Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

God entrusts us with an eternal soul and we need to strengthen our souls in the Lord. To serve out of the overflow of God’s grace to us rather than our own strength, we need to cultivate our intimacy with God and pursue cycles of spiritual renewal.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack how to care for your soul as a leader. Through practical and specific guidance, you’ll understand the components needed to steward your soul for God’s glory and fruitfulness in ministry.Resources for this Episode:Meet with a Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual Director or CoachAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionExplore Soul Shepherding Enneagram ResourcesTake the CHRIST Stages AssessmentDonate to Soul Shepherding

Advent is a time of looking back at Jesus’ first coming and ahead to his second coming. But some aspects of the end times may feel frightening when we consider possible future suffering or lack of control. How do we draw on Jesus’ empathy and hope?Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi help us understand how to manage our emotions during a potentially traumatic time and keep our perspective on heavenly things. Rather than feeling consumed with worry for the future, we can train with Jesus now to find sufficiency and sweetness in God’s presence even in injustice and difficulty. Resources for this Episode:Share a Question or Idea for the Soul Talks PodcastAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding

Seasons of unanswered prayers, difficulty, and confusion can feel like walking through the mist of an unknown future. But joy, peace, love, meaning, and purposefulness are possible even when our future is unclear if we center our confidence in Jesus.Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share a devotional reading — In a Great Mist, Follow-on Right Behind Jesus — from Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary who gave her life to help children in India. Her story of learning to follow Jesus while bedridden after a serious accident will strengthen your heart to trust in Jesus and encourage others during days of uncertainty.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding

The pace of our modern world is constant hurry and excitement. But rhythms of both high stimulation in joy and returning to quieter times of peace, safety, and rest are crucial for shalom. We get more joy from doing less.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi reflect on the balance between joy and peace in the middle of holiday stress. You’ll find ways to cultivate intentional rhythms to flow in the fruit of the Spirit, receive the blessings of the moment, and get the most from this holiday season.Resources for this Episode:Donate to Support Soul ShepherdingAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatEarn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction

The holidays are full of expectations and hopes, but we may not even be aware of some of our expectations until they aren’t met. During this season of heightened activity and stress, it is possible to keep our hopes fixed firmly on Jesus.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore the differences between hope and expectation. In navigating stress, disappointments, and family conflict, you can leave the outcomes with Jesus. Re-setting your hope in God and looking for evidence of his goodness will help you process unconscious expectations and renew your joy.Resources for this Episode:Donate to Support Soul Shepherding

“More” is often the theme of this season — more gatherings, more celebrations, more shopping, and more activities! But too much of a good thing can be stressful, and setting limits is key.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss boundaries around the holidays. These boundaries for self-care give us strength to be generous. The ability to say “No”, frees us to say “Yes”. You’ll draw encouragement to assess your own needs this holiday season and create limits that enable you to love well.Resources for this Episode:Donate to Support Soul Shepherding

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 Directors

As soul shepherds, we can lose ourselves while caring for others. Maintaining our identity and boundaries and avoiding enabling, rescuing, and co-dependence is crucial for healthy relationships.  Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss enmeshment and boundaries. Growing in emotional intelligence helps you create a clear and grounded sense of self. You’ll learn to care for your own emotions while loving and supporting someone in need.Resources for this Episode:Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritual Through the Enneagram AudiobookAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatEnneagram & Emotions CourseYour Enneagram MapEnneagram and Emotions AssessmentDonate to Soul Shepherding

Powerful emotions like grief can feel overwhelming, especially if you are not used to recognizing or processing your feelings. But you don’t have to stay stuck in painful emotions! You can learn to have your emotions serve you rather than control you.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss healthy ways to process grief and sadness. You’ll understand the difference between repressing and containing your feelings, and how spiritual and emotional training can grow your emotional intelligence to make you effective in your life, relationships, and work.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatEarn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramMeet with a Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual DirectorDonate to Soul Shepherding

Explore the connection between Enneagram Type 9 and spiritual direction. Learn about the skills and qualities of Enneagram Nines, including their ability to hold space for others. Discover the power of spiritual direction and receiving empathy. Understand the role of the Holy Spirit in spiritual direction for Nines. Express gratitude for Enneagram Nines and learn how to reach out for spiritual direction.