Jay Payleitner | Best Selling Author & National Speaker

Books. Talks. Light Bulb Moments.

Jay Payleitner is a national speaker and best-selling author of easy-to-read, hard-to-put-down, make-you-think books

Really, I'm just a storyteller.

In more than 30 books and having spoken to audiences in 20 states, I'm humbled to say my stories deliver unexpected takeaways that often change lives.

Dads connect with their kids. Marriages are strengthened. Conflict is resolved. God’s plan unfolds. Optimism sneaks in.

My latest book and talk is right in my sweet spot. Cheering on grandparents. This may be my legacy book. It's beautifully designed and makes a pretty sweet gift -- even for yourself!

Somehow -- with all my books -- I make it fun.

Looking for your next good read or someone to keynote an event? My books and talks cover a lot of ground. Let's chat.

Jay's Newest Release

Hooray for Grandparents!

Keep the generations connected and build your own legacy of love and laughter. May I do a book reading for your group?

Book Details

"The mission of marriage is to help each other chase your dreams."

from 52 Ways to Connect as a Couple

"As indicated by the title, this book is about Jesus. But the main character is you."

from The Jesus Dare

"Every kid’s first hero is their father. It's up to you to keep earning that title every season of life."

from 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad

"What if God wrote your bucket list?"

from What If God Wrote Your Bucket List?

"God wants you living in your sweet spot. If you can dance, dance. If you can plant, plant. If you can lead, lead. If you can hug, hug."

from The Prayer of Agur

"One day you will look back on your life and it will all make sense, but for now you’ll just have to trust Me."

from If God Gave Your Graduation Speech

"The boy saw the flat world for exactly what it was: A momentary threshold to the rest of eternity."

from Point/Line/Plane/Eternity

Best Selling Author

More than 25 books published and a half million sold.

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National Speaker

Any group. Any time. Covering a lot of ground.

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“With an enjoyable, non-preachy approach, Jay Payleitner gently challenges us to get out of our own way. A great read and a great blessing.”

- Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus

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