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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 33 MIN

The art of spiritual direction with Melissa Hendrickson and Chris Westhoff

from The Sabbath Life Podcast · host Peter White

In this episode, we talk with Melissa Hendrickson and Chris Westhoff. Together, we facilitate the Sabbath Life School of Spiritual Direction. We talk about our own personal journeys discovering spiritual direction, the ancient work of sacred presence, and why we do our training program the way that we do. Melissa Hendrickson is certified as a leadership coach through the International Network of  Children’s Ministry and as a spiritual director through The Sabbath Life School of Spiritual Direction.  Melissa is the creator of Holy Formed and desires to walk alongside people as they tell their stories, encounter Jesus, and live flourishing lives.  Christine Westhoff is the founder and president of The MESH Objective and the author and creator of Reframing the Prophetic book and course. She and her husband, Craig, work with churches throughout the world to build, equip, and strengthen pastors and leaders through spiritual direction, coaching, and teaching. Learn more about The Sabbath Life School of Spiritual Direction.Make a booking for a personal retreat at The Abbey of the Heights.Music: "Joy Birds" by Eric Baird (©2020 Eric Baird), used with permission. 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 27, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Melissa Hendrickson and Chris Westhoff. Together, we facilitate the Sabbath Life School of Spiritual Direction. We talk about our own personal journeys discovering spiritual direction, the ancient work of sacred presence, and why we do our training program the way that we do. Melissa Hendrickson is certified as a leadership coach through the International Network of  Children’s Ministry and as a spiritual director through The Sabbath Life School of Spiritual Direction.  Melissa is the creator of Holy Formed and desires to walk alongside people as they tell their stories, encounter Jesus, and live flourishing lives.  Christine Westhoff is the founder and president of The MESH Objective and the author and creator of Reframing the Prophetic book and course. She and her husband, Craig, work with churches throughout the world to build, equip, and strengthen pastors and leaders through spiritual direction, coaching, and teaching. Learn more about The Sabbath Life School of Spiritual Direction.Make a booking for a personal retreat at The Abbey of the Heights.Music: "Joy Birds" by Eric Baird (©2020 Eric Baird), used with permission.

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