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James Catford
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Friends in Formation · Episode 24
June 2, 2023
Stages of life and faith · “Disturb me, Lord” · Knowing when to pause
Friends in Formation · Episode 23
January 27, 2023
Sabbath · Reading Protestant and Catholic Authors · Praying for One Another
Friends in Formation · Episode 22
December 26, 2022
Trials vs Temptations · What Trips You Up · Measuring Spiritual Progress
Friends in Formation · Episode 21
November 21, 2022
Image Bearing · Exploring Church Traditions · Stability in Times of Discontent
Friends in Formation · Episode 20
September 26, 2022
QE II · Injustice in the Church · Prayer Labyrinths
Friends in Formation · Episode 19
August 30, 2022
View of God · Reading habits · When to pray for healing
Friends in Formation · Episode 18
July 25, 2022
Streams · Fasting · Spiritual Conversations with Adult Children
Friends in Formation · Episode 16
May 23, 2022
Saying No to Good Things · Faith of Origin · Bodies and Formation
Friends in Formation · Episode 15
March 28, 2022
Easy Yoke · True Freedom · Formation in Marriage
Friends in Formation · Episode 14
February 28, 2022
Discipleship vs Formation · Transforming Thoughts · The Role of Rootedness
Friends in Formation · Episode 13
January 24, 2022
Streams · Spiritual Formation Groups · Building Friendships
Friends in Formation · Episode 12
December 27, 2021
Living in the Tension
Friends in Formation · Episode 11
November 22, 2021
Spiritual Practices for Busy People · Why Go Back to Church · Judging Family Members
Friends in Formation · Episode 10
October 25, 2021
Losing Faith · Contentment · Spiritual Practices 101
Friends in Formation · Episode 9
September 27, 2021
Women in Ministry · The Trinity · Spiritual Direction
Friends in Formation · Episode 8
August 30, 2021
Treasures · Struggles With Church · Accountability Without Legalism
Friends in Formation · Episode 7
July 19, 2021
Solitude · Sabbath with Small Kids · When Grown Kids Leave the Church
Friends in Formation · Episode 6
June 28, 2021
Humility · Disappointment with God · Feeling Like a Square Peg at Church
Friends in Formation · Episode 5
May 24, 2021
How to Read the Bible + Its Tricky Parts, and Understanding Spiritual Abuse
Friends in Formation · Episode 4
April 26, 2021
Spiritual Formation, Fasting, and Unwanted Ill-Will
Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast · Episode 206
April 6, 2021
James Catford
A Serious Call to a Beautiful Life
Friends in Formation · Episode 3
March 15, 2021
Twaddle, Social Justice, and Nurturing Gentleness
Friends in Formation · Episode 2
February 15, 2021
Are We Safe with God, Realistic Rhythms, and Healthy News Habits
Friends in Formation · Episode 1
January 18, 2021
What is the Kingdom of God?
Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast · Episode 200
January 12, 2021
Richard Foster, James Catford, Richella Parham
Introducing Friends in Formation
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