The Formed Life Podcast

Can God truly renew not only our hearts—but even the way we think? In Part 2 of Virginia's conversation with author, speaker, and founder of Milk & Velvet Pearls, Sarah Faulkner shares what happened after doctors discovered her brain aneurysm had returned. Facing another high-risk surgery during the uncertainty of COVID, Sarah came to a place of complete surrender. Through prayer, Scripture, a...

What happens when faith is no longer theoretical—but all you have left to hold onto? In this deeply moving first installment of a two-part conversation, Virginia sits down with author, speaker, and founder of Milk & Velvet Pearls, Sarah Faulkner, to explore a story marked by profound suffering, miraculous survival, and the sustaining presence of God. Sarah shares her journey from a difficult a...

What if the greatest threat to your spiritual life isn't sin in the way you typically think about it—but hurry? In a culture that celebrates packed calendars, endless productivity, and constant activity, many of us have unknowingly embraced a pace of life that is shaping our souls. Yet when we look at the life of Jesus, we see something radically different. His days were full, but He was never hur...

What determines the value of a human life? Is it intelligence? Productivity? Ability? Independence? Or is human dignity rooted in something far deeper? In one of the most personal episodes ever shared on The Formed Life, Virginia opens her heart and invites listeners into a sacred part of her story as the mother of an amazing son who happens to have Down Syndrome. Prompted by a recent cultural con...

Have you ever found yourself believing something about God—or about yourself—that felt true because of your circumstances? In this deeply personal episode of The Formed Life, Virginia shares a powerful revelation from her own spiritual formation journey: the enemy often recycles the same lies in different seasons of life. Whether you're walking through disappointment, unanswered prayers, suffering...

EPISODE 30: The Spiritual Discipline of Generosity A Life Poured Out Like Jesus APPLE PODCASTS + SPOTIFY SHOW NOTES What comes to mind when you hear the word generosity? For many Christians, generosity begins and ends with financial giving. But what if biblical generosity is far deeper than money alone? What if generosity is actually about becoming the kind of person who lives open-handedly with t...

Do you ever feel spiritually exhausted by the constant noise, hurry, distraction, and consumption of modern life? In this episode of The Formed Life Podcast, Virginia explores the deeply countercultural spiritual practice of biblical simplicity — and why simplicity is about far more than aesthetics, decluttering, or modern minimalism trends. While minimalism focuses primarily on external possessio...

Have you ever walked through a season that felt invisible to everyone around you? In this deeply personal episode of The Formed Life, Virginia shares about a difficult few weeks navigating medical appointments, exhaustion, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of parenting through fragile moments. While sitting in a children’s hospital after a long specialist appointment, she found herself wrestli...

Why does Gen Z feel spiritually stuck—even when they love Jesus? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Virginia Kujabi sits down with Gen Z leader and college student Virginia Boyd to unpack the hidden struggles many young Christians are facing right now—burnout, performance-based faith, and the quiet tension between culture and conviction. This episode goes beyond surface-level Christianity an...

Is Gen Z walking away from God… or from a version of Christianity that doesn’t feel real? In this episode of The Formed Life Podcast, Virginia Kujabi is joined by special guest Virginia Boyd—a 20-year-old college student who is actively serving and discipling young people and enjoying her personal spiritual formation journey.  Together, they explore what’s really happening beneath the surface of G...

Episode 25: Holy Rebellion — Choosing Gratitude in Suffering (Romans 12:1-2) What if the most powerful act of faith in your hardest season… is gratitude? In this deeply personal and Spirit-led episode of The Formed Life Podcast, Virginia unpacks the concept of holy rebellion—a quiet, surrendered defiance against the patterns of the world. When life feels heavy, uncertain, or stretched, the natural...

In this short episode of The Formed Life Podcast, Virginia introduces a simple spiritual formation practice to help followers of Jesus pause, reflect, and reconnect with their story. Through silence, journaling, and honest reflection, this practice helps you notice where you are in your relationship with God and how your story is unfolding within His greater story of redemption. Take a few minutes...

