Plenary (Keynote) Speaker
Dr. Steve Turley (PhD, Durham University) is an internationally recognized scholar, cultural commentator, and educator known for his astute insights into Civilizational populism, aesthetics, classical Christian education, and the rise of post-secular civilization. Known to millions as the “Patriot Professor,” Dr. Steve has his Phd in Cultural Anthropology and has spent his career studying the tectonic shifts reshaping Western civilization while winsomely helping audiences understand the deeper spiritual and historical currents driving our time. He brings hope and clarity to his followers amidst these turbulent times.
Since launching his media company in 2016, Dr. Steve has built an audience of millions with his show receiving over 60 million views monthly on social media, podcast and other platforms. His analysis bridges political science, sociology, theology, and classical studies, offering a uniquely integrative perspective on cultural transformation.
Dr. Steve is the author of more than twenty books exploring topics such as civilizational renewal, Why beauty matters in education, resurgence of Christian Civilization, populist revolts, and the decline of secular globalist liberalism. His scholarly work has appeared in journals including Christianity and Literature, Calvin Theological Journal, First Things, Touchstone, and The Chesterton Review.
With a commitment to transcendent Truth, faith, family, and freedom, Dr. Steve’s work embodies what he calls “optimistic realism”—confronting the challenges of modernity while maintaining unwavering confidence in cultural renewal as Christ is King!
He regularly speaks at conferences, churches, institutes, and leadership gatherings, equipping audiences with historical insight, civilizational clarity, and a hopeful vision for the future.
Above all, Dr. Steve is dedicated to educating and empowering courageous patriots to understand the moment they’re living in—and to help shape what comes next.

