Spiritual Direction
For when the ground beneath your faith is shifting, and you don’t want to walk through it alone.
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Mentoring · One-on-One
You don’t have to walk this alone.
Two ways to be personally mentored by Michael. Whether the ground beneath your faith is shifting, or you’re steady and ready to go deeper into the practice of God’s presence.
The Invitation
Some of you are in the unraveling of faith deconstruction right now. I’ve walked that ground myself.
Others have already done that work, or never needed to, and are ready to go further into what it means to live in God’s presence day by day.
I walk with people in both. Here’s what that looks like.
Choosing Your Path
The Alignment Journey
Faith deconstruction may no longer be your story, but you long to go deeper into Christ and learn to practice God’s presence.
Learn more below →Not sure which is yours? Reach out anyway — we’ll figure it out together.
Spiritual Direction · For Faith Deconstruction
For the Season When Faith Is Changing
This is a quiet space to slow down and speak honestly about your life, wherever you are in your faith. I listen without judgment and hold your story with care.
This is for you if…
- You’re navigating what’s often called faith deconstruction. What you built your life on is shifting or has already come apart.
- You want a companion, not someone to fix you or hand you quick answers.
- You’re willing to bring your actual questions, doubts, and grief into the room.
- You want deep listening more than advice, apologetics, or a debate.
This may not be the right fit if…
- You’re looking for someone to defend or dismantle a particular theology with you.
- You’re in acute crisis — a licensed therapist or emergency care should come first.
- You want a fast fix or a program with a finish line.
What to expect
- Two 45–60 minute sessions per month, held online by video call
- Month-to-month. We meet together as long as the season requires, no long-term contract
- Confidential and judgment-free
- Rooted in Christian contemplative practice, open to people from many backgrounds. What matters most is your openness, not your label
Investment
$250/month — two sessions monthly, cancel anytime
We begin with a brief email conversation and mutual discernment to see if this is the right fit. Currently, I have two openings for new clients.
The Alignment Journey · Training in Practicing God’s Presence
A Year Toward Living Fully in God’s Presence
Arriving · Uncovering · Re-Aligning
Something in you knows the life you are living is not quite the life you were made for. You are not broken. You are in the middle of something. Christ-likeness is not a standard to achieve. It is a life to inhabit: genuine presence, embodied compassion, and courageous engagement with the world. The Alignment Journey is a one-year mentoring pathway that helps you discover what that life looks like for you.
The Three Cornerstones
Arriving
Slowing down enough to become present to God, to yourself, and to what is actually here.
Uncovering
The honest, accompanied work of naming what has been false and grieving what must be released.
Re-Aligning
The slow, embodied discovery of who you actually are, rooted in Christ, shaped by love.
This is for you if…
- Faith deconstruction may be part of your story, but not all of it. Your foundation is steady, but you’re ready to go deeper into Christ.
- You want to practice God’s presence as a daily, embodied rhythm that will change your life.
- You’re ready to commit to a full year of accompanied formation, not a quick program.
- You want a structured pathway, daily practice, a session rhythm, a personal Rule of Life built around your actual story.
This may not be the right fit if…
- Your faith is actively unraveling right now (Spiritual Direction, above, is the better starting point).
- You’re looking for a curriculum to master quickly or a certificate at the end.
- You can’t commit to a full year of regular sessions.
What’s included
- A full year of one-on-one mentoring across three phases: Arriving, Uncovering, Re-Aligning
- Weekly sessions in months 1–3, tapering to bi-weekly, then monthly as the practice deepens
- The Daily (Re)Alignment Practice. A six-movement daily circle of return (Arrive · Attend · Surrender · Abide · Discern · Go)
- The Seven Foundational Pillars and the False Self / True Self teaching, with guided self-examination
- A personal Rule of Life you build together in the final months. Abide, Love, Become
- Confidential, ongoing, online companionship throughout the year
Investment
$375/month for 12 months ($4,500 for the year)
Pay in full and save 10% ($4,050).
Not currently taking new Alignment Journey mentoring relationships. I want to give the people I’m walking with my full presence. Reach out if you’d like to know when that opens again. [email protected]
We begin with a brief email conversation and mutual discernment to see if this is the right fit.
About
About Michael
Michael Pratt has served as a pastor/missionary in Ukraine beginning in 1995. He’s a certified Spiritual Director with a Master’s Degree from Kairos University, where he trained to help guide people through the stages of faith deconstruction. His work is shaped by his own season of spiritual unraveling.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which offer is right for me?
If your faith feels like it’s unraveling, or you’re
deconstructing what you were taught, start with Spiritual Direction. If your foundation is steady and you’re ready
to go deeper into Christlikeness and the practice of
presence, the Alignment Journey is built for you. Not
sure? Reach out; we’ll figure it out together in that
first conversation.
What if I’ve been hurt by church or faith leaders — is this a safe space?
Yes. I know what it’s like to carry wounds from faith
communities and leaders, often called church hurt or
religious trauma. This is a judgment-free space where
you won’t be pressured into any belief or practice.
Together, we’ll honor your story, your pace, and create
room for healing and trust to unfold naturally.
What is spiritual direction, and how is it different from counseling or coaching?
Spiritual direction creates space to listen for God’s
presence in your life. Counseling often looks back to
heal wounds, and coaching focuses on achieving goals.
Spiritual direction is about discernment and trust. You
will learn to notice where God is moving in your story
and align with it. I don’t give quick fixes; I walk
alongside you as a companion on the journey.
Do I have to be religious or Christian to work with you?
Not at all. While my roots are in the Christian
tradition, I walk with people from many faith
backgrounds, including those who describe themselves as
spiritual but not religious, or who feel disconnected
from religion yet still long for meaning, purpose, or
spiritual depth. What matters most is your openness, not
your label.
How do we meet (online/in-person)?
Most meetings are online, so it’s easy no matter where
you are. When possible, I also offer in-person sessions
or group gatherings. The goal is always the same: a safe
space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
Not ready for one-on-one mentoring yet? Start by downloading the free e-book, Practicing God’s Presence, and joining the weekly reflections. When you’re ready for deeper connection, I’ll be here.
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