Big Tent Talks brings nationally recognized thinkers, writers, and spiritual leaders to Indianapolis for bold, timely dialogue. Launched in 2024, the series creates space for big questions and expansive perspectives, inviting the community into conversations that cross lines of belief, identity, and experience.
Recent speakers have included Nadia Bolz-Weber and Jay Michaelson, whose 2025 talk explored spirituality and psychedelics.
At its core, Big Tent Talks exists to widen the circle—offering a “big tent” where curiosity, complexity, and connection can thrive.
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Spirit & Place
Indiana University – Indianapolis
425 University Blvd., CA 003B
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-2462
festival@iu.edu
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