Lawrence is an Australian Catholic writer, life coach, and speaker, dedicated to helping people discover meaning, purpose, and spiritual depth. He is the founder of The Shepherd’s Heart, a creative ministry offering resources for parishes, spiritual direction, and leadership mentoring. Lawrence is also the content creator of The Timeless Quill a Catholic blog that explores Christian spirituality through stories, myth, and culture.
With over fifteen years, Lawrence combines deep pastoral wisdom with practical tools for personal growth. His work includes Catholic Essentials, a series of accessible flyers and booklets that explain the faith for newcomers, and tailored resources for parishes worldwide.
As a trained coach and accredited spiritual director, Lawrence has a particular passion for guiding people through life transitions, vocational discernment, and times of crisis. His gentle, thoughtful approach helps others clarify their values, grow in virtue, and take concrete steps towards flourishing. Lawrence’s mission is simple: to help people heal, grow, and step into the life God created them for.
When he is not studying or recording episodes of The Myth Pilgrim, he enjoys reading, drawing, growing things in the garden, jigsaw puzzles, good soundtracks and musicals, and board games. He always has had a deep appreciation for how beauty and story can lead the soul to God, and God to the soul. His greatest passion is unveiling the beauty and creative richness of 2000+ years of Catholic faith for our modern times. He especially loves the rich depository of the church’s many saints, especially St Therese of Lisieux and St John Paul II.
Lawrence is a spiritual director
As of Feb 2025, I’m open to journeying with people through the ministry of spiritual direction. If you feel called to receive private spiritual direction with me, please contact me directly. Through our one-on-one sessions, either in-person or through Zoom, we can journey through:
- Developing and deepening your prayer life
- Discerning the Lord’s will, and developing the insight to do so yourself
- Acknowledging and working on areas of vice, sin and unfreedom
- Deepening in self-knowledge and self-love
- Integrating spirituality into everyday life (e.g. work, family, recreation, ministry)
- Learning to articulate and accept the full spectrum of emotions
Here are my relevant qualifications: In 2022, I completed a Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction at Heart of Life, and am accredited under the Australian Ecumenical Council for Spiritual Direction. I also completed a CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) at the Austin Hospital in 2019, a Bachelor of Ministry in 2020 and a Masters of Theology in 2021 through the University of Divinity. I also completed the Theology of the Body Institute (Head and Heart Immersion) program in 2024 and is currently being accredited as a life coach with the Australian Coaching Institute.
Lawrence is a Life Coach
Real change does not come from pushing yourself harder. Understanding the deeper patterns that run your life is the beginning of true growth. Let’s name the dynamics that have both served you and hindered you, before we create the conditions for a lasting change.
Whether you’re seeking clarity about your next steps, working through a crisis, wanting to de-stress, facing an important decision, or wanting to grow in emotional freedom, my coaching provides a space to experience clarity and freedom.
Other creative work
I animated a four part series called Discernment for Dummies with Fr Dave Callaghan MGL!
Apart from The Myth Pilgrim, I am the founder of Shepherd’s Heart, which creates warm, newcomer-friendly resources for the Australian church! Order today and love nourish your newcomers!
I also write little articles every so often that explore matters pertaining to the Christian Imagination. You can access my blog The Timeless Quill here.
I also write my own stories and sometimes even illustrate them. Here is a fairytale I have written called The Legend of the Everspring Tree, which I have also illustrated, narrated and added animatics!