Invite Mary Jane to Speak


Available for firesides, symposia, Education Week, ward and stake events, and academic conferences on Latter-day Saint history, doctrine, and women's religious experience.

Presentation Topics


Dr. Searle tailors each presentation to the audience and occasion. Below are representative themes drawn from her scholarly work.

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Dreams as Revelation

How the Lord has used dreams throughout scriptural and Latter-day Saint history β€” and principles for discerning and understanding revelatory dreams today.

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Artifacts of the Restoration

The tangible, physical objects that connect us to the sacred events of the Restoration β€” exploring what these relics teach us about faith, history, and memory.

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Women of the Latter-day Saint Tradition

The remarkable, often-overlooked women whose faith and service built the Church β€” stories that inspire and challenge.

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Walking Church History

A guided journey through the Church history sites of New England, Missouri, and Illinois β€” bringing the Restoration to life through place and story.

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Doctrine & Covenants in Context

Historical background for the revelations of the Doctrine and Covenants β€” who received them, where, under what circumstances, and why they matter today.

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Custom Topic

Dr. Searle frequently develops custom presentations for specific audiences and occasions. Contact us to discuss your event's needs.

Event Types


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Firesides

Ward and stake settings

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Education Week

BYU Education Week & similar

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Academic Conferences

Symposia & scholarly gatherings

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Virtual Events

Zoom, webinars & online presentations

"Dr. Searle has a rare gift for bringing history to life. Her audience leaves not just informed, but moved β€” reconnected to the faith that made the Latter-day Saint story possible."

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