with Dr. Ben Baron
Suffering is universal, yet many of us are poorly equipped to face it. We live in a moment filled with distraction, numbing mechanisms, and shallow answers to life’s deepest pain. Author Ben Baron offers something different: an intellectually serious, spiritually grounded, and deeply human exploration of how hardship can become a source of resilience, solidarity, and redemption.
Combining psychology, spirituality and philosophy, Baron will help us discover:
What social science reveals about resilience amid adversity
How Catholic teaching illuminates suffering’s deeper meaning
Why hardship can clarify identity and deepen connection
Practical ways to navigate suffering with honesty and hope
A framework for preparing for life’s inevitable trials
About our speaker
Dr. Ben Baran is an organizational psychologist and award-winning management professor at Cleveland State University, co-founder of the management consulting firm Indigo Anchor, co-host of The Indigo Podcast, and a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
He is the author of 25 publications on leadership, management, and adversity. His first book, Crucibles: How Faith and Science Help Us Navigate Suffering, released in September 2026. He is a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, and advisor to executives. In his military service, Ben has led people and projects around the world from the California coast to Afghanistan.
When not working, Ben enjoys picking up heavy things and running—sometimes at the same time, but not usually. He lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and children.