Onward Forward -- My Journey with ALS: Finding Beauty and Love in the Clusterf*ck

Jeansonne, Brian: - Brian Jeansonne is a native New Orleanian and a lifelong student of religion, metaphysics, and philosophy. Brian holds a degree in psychology from the University of New Orleans and received his certification as a spiritual director through Sustainable Faith. Brian began his career as a pastor, serving for twenty-one years while continually seeking answers to profound questions. In 2020, he decided to step away from pastorship to work more intimately with fellow sojourners as a life coach and soul care director. This life-changing choice coincided with his ALS diagnosis. Today, he spends his working hours writing at a pace of sixteen words per minute, using his eyes, often accompanied by his dog, Luna, in his lap. Brian lives in New Orleans with the rest of The Jeansonne 7-Kristy plus their five kids: Micah, Jonah, Nate, Lucas, and Zoe Moon.