NEAL HAGER

Neal Hager is an author, speaker, filmmaker, and creative producer whose work explores the stories that shape our identity, choices, and understanding of freedom. Through books, speaking engagements, films, and educational resources, he challenges audiences to look beyond surface-level independence and consider what it means to live with purpose, faith, responsibility, and genuine freedom. His work addresses themes of redemption, resilience, identity, sacrifice, and the power of choosing a better path—inviting people to rethink what they believe about themselves, others, and God.

BOOK NEAL FOR SPEAKING

Email Neal at nealhager@gmail.com to book Neal for your next speaking event.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…

“It can be incredibly intimidating to share our beliefs with those who haven’t yet come to a saving knowledge of Christ, but your encouragement to extend the Good News to those we meet “on the way” is sure to challenge and inspire many people.”

Jim Daly
President
Focus On The Family

“Neal’s passion is every time he interacts with someone, shares on stage, or sits one-on-one. That passion is infectious and transferrable, and it comes with a grace and wisdom that carries long after the conversation ends.”

David W Litwin
Author: Parables & Parallels & The Wonder Story.

WRITTEN WORKS
Book cover titled "Breaking with Rebellion" by Neal Hager, featuring a person walking on a muddy bridge with chains, stormy sky, and a dove flying above.
Book cover of 'On The Way' by W. David Hager and Neal Hager, with the subtitle 'Ministering in the Moment,' featuring a winding road through green hills at sunset.
Book cover for "Breaking with Rebellion" by Neal Hager. Features a solitary figure walking down a muddy street in a war-torn area, with a dove flying overhead and a cloudy sky in the background.

RESOURCES

A young man with curly hair and blue eyes, wearing a military jacket, appears to be in a forest, crawling or lying on the ground, looking ahead with a surprised or cautious expression.

VIDEO
Restoring Your Temple: Temptation Invitation

Restoring Your Temple will walk readers through the Christ-centered, step-wise journey of moving out of denial and powerlessness into a recovered lifestyle. The reader's temple can be restored to its intended purpose of being a place where the Spirit of God can inhabit, encourage, guide, and direct in a manner leading to emotional, relational and spiritual wholeness when every area of life is turned over to his care and control. This journey is a process requiring trust, devotion, and a willingness to do the deep work necessary to avoid relapse and further damage.

A person holding a mask in front of their face, with the mask having cracked, worn-out features and closed eye holes, against a black background. The text reads, 'The False Self vs The Real Self' arranged in two columns.

VIDEO
BREAKING FROM REBELLION: THE GREATER GOOD

The Greater Good begins to introduce the role of transcendence as we start to separate Healthy Rebellion from Destructive Rebellion.

A young man with brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt and carrying a backpack, standing in an airport terminal at night, looking at his phone while holding a wallet.

VIDEO BOOK
PORTMAN: Chapter 1

Will Portman, down on his luck and struggling to find meaning, has an unexpected encounter that could change the course of his life, if he has the courage to accept it.

SPEAKING TOPICS

I can speak on a myriad of topics, but below are my top three speaking offerings. Please click on the “+” on the right to reveal a detailed summary of each topic.

  • Growth begins with a posture of readiness. This message explores how being present, prepared, and willing to respond to God’s direction can shape everyday decisions, relationships, and opportunities to serve others with purpose.

  • True change is not built on temporary motivation—it is built through intentional choices, foundational principles, and a willingness to grow. This message explores the six key steps for building a life grounded in faith, purpose, and personal responsibility. Participants will discover how to move beyond past struggles, identify the foundations that shape their decisions, develop healthier patterns, and create a future defined not by where they have been, but by who they are becoming.

  • Throughout history, humanity has pursued freedom—but often we confuse freedom with independence, control, or the ability to shape life according to our own desires. Through storytelling, this message explores the deeper questions behind our choices: What happens when we gain power without wisdom? What does it cost when we seek control without understanding? Drawing from themes explored in Neal’s books, films, and television projects, this conversation examines the difference between true freedom and the illusion of it, revealing how purpose, responsibility, and truth are essential to becoming who we were created to be.