podcasts - Soul Shepherding

429 – Is Church Good for Mental Health? (Mental Health & Faith)

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mental Health ,
Church ,
Intimacy with Jesus ,

This Week on Soul Talks For many, church has had both helpful and harmful effects on mental health. Sadly, church hurt leads some to give up completely on Jesus’ body. However, studies show that church is positive overall for mental health as God uses his family to bring healing and growth to his beloved children.…

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428 – The Benefits of Caring for Your Body as God’s Temple

This Week on Soul Talks It’s common to think life with Jesus should be centered only around activities perceived as “spiritual”—devotions, prayer, going to church, etc. But healthy and whole apprenticeship to Jesus is an integrated life in Christ! This includes engaging and caring for our physical bodies to love God, ourselves, and others like…

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427 – Sacrificing Too Much? Let God’s Love Woo You!

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Woo ,
Surrender ,
Abandoning Outcomes ,
Cross of Christ ,
Intimacy with Jesus ,

This Week on Soul Talks The idea of abandoning ourselves to God can feel scary. Our broken and wounded parts unconsciously hesitate to surrender, unsure how safe it is to trust the Lord with everything. Thankfully, Abba leads the way! He sacrificially abandoned himself to us in love by giving his One and Only Son.…

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426 – How to Resist the Quicksand of a Bad Mood

This Week on Soul Talks It’s easy to sink deeper into negative feelings until a bad mood becomes a lousy day or depressing season. Plus, our melancholy moods can drag others into the quicksand with us! Thankfully, Jesus extends his strong and gentle hand to pull us out of this destructive downward spiral. Join us…

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425 – The Spiritual Practice of Storytelling (A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Peacock)

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Faith ,
Spiritual Direction/Mentoring ,
Spiritual Disciplines ,
Stories ,

This Week on Soul Talks Jesus told powerful stories! He invites us, also, to draw closer to God through the practice of storytelling. It can feel scary to uncover past wounds and questions as we attempt to make sense of our journey. But our Redeemer desires to restore us by helping us see God’s story…

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424 – The Benefits of Setting Your Imagination on Jesus

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
ima ,
Relationships ,
Ignation Meditation ,
Intimacy with Jesus ,
Marriage ,

This Week on Soul Talks We all know the harm our imaginations can do when we live into stories that fall short of God’s best for our lives. But creative thinking can also be a powerful tool in your apprenticeship to Christ. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi…

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423 – Is Jesus’ Incarnation as Big a Suffering as His Cross?

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Spiritual Director ,
Suffering ,
Cross of Christ ,
Intimacy with Jesus ,

This Week on Soul Talks God is reaching out to us in innumerable ways, but the greatest demonstration of his love is through the Incarnation. We often reflect on Jesus’ suffering on the cross but may overlook the suffering he also endured living among us. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill…

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422 – For Type A Leaders and the Spouses Who Love Them

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Type A ,
Type B ,
Relationships ,
Ambition ,
Marriage ,

This Week on Soul Talks Type A and Type B leaders can be on different wavelengths with opposing priorities and needs. While this may often result in conflict, there is also deeply important work to be done to learn and grow from these differences. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and…

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421 – Surprised by Grace in Hard Times

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Grace ,
Intimacy with Jesus ,
Trust God in Trials ,

This Week on Soul Talks We all face difficult circumstances at some point in our lives. Even though they may not be what we would choose, they provide us the opportunity for deeper formation in Christlikeness. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss enduring discipline. While we may…

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420 – Real Community is Possible for You

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
community ,

This Week on Soul Talks Real community is critical for the care of our souls. When you press into Jesus with your needs and join with others doing the same, your intimacy with Jesus grows and you find space for your soul to rest. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill…

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429 – Is Church Good for Mental Health? (Mental Health & Faith)

428 – The Benefits of Caring for Your Body as God’s Temple

427 – Sacrificing Too Much? Let God’s Love Woo You!

426 – How to Resist the Quicksand of a Bad Mood

425 – The Spiritual Practice of Storytelling (A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Peacock)

424 – The Benefits of Setting Your Imagination on Jesus

423 – Is Jesus’ Incarnation as Big a Suffering as His Cross?

422 – For Type A Leaders and the Spouses Who Love Them

421 – Surprised by Grace in Hard Times

420 – Real Community is Possible for You