Sheridan Voysey is a writer, speaker and broadcaster on contemporary spirituality. His study of society, culture, Scripture and religious movements, plus the wisdom gained from his 2000-plus radio interviews, have led to two core convictions: that human beings innately long for God and that God walks beside us incognito.
This has led to a mission best described by the words of Saint Augustine: ‘Our whole business in this life is to heal the eyes of the heart so that God might be seen.’
Sheridan is the author of four popular books: the award-winning book Unseen Footprints: Encountering the Divine Along the Journey of Life (named 2006 Christian Book of the Year), Open House Volume 1: Sheridan Voysey in Conversation, Open House Volume 2 and Open House Volume 3.
Sheridan is also a contributor to the popular Australian Stories book series, a columnist for Our Daily Journey, and has been published in numerous other media including ABC Religion and Ethics Online and Discipleship Journal. For 10 years he was a columnist for Alive magazine.
Sheridan is the creator and former host of Open House: a live, nationally-networked radio show exploring life, faith and culture. In his 18 years as a broadcaster Sheridan has interviewed some of the world’s most prominent authors, artists, activists, politicians, poets, philosophers, theologians and musicians—everyone from Max Lucado to Thomas Keneally, Gloria Gaynor to Jeffrey Sachs. In five short years Open House gathered an audience of over 100,000 listeners, released a series of best-selling books, produced a Top-10 iTunes podcast on Religion and Spirituality, and carved out a unique place in Australian broadcasting, engaging Muslims, atheists and new-agers alongside Christians of all varieties.
Sheridan is also the former director of Compassion Day—a national radio event releasing children from poverty through child sponsorship. During his tenure, Compassion Day became one of Compassion Australia’s most successful events, seeing over 1500 children sponsored in a single day.
Sheridan is often a media guest himself, having been featured in newspapers and magazines like The West Australian, War Cry, Alive, Jocks Journal, Journey and Insights, and on numerous radio and TV programs, including Channel 9’s Rise and Shine and Channel 10’s Face to Face.
Sheridan is a popular speaker at conferences and events. His specialty is helping audiences understand their innate longing for God and open their eyes to see God’s presence around them. He also speaks on communication and creativity in professional settings.
Sheridan has presented keynotes and seminars for organisations like Christian Media Australia, Christian Schools Australia, Scripture Union (National, NSW and WA) and Wesley Mission, and has presented at a variety of business breakfasts, community dinners, teacher’s conferences, churches, Bible colleges, radio station events and corporate functions.
Sheridan’s presentations are rich in story and metaphor, humour and insight. He enjoys the thrill of live Q&A sessions too.
Sheridan holds degrees in Ministry and Communication, and has served in numerous church and para-church leadership roles. He is married to Merryn, loves Thai food, is partial to dark chocolate, devours books and longs to take photos like Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Sheridan is available to speak at your:
- Conference or seminar
- Church service or function
- Retreat or special event