Meet Byron
Spiritual Coach, Author, Speaker & Advanced Therapy Practitioner
Byron Parson is a spiritual formation guide and the author of Walk This Way: The Spirit-led Life. For more than two decades he has trained people in relationships, self-management, and prayer, serving both church communities and working professionals. He previously led a 3,500-member congregation and an eight-state network of churches. Today he is a senior project manager at Health Advocates LLC, where he partners with executives to improve workflows and decision making.
Byron leads a 12-week online program and workshops on spiritual formation and abiding in Christ. His toolkit includes Immanuel Prayer, Lectio Divina, biblical meditation, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), values assessment, and CBT-based practices. A Midwesterner by upbringing and Eagle Scout, he now lives in Southern California with his wife, Lauri, their adult children Blake and Nina, and daughter-in-law Elizabeth. His life’s work is helping people exchange anxious striving for daily, Spirit-led formation.
Background & Experience
A journey of faith, learning and service spanning over three decades.
Personal Foundation
- "Married to wife Lauri for nearly 30 years."
- "Father of two children (Blake & Nina)."
- "34-year devoted follower of Christ."
Personal Foundation
Byron’s approach combines spiritual guidance with advanced therapeutic techniques. He has advised professionals across the U.S. and internationally, helping them overcome obstacles in career, relationships, and personal development.
A common obstacle he addresses is self-management. Breakthroughs occur when proper perspective is gained and a reality-based identity is embraced.
Transformational Resources
Discover Byron's collection of books designed to guide you deeper into spiritual transformation and the abundant life.
EFT Master Certification
Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner for breakthrough healing and emotional release
NLP Master Practitioner
Neuro-Linguistic Programming expertise for rapid transformation and behavioral change
CBT Life Coach Certificate
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training for addressing thought patterns and life coaching
Treatment & Coaching
Coaching Philosophy
From Performance to Acceptance
Byron’s approach centers on helping clients gain proper perspective and embrace a reality-based identity. His methodology focuses on moving from performance-based living to acceptance-based identity rooted in God’s love.
- Spiritual Foundation: Integrating faith-based principles with therapeutic techniques
- Identity Transformation: Discovering who you are in God’s eyes versus performance metrics
- Practical Application: Real-world tools and exercises for lasting change
- Community Building: Creating support systems for sustainable transformation
