Peace with Political Enemies, Surviving Parenthood, and Experimenting with Christian Traditions
Welcome to Friends In Formation, a podcast where listener questions set the table for conversations on Christian spiritual formation — brought to you by Renovaré’s Friends in Formation Monthly Giving Community.
Three listener questions spark life-giving discussion between host James Catford, co-host Richella Parham, and guest contributor Nathan Foster.
What We’re Enjoying Right Now
- Well Within Your Grace— a reflective contemporary Christian song by Brian Morykon
- Remember not, Lord, our offences—a penitential anthem by Henry Purcell, in a recording conducted by John Rutter (Cambridge Singers)
More Links
- Savoring Childhood: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down by Grace P Pouch
- Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together by Lacy Finn Borgo
- All Will Be Well: Learning to Trust God by Lacy Finn Borgo (Author), Rebecca Evans (Illustrator)
- Faith Like a Child: Embracing Our Lives as Children of God by Lacy Finn Borgo
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Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.
James Catford
James Catford has spent his career at the intersection of publishing, leadership, and spiritual formation, working with many authors closely connected to Renovaré. He led the British Bible Society for fourteen years, founded the think tank Theos, and later chaired SPCK, the UK’s largest Christian publisher. He now serves as founding chair of the Center for Christianity and Public Life in Washington, D.C., and on the board of the Martin Institute and Dallas Willard Research Center at Westmont College. He is married to Sue, a former TV anchor and media executive.
Richella Parham
Richella is Chair of the Renovaré Board of Trustees. With a background in small business, education, and church leadership, Richella is a speaker and the author of Mythical Me (IVP) and A Spiritual Formation Primer. She is the mother of three young adult sons and lives with her husband Jack in Durham, North Carolina. Read her full bio and connect with Richella at richellajparham.com.