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The Being Formed Podcast

The Being Formed Podcast

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Relational community and conversations focused on Christian Spiritual Formation, Soul Care, Spiritual Direction, and life with God.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Christianity Spirituality
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  • 52. The Sacred Way Community (with Kim Van Natta)

    52. The Sacred Way Community (with Kim Van Natta)
    May 15 2026
    What does it look like to walk with Jesus in a way that is relational, intentional, and deeply transformative? In this episode of The Being Formed Podcast, Adam is joined by spiritual director and retreat guide Kim Van Natta for a conversation about a new initiative from LifePoint Resources called the Sacred Way Community. Together, they explore the growing hunger many people are experiencing for a more relational and experiential life with God, especially in a cultural moment marked by exhaustion, disillusionment, disconnection, and spiritual uncertainty. They discuss the difference between merely learning about God and learning how to be with God, and why intentionally small, immersive, and formational communities can become sacred spaces of healing, growth, and transformation. Adam and Kim also unpack the vision and rhythm behind The Sacred Way Community, an 18-month cohort journey centered around relational spiritual formation, shared retreats, contemplative practices, and authentic community. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and consider where God may be inviting you into deeper formation and a more sustainable way of following Jesus. In This Episode Kim’s personal journey into spiritual formation and relational discipleshipWhy transformational growth happens best in authentic communityThe growing spiritual hunger beneath disillusionment and deconstructionWhat we mean by “The Sacred Way”Relational spirituality and secure attachment with GodWhy retreats and immersive experiences matterThe difference between information-based learning and transformational knowingWhat spiritual transformation actually looks like in everyday lifeWhy slower, smaller, and more intentional communities matter right nowPersonal reflections on being with Jesus and becoming people of love About Kim Van Natta Kim Van Natta is a spiritual director, Ignatian retreat guide, and the founder of Transforming Experiences. Her work centers on helping people cultivate deeper awareness of God’s presence through spiritual direction, contemplative practices, creation-based experiences, and relational spiritual formation. Kim is helping lead the development of The Sacred Way Community and will serve as the first Director of this new initiative through LifePoint Resources. The Sacred Way Community The Sacred Way Community is an 18-month journey of relational spiritual formation designed for those longing for a deeper, slower, and more authentic life with God. The journey includes: Seven retreats over 18 monthsOngoing relational connection and spiritual companionshipContemplative practices and guided formationSpace for honesty, discernment, healing, and transformationA community-centered approach to becoming more deeply rooted in the love of God Our first cohort is scheduled to begin in September 2027. To receive updates and learn more as plans continue to unfold, visit: LifePoint Resources or email: swcLifePoint Resources Reflection As you listen to this conversation, where do you sense an invitation toward deeper formation in your own life? What has been stirring in you? Connect with LifePoint Resources The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources, a nonprofit ministry devoted to making soul care accessible to all. Through spiritual direction, retreats, webinars, and formational community, we help you cultivate a deeper, more sustainable life with God. www.lifepointresources.org Share the Episode If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with a friend, colleague, or leader who may be interested in joining the Sacred Way Community.
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    53 mins
  • 51. Leadership from Within (with Gregory Woodard)

