When life gets heavy — anxiety, grief, shame, addiction, broken relationships — it helps to have someone walk with you who genuinely gets it and points you to Jesus. Share the Struggle is a nonprofit that pairs people with certified Christian coaches for weekly one-on-one or group sessions built around a four-stage journey: Encounter, Surface, Refine, Live — an expanded version of their "Captive Thoughts" coaching model grounded in Romans 12:2.^1
Founded by Ryan Miller — who also hosts the Jesus People Podcast — Share the Struggle operates on a simple conviction: information alone can't hold the mirror, ask the hard question, or stay with you while the Holy Spirit does the refining. Coaches bring real experience across 284+ specific focus areas including marriage, anxiety, grief, identity, burnout, and spiritual formation.^1 The platform also offers expert-led video courses on topics like anxiety, trauma, shame, pornography, miscarriage, and grief — taught by voices like Dr. Caroline Leaf, Matthias Barker, Rebekah Lyons, Cathy Loerzel, and Benji Horning — each with workbooks built for small group settings.^2
Churches, businesses, and organizations like Church of the Highlands, Chick-fil-A, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Cru trust Share the Struggle to meet the emotional and mental health needs of their people.^3 Churches can run STS courses with flexible pricing (by-the-seat or monthly subscription based on congregation size), and leaders can earn STS Care Certification at no extra cost.^2
Why People Love It"I went into this process with some reservations, not completely trusting in the Lord. I have been so blessed in the way God has shown up powerfully in every session. I look forward to what the Lord has in store next as my faith continues to grow week by week." — Sophia^1
"I'm really grateful for group coaching. I don't have any Christian people in my life, and have never had anyone pray for me, but now I do. It feels so good to be supported by a Christian community." — Ken^1
"My coach helped me to understand that I have layered grief and that I seem to have a grasp on juggling it which I question myself on daily. She made me feel loved and that I mattered." — Jen^1
Notable- Founded by Ryan Miller; operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under Taming Mustangs Inc.^4
- Over 93,000 coaching appointments and 58,000+ hours of coaching delivered^1
- Trusted by Church of the Highlands, Chick-fil-A, FCA, Cru, North Coast Church, and Light Church^3
- Expert course instructors include Dr. Caroline Leaf, Matthias Barker, Rebekah Lyons, Benji Horning, and Cathy Loerzel^2
- Courses include: Freedom From Anxiety, Moving Through Trauma, More Than Your Past, Shame, Freedom From Pornography, Finding Purity, Healing After Miscarriage, Loss of a Loved One, plus Helping Helpers and Story Work training^2
- "Share Your Struggle" live coaching podcast and voicemail Q&A (call 903-600-0011)^5
- Ryan Miller hosts the Jesus People Podcast featuring guests like Jonathan Pokluda and others^6
- STS Care Certification training for church staff and leaders — free with course subscription^2
- Web-based platform (no mobile app); courses hosted on Kajabi^2
