About the Author

Jason VanRuler, MA, CSAT, is a psychotherapist, author, and nationally recognized speaker specializing in communication, attachment, and relationships. He’s the author of Get Past Your Past (Zondervan, 2023) and founder of a thriving private practice. Known for blending insight, story, and strategy, Jason leads workshops, retreats, and intensives that explore the patterns shaping how we connect, lead, and thrive. His work creates space for clarity, growth, and lasting change. He lives with his wife and three children and enjoys travel, cycling, and fly fishing.

Reviews

Healing from our past is often something we say we want, but is often hard to do. We have the desire, but not the know-how. Jason VanRuler brilliantly gives us powerful tools and insights from his own lived experiences to get us there. It is filled with nuggets of gold that will help you flourish and thrive. I absolutely love this book! Mike Foster, executive counselor; author, The Seven Primal Questions

In Get Past Your Past, Jason VanRuler takes us on a journey from greater self-awareness to deeper healing. Most people know Jason as a successful counselor, executive coach, or podcaster. As a personal friend (and fellow South Dakotan), I know Jason as someone who is very intentionally compassionate in the way he listens to and cares for those around him. Cade Thompson, artist; songwriter; worship leader

It's rare for anyone to make it through life unscathed. If Hurt and Healing are archenemies, then Hurt knows how to reach us all and Healing seems to be only an urban legend. This book proves that healing is real. Not only is it real, it's obtainable. I'm grateful to know Jason VanRuler and to learn from him. Do your soul a favor and get your hands on this book. Chris Durso, author, The Heist: How Grace Robs Us of Our Shame

Jason VanRuler provides a comforting acknowledgment that to some degree or another, we are all broken. You may have never considered the burdensome quote-posters you have hanging on the walls of your heart, but through stories from his own healing journey, Jason illuminates them and prods us to move toward health, healing, and wholeness. With clinical insights, relevant biblical examples, and relationship wisdom, Jason guides us along a path toward community and connection. Get Past Your Past is the guidebook you need to finally get past your own past. Dr. Zoe M. Shaw, author; psychotherapist

Jason VanRuler, a great dude and an awesome therapist who has a lot of those abbreviations after his name, wrote a book called Get Past Your Past where he challenges you to confront your past hurts, helps you move through them, and provides encouragement and a legit friend for the journey every step of the way. Also, I've been thinking, why is abbreviation such a long word? Michael Jr., comedic thought-leader; author, Funny How Life Works

There are so many things I love about my dear friend Jason. He's one of the most approachable people I've ever met. He's so kind, yet willing to say the hard thing. He's witty (and self-deprecating). He loves God. He has vast knowledge and experience as a therapist. In these pages, I have no doubt his insight will help you get past your past. This book will meet you right where you are, while at the same time challenging you not to stay there. Adam Weber, lead pastor, Embrace Church; author; host, The Conversation podcast

This timely treasure-trove from Jason VanRuler is packed with biblical wisdom, clinical insights, practical solutions, and personal triumphs that will help you overcome life's hardships, embrace healing, and progress toward meaningful connections. Let me break it down into five words: boom sauce for the soul! Chuck E. Tate, pastor; author; podcaster

You might feel that moving beyond your pain and heartache is insurmountable, but you're never alone. Jason VanRuler will truly help you get past your past for good with this book. Let the wisdom in these pages move you toward a brighter, more courageous, and well-connected future. Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking