"One of the things we are watching couples experience is a deepening compassion for each other that overflows into their entire life together. Things just start to look different when you have a little bit more of a picture of your spouse's interior life, a picture of their soul." - Rachel Hehr

Adam Ormord welcomes Bryan and Rachel Hehr to the table for a conversation about the many resources and offerings of CURATE Ministries, a spiritual formation and soul care ministry.

Bryan and Rachel launched CURATE in 2018 while serving in various ministry contexts in California. They now reside in Colorado Springs (CO) and work together to develop the wide-reaching resources and programs of CURATE, all the while raising two young children.

"Our mission and purpose is to walk alongside individuals and communities with the aim of growing in the fullness of Christ. Our hope is that we help you to curate your heart in order that you may experience God’s fullness and be transformed into the image of Christ."

Among their many experiential and relational offerings, CURATE guides married couples through the Ignatian Exercises. Here's a brief description from their webpage:

"The Ignatian Exercises are a deeply transformative journey, used for centuries by followers of Jesus who desire to walk more closely with Him. Experiencing the Ignatian Exercises with your spouse is an opportunity to cultivate spiritual intimacy with one another as well as to deepen your own connection to Jesus."

If you are interested in learning more about the Ignatian Exercises for couples, or about CURATE's brand new Spiritual Direction Training Program, Poema, please visit www.curateministries.org.

The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources.

“What does it mean to bring my life into tune with what God longs for, with what God desires, with what God wants for my life and for the world? For me, that is a very dynamic day-by-day invitation.“ - Trevor Hudson

In this episode, Adam Ormord (host) is joined by guest, Trevor Hudson, to discuss his latest book, "In Search of God's Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose."

Trevor is an author and an ordained minister in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. After spending forty years doing pastoral ministry in a local congregation, he now gives his time to lecturing, teaching, and writing in the areas of spiritual formation and spiritual direction. Trevor is married to Debbie and together they have two married children.

Trevor’s journey as a pastor in South Africa has been nothing short of incredible, including sharing a prison cell with Desmond Tutu. Trevor is a prolific author and a lifelong pilgrim on the Jesus Way. He’s a faithful apprentice of Jesus who has much to teach us about discernment as a way of life with God.

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You can purchase Trevor's latest book, "In search of God's Will," here. Also, read more about the simple yet profoundly transformative practice of Examen here.

The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources.

Adam Ormord, President and Co-Founder of LifePoint, invites Scott Shaum to the podcast to explore the profound themes of suffering, grief, and the spiritual journey.

Scott is an anglican priest, spiritual director, and member of the Executive Leadership Team at Barnabas International. Scott is also the author of "The Uninvited Companion: God's Shaping Us in His Love Through Life's Adversities."

The conversation delves into the theology of suffering, emphasizing the paradox of a loving God amidst human pain, and the necessity of endurance and awareness of God's presence in the middle of our suffering. Scott shares his profound journey through suffering, beginning with his battle against dengue fever and the subsequent health challenges he faced. He reflects on the silence of God during his darkest moments and how he learned to find God's presence in that silence.

Scott discusses the paradox of suffering as a means of redemption and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'Dark Night of the Soul.' He explores the spirituality of suffering, the relevance of Jesus' suffering, and the role of spiritual direction in navigating pain.

The conversation culminates in the significance of naming loss and grief as essential steps in the healing process, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of God's love and presence in our lives.

A special thanks to Matt Etter for sharing his song, "It's the Scars," and granting us permission to share it with our global podcast audience. (Writing credit to Matt Etter, Amy Clemens, and Randy Morrison.)

The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources.