Jul 24, 202643 min
On the season finale of Friends in Formation, Tiana and James get input from Becky Willard Heatley (daughter of Dallas Willard) on what Dallas’ relationship with God was like. James and Tiana also answer listener...
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Friends in Formation
Hosted by Renovaré · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
A podcast from Renovaré where listener questions on Christian spiritual formation set the table for thoughtful conversation. Brought to you by Renovaré's Friends in Formation monthly giving community.
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What is Friends in Formation about?
A podcast from Renovaré where listener questions on Christian spiritual formation set the table for thoughtful conversation. Brought to you by Renovaré's Friends in Formation monthly giving community.
Who hosts Friends in Formation?
Friends in Formation is hosted by Renovaré. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
What has Friends in Formation covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Bible Reading, Power Dynamics and Disciplines, & Dallas Willard's Relationship with God" (24 July 2026, 43 minutes), "Questioning, Square Pegs, Freedom vs. Lawlessness" (10 July 2026, 54 minutes), and "Going through Pain, Church Start-ups, and Dallas Willard’s Key Ideas" (5 June 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Friends in Formation publish?
Friends in Formation publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Friends in Formation?
Booking probability for Friends in Formation is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Friends in Formation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Friends in Formation's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Friends in Formation?
The strongest fits for Friends in Formation are Religion & Faith. Friends in Formation has a religion audience.
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Renovaré hosts Friends in Formation, a religion podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 10, 202654 min
James and Richella take on three listener questions with the help of priest and Renovaré Ministry Team member, Tiffany Clark. Together they explore how to walk alongside friends who are struggling with deep theological...
Jun 5, 202645 minS0<p>This week on Friends in Formation, James and Tiana answer questions about staying connected to God in seasons of intense pain and tips for church start-ups. They’re joined by professor and Willard scholar Keith...
- May 15, 202648 minS0
<p>James and Richella discuss listener questions on which books to dive into when you’re just beginning the journey of formation and how to develop deeper trust and vulnerability in community, and guest contributor...
- May 1, 202647 minS0
<p>James and Tiana take on listener questions about how to practice sabbath and how to explore the Streams of Christian tradition as a church, and guest contributor Ted Harro joins the cast for an important third...
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Episode #4
Peace with Political Enemies, Surviving Parenthood, and Experimenting with Christian Traditions
Apr 17, 202647 minS0<p>This week on the Friends in Formation podcast, James and Richella discuss praying for your political enemies, surviving (and thriving) in parenthood, and how to encourage experimentation with practices from other...
- Mar 20, 202642 minS0
<p>This week on Friends in Formation, James and Tiana cover three listener questions on "traditional" church, minority voices in spiritual formation, and battling interior resistance to God.</p>
- Mar 6, 202644 minS0
<p>Host James Catford, co-host Richella Parham, and guest contributor Grace Pouch discuss listener questions on discerning God’s voice, the temptation to judge others, and best practices for shepherding children’s...
- Feb 20, 202641 minS0
<p>Kicking off the relaunch of Friends In Formation, James, Richella—and new host Tiana Spencer—discuss three listener questions: how to stop measuring your spiritual life by the world's standards, why genuine adult...
- Jun 2, 202331 minS0
<p>The final episode of this season of Friends in Formation covers listener questions on why spiritual formation "clicks" at certain ages, whether we should pray the prayer "Disturb me, Lord" (Sir Frances Drake), and...
Jan 27, 202346 minS0<p>Want to Suggest a Question?<br>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.<br></p><p>Listener questions guide our hosts...
Dec 26, 202239 minS0<p>Want to Suggest a Question?</p><p>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.</p><p><br>Show Notes<br>In this month’s episode of...
Nov 21, 202245 minS0<p>Want to Suggest a Question?<br><br></p><p>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.</p><p>Show Notes<br><br></p><p>Three Listener...
Sep 26, 202238 minS0<p>Want to Suggest a Question?<br><br></p><p>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.</p><p>In this month’s episode of Friends in...
- Aug 30, 202238 minS0
<p>Want to Suggest a Question?<br><br></p><p>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.<br>...</p><p>In this month’s episode of Friends...
Jul 25, 202255 minS0<p>Want to Suggest a Question?<br>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.</p><p>In this month’s episode of Friends in Formation...
- Jun 27, 202241 minS0
<p>Want to Suggest a Question?</p><p>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.<br>---</p><p>In this month’s episode of Friends in...
- May 23, 202242 minS0
<p>Want to Suggest a Question?</p><p>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.<br>----</p><p>[1:26] In the stage of life me and my...
- Mar 28, 202249 minS0
<p>Want to Suggest a Question?</p><p>To submit a question for James, Richella, and Nate to consider discussing on Friends in Formation, email friends@renovare.org.<br>---</p><p>In this month’s episode of Friends in...
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Keith Matthews
Willard scholar, Matthews Law LLC
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Tiffany Clark
Renovaré Ministry
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