WHAT I DO: I help people find words and sense in hard times. I work as a hospital chaplain, as a research consultant with Arbor Research, as a writer, and as an adjunct professor in Spiritual Formation. HOW I DO IT: I write a daily blog called 300wordsaday.com. I've written about the book of Nehemiah in a way that invites conversation, and books on Lent and Advent. I converse by email and phone and face-to-face to hear questions and offer counsel. NEXT STEPS: Subscribe to my blog.(300wordsaday.com). Subscribe to my newsletter at https://findingwordsinhardtimes.com/finding-words-newsletter. Email me at Jon.swanson@socialmediachaplain.com. MY STORY: I started my work career as a computer operator. I’ve been a college professor, an administrator, and a pastor. And I started running.WHAT I STUDY: how to help people in times of loss.