A lifelong devout Catholic, John Olesnavage spent twenty-five years as a case worker in the human service field, working with criminal offenders, addicts, and the mentally ill. At forty-seven, he returned to school to pursue his dream of becoming a psychologist. In 2014 John formed the My Powerful Question Institute to promote and spread the word regarding his teachings and methods. Since 2000 John has also provided consulting services with Catholic dioceses in Michigan.