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Bring Hope to the Conversation.

Inspiring audiences to tackle dating, marriage, and uncertainty with courage, wisdom, and hope.

 

 

 

 

Dating, marriage, and faith are deeply personal—and deeply universal. I speak to the heart of these experiences with honesty, wisdom, and practical tools that empower people to grow in love and live with hope.

 

In a world where relationships can feel confusing, fragile, or overwhelming, I believe in the power of hope— an honest hope that helps us navigate dating with integrity, build resilient marriages, and hold space for moments of doubt.

As a speaker, I combine 20+ years of counseling experience, storytelling, and a practical, grounded approach to help audiences feel seen, supported, and inspired to take their next right step.

Whether I’m addressing a room full of young adults, couples in crisis, or individuals navigating uncertainty, my message is the same:
Hope is not naive. It’s a virtue—and it’s worth cultivating.

I’m available to speak on a variety of topics, including:

 Dating Well

  • How to date with clarity, not fear

  • Navigating faith, values, and modern dating challenges

  • Discernment in relationships: Knowing when to stay, when to go, and how to trust yourself

  • Resilience after rejection: Finding hope when dating feels hard

Living the Gift of Marriage

  • Understand God's plan for your marriage

  • Conflict as an opportunity for connection

  • Holding onto what matters when everything feels like it’s shifting

  • Building a marriage that lasts: Practical tools and honest encouragement

Hope Leads the Way

  • Exercising the virtue of hope in your doubts and burnout

  • Making peace with your questions

  • Learn to take the leap of faith and pursue your desires

  • Acknowledging where God fills the gaps in life

(Optional: Custom talks available by request.) 

WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING

Fr. Josh Johnson

Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Baton Rouge, LA

Dr. Mario Sacasa is a trusted friend and a gifted Catholic speaker whose insights into relationships, healing, and dating are truly transformative. I’ve referred countless priests, seminarians, and lay faithful to his counseling practice and co-led marriage retreats with him over the years. Every time he shares his gifts people are deeply impacted and always ask when he’s coming back.

Dr. Tom MacAlester

Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, Belmont Abbey College

Dr. Mario doesn't draw with curved lines - he draws a straight line between the truth of the topic he’s presenting and the hearts of those in attendance. I have been to a number of Dr. Mario’s talks in multiple settings and one thing is consistent: his ability to connect with his audience in an engaging way that gets them moving in the direction of wholeness, gratitude, hope, and holiness.

 

Danielle Bean

Host, Girlfriends: A Catholic Podcast for Women

Dr. Mario Sacasa combines theological depth with practical wisdom, humor, and heart. Whether he’s speaking on relationships, discernment, or personal growth, he offers hope-filled insights rooted in Catholic teaching. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any event seeking an engaging, faithful, and inspiring voice.

BOOK ME TO SPEAK

 Ready to bring hope to your audience?

Let’s create a meaningful experience for your event.

âś… Keynotes, Workshops, Panels, and Retreats
âś… Available for in-person and virtual events
âś… Catholic-Christian integration, inclusive, and honest

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I know what it’s like to feel stuck—unsure how to move forward in love, in marriage, or in faith.

I also know the quiet, stubborn power of hope—the belief that even in the hard seasons, God is there, and something good can grow.

That’s the message I carry into every talk:

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the next step—with hope.