Aaron Welty
Aaron invests his time and energy speaking at the intersection of faith and fandom.
He brings a unique perspective in discussing culturally accepted concepts of weakness and happiness. Aaron does this by melding heroic journey stories - such as Star Wars and Marvel films - with his own story.
He applies this understanding to share wisdom affirmed through four decades of overcoming medical and mobility challenges as he’s chased dreams across the globe.
SPEAKING VIDEO
ABOUT
Aaron Welty was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a newborn.
He overcame those early years of low expectations and a presupposed poor quality of life to graduate from Cedarville University and serve as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the House of Representatives, wherein he worked on a variety of policy issues. Presently he lives and works in Washington, DC.
An avid fan of comic books superheroes and Star Wars, Aaron has shared his story with outlets such as NBC Nightly News, Facing Life Head On, Roll Call, The Daily Signal, and various radio programs. His writing has been featured by a variety of publications and presented at conferences and conventions.
He is the creator and/moderator of the Council of Nerds film discussion series at the Miracle Theatre in Washington, DC and served as a co-host for the Two Geek Soup podcast, focused on the intersection of faith and geek culture. You can follow him on Twitter at a @arwelty, on Instagram at @aaronwelty, and on Facebook.
TALK TOPICS
Pursuing Heroic Ending in a World of Hollow Happy Endings
In a world of happy endings marketed by our culture via romantic comedies and Disney films, what if there was something more? What if there was something deeper, fuller, awaiting you?
The hero’s journey stories we love have a lot to teach us about how we want to live our own story better. Interweaved with real-life experience that feels like film, this session will have you wanting to pursue your own heroic ending.
TESTIMONIALS
Hearing Aaron speak is one of the most captivating things I’ve ever heard. He uses pop-culture stories to bring to life examples of righteous moral character I found relatable. Through his presentations he encouraged, emphasized, and taught about how to seek God’s glory over my own personal satisfaction. He always has a story for any dilemma and encouraged me to pursue the hard questions to seek deeper truths.
​
Matt Peters, Student
CONNECT WITH AARON
