Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

Resolving to “try harder” doesn’t make us look more like Jesus. But the flip side of the coin is also true—falling into passivity doesn’t form us in Christlikeness. Yet Jesus casts a vision about living as whole-souled apprentices of love because he intends to help us become like him.  Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss praying the Apprentice Prayer with the intentio...

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 w...

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 wi...

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 fami...

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...

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 t...

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 resili...

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 p...

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 s...

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...

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 B...

Depression makes us feel like we are walking around in a heavy darkness that will never get better. Judging our faith—or receiving criticism from others—only worsens the suffocating pit of sadness and grief. Thankfully, our Good Shepherd knows how to lead us through the darkest valleys. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpackage the true meaning of faith—authentic trust in...

Many of us are familiar with the “control disease”  called anxiety. Some of us attempt to rule over outcomes while others try to manage their image. But anxiety isn’t a conscious choice—it happens when we deny our emotions brewing under the surface and get overloaded.  Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpackage the sources and symptoms of anxiety. They turn to the Psalms a...

Sadly, many of us have been taught that fear is wrong or even a sin. A faulty or incomplete interpretation of certain scriptures can lead us to stuff our fears, force ourselves to think positively, and try hard to muster up faith. Rest assured, there is a better route to a healthy and thriving confidence in Christ. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack what faith in rela...

For many, church has had both helpful and harmful effects on their mental health. Church hurt is especially disorienting and sadly leads some to completely give up on Jesus’ body. But it is encouraging that studies show church is overall positive for mental health as God uses his family to bring reparative healing and growth to his beloved children. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill a...

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 Jesus does. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach th...

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. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi help you get caught up in the thrill of God’s affe...

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 for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share how they take heart from Jesus and each other to keep...

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 in our story. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi interviews Dr. Barbara Peacock—spiritual director, teacher,...

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 teach you how to set your imagination on Jesus and flourish in the reality of his invisible kingdom. Engaging your imagination during prayer a...

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 while taking on human flesh and living among us. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss how God’s perfect empathy is revealed in his Incarnation. Meditating o...

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 Kristi unpack their experiences as a couple with different values, drives, and personalities. We need relationships that refi...

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 struggle in hard times, we can learn to see God loving us in them and willing good for us. Reflecting on Jesus’ ex...

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 and Kristi discuss the benefits of a retreat community. You’ll catch a vision for the ways this powerful form of soul care creates opportunities f...

Suffering is hard. When we face an unexpected stretch of illness or other difficult circumstances, we may feel disoriented and lost. Yet in the pause from our normal rhythm of life, God is doing a deep work.  Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss a recent experience of suffering. Even in the trial, there is intimacy and sweet companionship to be found in a greater under...