John Thurman

John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., is a licensed counselor, work-life coach, and Christian author and speaker specializing in faith-based counseling and resiliency-centered coaching. With more than fifty years of experience in the helping profession, he has guided individuals and couples through emotional healing, life transitions, and spiritual growth.

John’s approach focuses on building resilience, cultivating inner strength, and helping people recover from adversity with wisdom and hope. He integrates the enduring truth of Scripture with evidence-based counseling techniques, offering a holistic model for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Through his counseling, writing, and speaking, John equips others with practical tools and a renewed mindset—empowering them to live healthier, more resilient lives grounded in faith.

How to Overcome Anxiety Before It Overtakes You!

In a world filled with war, inflation, and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel emotionally overwhelmed.…


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How to Forge a More Resilient Faith

Do you ever struggle with your faith? I have, and after you read “How to Forge a More…


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Revitalize Your Marriage: 9 Myths You Need to Debunk Now! (Part 1)

How’s your marriage today? Is it sizzling hot, lukewarm enough to brew iced coffee, or so cold you…


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How to Deal with Old Wounds: A Biblical Perspective

“We forget: In life, it doesn’t matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters what…


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Four Ways You Can Keep Your New Year's Resolution
Four Ways You Can Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Have you been working on your goals for 2024? Most of us will start with great intentions, but…


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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: How to Succeed

Why do New Year’s Resolutions fail? Mainly, because they are only a statement, or what we wish for…


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Fear Not – For Unto Us a Child Is Born

​Well, like most men, I am finishing up my Christmas shopping, and thanks to Amazon, everything…


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How to Avoid the 4 Joy-Stealing Traps of the Holidays!

Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here. And in the next few days, millions of people will be…


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How to Manage Grief and Loss During the Holidays
How to Manage Grief and Loss During the Holidays!

Discover how to cope with grief and loss during the holidays. Learn faith-filled strategies for…


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Illuminate Your Christmas with Faith and Joy

Jesus, the Light of the World Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the Light of the…


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