Branches Soul Care

Branches Soul Care

Cultivating transformative conversations and healing places as we travel the journey of faith

Hi, I’m Ryan. Thanks for stopping by…

The journey of following Jesus can be a wild one. Full of joy one moment and the next the struggle can come crashing in. Wherever you are on that journey, I want to say “Welcome.” I hope that you find on this site, tools and resources that will help you grow as a follower of Jesus. 

Stories matter to me, so let me take a second to share mine.  I am a follower of Jesus, Father, and leader being transformed by the love of Jesus and transforming into the man He would have me become. I also have the awesome privilege of serving as a Spiritual Director and writer reflecting on the journey of discipleship and transformation in Christ. For the last 20+ years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside people and encouraging them in this journey of faith. I’ve served as a youth, discipleship, and lead pastor in a variety of settings and contexts. I’m trained as a Spiritual Director, Personal Coach, Enneagram Practitioner, and in marital and pre-marital tools to help you grow closer to Jesus and more in alignment with your passions. 

I have a particular heart for reconnecting with our purpose after loss. In 2019, my life was radically changed when my wife of 15 years was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and passed seven months later. Suddenly, I found myself a widower and single parent trying to walk with Jesus through the valley of grief, loss, and identity. Along the way, I’ve developed some deep passions to support the spiritual health of Christian leaders, help men grow to encounter the love and grace of Jesus, and help others navigate seasons of transition and grief. 

I’d love to encourage you are wherever you are on the journey of following Jesus. Reach out to start the conversation at the email below.

ryan@ryandoughty.com

Thanks again for visiting!

Posts

When Darkness Seems Most Dark

Today is the Winter Solstice and it is the darkest night of the year. It's the day when the earth is farthest from the sun... Read More "When Darkness Seems Most Dark"

The Sacredness of Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday.  Over the last several years, I’ve found myself growing in appreciation for this sacred space between loss and redemption.  Holy Saturday marks the... Read More "The Sacredness of Holy Saturday"

When the older brother meets the cross

His acts of servitude, were a futile attempt to hold the father in his debt just in case the father wouldn’t follow through on His goodness. I think the cross would disarm him. It disarms me. Through the agony of the cross, Jesus can lay down his life and still say, “I can commit my life to Him.” Read More "When the older brother meets the cross"

Joseph’s Wonderings

"God with us”- What if that’s not what I wanted?  Did Joseph ever feel like this gift was an imposition?  This breaking through of inconvenient... Read More "Joseph’s Wonderings"