What Is Spiritual Direction… and Why You Might Be Ready for It
There’s a quiet revolution happening—not loud like a revival tent, not flashy like a conference stage. It’s happening in coffee shops, on long walks, over Zoom calls, and in sacred silences. It’s called spiritual direction, and it’s one of the most life-giving ways I’ve seen people rediscover God, themselves, and their purpose.
I’ve spent over two decades walking alongside people as a pastor, spiritual director, and mentor. I’ve seen the power of big gatherings and small groups, church plants and chaplain rooms, but nothing quite compares to what happens when one person slows down enough to listen—really listen—to their own soul and to God’s gentle invitation underneath the noise.
That’s the heart of spiritual direction.
So, what is spiritual direction?
It’s not counseling. It’s not coaching. It’s not about fixing or giving advice.
Spiritual direction is a sacred space—a relationship built on trust and listening—where you can reflect on where God is moving in your life, even when it feels like He’s not. It’s a conversation where someone prayerfully listens with you, helping you notice the holy in the ordinary, the invitations in the mess, and the Spirit’s presence in both joy and struggle.
It’s for the spiritually hungry and the spiritually burned out. For the curious, the deconstructing, the rebuilding, the wandering, the weary, and the wondering.
Why try spiritual direction?
Because you long for something deeper.
You’re tired of surface spirituality. Maybe you’ve been faithful but feel stuck. Maybe you’ve left the church but haven’t left the longing for God. Maybe you’re a leader who holds space for everyone else—but you need someone to hold space for you. Maybe you’re at a crossroads, in a season of change, or just craving a deeper awareness of God’s presence in your everyday life.
Spiritual direction doesn’t give you the answers. But it helps you live into the questions with grace, courage, and increasing clarity. And sometimes, that’s exactly what the soul needs most.
Who is it for?
I’ve sat with artists and activists, pastors and parents, seekers and skeptics. You don’t need to be “spiritual enough” or have it all together. You don’t even need to know what you’re looking for. You just need to be willing to show up honestly—and let God meet you there.
What happens in a session?
Expect a slow, unhurried pace. Expect a holy curiosity. Expect questions like:
Where have you sensed God lately?
What’s bringing you life right now?
What are you resisting or avoiding?
What invitation might God be whispering?
And sometimes, it’s just silence—letting your soul breathe.
The invitation
Spiritual direction isn’t just for the mystics or the monks. It’s for you. It’s for anyone who’s longing to live more awake to God’s presence, more anchored in grace, and more courageous in your own story.
In a world that rushes, performs, and demands, spiritual direction gives you permission to pause—to listen, to be known, and to be held by the One who’s been with you all along.
If something in you is stirring, that might be God’s gentle nudge.
Maybe this is your invitation to begin.
