Speaker: Zachary Helton

The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: How Life’s Gaps Transform Us

What if the gaps in our lives—the tension between what we want and what actually happens—are where transformation begins? Drawing on narrative theory and the craft of storytelling, this talk explores how the struggles, surprises, and unanswered questions in our lives might be inviting us into wholeness. When we embrace the ‘story tension,’ we may … Continue reading The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: How Life’s Gaps Transform Us

A Space to Breathe: Staying Grounded After the Election

Presenter: Zachary Helton is a spiritual care counselor and author. His work centers on creating imaginative spaces for reflection and connection, especially in times of transition. You can find more about his work on zhelton.com. Whatever the outcome, the days after an election can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what’s next. On November … Continue reading A Space to Breathe: Staying Grounded After the Election

Two Movies and a TV Show…

… That Changed the Way I Think About My Life. Guest Speaker: Zach Helton is a writer and interfaith chaplain who likes exploring practical spirituality and the formative impact of story. You can read some of his published pieces or find out more about his work at zhelton.com. Zach will share why he has never … Continue reading Two Movies and a TV Show…

Turning People Into Trees

It’s a commandment common across nearly every major spiritual tradition to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” but far less common is any practical instruction on how that’s even possible. Let’s face it: Some people are undeniably hard to love. Are we supposed to white-knuckle our way to love? Fake it ‘til we make it? In … Continue reading Turning People Into Trees