Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

In the coming season of Advent, we love to celebrate together with friends and family and in times of silence and solitude. You can experience greater depth and intimacy with Jesus during advent by meditating on the biblical accounts of Christ’s birth even in the midst of stressful circumstances.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share which character in the Christmas story they most relate to in this season of their life and ministry. You’ll learn how you can use Surprising Joy: A Journey with Jesus for Advent for visual devotions to deepen connections in your small group, ministry, and family gatherings as well as for your personal devotions.Resources for this Episode:Surprising Joy: A Journey with Jesus for AdventSoul Shepherding InstituteSr. Spiritual DirectorsSr. Coaches

Our lives are full of distractions— from both the world around us and from our own choices. Seeking to numb out as a medication for worry, fatigue, sadness, or overload robs us of true rest. Jesus invites us to join him in every moment of our day to find true refreshment and life.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks where Bill and Kristi unpack living in a world of distractions versus tuning into God. You’ll learn how to train your soul to live in God’s presence, and combat habits of distraction to redeem each moment as a work of love.Resources for this Episode:Breath Prayer GuidesSoul Shepherding InstituteSoul Shepherding NetworkSr. Spiritual Directors

We may wonder how we find God when our emotions, thoughts, and service are running dry. A season of hitting the Wall might feel like failure, but can actually be God’s means of grace in our lives. We find rest in Jesus’ easy yoke — through practices and sacraments that invite us into renewal with Jesus and his people.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks where Kristi talks with Aaron Damiani, lead pastor of Immanuel Anglican Church in downtown Chicago, and author of Earth Filled With Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and Other Ancient Practices of the Church. Hearing their discussion of his story and the 3 questions of spiritual formation will help you catch a vision for these ancient church practices that are essential supplies for Jesus’ life-and-death Kingdom rescue mission.Resources for this Episode:Immanuel Anglican ChurchEarth Filled With Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and Other Ancient Practices of the ChurchIgnatian Meditation GuidesBreath Prayer GuidesLectio Divina GuidesSabbatical GuideSoul Shepherding InstituteSoul Shepherding NetworkSr. Spiritual DirectorsSr. Coaches

When we combine God’s word, simple breathing, and a specific need, we discover an effective, engaging, and powerful way to pray— forming a habit that will fill small moments throughout our day with meaningful spots of prayer.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share how practicing breath prayers can help you release stress into the Father’s hands.  You will learn techniques you can practice regularly to nourish and strengthen your union with Jesus, and use for intercessory prayer.Resources for this Episode:Breath Prayer GuidesSoul Shepherding NetworkYour Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke

In leadership we experience different kinds of suffering, including loneliness, opposition, and spiritual attacks. Shepherding others involves following Christ into his way of blessing and also his suffering. Yet our Risen Savior walks with us through our trials, comforting us with his empathy, presence, and purpose.Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack some of the challenges of leadership. You will be encouraged to find enduring joy even in painful times of leadership because you are not alone—you serve with Jesus and the God of all grace, and can find support from fellow soul shepherds who understand your suffering.Resources for this Episode:Soul Shepherding InstituteSoul Shepherding NetworkSr. Spiritual DirectorsSr. Coaching

Many of us have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse ourselves, or care for people who have these wounds. The cycle of abuse can be emotionally and relationally trapping, but the good news is that it can be reversed.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks where Bill and Kristi unpack the dynamics of the cycle of abuse. You’ll learn the necessary steps to break this cycle, increase your own awareness of the needs of those around you, put words to experiences of abuse, and help bring healing and freedom to those who are hurting.Resources for this Episode:Soul Shepherding InstituteSoul Shepherding NetworkSr. Spiritual DirectorsSoul Shepherding Coaching

We are blessed by our pastors who faithfully serve—loving us well, visiting hospitals and homes, counseling, teaching, and preaching. It’s a challenging time to represent Christ formally as a pastor. Often pastors carry the weight of expectations and responsibilities that many of us don’t see or understand.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share encouragement for those in pastoral leadership. You’ll receive insight to understand the challenges pastors face and learn practical suggestions to support and uplift your own pastors.Resources for this Episode:Soul Shepherding InstituteSr. Spiritual DirectorsSoul Shepherding CoachingSabbatical Guide

Trauma can come in many forms, and all of us have experienced soul wounds. Masking our trauma under addictions—to include busyness— denies and delays the healing the Lord can bring us. We can find courage to face our trauma through connectedness with one another, and connectedness with the redemptive heart of God!Tune into this episode of Soul Talks, where Kristi talks with Evan & Jenny Owens, founders of Reboot Recovery, and authors of Healing What’s Hidden. You will find practical and accessible tips for overcoming trauma in your own life and turning your pain into purpose.Resources for this Episode:Reboot RecoveryHealing What’s HiddenJourney of the SoulSoul Shepherding Network

What is your source of motivation? Our culture tells us to focus on self-motivation, but Jesus tells us the ultimate power and purpose for our lives comes from our connection with God.Join us for Best Soul Talks as Soul Shepherding’s Director of Operations and Programs, Jessica Stong, shares one of her favorite episodes—229 EQ: The Energy You Need. Bill and Kristi show how you can increase your emotional intelligence—focusing on the importance of activation and motivation— through greater intimacy and responsiveness to Jesus.Resources for this Episode:Soul Shepherding InstituteEmotional Intelligence: 5 Steps with Jesus to Better Living & Leading

So much of our lives focus on what we do for God. Yet burnout in ministry is common when we depend on our own strengths, natural gifts, and abilities instead of depending on Jesus. While this often leaves us feeling distant from God, there is hope!Join us for Best Soul Talks as Soul Shepherding’s Director of Operations and Programs, Jessica Stong, shares one of her favorite episodes— 207: How to Love and Lead WITH Jesus. Bill and Kristi offer deep personal and biblical insight and practical tools to help you step into life with Jesus, where his love and delight restore your soul.Resources for this Episode:Soul Shepherding InstituteSr. Spiritual DirectorsSoul Shepherding CoachingSabbatical Guide