Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

Those of us who have a zeal for serving God often don't realize we're susceptible to running too hard for too long . We might not see our need for rest until we're weary, exhausted, or overwhelmed. Whether you're burned out or simply desiring a sacred season of renewal — all of us need extended times of rest for healing, discernment, and deeper intimacy with Jesus. ​Join us for this episode of Sou...

Sabbath rest is a gift that's talked about all over Scripture. Yet, we often interpret what God intended to be a blessing as a burden instead. Let's be honest: the idea of setting aside work to embrace a day of rest might feel unnecessary, intimidating, unattainable, legalistic, or just plain boring. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack the biblical heartbeat of the Sab...

All of us long to experience the renewal of deep, soul-nourishing rest. Trying to rest through entertainment or "zoning out" often leaves us feeling more restless than before. Even some vacations are not truly restful. What does it look like to genuinely recover and recharge in body, mind, and spirit? ​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach us how to take a real rest with...

Nobody wants to be in the position of needing to forgive another person for harming them. It's unsettling to feel angry or to realize we hurt someone. It’s worth the effort because forgiveness  brings healing to us and others. ​Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about the "hidden blessing" of forgiveness. Learning to prayerfully walk through the process of forgiving oth...

Many of us have learned that forgiveness includes minimizing hurt or making superficial reconciliation. These misunderstandings hinder us from stepping into the freedom we long for. Yet the Bible paints a more holistic picture of forgiveness that helps us trust Jesus with our emotions and follow him into relational wisdom. ​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi bring helpful cl...

Forgiving those who have wronged us is one of the most challenging things to do in apprenticeship to Jesus. It’s tempting to rush into surface-level forgiveness in effort to be a “good Christian.” Yet authentic forgiveness requires that we get into our hearts. Often it includes walking through a process of addressing uncomfortable emotions and relational conflict.  Tune in for this episode of Soul...

God designed us to flourish in “love one another” relationships. That’s why it’s impossible to cultivate mental health in isolation. Yet all of us know that relationships can be a complicated blessing, with the temptation to keep our hearts hidden or take too much responsibility for others. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss how to navigate caring for others while al...

Do you ever feel bombarded by noise, screens, or crowds? It can be impossible to go anywhere without “clutter” running in the background and building up in our souls. Sadly, living in a constant state of stimulation damages our mental health and makes us feel disconnected from God’s loving presence.  Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi break down how to recenter your soul in...

It's impossible to be loving and healthy like Jesus without a heart that's fully surrendered to the Lord. Yet, we often try to "fix" ourselves, slipping into behavior modification rather than genuine transformation of our whole self. Thankfully, we can learn to cultivate healthy heart habits that trust God to care for us and partner with him to will good for others. Tune in for this episode of Sou...

Have you ever felt exhausted without knowing why? Factors like internalized stress, relational conflict, unrealized grief, and suppressed emotions all ​get stored in our bodies to weigh us down and wear us out. Because physical health affects both our mental and spiritual well-being, an important part of apprenticeship to Jesus is learning to care for our bodies. Join us for this episode of Soul T...

All of us experience unhealthy "toxins" that shape our thinking and ultimately affect our mental health and apprenticeship to Jesus. These toxins seem to come from everywhere— culture and the media, internalized lies from childhood, misguided theological beliefs, and the effects of sin. To flourish in Jesus' peace means learning to appreciate and focus on what God defines as true, pure, lovely, an...

All of us have experienced getting "stuck" when it comes to sin and struggles. It's disheartening when we so desperately desire freedom but keep falling into the same traps. Is there anything you can do when trying harder doesn't lead to the transformation you're longing to experience? Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill shares how he helped a Christian leader overcome a porn addiction...

Most of us would say that heaven is good and a place we'll be glad to make our eternal home. But often there's a gap between our beliefs and the emotions we experience in our bodies. Natural survival instincts sometimes make factors like the fear of death or letting go of control keep us from fully embracing the hopeful anticipation of heaven.​ Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kr...

