Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

Often we are afraid to hope and be disappointed. The emotional let down of disappointment is painful and lonely. So naturally, we’re prone to guard against the pain by letting down our hopes.But without hope we have nothing! All good things come from hope. The Bible says it’s the spring for faith and love (Colossians 1:5) and an anchor for your soul (Hebrews 6:19).So how can we hold onto hope through fears of disappointment and loss? That’s what Bill and Kristi are unpacking in this Soul Talk. Tune in to discover what it means to have a robust Biblical hope and be encouraged to take the risk of hoping in the Sovereign Lord who is bringing good things to us.Resources for this episode: Journey of the Soul Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorsYou can read the transcript, here. 

Are you, a close friend, or a family member experiencing feelings of doubt? The truth is, we all have emotional experiences in life that can seem contrary to our faith. What do we do with those when they happen?Simply trying not to doubt isn’t enough. Thinking the right thoughts and doing the right spiritual disciplines can only get us so far. We also need to pay attention to our emotions and share vulnerably about our experience of doubt with safe friends and Jesus.In this Soul Talk, Kristi shares about a heavy season of doubt that she recently experienced and how she worked through it by being emotionally honest and receiving empathy. Her story will help you and the people in your life learn how to embrace and overcome times of doubt. Listen in and discover how the Lord lovingly enters into our brokenness, our doubting, and our shame to bring repair and resolution! Resources for this episode: Journey of the Soul The Soul Shepherding NetworkYou can read the transcript, here. 

Many who deconstruct their faith do so because they feel it's not working for them, or it's not working for the people that they see; They’ve experienced a trial, been hurt, or had upheaval in their lives. Maybe you know someone going through this. Maybe, it’s you.To have doubts, questions, and to be wrestling with faith is natural. Similar to remodeling a house, our Sovereign God uses deconstruction to do or build a new thing in and through us. When we lean in, the risen Lord reveals the opportunity of deconstruction: reconstruction. Tune in to this Soul Talk where Bill & Kristi discuss why deconstruction happens, what you can do when you or someone you love is working through a faith crisis, and how to come out on the other side with a greater sense of intimacy with Jesus.Resources for this Episode: Journey of the SoulSoul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorsYou can read the transcript, here.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be an encouraging and inspiring example for us all. He was, first and foremost, a disciple of Jesus Christ and a preacher of the Gospel. He was a truth-teller dealing with injustice, but did so with great love and gentleness. He embodied the Lord’s peace while truly living out and guiding others in the character of Jesus. Tune into this Soul Talks episode, where Bill is joined by Pastor and Sr. Spiritual Director, Sheridan McDaniel. Together they unpack several practical lessons we can learn about our own Christlikeness from Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. The insight and encouragement shared in this conversation will inspire you to shine the light of Christ so that others can pick from the fruit of your life.Resources for this EpisodeJourney of the Soul Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorsYou can read the transcript, here.

When we experience seasons of suffering, our faith is tested. We often experience doubt and we long to feel God’s presence. But the best news and unwavering truth is that the Lord Jesus hears us. He sees us. He is near to us. And he has known us long before we’ve known him!In this Soul Talks episode, Kristi sits down with author, speaker, and radio host Aubrey Sampson. Together they unpack Aubrey’s journey through The Wall and how God meets us in grief and sorrow to draw us into the love of Jesus.As Aubrey discusses her book, Known, you will be encouraged by the power and meaning behind the name of Jesus. Learn how living out the names that God has given us, transforms us into who we are called to be in Christ.Resources for this Episode:  Known by Aubrey SampsonSoul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorsThe Soul Shepherding NetworkYou can read the transcript, here. 

Prayer makes it possible for us to live like Christ. Through prayer, we can shine the light of the risen Jesus — a warmth that we and those around us so desperately need!In this episode of Soul Talks, Bill and Kristi unpack 3 of Dallas Willard’s paradigm-shifting insights on prayer. Listen in to learn how you can integrate prayer into every aspect of your life and experience the great things God does in and through you when you pray!Resources for this episodeThe Soul Shepherding NetworkYou can read the transcript, here.  

God wants to do good things in your life this New Year! Whatever it is that you're going through — be it anxiety, relational conflicts, a stressful situation at work, depression, etc. — there’s an invitation for you to walk through it with Jesus.When we enter our daily lives with submission to God, trust, worship, and prayerfulness, it gives God more room to work. And it helps us enter into life in the easy, peaceful, and loving yoke of Jesus.In this Soul Talk, Bill and Kristi share a special prayer to help guide your heart and mind in submission and surrender to God each day. Tune in to discover how you can pray the Apprentice Prayer to be refreshed and resouled in the Lord!You can read the transcript here. 

It’s tempting to look to what you accomplish or what people say about you for personal meaning or security. But then we miss the smile of Jesus glowing over us!Colossians 3 offers a wonderful promise that’s sadly elusive for most of us: “For you died, and your life is now hid with Christ in God.” This means that your best life – the abundant and eternal life that God offers – is here and now accessible to you in the secret place of the Holy Spirit’s presence.In this episode of Soul Talks, Kristi asks Bill about his recent personal meditations on Colossians 3. You’ll discover inspiring and practical ideas for how to engage your relationships and work while enjoying the loving presence of the risen Jesus. Resources for this podcastSoul Shepherding Spiritual Direction and CoachingSoul Shepherding InstituteYou can read the transcript, here.

We all experience conflict in our close relationships. When misunderstandings, disagreements, and hurt feelings arise, how do we resolve them?The mistake that we’re most prone to make is to avoid or deflect our emotions. But this only leads to prolonged resentment, anger, and disconnection in relationships.In this Soul Talk, Bill and Kristi show us a healthier way to resolve conflict. Listen in as they lead us step-by-step through a real conflict they recently faced and what they did to resolve it. Through love and empathy, by Christ’s example, they show us how we can walk the path to forgiveness and restoration.Resources for this podcastSoul Shepherding Spiritual Direction and CoachingSoul Shepherding InstituteYou can read the transcript here

In the midst of the chaos of life, work, or parenting it can be challenging to stay connected in your relationships and with the Lord.In this Soul Talk, Bill and Kristi walk us through seven practical spiritual disciplines that have helped them experience more bonding and empathy with God, each other, and their children.Tune in to learn these simple steps to create healthy rhythms that foster deeper relationships and draw you closer to Jesus.Resources for this podcast: Soul Shepherding Spiritual Direction and CoachingSoul Shepherding InstituteJourney of the Soul: Soul Talk CardsYou can read the transcript here.