Emma grew up at White Oak and recently stepped into a new season of life at Miami University. In this Formation Conversation, Emma shares how God has been shaping her faith through prayer, community, and learning to listen for the Holy Spirit.

Emma reflects on growing up in church, the moment her faith began to feel personal, and how spiritual practices helped her move from simply knowing about God to trusting Him with her life.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Growing up in church and discovering personal faith

• The role of prayer and spiritual practices

• Learning to listen to the Holy Spirit

• Taking steps of faith before feeling fully ready

• Why formation is about presence, not perfection

Emma’s story is a reminder that following Jesus is not about having everything figured out. It’s about responding to God one step at a time.

Chapters

00:14:33 Introduction to Emma

00:15:13 Getting to Know Emma (fun questions)

00:17:30 Growing Up at White Oak

00:19:45 When Faith Started Becoming Personal

00:21:57 Deciding to Pursue Faith Seriously

00:22:44 “Give Me Your All First” — A Turning Point

00:23:05 Learning to Notice the Holy Spirit’s Nudges

00:25:30 Spiritual Practices That Shaped Emma

00:28:10 What God Is Teaching Emma Right Now

00:30:40 Encouragement for Young Adults