Hey friend, welcome back to The Formed Life Podcast. I’m your host, Virginia Wear Kujabi—and today, we’re stepping into a truly soul-stirring conversation.   This episode is tender, sacred, and full of holy invitation. I’m joined by the beautiful Tanya Godsey—an artist, worship leader, speaker, spiritual director, and founder of Redeeming The Story. Tanya’s wisdom and intimacy with God run deep, and her new book, Befriending God, invites us into the kind of relationship with the Lord that is real, honest, and deeply restorative.   In this Part 1 conversation, Tanya and I talk about what it actually looks like to walk in friendship with God—beyond performance, beyond pretense. We explore grief, legacy, and the gentle ways God forms us through both beauty and brokenness.   This episode is also lovingly dedicated to my dear friend Jennifer Abeg Grant, who is now with Jesus. Her life embodied a deep, authentic love for God, and I know she would have loved this conversation.   So slow down with me. Light a candle or take this with you on a walk. Let your soul breathe. You’re not just invited to do for God—you’re invited to be with Him.   🕊 Guest Info – Tanya GodseyTanya is the founder of Redeeming The Story, a nonprofit dedicated to spiritual renewal. She’s also the host of The Unforced Gifts Podcast and the voice behind four albums that usher listeners into God's presence. 📘 Grab her beautiful new book Befriending God: Order here📱 Follow Tanya on Instagram: @taynagodsey   ✨ Subscribe to The Formed Life Podcast and share this episode with a friend who’s longing for deeper connection with God.📸 Follow me on Instagram: @vwear