The Being Formed Podcast

Ep50 Spiritual Wayfinding (with Deborah Gregory)


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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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