Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

As we age, we can find ourselves grieving the loss of our younger selves, including physical capabilities and energy we might no longer have. But there is so much bright hope in knowing that our Sovereign Lord intended these very experiences of aging for us, and he desires to walk alongside us in them!  In this episode of Soul Talks, Kristi sits down with Christian author and spiritual director, A...

Empathy and Intimacy with Jesus can be difficult experiences for those of us who are not bent toward emotion or are not naturally “feelers”. The Stations of the Cross is an enriching journey that the Lord has used for centuries in the lives of Christ followers to deepen our empathy and intimacy with him, and to remind us of magnitude of Jesus’ profound sacrifice. Join us for this episode of Soul T...

It can be overwhelming and even painful to journey with Jesus as he takes up his cross and endures unimaginable suffering. Oftentimes, this can lead to feelings of guilt or shame and make it difficult for us to receive the gift of love that the Lord offers through this journey. Tune into this episode of Soul Talks, where Bill and Kristi unpack a different experience of the Stations of the Cross —...

All of us have experienced times in our lives that we have not felt God’s love and presence as deeply or as apparently as other times. It can leave us discombobulated and discouraged, asking ourselves, “Is my faith real if I don’t feel it?”  In these times of doubt, the Lord offers an invitation of emotional honesty – to bring those feelings even more into our relationship with him.  Tune into thi...

It can be scary and intimidating to hope. In fact, we often shrink ourselves and our lives in fear of disappointment. If we hope and things don’t turn out well, we can feel lost, sad, or like our faith isn’t strong enough.  But in the waiting, God is doing great things. When you go out on a limb in hope, the Lord meets you there. Even if your hopes don’t pan out like you thought, you can fall back...

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 th...

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...

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 deconstruc...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 acce...

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...

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 de...

Have you ever felt like you’ve missed Jesus in the busyness of the Christmas season? Christmastime is often full of festivities, shopping, distractions, and pressures. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it can be easy to miss out on moments of enjoyment, relationship, prayer, and meditation that are so essential to the spirit of Christmas. In this Soul Talk, Bill and Kr...

How can we be thankful if we’re in a season where we don’t feel thankful? We may even be experiencing trials or grief and feeling downright bad! Being thankful and experiencing feelings of grief, anger, or dissatisfaction are not opposed to each other. We don't have to deny our pain or suffering in order to express gratitude to God. In fact, true thankfulness comes from being emotionally honest ab...

Have you ever been disappointed by a family member? We all have expectations for our families, but sometimes those expectations aren't met. When that happens, it can be stressful and hurtful.  In this episode, Bill and Kristi will give you a roadmap to navigating family expectations. They also share some tips on how to avoid disappointment in the first place!

Celebrate the birth of Jesus with our Advent resource ! These inspiring cards give you a fresh experience of celebrating the birth of Jesus. You’ll enter into the story of the first Christmas with 15 different characters.

Check out our online Sabbatical Guide course ! Our program has everything you need to experience rest and renewal on your sabbatical. We have Sr. Spiritual Directors waiting and ready to listen to you with empathy and confidentiality! On the Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual Director's page,  you can find out more and book an appointment. We love hearing from you! Contact Us and share how Soul Talks...

Resources mentioned in this podcast Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke , book. The easy yoke stage in the Journey of the Soul . Our online Sabbatical Guide course Our Sr. Spiritual Director's page, where you can find out more and book an appointment.    

You can order your copy of Journey of the Soul on Amazon or wherever books are sold. And check out our Journey of the Soul: Soul Talk Cards ! They are perfect for spiritual direction, small groups and personal devotion times. We have Sr. Spiritual Directors waiting and ready to listen to you with empathy and confidentiality! On the Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual Director's page,  you can find out...

Check out our online Sabbatical Guide course ! Our program has everything you need to experience rest and renewal on your sabbatical. We have Sr. Spiritual Directors waiting and ready to listen to you with empathy and confidentiality! On the Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual Director's page,  you can find out more and book an appointment. We love hearing from you! Contact Us and share how Soul Talks...

Check out our online Sabbatical Guide course ! Our program has everything you need to experience rest and renewal on your sabbatical. We have Sr. Spiritual Directors waiting and ready to listen to you with empathy and confidentiality! On the Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual Director’s page,  you can find out more and book an appointment. In the Soul Shepherding Institute , we’ll show you how to make...

You can order your copy of Journey of the Soul on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Please post a review to help other readers find us. Check out our Journey of the Soul: Soul Talk Cards ! They are perfect for spiritual direction, small groups and personal devotion times. We have Sr. Spiritual Directors waiting and ready to listen to you with empathy and confidentiality! On the Soul Shepherding S...