Hi I’m Joshua, I believe caring for people means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
My background brings together spiritual care, chaplaincy, fitness, mindfulness, and theological education, giving me a unique perspective on the challenges we face in times of suffering, transition, grief, and personal change.
I hold degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies and am a licensed chaplain and certified fitness trainer. My work is centered on helping people navigate difficult seasons of life while encouraging greater awareness of the connection between spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.
My approach incorporates spiritual care, mindfulness, and contemplative practices, including insights from Buddhist mindfulness traditions. I believe mindfulness can help us slow down, become more attentive to the present moment, recognize our thoughts and emotions without being controlled by them, and develop a deeper awareness of ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Spiritual care is not about having all the answers. It is about presence, listening, compassion, and walking alongside another person as they seek meaning, peace, hope, and direction.
I draw from a variety of spiritual, philosophical, and contemplative traditions in my work, with a particular interest in questions of suffering, meaning, human flourishing, spiritual formation, and what it means to live a purposeful life.
Through Desert Spiritual Care, I hope to create a space where spiritual care, mindfulness, and whole-person wellness come together.
Whether you are experiencing grief, illness, spiritual questions, stress, uncertainty, a major life transition, or simply feel stuck, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Sometimes we don’t need someone to give us the answers. We need someone willing to sit with us, listen, and walk beside us.
