Speaking & Seminars
We're One Family
A message of unity and hope for every kind of room, anywhere in the world.
Tam River, Todd Martin, songwriter, creator of Blue River Revival, and speaker of hope. You are loved. You are unique. You were made with a purpose. And your story isn't finished. That message is for schools and universities, men's groups, churches, concerts and communities near and far. The heart of it is simple: We're One Family.
A story of starting over — and a place at the table for everyone
Tam River, the name Todd Martin writes and speaks under, knows what it means to start over. His three-year inward journey began with an intervention in May 2020, and on December 12, 2021, he surrendered. God reached him and changed his life, and that change became the songs of Blue River Revival and the new album The Story Still Ahead.
Now Tam travels with a warm, plain-spoken message of hope and unity. He gives God the credit in every setting, and he reaches people outside the church as well as inside it. He doesn't tell his story to put himself at the center. He tells it so others can see that change is possible for them too.
"There is an inspiring movie hidden within every soul, a story of courage, a journey through valleys and mountaintops, a masterpiece waiting for its next scene. Don't let the adventure remain unwritten. Let God pick up the pen. Step into the light. Start creating it today. Start writing your story."
What I'm doing
Carrying "We're One Family" farther than any one room
The work Tam is doing now is meant to travel — into universities and men's groups, churches and Christian organizations, concerts and artist gatherings, and rooms around the world.
The Story Still Ahead — the album
The new album by Blue River Revival releases November 15, 2026. Its message, "We're One Family," is sung in 15 languages so it can reach everyone, whatever their language, wherever they live and whatever their age. Listen: https://linktr.ee/blueriverrevival
The Story Still Ahead Devotional
A 90-day daily devotional by Tam River, with 25 song lines from the album woven throughout and a journaling close. Coming soon to Kindle and paperback on Amazon. Start Day 1 on January 1 and walk into the new year with a story still ahead. As far as we can find, no living artist has released a 90-day devotional built around a whole album. For public schools, these faith-based resources are optional and are shared only when requested.
How he brings people together
The same invitation, in every kind of room
One message, every room
The message stays the same wherever Tam goes: there is a story still ahead, and every person is loved, unique and made by God with a purpose. "We're One Family," sung in 15 languages, is an invitation for people of every age, place and background to see that they belong — and that God isn't finished with their story.
Matched to the setting
Talks are hope-centered and plain-spoken. In public schools, the message stays faith-neutral-friendly, focused on hope, purpose, belonging and kindness. In churches and faith settings, he speaks openly about the God who reached him. In recovery rooms, he shares his own journey with humility and respect for each group's customs, traditions and anonymity.
Love over hate
He challenges audiences to choose love and respect instead of hate, at home, at school and online. As he puts it: "Hate is a prison. Love is a risk worth taking." In every setting he points people toward hope and toward help.
Five topics
Messages that travel from sanctuary to campus
In public schools, scripture and faith language are left out unless the school has said otherwise. The message then stays on hope, purpose, belonging and kindness.
Hope for the Future
Whatever today looks like, tomorrow isn't written yet. Tam shares how hope grew in his own life one step at a time and gives listeners simple ways to hold on to hope and help others find it.
Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB): "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says Yahweh, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."
For schools, youth groups, community events and general audiences.
You Are Loved
A hope-centered message for anyone who has ever felt alone or out of place: you are loved, you are unique, each step is yours to take, and God made you with a purpose. Tam encourages listeners to reach out to a trusted adult, friend or counselor, and he makes sure everyone leaves knowing where to find help.
Psalm 139:14 (WEB): "I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well."
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.)
For middle and high schools, youth groups, and parent and family nights. In schools, this message is offered in coordination with counselors, preferably in classroom or small-group settings, and follows recognized safe-messaging guidelines.
Transformation
Change is possible for everyday people. Tam talks openly about the habits that were running his life, his surrender, and how God made him new. Listeners leave knowing that real change usually starts with one honest step. In recovery settings, Todd shares his own recovery journey openly: the intervention in May 2020, his surrender on December 12, 2021, and how God transformed his life in recovery.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (WEB): "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."
For recovery groups and AA meetings, churches, men's and women's groups, and adult and general audiences.
Legacy
What are we building that the next generation can stand on? Tam challenges audiences to choose love and respect instead of hate and to make daily choices their children and grandchildren will be glad they made. "Hate is a prison. Love is a risk worth taking."
Psalm 145:4 (WEB): "One generation will commend your works to another, and will declare your mighty acts."
For parents, grandparents, older audiences, leadership and community groups, and high schools.
The Story Still Ahead
The heart of Tam's album and devotional: your past doesn't get the last word. Drawing on the album's message, "We're One Family," sung in 15 languages, Tam invites people of every age, place and background to see that God isn't finished with their story.
Isaiah 43:19 (WEB): "Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don't you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."
For all audiences, especially churches, concerts and events, and faith communities.
Seminar offerings
Ways to bring Tam into the room
Keynote talk
A single message of hope and unity for an assembly, conference, chapel, banquet or community night. A solid 45 minutes
Guiding AI with Faith
How faith leads the way as AI reshapes work and life. We guide it; we don't fear it. 45-60 minutes depending on the setting
Classroom or small-group session
Recommended for the You Are Loved and Hope for the Future messages in schools, in coordination with counselors. 45-90 minutes, flexible to fit the school's schedule
Youth Conference Keynote
A faith-centered message that God made each person with a purpose, and that there is a story still ahead. 45-60 minutes
Recovery Conference Keynote
Todd's own recovery story, told openly from the main stage: the habits that once ran his life, his surrender on December 12, 2021, and how God transformed his life in recovery. A headline message that leaves every listener knowing real change is possible. 45-60 minutes
Virtual talk
A remote session for groups that cannot meet in person. Virtual talks available, 45-60 minutes depending on the platform
Fees start at $500; contact for a quote. Fees are starting ranges and can be adjusted to fit your event. Travel: No travel fee within 100 miles. Beyond 100 miles, mileage or a flat travel fee applies. Lodging provided by the host for overnight engagements.
Who I speak to
Unity that belongs in every kind of room
These are the rooms Tam is glad to serve. Audiences include schools, churches, recovery groups, men's groups, and community events.
Schools and universities
Elementary, middle and high schools, with faith-neutral-friendly versions for public schools, plus university gatherings that want a message of belonging and hope.
Men's groups, including Legacy Builders
Men's groups and retreats — including Legacy Builders — along with women's groups, parents and families.
Churches and Christian organizations
Youth groups, churches, chapels, Christian organizations and other faith communities.
Concerts and artists
Concerts, album events and gatherings of artists who want the room held together by a message of unity.
Recovery communities
Recovery groups and AA meetings, with an open, respectful share of Todd's own recovery journey.
International and community audiences
Community, civic and general audiences, older adults and senior groups, and international rooms — in person or, if confirmed, virtually.
Keep the story going
The Story Still Ahead, the album by Blue River Revival, releases November 15, 2026. Listen: https://linktr.ee/blueriverrevival
The Story Still Ahead Devotional is coming soon to Kindle and paperback on Amazon. Start Day 1 on January 1.
Follow Blue River Revival on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blueriverrevival
Past engagements
First engagements coming soon.
Bring a message of unity to your room
Want to bring Tam River (Todd Martin) to your school, university, men's group, church, concert, recovery gathering or event — here or around the world? Let's talk about your audience and what they need to hear.
Email: todd.martin@cuconsultingservices.com · Phone: +1 636 265 0773 · Booking: email info@cuconsultingservices.com or call the number above
Request a conversationIf you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.)
Tam River (Todd Martin) · Blue River Revival · https://linktr.ee/blueriverrevival
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (public domain).