The Being Formed Podcast

“What does it mean to bring my life into tune with what God longs for, with what God desires, with what God wants for my life and for the world? For me, that is a very dynamic day-by-day invitation.“ - Trevor Hudson In this episode, Adam Ormord (host) is joined by guest, Trevor Hudson, to discuss his latest book, " In Search of God's Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose ." Trevor is...

Adam Ormord, President and Co-Founder of LifePoint, invites Scott Shaum to the podcast to explore the profound themes of suffering, grief, and the spiritual journey. Scott is an anglican priest, spiritual director, and member of the Executive Leadership Team at Barnabas International . Scott is also the author of " The Uninvited Companion: God's Shaping Us in His Love Through Life's Adversities ."...

Summary In this episode of the Being Formed podcast, Adam Ormord engages in a heartfelt conversation with Joe Chambers, exploring the themes of soul care, the importance of storytelling, and the journey of personal and spiritual growth. Joe shares his experiences as a pastor, the significance of being present for others, and the transformative power of stories in healing. The discussion also touch...

"To have someone who is listening expressly for the purpose of drawing you out, not for their own curiosity, but simply to help you have clarity in your own life, what an incredible gift that can lead to transformation...life to the full." - Melissa Sievers Our guest on The Being Formed Podcast is Melissa Sievers, a Transformational Coach, a Spiritual Director, and a cherished member of the Soul C...

Ken Shigematsu (Pastor and Author, Tenth Church) sat down with Adam Ormord (Founder and President, LifePoint Resources) for an important conversation on the topic of shame. What is it? What happens when we wear shame as our identity? What is the answer to our shame? Ken Shigematsu lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey. He is senior pastor of Tenth Church ( www.tenth.ca ) in...

"These all look to You. This is the way of all things, rock badgers and leviathans included." (Brandon Booth) The tables are turned on this episode of The Being Formed Podcast as our host, Adam Ormord, is interviewed by Brandon Booth (host of The Signpost Inn Podcast). Brandon is a spiritual director, author, retreat leader, and the co-founder of SignPost Inn Ministries . Signpost Inn's mission is...

In this conversation, Casey Tygrett and Adam Ormord explore the complexities of memory, the nature of the soul, and the importance of spiritual formation. They discuss how our memories shape our understanding of God, ourselves, and the world around us. The conversation emphasizes the significance of engaging with our memories through practices like journaling to foster personal growth and connecti...

What color is God's skin? What color is God's skin? I said it's black, brown, yellow, and it's red, and it's white. Everyone's the same in the Good Lord's sight. What if our practices of being with God, while distinct and different across the vast landscape of time and cultures, actually held far more in common than we thought? What do we have to learn from our brothers and sisters in the global c...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Being Formed Podcast! We're kicking off the new year with a very personal and powerful conversation between Adam and Rebekah Ormord, the co-founders of LifePoint Resources. Rebekah and Adam unpack the harder parts of their journey together, including the pain, trauma, and inward "soul work" that God compassionately initiated at God's own pace. All the parts of their stor...

"Christmas, of all seasons in the year, should be the time where true meaning can be found. However, by the end of December many attest to experiencing exhaustion rather than significance, stress rather than joy, and more consumer debt than spiritual abundance. Is this really what the Christmas story offers the world?" Adam Ormord welcomes pastor and author, AJ Sherrill, to The Being Formed Podcas...

As our schedules inevitably fill up for the holidays, we recognize a deeper desire to lean into spaciousness and rest with God. How do we slow down and pay attention to the transforming work God is doing in us and in the world? How do we partner with God rather than resist the movement of the Spirit inviting us to greater freedom?   Adam Ormord welcomes Jen Manglos to episode 21 of The Being Forme...

“I feel like I’ve had some kind of breakthrough related to feeling full permission, full blessing, to live with unconditional love for people around me, and some insight into some of the walls that were there that were keeping me from believing that truly being unconditionally loving is the way to be.” (Cheri Hudspith) Our host, Adam Ormord, welcomes Lori Shoults and Cheri Hudspith (Co-Directors o...

