ADULTS (Teens below)
"I first had the privilege of hearing Chris speak to students at the Pure by Choice rally in Denver, Colorado. Chris held the audience of 3,000 captivated and communicated his message powerfully. Chris has the unique ability to give students truth in a way that makes them want to listen and engages them in the learning process. He will challenge your students to think hard about the choices they are making and to make positive changes in their lives."
- Pam Stenzel, national abstinence speaker
"I am impressed with the ease with which he gets a crowd going! He has a naturally engaging personality. Chris is equally comfortable and effective in front of a small group classroom or a large gathering in a hall or ballroom. I recommend him highly, knowing that lives will be changed."
- Steve Angrisano, Songwriter, Inspirational Speaker
"Chris, I would like to thank you again for your presentation yesterday and the impact that you have had on our community… [Chris'] message is very positive and clear but direct relating to sexual relationships. He focuses in his presentation on the importance of making commitments to your future husband/wife and ultimately best friend now before you have even met them. Chris does an incredible job and the students' reaction was incredible. He will truly make a difference with your students and get them to think about the future."
Mark A Murrell, Public School Principal, The Woodlands College Park High School - TX
"We were hesitant about having Chris come and give a chastity talk to our high school because of our student body demographic (99% minority). His talk was was incredible though, he was able to bridge the gap between the racial divide and minister to our students in spite of their cultural differences. He received a standing ovation. Afterwards several teachers came up and remarked about how effective his talk was and how they had never seen the students more responsive to a speaker. Thanks Chris."
Brian Maguire, - Gardena, CA
"I was blown away by Chris' ability to reach our kids on all levels…He reached them all. He was real with them."
Roy Shoulders, Coach & Teacher, - Mansfield, OH
"My daughter thought your chastity talk was so awesome! She wants to bring her entire school to hear you."
Rita, mother of a 15 year old, WI
"THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Your talk was great, the kids loved you, and the girls all said they want to marry a guy like you…I cannot thank you enough!"
Lisa-Marie, Steamboat Springs, CO
"I've been to several big conferences on chastity. You were the best chastity speaker I've ever heard!"
Laura Maclean, Huntersville, NC
"Chris - just a quick note to thank you again for your talk last night. The feedback has been awesome!!! Everyone is very appreciative that you came… In a world with very mixed messages you spoke the truth and you did it with passion and conviction…"
Bert Villarini, Event Organizer, Lawyer, Hamburg, NY
"Chris was engaging, funny and full of energy and stories that kept everyone's attention…"
Scott M. Anthony, York, PA
TEENS
That was the only talk I've heard that I actually acted upon...
…I thought I had an idea of what love was, but your talk showed me so much more to love. I recently broke up with a girl that I've been dating on and off for a year and a half, partially because your talk opened my eyes to how bad this relationship was being handled. It was basically sustained by passionate moments. Not love.
Anyway, to sum this all up, I really thank you for spending your time talking to us. You have indeed changed my life, and are one of my heroes."
Dan, TX
"Mrs. ___,
I just wanted to tell you how much I loved Chris Stefanick's talk! I thought Chris was very engaging and portrayed this incredibly important message with great enthusiasm, humor, and added impressive facts. He made me feel, just like all girls should, like a princess worth waiting for. Thanks for everything!"
Kaitlin, 18
"That was POWERFUL!"
Matt, 15, VA
"I was in the audience during your speech today and I just wanted to say that I think you're awesome. The talk was very interesting (ur not boring like some other speakers I've heard). I also didn't feel like you were lecturing us which was really nice. I loved the way you talk about your wife and kids. You really gave me hope…"
Teen from St. Peters, MO
"You made me think about everything I've been doing…I can change my life. And all of that was because of you. You told me the truth."
Teen from Panama, IA
"Thanks so much for coming to Lafayette for our retreat today! You really understand what it's like to be a teenager."
Jessica, 7th Grade, IN
"I really appreciate you coming to talk to our 7th and 8th graders from Central … You were awesome!!!...I learned that no matter how much you may go through in life you never lose your worth…"
Jackie, 8th Grade, IN
"I would like to tell you how much I look up to you...It's seems as if you've also been through the same situations and know how to handle it."
Kayla, 15 – WI
"Thank you, that was amazing! That was amazing!"
8th Grade Teen, CO Springs
"My daughter came home from school and said she wished Chris could talk to the girls at her school on a regular basis, his message of respecting themselves made an impact on her. It is so nice to know there are young people telling our youth that abstinence is possible and necessary!..."
a Mom from Kentucky
"I attended your speech this past Wednesday and I have to tell you it was amazing.…You showed us the consequences and disasters that may come of having sex, but you made it interesting and understandable. I really wish everyone could hear you speak before they decide to make the wrong decision. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!"
Teen from WI
"I was at the chastity talk at ??? and I thought I'd just e-mail and say I thought it was amazing! You are a great speaker and I felt I could really relate to what you were talking about. I came home and couldn't stop thinking about how good it made me feel to hear all the things you said. I just wanted to say thanks again for coming! Your 'talk' today really put me in a good mood, I feel really uplifted from hearing everything you said!"
Hannah
"I go to ??? and was at the No Imitations talk. I just wanted to say thank you for talking to us. Everything you said was perfect and made sense. It made me realize how grateful I am for my friends and family…
Being able to listen and relate to what you were saying was a nice break from listening to things that make sense, but I never really put in to context with my life. I could go on and on about everything that finally 'clicked' tonight... Thank you again for taking the time to come."
Christine, WI
"…that speaker today was really good. Honestly he completely changed my mind about the subject. I never really thought that people like that existed or that there is such a thing as love without expecting something physical in return…"
Text message from teen to friend
"That was the best speech ever about that topic!"
Teen in Los Angeles
"I'm going to go home and break up with my boyfriend."
Teen in TX after leaving public school assembly
"…Chris was very open and blunt about the subject, but it never got awkward…"
Cari, 16, after a Chastity talk