    51. Leadership from Within (with Gregory Woodard)
    May 1 2026
    What sustains a leader over time? In this episode of The Being Formed Podcast, Adam Ormord (Founder and President of LifePoint Resources) sits down with retired Navy chaplain and author Gregory Woodard to explore the inner life of leadership. Drawing from years of experience in ministry and the military, Greg shares how leadership that lasts is not built on competence alone, but on a life that is rooted, attentive, and formed from within. Together, they explore the drift many leaders experience - remaining effective on the outside while becoming disconnected, isolated, and unhealthy on the inside - and why so many leaders struggle to finish well. Greg introduces a framework of four essential rhythms - relational, spiritual, emotional, and physical—that help leaders cultivate a more sustainable and integrated life. This conversation moves from Greg’s personal story, to practical insights for leaders today, and ultimately to the deeper invitation of becoming the kind of person who leads from the soul. In This Episode, You’ll Hear Greg’s journey from Navy chaplaincy into a new season of spiritual formationWhy leadership often becomes disconnected from the inner lifeThe hidden cost of burnout, isolation, and unprocessed emotionThe four rhythms that sustain healthy leadership: relational, spiritual, emotional, and physicalWhy emotional awareness is essential - not optional - for leadersHow identity and calling unfold over time, rather than being quickly discoveredWhat it means to “finish well” in leadershipSimple, meaningful steps toward cultivating a life of leadership from within About Greg Woodard Greg Woodard is a retired Navy chaplain who served for over two decades, walking alongside individuals and leaders in some of life’s most challenging and formative moments. He is the author of Leadership from Within: Navigating the Path Toward Soul-Driven Success, a book that invites leaders to cultivate a sustainable and integrated life through intentional rhythms of soul care. Learn more: www.gregwoodard.com Key Themes Leadership begins beneath the surfaceFormation over performanceIntegration of the inner and outer lifePaying attention to the soul as a leadership practiceSustainability and finishing well Reflection As you listen, you might take a moment to notice: Where in your life are you leading from the outside in… rather than from within? And gently consider: What might it look like to pay attention to your soul - not to fix anything, but to be present to God there? Resources & Links Leadership from Within: Navigating the Path Toward Soul-Driven Success – Greg WoodardStop Chasing Work-Life Balance: Four Rhythms for Sustainable Leadership Integration - Greg Woodard Connect with LifePoint Resources The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources, a nonprofit ministry devoted to making soul care accessible to all. Through spiritual direction, retreats, webinars, and formational community, we help individuals and leaders cultivate a deeper, more sustainable life with God. www.lifepointresources.org Share the Episode If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with a friend, colleague, or leader who might be carrying more than they realize.
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    56 mins
  • 50. Spiritual Wayfinding (with Deborah Gregory)

    50. Spiritual Wayfinding (with Deborah Gregory)
    Apr 17 2026

    What if your life with God isn’t meant to stay in your head?

    In this conversation, Adam sits down with spiritual director and author Deborah Gregory to explore what it means to experience God not just in our thoughts, but in our bodies, our movement, and the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

    Drawing from her new book Spiritual Wayfinding, Deborah invites us into an embodied spirituality that integrates attentiveness to God with the wisdom of the body and the realities of how we are actually formed.

    Together, they explore how walking can become a form of prayer, how our nervous systems shape our awareness of God, and how practices of movement and attention can open us to deeper discernment.

    This conversation offers a timely invitation to become more present, to lift our eyes and our gaze, and to begin noticing God in places you may have overlooked.

    In This Episode, You’ll Hear
    • Deborah’s personal journey into embodied spirituality
    • How relearning to walk reshaped her understanding of life with God
    • The connection between Ignatian spirituality and embodied awareness
    • How the body and nervous system influence our experience of God
    • Why walking can be a powerful form of prayer and discernment
    • The role of neurodivergence in expanding our understanding of spiritual formation
    • Simple ways to begin practicing awareness of God in your everyday life
    A Simple Invitation

    As you finish this episode, consider taking a walk.

    Notice your body. Notice your surroundings. Notice what’s happening within you.

    And ask: “God, where are You in this moment?”

    About Deborah Gregory

    Deborah Gregory is a spiritual director specializing in Ignatian spirituality, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, and the host of The Betwixt Podcast. Her holistic approach to Christian formation bridges ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, helping people experience God through both body and soul.

    Drawing from her experience in a neurodiverse family, Deborah is passionate about cultivating an inclusive spirituality that honors the wisdom of the body and supports those navigating a neurotypical world.

    She leads retreats, trains spiritual directors, and lives in Central Florida with her husband and two daughters.

    Resources & Links
    • Spiritual Wayfinding by Deborah Gregory: Purchase on Amazon
    • Deborah Gregory's website: https://www.flourishspiritualdirection.com/
    • The Betwixt Podcast
    About The Being Formed Podcast

    The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources. It is a space for honest, thoughtful conversations about spiritual formation, leadership, and the interior life. Hosted by Adam Ormord, Co-founder and President of LifePoint, each episode invites listeners to slow down, pay attention, and participate more fully in the life of God.
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    53 mins
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