WELCOME, I'M GLAD YOU ARE HERE.
This space is for anyone navigating life’s big moments — or just trying to make sense of the messy middle. Whether you’re planning a wedding, grieving a loss, struggling with addiction, or simply need someone to talk to, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to help.
About Me
Who I am
My name is Doug Meyer, and I’m a newly retired pastor with over 40 years of experience in ministry through the United Methodist Church. Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of sitting with individuals and families through both celebration and sorrow — weddings, funerals, addiction recovery, health crises, divorce, and spiritual questioning.
In those sacred moments, I've learned:
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– Life is full of beautiful, complicated chapters
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– People need safe, judgment-free spaces to talk things through
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– The church can be a place of healing… but it isn’t for everyone
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– Faith doesn’t require a pew or a pulpit
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– Everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and cared for
Doug's Recommended Reads
Over the years, certain books have stood out as companions during hard seasons, sources of clarity, or simply helpful voices when things felt too big to face alone. These are books I often recommend to those navigating grief, love, faith, addiction, or just life.
Take what speaks to you. Leave what doesn’t. Let’s find what helps — together.
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
Atomic Habits – A Life-Changing Guide to Personal Development and Behavior Change by James Clear’s
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness
Why I Do This
For People Like you
I created Try a New Way for people like you — people who might not know where to turn, who may have been hurt by religion, or who just need a listening ear. My goal is not to push a specific faith or agenda. Instead, I want to walk beside you as you process, plan, grieve, grow, or celebrate.
I know what it’s like to face hard things — including my own battle with Stage 3 prostate cancer — and I’ve learned the value of compassionate presence, honest conversation, and practical support.
