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Don't Live Feeling Rudderless

Spiritual Direction So You Can Live & Lead With Soul.

Clarity

Creativity

Value

Major Obstacles To Your Development

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Can You Relate To These Challenges?

Fear?

Do you fear that not knowing what to do will make your life fall apart?

Dullness?

Have your standard practices and answers left you feeling void?

Fruitlessness?

Do you wonder if anything you do really matters?

Rich & Jennifer, VA

Couples direction with Ben has been better for our relationship than any of the marriage counseling we've tried!
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I Want to Help

Ben Shoup - M.Div., D.Min. - Spiritual Direction

     Surviving life is already a challenge. Making something meaningful and rich with it is an act of heroism—one we all need to undertake. It is a universal problem with a reward tailored to each person.

     Most people are never taught how to reach into their daily experiences and find spiritual wisdom and guidance, much less how to take these transcendent encounters and integrate them into a new way of living. That predicament leaves you feeling as if you’re failing at life and deeply dissatisfied with yourself and the world around you.

     I have been there, too, and I needed a guide. Working with someone who has done it before and can guide you on your journey is a pathway to a whole new paradigm for what a successful life is and provides a deep sense of meaning and joy, even when things get hard.

     I routinely walk that path myself and serve as a guide for many others. I would love to journey with you along your unique path to an abundant life, too.

Individual Direction

Discover Deeper Clarity and Purpose
 

Life's journey often brings moments of uncertainty, where the path forward isn't clear. In these times, seeking guidance can illuminate the way. Through Individual Direction, we'll engage in a contemplative process that helps you:​

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  • Reconnect with Your Inner Self: Explore your spiritual landscape to understand your true desires and motivations.

  • Navigate Life's Crossroads: Gain insights into decisions and transitions, finding alignment with your core values.

  • Cultivate Inner Peace: Develop practices that foster serenity and resilience amidst life's challenges.​


This personalized journey offers a sacred space to explore your spirituality, leading to a more intentional and fulfilling life.

Couples Direction

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Strengthen Your Bond Through Shared Spiritual Growth

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Relationships thrive when partners grow together, not just individually. Couples Direction provides a nurturing environment to:​

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  • Enhance Communication: Learn to express and listen with spiritual depth, fostering mutual understanding.

  • Align Shared Values: Explore your collective spiritual beliefs to build a unified vision for your relationship.

  • Navigate Challenges Together: Develop tools to face life's hurdles as a cohesive unit, reinforcing your partnership.​

 

Over a series of 12 sessions, you'll embark on a transformative journey, fostering a deeper connection and a shared sense of purpose.

Discernment Coaching

Make Confident, Values-Aligned Decisions

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In today's complex world, leaders often face choices not between right and wrong, but between good, better, and best. These decisions can be paralyzing, impacting not just outcomes but also personal integrity and team trust.

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Discernment Coaching offers a structured, spiritually grounded approach to navigate these challenges. Rooted in centuries proven Ignatian spirituality, this service helps you:

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  • Clarify Purpose: Reconnect with your core values and mission.

  • Explore Options: Assess choices through thoughtful reflection and imaginative insight.

  • Act with Confidence: Commit to decisions that align with your deepest convictions.

 

Through this process, you'll cultivate a decision-making practice that fosters freedom, joy, and gratitude—not just for yourself, but for those you lead and serve.

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Ready to Transform Your Decision-Making?

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How Will It Work?

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Discover

Your Route

We will clarify your unique invitation and way to live fully.

Craft Your

Way Forward

You will forge a new way forward.

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