Join us for a six event live series designed to inspire hearts and strengthen faith.
The Speakers
John O’Leary
September 10, 2026
7:30 pmBill O’Reilly
October 15, 2026
7:30 pmDr. Ira DeWitt
November 5, 2026
7:30 pmEric Genuis
December 6, 2026
3 pmProfessor, music label founder, jewelry designer, Host of Beyond SAINT podcast, Founder and CEO of SAINT Candle and the SAINT Catholic Lifestyle App.
Prolific composer, virtuoso pianist, powerful storyteller, performer of 1,500+ concerts in prisons around the globe.
March 3, 2027
7:30 pmMarch 31, 2027
7:30 pm
Legendary TV Commentator, Author of 21 New York Times #1 Bestsellers, Host of The No Spin Zone.
International Speaker, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, Real-life Hero of the Soul on Fire movie.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Leo Severino
Archbishop Emeritus of New York, Former Rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Author, Catholic Radio Show Host.
Author, Actor, Hollywood Producer of Sound of Freedom, Cabrini, Zero A.D., Little Boy, and Bella.
Faith. Community. Inspiration.
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Tickets are sold as a series, giving you access to all 6 memorable live, in-person events.
The Speaker Series is held at the beautiful J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO.
Group Bundle Special
Buy 3 Series Passes and get the 4th FREE!
Experiences like this are meant to be shared.
Don’t miss this exciting inaugural season.
Each Speaker Series event will be hosted by Zip Rzeppa, Founder of Mater Media.
A former award-winning television sportscaster and inductee into the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame, Zip brings decades of on-stage presence, energy, and storytelling to every event.
Today, he leads Mater Media with a mission to evangelize the faith through media.
Our Media Partner
Series Pass Pricing
Six unforgettable events. One powerful experience.
SILVER
$350
Only $58 per event
GOLD
$450
Only $75 per event
PLATINUM
$550
Only $92 per event
Frequently Asked Questions
About The Speaker Series
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This series is for anyone seeking inspiration, deeper meaning, and connection. These events feature remarkable speakers who share stories of faith, leadership, perseverance, and purpose.
Each event is designed to inspire, challenge, and bring our community together in a meaningful way.
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Yes. Our speakers will share how their Catholic faith has shaped their life and work. While rooted in these values, the Speaker Series welcomes people of all backgrounds.
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The Speaker Series is a wonderful experience for adults, young adults, and families; however, the live speaker format may not be well suited for young children.
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At this time, the Speaker Series is designed as a live, in-person experience. It will not be live-streamed.
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Yes! We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals who want to align with this mission and gain meaningful visibility in the community.
We’d love to share more details with you. Please contact us here.
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We’re so grateful you asked!
You can support by:
Inviting others and helping us “pack the theater”
Introducing us to potential sponsors or donors
Joining the Founders Circle
Sharing the Speaker Series within your personal and professional networks
Tickets & Experience
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The full Speaker Series includes six events throughout the season - from September 2026 - March 2027. Each features a different speaker and unique experience.
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Tickets are sold on a Series Pass basis.
If available, individual event tickets may be released closer to each event date.
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A Series Pass includes:
Access to all six Speaker Series events
Your choice of preferred seating options
Early access to event details and announcements
The opportunity to be part of a growing, mission-driven community
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The Founders Circle is a special group of supporters who help bring the Speaker Series to life in a meaningful way.
Founders Circle members receive:
Premium seating
Exclusive access to VIP receptions to meet & greet with the speakers
VIP parking
Recognition as founding supporters of this initiative
To join the Founders Circle, please contact us here.
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Yes! Founders Circle members and Sponsors will have access to exclusive pre-event VIP receptions where you can meet the speakers in a more personal setting.
Please contact us to learn more.
Event Details & Logistics
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The Speaker Series takes place at the beautiful J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at the Lindenwood University.
Conveniently located at 2300 West Clay Street in St. Charles, Missouri, just off Interstate 70 at the Zumbehl Road exit, the venue is easy to access with ample, free on-site parking.
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Ample free parking is available on-site in convenient ground-level lots—no parking garage required.
It’s easy to access, well-lit, and just a short walk to the venue. A convenient drop-off area is also available at the main entrance.
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Doors will open approximately 60 minutes before the event begins.
We invite you to arrive early to enjoy fellowship and connect with others.
A cash bar and light refreshments will be available in the main concourse, along with a few fun touches—like a photo booth—to make the experience even more enjoyable.
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Yes. The venue is fully ADA accessible, including parking, entrances, seating, and restrooms.
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Yes. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available in the main concourse before the event begins.
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If you are unable to attend one or more of the events, you are able to gift your seat to another guest.
To help you with this, please contact the Box Office.
Join the Founders Circle
By joining our inaugural Founders Circle, you are doing far more than reserving a seat.
You are helping build something lasting.
As a Founders Circle member, you will establish the legacy of the Speaker Series.
Benefits
Two tickets to every Speaker Series Event with VIP seating
VIP Reception invitation - enjoy an exclusive social hour before every event to meet-and-greet with each speaker
Reserved VIP parking
Special recognition at every Speaker Series Event
“Speak the truth in a thousand ways.”
- St. Catherine of Siena