You’ve likely experienced the messiness that comes with conflict in close relationships. All of us are human — meaning we each have unique hurts, emotions, needs, and perceptions that we bring to difficult conversations. It’s tempting to hide our hearts from each other for the sake of “moving on.” Yet this misguided attempt to protect the relationships that matter most only creates a distance that...

All of us experience times when the same grace that flows through us to others is hard to grasp for ourselves. Sadly our thoughts often slander us the same way religious bullies insulted Jesus: “You saved others but you can't save yourself” (Matthew 27:42 paraphrased). Thankfully we don't have to drown in shame — we can take heart from Jesus on the cross as he leads us into deeper experiences of g...

You love the people around you and desire to support them — but your soul is also drained . It's common for those of us who are tender-hearted, sensitive, and attuned to others' needs to struggle with compassion fatigue. Thankfully we can learn to steward the gift of empathy Jesus has given us by setting boundaries and practicing soul care.​ Join us for this episode of Soul Talks for part three of...

It's painful and overwhelming when stress, hurt, or trauma triggers us emotionally and affects our well-being. Often this leads us to pull away — judging our emotions, hiding our needs, and distancing ourselves from others. Sadly this keeps us from the empathy we desperately need to heal and recover. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks for part two of a message Bill and Kristi shared at the Ame...

Many of us grew up in an empathy desert and missed out on being seen, known, and loved. Sadly, a lack of being understood and accepted often unintentionally creates emotional distance in our churches, friendships, and even our relationship with God. We might fail to realize that we can’t become more loving and healthy like Jesus without the grace of empathy. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks...

The demands of life and ministry have taught most of us to prioritize doing over being. Yet eventually we realize that “trying harder” doesn’t satisfy our deepest longing for a flourishing relationship with Jesus. Thankfully the Good Shepherd meets us at “the end of ourselves” and invites us into spacious places of renewal. ​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi talks to Ron Thompson, a...

Let’s be honest —  we’re not always naturally drawn toward the suffering of Jesus and his death on the cross. Yet all of us know the experience of struggling through hardship, loss, and distress. Where can we turn to find comfort and strength when we feel crushed underneath the weight of spiritual wrestling, emotional turmoil, or physical pain? Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kr...

All of us long to know with confidence the love and forgiveness that Jesus poured out at the cross. Yet we remain distant from this deeper experience of grace when we lose touch with our bottomless need for Christ or become paralyzed by shame. Thankfully Jesus doesn’t beat us over the head with the cross — he gently woos us back with his unfailing mercy. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as B...

Dallas Willard taught us that Jesus offers us a life without lack in the Kingdom of God. But what do we do when experiencing the real pain of unmet needs, unhealed wounds, and unanswered prayers? You can learn to pause and pray — bringing your distresses and desires to Jesus to cultivate a peace and rest that’s rooted in his gentle love, wise leadership, and fierce faithfulness. Join us for this e...

It’s true that our best efforts are good and effective — we are beautifully and wonderfully created by God, after all. Yet it’s easy to slip into self-reliance and try to “make things happen” in our own strength. Instead, we can learn to keep watch with Jesus as we work, joining God’s presence and activity all around us. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share how learning...

How do we heal, grow, and change as apprentices of Jesus? Many of us have subscribed to the traditional Christian approach of “trying harder” to “believe and do what’s right,” only to find ourselves stuck and discouraged. Thankfully the vision Jesus casts for transformation shows us a different path forward. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share how Dallas Willard’s mantr...

Grace is central to our faith yet its meaning is often confused. Mixed messages can leave us in a tug-of-war between “doing nothing” and “trying harder” to earn God's favor. What is grace actually and how does it affect our daily apprenticeship to Jesus? Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack what they’ve learned about grace from Dallas Willard. Discover how grace can go...