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Michaele LaVigne, Director of the Center For Spiritual Formation at Nazarene Theological Seminary, joins the podcast to talk spiritual direction and tell her ministry story.

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On this week’s episode of Sacred & Small, Michaele LaVigne joins the Jasons to talk spiritual direction.

God never intended for us to walk the path of discipleship and spiritual formation alone. He certainly never intended for pastors and spiritual leaders to do so. As a spiritual director, Michaele comes alongside people to encourage them on their spiritual journey, suggest spiritual practices and means of grace, and provide guidance and prayer.

In this episode, Michaele outlines what spiritual direction is and talks about her own journey as a pastor, disciple-maker, church planter, and her transition into her current role both in spiritual direction and at NTS.

Episode rundown:

1. Tell us about spiritual direction
2. Michaele’s ministry journey to Spiritual Direction
3. The need - why spiritual direction in a seminary setting