Meet Brian.
For years, Brian J. Plachta lived by logic. As an attorney, he thrived on strategy and success—yet beneath the achievement, he felt a restlessness he couldn’t outthink. His faith was real but distant, more learned than lived.Â
When that inner ache grew louder than the demands of his calendar, Brian began seeking God not in concepts but in quiet. That search transformed his life—and became his lifelong mission: helping others experience the peace and presence of God in everyday life.
For over thirty years, Brian has led retreats, workshops, and spiritual direction sessions across the country, teaching practical ways to quiet the mind and awaken the heart to God’s presence
 See Brian in Action
Brian has also conducted hundreds of in-person and webinar workshops over the years. Check out a number of his Zoom Webinars by clicking on the link below. Â
The Heart of His Message
Brian calls his approach divineFlow—a way of moving through life with God instead of striving against it. Through retreats, workshops, and talks, he offers practical ways to quiet the mind, center the soul, and live from grace instead of grind.Â
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Featured Talks:
Quiet the Noise: Discovering the Power of StillnessÂ
In a world that prizes productivity and noise, silence can feel impossible. Brian guides audiences into simple, daily practices that open space for God to speak. Through stillness, we rediscover inner peace and learn to live from a place of presence rather than pressure.
Discover Your Divine Design: Uncovering Your Spiritual Gifts and Purpose
Every person carries a unique reflection of God’s creativity. Brian’s engaging teaching helps audiences recognize their spiritual gifts, understand their purpose, and live out their calling with confidence and gratitude. It’s an invitation to serve God from who you truly are.
Circles of Trust: Finding Companions for the Journey
Faith deepens in community. Drawing from his work in spiritual direction, Brian helps audiences identify and nurture relationships that call them to growth, authenticity, and joy. Together, we learn the power of shared discernment and mutual encouragement in walking with God.
Replacing the Doom Scroll with Soul Food: The Gift of Spiritual Reading
What we feed our minds shapes our souls. This talk invites participants to trade distraction for nourishment—to replace endless scrolling with the wisdom of Scripture and the inspiration of the saints. Brian offers practical ways to create a rhythm of spiritual reading that leads beyond information to transformation.Â
When God Feels Distant: Living the divineFlow Lifestyle
Sometimes we wonder if God hears us. We whisper, “Where are You, God?” Yet God’s silence isn’t absence—it’s invitation, gently drawing us closer to the heart of Divine Love.
In this keynote talk, Brian introduces the contemplative path of divineFlow—a way of life that helps us recognize God’s presence through quiet time, spiritual reading, discovering our spiritual gifts, and walking with others in community. Listeners leave with renewed hope and simple tools to experience God’s presence in everyday life.
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Whether for a retreat, parish mission, conference, or corporate wellness event, Brian brings a message that bridges faith and everyday life.
Audiences leave with practical tools and renewed peace rooted in the awareness that God’s presence is closer than their next breath.
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