What is the secret to bearing fruit in the Christian life? In this episode of The Formed Life Podcast, we explore Jesus’ words in Gospel of John chapter 15, where He reveals the simple but profound invitation to abide. Virginia shares a tender story from motherhood that beautifully illustrates what it means to remain close to Jesus — not as a strategy, but as relationship. Together we unpack: What...

Hey friend, welcome to the final episode of The Formed Life for 2025! I can hardly believe I’m saying that out loud. As we close out this year together, I wanted to sit down with you for a real, honest, heart-wide-open conversation about the sacred unfolding God has walked me through these past twelve months.   This episode is a slow and spacious year-in-review with God—not a hustle checklist, not...

Hey friend—Merry Christmas Eve, and welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! Today’s episode is one of my favorites of the whole year because it’s simple, sacred, and so close to my heart. This Christmas Eve reflection is all about tradition, story, and the awe-filled wonder of Jesus coming near.   I start by sharing some of the Christmas rhythms that shaped me growing up—like reading ’Twas the Ni...

Hey friends—welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! If Christmas feels a little loud this year, you’re not alone. We’re told it’s “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many of us… it’s also the busiest, heaviest, or most tender. In today’s episode, I’m inviting you into a quieter way—into spiritual rhythms that help us slow down, reconnect with God’s heart, and remember the quiet call to...

Hey friend—welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! Today I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the story behind The Formed Life Foundation—the heartbeat, the journey, and the holy unraveling that God used to move me from striving to true formation.   In this episode, I walk you through a very real and vulnerable part of my faith story—those early years marked by performance-driven discipleship...

Hey friends—welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! Today’s conversation is one that will meet you right where you are, especially if you’re feeling tired, stretched thin, or longing for a little more peace, presence, and spiritual grounding in your home. I’m joined by my dear friend Tricia Sherlin, the hands and heart behind Willow Oak Roots.   Tricia is a former special educator and mental heal...

Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV). Copyright © 1984, by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.   Hey friend—welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast. Today’s episode is a little different, and honestly, one of my favorites. Instead of a conversation or teaching, I’m inviting you to simply slow down, breathe, and let the Word...

Hey friend—welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! Today’s episode is a little different—it’s part celebration, part reflection, and all about a spiritual rhythm that has truly shaped my life: gratitude.   We’re four months into this podcast journey, and can I just say… I’m overwhelmed in the best way. When The Formed Life launched, I never imagined it would reach listeners across the globe—and y...

Hey, friend — can we just take a deep breath together? Before the rush, the shopping lists, the travel plans, and the pressure to make everything perfect… let’s pause. In this episode, I’m talking about something near and dear to my heart — the sacred invitation of Advent.   I share a personal story about how my early years of marriage, motherhood, and even hospital stays reshaped the way I approa...

🎙️ Episode 14: Echoes of Insight: The Transforming Power of Reflection   There I was, sitting on a flight home after a weekend of speaking, ministry, and deep connection. It was one of those experiences where God moved so clearly and beautifully — truly immeasurably more than I could have asked or imagined. But as I was heading home, I could feel there was something I needed to process… something...

Hey friends, welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! Today we’re continuing a beautiful and honest conversation with my dear friend Katie Hoover—someone I’ve known since our freshman year at Evangel University. Katie is a godly mom, spiritual director, licensed therapist, and serves as the Kids Ministry Director at New Life Church East in Colorado. She’s wise, grounded, and has such a gentle way...

Hey friends, welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! Today’s episode is extra special because I get to sit down with one of my dearest friends—someone I’ve known since our freshman year at Evangel University—Katie Hoover. Katie is a godly mom, spiritual director, licensed therapist, and serves as the Kids Ministry Director at New Life Church East in Colorado. She’s one of those people who radiate...

Hey friend—welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast! I’m so glad you’re here today. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most freeing and foundational truths in the life of a Jesus follower: you don’t have to do it all on your own.   We talk about how spiritual formation isn’t about striving harder, performing better, or perfecting every discipline—it’s about surrender. Real transformation...