<p>We become what we behold. The images, stories, places, and heroes we pay attention to shape who we are and what we value. So how do we make sure we're becoming the people we want to become? </p><p>Lanta Davis explores this in her book <em>Becoming by Beholding: The Power of Imagination in Spiritual Formation. </em>She is Professor of Humanities and Literature at Indiana Wesleyan University, and I’m delighted to have her join me to discuss her book and explore imaginative discipleship with me.</p><p>We dive into the historical roots of Christian imagination from icons to cathedrals to medieval bestiaries, and what they can teach us today.</p><p>Lanta Davis' website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lantadavis.com">https://www.lantadavis.com</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Imaginative Discipleship podcast: <a target="_blank" href="http://imaginativediscipleship.com">http://imaginativediscipleship.com</a></p><p>Sign up for Bigger on the Inside, Caleb's newsletter on story, meaning-making, imagination and faith: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biggerinside.co.uk">https://www.biggerinside.co.uk</a></p><p>Follow Imaginative Discipleship:</p><p>- Facebook: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/imaginative.discipleship">https://www.facebook.com/imaginative.discipleship</a></p><p>- Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/imaginative.discipleship">https://www.instagram.com/imaginative.discipleship</a></p><p>- YouTube: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@imaginative.discipleship">https://www.youtube.com/@imaginative.discipleship</a></p><p><strong>Timings</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:40 Becoming by Beholding</p><p>03:31 Why is the imagination important?</p><p>09:51 Icons and Seeing Jesus</p><p>17:16 Medieval Bestiaries and Wonder</p><p>20:45 Sacramental Imagination</p><p>24:19 Form Matters: Worship and Space</p><p>31:30 Dante and the Virtues</p><p>35:11 Modern Authors and Green Shoots</p><p>39:48 Contemplating Death</p><p>46:11 Practical Practices</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Bigger on the Inside at <a href="https://www.biggerinside.co.uk/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.biggerinside.co.uk/subscribe</a>