Inspiring growth. Empowering change.
Christian Life Coaching for emotional, relational, and spiritual maturity.
I help Christians who feel stretched thin, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next grow with depth, clarity, and integrity. Through Christ-centered coaching and leadership development, I help you slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and move forward with greater emotional maturity, relational health, and spiritual groundedness.
At Balanced Coaching, the focus isn’t on doing more; it’s on deep growth that leads to lasting change. This work is about formation from the inside out, helping you live and lead in ways that are aligned, resilient, and rooted in Christ.
Growth doesn’t come from striving harder.
It comes from becoming more whole, on purpose.
Have you found yourself in a season where:
❌ You feel emotionally worn down or internally unsettled, even though you’re doing “the right things”?
❌ You sense there’s more to how you’re meant to live, but clarity feels just out of reach?
❌ You know what Scripture says is true about you, yet struggle to live from that truth day to day?
❌ You’re often “on” for others, but rarely feel truly rested or grounded yourself?
❌ You carry responsibility well, but feel isolated, stretched thin, or spiritually dry beneath the surface?
❌ You’ve outgrown old ways of thinking or living, but aren’t sure what faithfulness looks like in this next season?
If So, Here’s How I Help
If any of this resonates, the goal isn’t to fix yourself or push harder.
It’s to slow down long enough to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and to grow with intention.
My work focuses on helping Christians develop emotional, relational, and spiritual maturity through Christ-centered coaching that honors how God designed us to grow. Together, we pay attention to the patterns shaping your responses, relationships, and faith, so growth becomes grounded rather than forced.
This is not about quick answers or pressure to change.
It’s about learning to live from a more secure, integrated place where clarity increases, resilience deepens, and faith becomes steadier and more life-giving.
Deep growth. Lasting change.
That’s the work we do.
What you’ll gain:
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
Leading, growing, or simply trying to live faithfully can feel heavy—especially when life is loud, complex, or uncertain. Many Christians carry responsibility well on the outside while feeling unsettled or unsure on the inside.
You’re not failing because you feel stuck.
You’re human and you’re likely in a season that requires formation, not force.
For more than a decade, I’ve worked with Christians to regain clarity, strengthen emotional resilience, and grow in maturity that reaches beneath behavior into the heart. Whether you’re navigating past hurt, leading others, or sensing God’s invitation into a deeper season of growth, you don’t have to carry the weight alone.
This work isn’t about quick answers or surface-level encouragement.
It’s about walking alongside you with wisdom, presence, and Christ-centered guidance so growth becomes steady, grounded, and lasting.
Start your journey today!
Stories of hope and transformation…
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Shoyka M., NC
When I rededicated my life to Christ, I was hungry for direction but unsure what came next. I read Scripture, watched sermons, and tried to stay afloat—but something was missing. Then I discovered Justin. From my first meeting with him, I knew God had led me there to find freedom and perspective. Jesus is the Author and Perfecter of my faith, but He also uses others—like Justin—to guide us toward healing and growth.
Since working with Justin, I’ve gained practical tools, resources, and spiritual insight that have transformed my walk with Christ. For the first time, I feel safe to be completely honest—no judgment, only grace and truth grounded in Scripture. My mindset has shifted, my faith has deepened, and I now live with greater intention and peace. If you’re longing for biblical guidance, renewed perspective, and freedom in Christ, Justin is where you’ll find it.
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Samwel M., Kenya
Justin has been my mindset mentor ever since I first found his book and met him. Through his inspiration and mentoring of me, I have seen a lot of changes in my life and he has helped me to understand why God created me and the purpose He has for my life. Through his mentoring of me, so many people in Kenya are now learning from his work as I carry his teachings into my work in the Kenyan prisons.
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Chad M., TN
Dr. Justin Tilghman is an exceptional coach who seamlessly integrates leadership strategies, personal growth, and faith-based wisdom. Over the past year, his mentorship has helped me clarify my core values, align my leadership style, and find balance in life. His faith-centered guidance has shown me how to experience resilience and joy through Christ, even in challenging seasons. Working with Justin has been transformative, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking personal and professional growth.
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Mallory G., NC
Justin is awesome! I’ve been working with him for about 8 months now. Before I started coaching with Justin, I just found myself stuck. Struggling with an anxious heart, I had no sort of framework for boundaries, and it all left me exhausted. I knew what God said was true about me but I struggled to be able to live like it was true. If you struggle with any of those, or you want to start a path to developing emotionally healthy relationships and grow deeper relationship in your relationship with God, then Justin will be extremely helpful to you! I’m so grateful for Justin and being able to have this experience!
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Justin S., MA
Justin's ability to break down complex challenges into manageable steps has been invaluable in helping me overcome obstacles and achieve personal milestones. What truly sets Justin apart is his genuine investment in his clients' well-being and growth. He doesn't just offer advice; he actively listens, asks thought-provoking questions, and provides unwavering support. His commitment to my journey was evident in the progress I've made under his guidance.
Looking back, my decision to work with Justin has been life-changing. The growth I have experienced, both spiritually and in my daily life, is a testament to his expertise and dedication. If you are seeking a coach who will walk alongside you, empower you to unlock your potential, and guide you towards meaningful transformation, I wholeheartedly recommend Justin.
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Alex S., SC
Justin is a fantastic coach and more importantly a fantastic person. I came to him in the beginning of this year seeking spiritual growth, advice, and counseling on how to pursue a Christ-centered life. Justin is extremely approachable and is an expert listener. He also has an uncanny ability to find meaning behind everything that you tell him. He has guided me through my relationship with the Lord in providing passages, books of the Bible, and outside resources. He has provided me with several lifelong practices that continue to influence my everyday life. He has also helped me with my relationship with my (now) fiance, providing Christ-centered advice on how to care for my significant other. I continue to meet with Justin and learn from and grow with him in his advice and guidance from the Lord.
At Balanced Coaching, I work with Christians who want to live with greater clarity, purpose, and steadiness—both personally and in their leadership. Whether you’re navigating a personal crossroads or sensing that something feels off in your work or relationships, you don’t have to sort it out on your own.
Life has a way of getting loud.
Work becomes complex.
Responsibilities pile up.
Even with good intentions and full calendars, it’s easy to feel scattered, emotionally worn down, or spiritually dry.
For individuals, this often shows up as anxiety, fatigue, or a lingering sense that something isn’t aligned.
For teams, it surfaces through miscommunication, tension, or eroding trust.
I believe growth was never meant to happen in isolation.
Many Christians hold things together externally while quietly wondering whether real change is possible or what God may be doing beneath the surface. That’s why I offer Christ-centered coaching and leadership development that creates space to slow down, pay attention, and grow with intention.
This work helps you realign with God’s purposes not by striving harder, but by developing emotional, relational, and spiritual maturity that supports deep growth and lasting change.
Dr. Justin Tilghman is a Christian life and mindset coach, pastor, professor, and author. He is the founder of Balanced Coaching and the developer of the NeuroRelational Coaching™ framework, integrating neuroscience, emotional maturity, and Christian spiritual formation. Justin also serves as Pastor of Development at Grace Fellowship Church, teaches leadership at Carolina College of Biblical Studies, and co-hosts the Encounter Grace Podcast.