Dr. Fred Batten, Jr. is a trusted voice in grief recovery and spiritual resilience. With over 25 years of leadership, ministry, and chaplaincy experience, he has guided countless individuals and communities through life's most painful moments. Certified by the John Maxwell Team in leadership development, Dr. Batten combines heartfelt wisdom with practical strategies to help others heal, grow, and move forward with purpose. In Grief is a Team Sport, he brings personal insight and professional compassion to remind us: you don't have to grieve alone.