I'm a husband, father, deacon, and leader - not necessarily in that order on any given day, but always all at once. Everything I do flows from who I am, and I've never been very good at keeping the different parts of life in separate boxes.
Husband & Dad
Married to Suzanne for 21 years.
Dad to Thomas, Matthew, Joseph, and Andrew.
DeaconMichael.net →
My weekly blog and newsletter on faith, family, work, and life. Reflections without neat conclusions - just honest thoughts from someone trying to figure it out like everyone else.
Emmaus Disciples →
Training and resources for Catholics who want to share their faith naturally and authentically - meeting people where they are.
Deacon Life →
A community and podcast for permanent deacons navigating the joys and challenges of diaconal ministry in the modern world.
Adobe
18 years consulting and leading teams of 100 or more at Adobe. 30 years total in media, marketing, technology, and consulting leadership. Still learning something new every day.
Lead & Keep
Something's taking shape for leaders navigating transition - the space between where you've been and where you're going. More to come.
runDis Dad →
I started running at 46 because my son Andrew told me I needed to get healthier. Now I create content about Disney running events and the journey of becoming a runner later in life.
Phil44 →
Creating & selling limited edition apparel with Suzanne - positive, faith-based, and inspirational designs rooted in our personal journey. Once they're gone, they're gone.
Granite Citizen →
Hyperlocal news and community storytelling for Granite City, Illinois - business profiles, local history, civic coverage, and the stories of the people building this community. Honest journalism that takes my hometown seriously.
The Short Version
Michael Halbrook is a Catholic deacon, tech executive, and writer based in the St. Louis area. He serves as a leader at Adobe, where he's spent 18 years building and leading teams across media, marketing, and technology.
Ordained a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church, Michael writes regularly about the intersection of faith, family, work, and everyday life. He hosts the Deacon Life podcast, leads Emmaus Disciples evangelization training, and maintains a weekly blog at DeaconMichael.net.
He and his wife Suzanne have been married for 21 years and have four sons. They also co-founded Phil44, a limited edition apparel company.