Spiritual Wayfinding

“As a pilgrimage leader and spiritual director, I found Spiritual Wayfinding both practically grounding and spiritually transformative. Deborah Gregory’s rare gift lies in making every practice genuinely inclusive for all abilities and neurotypes while honoring walking as one of our most essential spiritual disciplines. This is a book that will accompany me both in ministry and personal journey—each reflection bridges the practical and profound, inviting authentic encounters with God.”

“In Spiritual Wayfinding, Deborah Gregory has managed to write a book that is a bit memoirish, creatively instructive, and oh-so-livable! This book provides thirty-three doses of pure goodness in each meditation, helping readers (literally) walk out their faith in surprising, playful, and inventive ways. I think its special appeal is for those who long to experience more of God and haven’t found the traditional models helpful. I truly enjoyed Spiritual Wayfinding and highly recommend you read it, get on your sneakers, and practice it!”

“Deborah Gregory is a wise and tender guide. In Spiritual Wayfinding, she helps us remember that the discernment of God’s presence begins in our bodies and unfolds as we move through the world with attention and care. She leads us into an on-the-ground life rooted in creation and helps us open our eyes to the grandeur of God along the way. Life with God is relational and communal, and Deborah is writing to help us remember that we never walk alone.”

“Spiritual Wayfinding invites you to drink deeply from God’s life-giving water in your daily life! Deborah Gregory is a trusted guide and spiritual companion on a journey of spiritual respite and renewal. This book holds powerful meditations, ponderings, and spiritual practices that invite a renewal of mind, body, and spirit.”

“As a Jesuit who has spent many years accompanying people in discernment, I found Spiritual Wayfinding a deeply resonant and embodied gem. Deborah Gregory writes with the kind of contemplative attention and practical wisdom that sits at the heart of the Ignatian tradition. She helps readers listen for God in the real, messy movements of their own lives, and she does so with a light, personal touch. More than once, I caught myself nodding in recognition at her insights. This is a book I would gladly place in the hands of anyone seeking a grounded, grace-filled way forward.”

“Writing this testament on the spiritual practice of walking was a hard and holy exercise and one so desperately needed in a world of chaos, static noise, and disruption everywhere. Deborah Gregory’s walks, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, can also significantly benefit parents of children with disabilities by encouraging walking in moments of joy, sadness, anger, disgust, and supreme fear; these exercises not only strengthen their relationship with God through prayer, meditation, and reflection but can move them toward more profound senses of purpose for themselves and their families. I appreciate how Gregory’s Spiritual Wayfinding bridges our connection to God and to each other through touch, our senses, our voices, creativity, emotions, and the world around us.”

“Spiritual Wayfinding is the perfect book for your journey of faith. Deborah Gregory walks with you on the journey, sharing wisdom from Scripture and her own story of faith. With the disciples, you’ll cry out, ‘Were not our hearts burning while he spoke with us on the road!’”

“If you’re journeying toward reclaiming a robust faith that stretches beyond the head and shoulders realm, Deborah Gregory has laid out a bountiful banquet to welcome you. Prepare to experience the patient, unpressured Jesus in vibrant and grounded forms.”

Deborah Gregory is a spiritual director with a specialization in Ignatian spirituality, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, and the host of The Betwixt Podcast. Her holistic approach to Christian formation bridges ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. Drawing from her experience in a neurodiverse family, she champions inclusive spirituality and supports those navigating a neurotypical world. Deborah enjoys leading retreats, training spiritual directors, and exploring nature in Central Florida, where she lives with her husband and two daughters.