Testimonials
The reflections below come from individuals and couples who arrived feeling uncertain, conflicted, or unsure how to move forward. Over time, they found greater clarity, steadiness, and trust in their discernment through our work together.
Individual Direction
I came to spiritual direction feeling caught between the faith I grew up with and how I was experiencing God in the present. I longed for a deeper, more authentic faith but carried fear about trusting myself, and God, in the process.
Through spiritual direction with Ben, I began releasing guilt about getting faith “right” and felt invited into a more honest, curious way of engaging God. While I still face moments of uncertainty, I now experience faith with greater openness, trust, and a hopeful anticipation toward life.
~ Amelia, GA
Discernment Coaching
I connected with Ben in the midst of a leadership crisis, feeling overwhelmed, ill-equipped, and unsure how to move forward. As he worked with our board, Ben brought calm, composed, and steady guidance, offering clarity and direction in what felt like chaos.
Through the process, I gained confidence in my ability to lead through uncertainty. I now stay more curious, hurry and control less, and trust that I have the resources needed to navigate difficult situations and transitions well.
~ Sara, MN
Couple's Direction
Couple's Direction with Ben has been better for our relationship than any marriage counseling we've tried!
~ Jennifer & Rich, VA
Discernment Coaching
I entered this work feeling paralyzed by sudden leadership responsibility and unsure how to move forward during a season of transition in our church. Ben approached the situation with compassion and clarity, listening carefully and guiding me toward a creative and wise path of action.
Through the process, I grew in confidence and learned how to integrate loss without being overtaken by it. That formation has continued beyond the original crisis and now shapes how I care for others in my community.
~ Kirsten, MN
Individual Direction
I started spiritual direction feeling disoriented and unsure how to navigate what was mine to carry versus what was being imposed on me in a harmful leadership context. Ben cultivated a safe space where I could examine myself and my circumstances, including my own shadow, without losing ownership of my experience.
I now move forward with greater confidence and authenticity, carrying insights that feel genuinely mine and a steadiness that extends beyond our sessions.
~ Patti, MN
Individual Direction
I began spiritual direction frustrated by approaches that emphasized discipline and structure in ways that didn’t fit how my mind works. My spiritual journey was changing, and the answers that once made sense no longer did.
In working with Ben, I found a space that was creative, flexible, and responsive to what I actually needed. I’m able to show up however I am, without fear of saying the wrong thing, and experience a sense of safety, peace, and trust in the process.
~ James, MI
Couple's Direction
Before couples spiritual direction, most of our conversations revolved around logistics and day-to-day responsibilities. We cared deeply about our faith and our marriage, but we didn’t know how to slow down and listen together in a meaningful way.
Through couples direction with Ben, we learned how to listen more deeply, ask better questions, and create space for both of our voices without rushing to fix things. Our conversations now feel more attentive, open, and deeply connected, and the practical tools we learned continue to shape how we relate to each other in everyday life.