How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange How Preston Zeller Thinks About Grief and Scripture-Based Guidance in the Age of AI
Jan 28, 2026
Preston Zeller, founder of Zellerhaus and creator of PsalmLog, is a developer and filmmaker who blends scripture, tech, and grief work. He discusses how loss reshapes priorities and leadership. He explores the pitfalls of a victim identity, forgiveness as ongoing release, and building AI tools that support spiritual formation without replacing community or God.
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Painting 365 Works After His Brother's Death
- Preston made 'The Art of Grieving' after his brother died from a fentanyl overdose and painted 365 works in a year.
- The film documents that year of painting and the emotional work that followed his brother's sudden death.
Grief Reorients What Really Matters
- Grief forces a reassessment of priorities and identity beyond titles, money, and possessions.
- Preston says losing his brother made him focus on relationships, humility, and what his kids think of him, not worldly measures.
The Race To Victimhood Distorts Grief
- The 'race to victimhood' converts pain into entitlement when people use hurt to force others to accept their view.
- Preston observed this while interviewing art therapists and grieving clients for his documentary.