“When you care for your soul as a way of life, you can handle when really hard things come your way and still maintain that groundedness. Now, it’s turbulent, it’s hard, it’s disorienting, but the bottom didn’t fall out the way it had years ago.” (Mindy Caliguire) Mindy Caliguire is the founder and president of Soul Care ( soulcare.com ), an organization that exists to cultivate soul health among...

Adam Ormord (LifePoint Resources) welcomes Summer Joy Gross to The Being Formed Podcast for a conversation about forming a stronger attachment to God who promises to be with us always.  Summer Joy Gross (MDiv, Virginia Theological Seminary) is the author of " The Emmanuel Promise: Discovering the Security of a Life Held By God ." Summer is an Anglican priest, retreat leader, and spiritual director...

Our host, Adam Ormord, welcomes Abigail Doust to The Being Formed Podcast to talk about the joy of serving and caring for women who serve in cross-cultural ministry all across the world. Abigail is an author, speaker, coach, and trainer who is passionate about helping leaders get equipped to help others move forward. Abigail is the Development Director for Thrive Ministry , which replenishes and s...

On today's episode, Adam Ormord (President and Founder of LifePoint Resources) welcomes Sean Nemecek to the podcast to talk about the very serious issue of burnout, especially for those who serve in ministry. This is an important conversation as we recognize the elevated state of stress and exhaustion affecting so many leaders in our communities and churches. Hope, help and health are available to...

Adam Ormord welcomes friend and mentor, Stephen W. Smith, to The Being Formed Podcast to talk about the power of deep listening. Steve Smith is the co-founder of Potter's Inn, a Christian ministry devoted to the work of spiritual formation and the care of the soul. He's the author of several books and small group guides, including The Lazarus Life, Soul Custody, The Jesus Life, and Inside Job. Ste...

“Deep discipleship is not all that interested in power. It’s interested in listening and formation. Those two things sometimes work at odds.” - Brian Fisher Our host, Adam Ormord, welcomes Brian Fisher ( soilandroots.org ) to The Being Formed Podcast for an important conversation on the topic of discipleship. Brian is the founder of Soil and Roots, a non-profit ministry helping to form and support...

"Christians so often think they must always contribute something when they are in the company of others, that this is the one service they have to render. They forget that listening can be a greater service than speaking.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together) We're delighted to welcome Melody Leeper, Program Manager of Renovaré's Listening Groups, to the podcast. Melody does a phenomenal job expla...

How would you answer these five Biblical questions from God? - Who do you say that I am? - What is your name? - Where are you? - What do you want? - What do you have in your hand? These five questions provide a framework for formational mentoring, a ministry of soul care which stands apart from a typical mentoring relationship, life coaching, or even a spiritual direction relationship. "Formationa...

What does it mean to discern wisely? Is discernment all about making decisions, either as an individual or with a group, or is there more to it than that? Our guest, Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Macchia, helps us form a broader definition of discernment which includes all of our life with God by "practicing a preference for God" in every relationship, every circumstance, every conversation, every single da...

We're grateful to Brandon Booth, the co-founder and president of Signpost Inn Ministries , for bringing his years of wisdom and insight related to the art of relational conversation to The Being Formed Podcast. Brandon and his wife, Liv, run a retreat house in Colorado and provide hospitality through various retreats, spiritual direction, and masterfully crafted resources all designed to help peop...

Our host, Adam Ormord, discusses the spiritual practice of listening with Dr. Ann van der Merwe. Utilizing technological resources to curate musical experiences has never been easier than it is today. Is there value in considering the role of music in our own formation? How might we intentionally cooperate with God by allowing music and art to speak a better word to our souls? Is it possible God i...

How is it with you and God? What's God up to in your life? How is it with your soul These are some of the questions explored in spiritual direction, a ministry of listening.  Debbie Schuster is the Director of Deepen, a two-year course of study designed for individuals who desire to grow in their own spiritual lives as well as to cultivate the spiritual lives of others in a cross-cultural setting....

Why is listening so important to our spiritual journey? How can we learn to listen better? How can we offer the gift of deep listening to others, especially in a world with so much noise? What are some practices we can engage in to stay open to the still, small voice of God? Join Adam Ormord, the founder of LifePoint, for this short explanation of the concept of listening "softer." This podcast ep...