John Delony

John Delony is married to Dr. Sheila Delony, and they have two children. The family lives on a farm in Tennessee.

Outside his professional work, Delony has described himself as a fitness enthusiast who enjoys lifting, stand-up comedy, deer hunting, and punk rock concerts.

Delony earned a Bachelor of Arts in humanities and psychology from Lubbock Christian University and a Master of Education in higher education administration from Texas Tech University. He later earned two PhDs from Texas Tech University, one in counselor education and supervision and the other in higher education administration.

Before joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, he spent more than two decades in crisis response and higher education. His roles included serving as a high school teacher, working in student-affairs leadership at universities, and serving as a dean of students. He also worked with the Lubbock Police Department on death notifications, crisis services, and victim support.

His professional training has included education management at Harvard University, Title IX investigation, behavioral-intervention practices, group crisis intervention, individual crisis assistance, and critical incident stress management.

Delony began posting to his YouTube channel, The Dr. John Delony Show, in April 2020. The caller-driven program focuses on relationship advice, mental and emotional health, marriage, parenting, and difficult personal decisions.

At Ramsey Solutions, he writes, speaks, and teaches on marriage, relationships, leadership, and mental health. He also serves as a co-host of The Ramsey Show, where he discusses the psychology behind financial decisions. His media appearances have included Good Morning America, CNN, and Fox News.

Delony has also helped more than 10,000 couples through Together, a daily marriage app.

Delony's books include Redefining Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back, Own Your Past, Change Your Future, and Building a Non-Anxious Life. He has been recognized as a three-time national bestselling author for these works.

His approach presents anxiety as an alarm system that can signal danger, exhaustion, disconnection, or an unhealthy environment. He encourages readers to identify what they can control, strengthen their relationships, and build consistent habits involving sleep, exercise, reflection, and community.

Delony's recognitions include the Outstanding Professional in Graduate and Professional Student Services award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the Emerging Leader award from the West Texas Counseling Association, the Life Changer Award from the Student Bar Association, and the Award of Excellence from the Black Law Students Association.

His community involvement has included service on the State Board of Directors of Disability Rights Texas, the planning and network advisory committee of StarCare Lubbock, the Texas Boys Ranch board of directors, and the Professional Wellness Committee of the Texas Counseling Association. He has also worked with the Lubbock Police Department's Victim's Services and Crisis Response Team.