Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

All of us experience intrusive thoughts that invade our minds and disturb our peace. The emotions attached to these thoughts can feel alarming and leave us looking for answers. But should we pray against spiritual warfare or seek inner healing and emotional care?Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach you how to pursue freedom as a fully integrated disciple of Jesus. You will learn how to overcome lies by applying the powerful truth of the Bible in a spiritually, emotionally, and relationally healthy way. Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatHealthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramEnneagram & Emotions CourseDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talk

Keeping a Sabbath is one of the most talked about commandments in the Bible, but it might be the most overlooked. Many people shy away from this practice—they fear it's a legalistic rule or too heavy a burden. Yet the Sabbath is a discipline of delight designed to nourish your soul!Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore Abba's heart for the Sabbath. They envision you with simple practices that will help you start where you are, partner with Jesus' grace, and cultivate his Sabbath rest in your life and work.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatYour Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live EmpoweredSabbatical GuideDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Many of us long for the rest and rhythm of Sabbath. But setting aside an entire day can feel overwhelming and unattainable—especially if you are a parent with young kids. Yet Abba’s heart is that Sabbath would bring blessing into your life instead of adding more burden. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share how they started small and learned to practice Sabbath as a family. Regardless of your season of life, these practical steps will help you train with Jesus and start enjoying the gift of praying and playing with your Best Friend!  Resources for this Episode:Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual GrowthAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

All of us have experienced times when serving Jesus feels like a burdensome duty instead of a joyful delight. This realization feels confusing and concerning—often leading us to rely more heavily on our own abilities and become irritable or exhausted. But Jesus uses the "walls" we hit to invite us to pause, slow down, and surrender to the deep and beautiful he is doing inside our soul!Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explain what's happening when spiritual disciplines and serving others become obligations you should do instead of practices you want to do. You can be renewed by engaging in an inner journey of deeper honesty and life-giving intimacy with Jesus. Resources for this Episode:Journey of the Soul CHRIST Stages AssessmentJourney of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual GrowthAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionJourney of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual GrowthDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

A growing apprentice of Jesus walks through many stages in their journey with him. Following our Good Shepherd through change is necessary to know Jesus deeply and become more like him. But wanting to move forward doesn’t always help us get there—it can be unclear where we need to go or how to move ahead!Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi help bring awareness and language to your current stage of faith. You can learn how to embrace the unique needs of your season, continue to grow in spiritual and emotional health, and trust your Guide to move deeper into Jesus’ heart.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatMeet with a Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual DirectorEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionEarn a Certificate in CoachingJourney of the Soul CHRIST Stages Assessment

We don’t sign up to go through trials or crises in our faith, life, or leadership—they just happen! This can leave us feeling dry, worn out, and stuck. Hitting this kind of wall can be dangerous, but it’s also an opportunity to go deeper with Jesus in emotional health and loving leadership.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share part one of an insightful teaching on resilient leadership. You will be encouraged to learn that times of great renewal in Jesus often start by becoming emotionally honest and finding support during seasons of discouragement, disorientation, and doubt.Resources for this Episode:Journey of the Soul CHRIST Stages AssessmentJourney of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual GrowthAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Many of us neglect to receive the love and care we need from Jesus because our picture of self-love has been distorted. The Bible’s teachings about selflessness can be easily misunderstood and misapplied. Plus, culture promotes a type of self-love that is detached from Jesus and leads to a fractured soul. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach about biblically sound and psychologically healthy self-love. The true way to love others like Jesus is to fully embrace his love for you and agree with the song of grace he is singing over your life!Resources for this Episode:Meet with a Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual DirectorEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionHealing Prayer: For Emotional & Physical WholenessDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Jesus freely forgives our sins and instructs us not to limit the forgiveness we give others. But forgiveness can turn into a codependent relationship when we neglect to express how we really feel and overfunction to help others. This is why learning to handle relational conflict wisely is an important part of our apprenticeship to Christ.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi show you how Jesus modeled both forgiveness and limits. You can also grow to love yourself and others well by communicating your hurts and needs, setting necessary boundaries, and entrusting the care of others to the Good Shepherd.  Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatEmotional Intelligence: 5 Steps with Jesus to Living & Leading EbookSoul Shepherding Enneagram ResourcesDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

It is confusing to hear "shame on you" after doing something wrong. Agreeing with shame seems like it will motivate us in the battle against sin, but it only reinforces the lie that we are "bad people" and leads to more temptation. Thankfully, Jesus forms us to be and act more loving by "taking shame off" instead of putting it on! Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss how to get free of shame by relying on Jesus' all-sufficient sacrifice, agreeing with his grace, and training with him. He equips you to resist sin the healthy way—by drawing empathy, support, and strength from him and his ambassadors during times of discouragement and temptation.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatHealthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramEnneagram & Emotions CourseDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Those dealing with addiction can get categorized as bad people. Addiction certainly leads to sinful behavior, but to say those struggling are “just sinners” is a gross oversimplification. It is more accurate to call addiction a disease because most people don’t want to be addicted—they are formed with deep, habitual responses they can no longer control. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss how those dealing with addiction can heal from the hurts and unmet needs underlying their behavior through long apprenticeship to Jesus. Plus, we can all rally around those struggling, learn about their unique challenges, and love them with the compassion of Jesus.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatMeet with a Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual DirectorEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks