From Seminary to Skeptic with Jon Michael
July Program Meeting
Morrisville Historic (Former) Christian Church
Morrisville, NC
Sunday, July 12 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Join us for our monthly program meeting. A dedicated time for us to gather together each month.
Meet Jon Michael, from our friends over at Triangle Skeptics. A former ghost hunter, now an Investigator of Paranormal Claims without a preconceived notion of what he’ll find.
In this presentation, "From Seminary to Skeptic," Jon will talk about being raised by arch-conservative Southern Baptist Grandparents, his time at Southeastern College at Wake Forest, becoming a ghost hunter, and how being taught critical thinking skills led him to becoming a skeptic. He will also go over his current adventures engaging with the Paranormal Community, why we should spread critical thinking, and how you too can get involved in engaging with those around you with potentially false beliefs.
Agenda
Business
Special Guest
Jon Michael, From Seminary to Skeptic
Donated books
Swag
Stickers and Pins
Recently donated books free to good homes
Our Program Meetings are open to the public, and we are interested in everyone’s input but the opinions of current members will weighted more heavily as the Board discusses the output of the meeting at their future Board meetings. We have various membership tiers, join today.
Jon Michael Bio
Jon Michael is a researcher of paranormal claims and a skeptic dedicated to critically examining paranormal phenomena. Having personally visited numerous allegedly haunted locations since 2008, he applies scientific reasoning and investigative techniques to in an attempt to solve paranormal mysteries. Keeping an open mind, Jon believes in engaging with people respectfully and empathetically, seeking to understand their perspectives and experiences rather than dismissing their beliefs. You can find his social media links on his Linktree.
He has given presentations at pop-culture, skeptical, and paranormal conventions such as DragonCon, CSICON, and the Paranormal Research Symposium.
By day, Jon is a computer engineer with a degree and certifications in Cybersecurity, alongside an education in Philosophy and Theology. His hobbies include backyard bird watching, Krav Maga, and practicing ethical hacking with the fine folks of Def Con 919.
2026 Program Meeting Schedule
Jan - Replaced by Heightened Scrutiny documentary viewing at the Carolina Theatre
Feb 8 - Guest Speaker - Siembra NC
March 1 - Guest Speakers - L&M Advocacy
April 18 - Advocacy Day Training - TFS Advocacy Co-Chairs, Madhavi & Leah
May 3 - Guest Speaker from Freedom From Religion Foundation - Dan Barker, Co-President
Jun 7 - Replaced by Picnic
July 12 - Guest Speaker from Triangle Skeptics - Jon Michael, ex-Ghost Hunter
Aug 2 - Replaced by Picnic
Sep 13 - Guest Speaker from No Nonsense Spirituality (YouTube Channel) - Britt Hartley
Oct 4 - Guest Speaker from American Humanists Association (AHA) - Fish Stark, Executive Director
Nov 1 - Guest Speaker from AHA - Candace Gorham, MA, LCMHCS, President
Dec - Replaced by Festivus end-of-year dinner, Business Meeting, and Board Elections
While our Program Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome, they are not a time or place for evangelizing and harassment/discrimination will not be tolerated. We are an inclusive organization and anyone causing a disturbance or intentionally making others uncomfortable will be asked to leave.