Capability Statement · Lecturer & Speaker
AI, Faith & Human Identity · Keynotes · Workshops · Guest Lectures
M.S. Artificial Intelligence, UTSA · MBA, University of Phoenix | Author, Image in the Machine
Speaker Overview
Owen Eskew is an AI researcher, published author, and lay theologian who speaks at the intersection of artificial intelligence, faith, and human identity. He holds an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Texas at San Antonio and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, serves as an active DoW contractor, and is the author of Image in the Machine: AI, the Imago Dei, and What It Means to Be Human. Owen has facilitated AI literacy events for hundreds of students, led men's ministry discussions on faith and technology, and built his own working AI demonstrations to bring abstract concepts into the room. His talks combine technical credibility with personal honesty, speaking equally well to engineers, educators, and congregations.
Signature Topics
Speaking Experience
UTSA AI Learning Event – Texas Middle Schools
Co-facilitated a two-day AI literacy event with approximately 97 eighth-grade students, running a live self-driving car neural network demo station (NeuroDriver). Data from the engagement was submitted to ACM SIGCSE 2026.
Men's Group Faith & Testimony Talk
Led a men's ministry discussion weaving personal testimony, biblical exposition, and the core themes of Image in the Machine into a guided conversation on identity and faith in an AI-saturated world.
Author Platform & Public Theology Writing
Built a multi-channel platform (Substack, marketing studio, church study guide) carrying the book's arguments to secular tech professionals and Christian readers alike.
Doctor Marriage & Mapping Manhood
Contributes speaking and written content within a national men's counseling and formation platform addressing AI, identity, and faith.
Published Works
Image in the Machine
AI, the Imago Dei, and What It Means to Be Human — ONSQ Enterprise Press.
Malachi Man Series
Faith-based book series for men on identity and formation.
The Vigilant Spirit Dream Journal
Four-volume guided dream journal blending Christian theology, Jungian psychology, and cognitive neuroscience.
Self-Publishing & Book Business Guide
Practical guide to the self-publishing and book business workflow.
ACM SIGCSE 2026 Submission
Peer-reviewed paper on the NeuroDriver classroom AI research, co-authored with Diego Rodriguez.
Differentiators
Talk Formats
Keynote
30–60 minutes. Large audience, single core theme.
Workshop / Breakout
60–90 minutes. Includes a live NeuroDriver demo and discussion.
Guest Lecture
50–75 minutes. University or seminary classroom setting.
Sermon / Devotional
20–40 minutes. Church service or men's group context.
Panel / Q&A
Format and length set by the host.
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Booking & Contact