Podcast: Imagination and Spiritual Formation

Jun 6, 2026
Arts Spirituality
Lanta Davis
How does the imagination shape our life with God? In this conversation, Lanta Davis discusses the formative power of stories, symbols, art, and images, exploring how they influence faith, identity, and spiritual growth. From saints' lives and medieval bestiaries to practical habits of reading and seeing, Davis invites listeners to rediscover the imagination as an essential part of Christian formation.


Note: Dr. Lanta Davis is teaching a Summer Programs course titled Imagination and Spiritual Formation (June 29–July 3, 2026). 

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