Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

How can the Enneagram help your marriage? The Enneagram is a beautiful tool for growth when it’s used in the right way. Increasing your understanding of yourself and your spouse strengthens your relationship so you can grow together. Tune in to Soul Talks as Kristi interviews author, Enneagram coach, podcast host, and experiential specialist Jackie Brewster as they discuss her new book, The Enneag...

Older devotional classics enliven our hunger for God and help us recognize our desperation for Jesus.  Reading stories of average people powerfully transformed and used by God encourages our faith and deepens our intimacy with Jesus. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share insights gleaned from a Russian spiritual director in Poustinia: Encountering God in Silence, Solitude...

Are you longing to go deeper with Jesus in emotional health and loving leadership? Joyful, anointed by God, overflow ministry goes beyond techniques. It’s a rhythm of life and a way of being with God and others in relationship. Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about their journey of growth through spiritual direction and answer common questions about Soul Shepherding’s...

Do you long for more in your relationship with God and from your relationships in ministry? Spiritual direction can foster your formation in intimacy with Jesus, and out of the overflow of your own growth, help others experience the same thing. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about earning a certificate in spiritual direction. If you long for time to focus on your ow...

In life, the journey is as important as the destination. While goals and resolutions are important, focusing so much on outcomes can cause us to lose sight of God’s work around us. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the joy of living in perpetual wonder. Remembering what God has done in the past feeds our hope and faith as we adventure with Holy Spirit and leave the...

In a culture full of wishes for a better life, true hope is much more than wishful thinking. Robust, Biblical hope is the anticipation of the goodness and truth of God in our lives. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore the impact of living with real hope. This honest exploration of hope, reflection, circumstances, trials, and transformation will encourage your heart as...

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...

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...

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 Carmic...

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...

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...

“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”. Y...

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...

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...

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 betwee...

Peacemakers who tune into the needs of others have a vision for bringing harmony and collaboration to their relationships. But sometimes the desire for peace can cause you to fall asleep to your own needs and avoid stress and conflict. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss soul care for Enneagram Nines — spiritual direction. If you are a Nine or have a line, wing, or re...

Energetic and dynamic personalities who are confident and bold influence and impact others as leaders. Yet you may resist vulnerability, using your strength to protect yourself. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore soul care for Enneagram Eights — spiritual friendship. If you are an Eight, or have a line, wing, or relationship with an Eight, you’ll learn the emotional...

Joyful enthusiasts are exceptional at creating and spreading happiness and fun among those they love. Yet you may also misuse enthusiasm and charisma to avoid anxiety, pain, and conflict.  Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss soul care for Enneagram Sevens — quiet prayer. If you are a Seven or have a line, wing, or relationship with a Seven, you’ll understand the emoti...

Practical thinkers who are effective multitaskers look out for the well-being of others. Yet underneath, you may struggle with fear and worry, looking for security and safety nets. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore soul care practices to quiet the busy brain of Enneagram Sixes. If you are a Six or have a line, wing, or relationship with a Six, you’ll learn the emoti...

Thinkers and analyzers are often keen observers who ask insightful questions. However, approaching your life primarily through analysis without emotional awareness can be an unhealthy way of coping with anxiety.  Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack soul care for Enneagram Fives — Bible study as worship. If you are a Five or have a line, wing, or relationship with a Fiv...

If you are a deep feeler, sometimes living in melancholy emotions can cause you to lose sight of your positive emotions. Being able to find words for emotions is a gift, but our own deep emotions are not the only thing that is authentic about us. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack thankfulness as a soul care practice for Enneagram Fours. If you are a Four or have a li...

Being successful and winning appeals to all of us, but when this becomes a measure of our worth we are imprisoned by our false self. Living up to conditions of worth can suffocate your soul and lead to burnout. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the importance of emotional honesty. If you are an Enneagram Three or have a wing, line, or relationship with a Three, you’...

We all need to be loved. For Enneagram Twos, the deep core belief that you aren’t loved or wanted can drive you to secure love from others by focusing on meeting their needs while denying your own. If you are a Two or connect to Two through a wing, line, or relationship, understanding shame and the role solitude plays in soul care is critical. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kri...

As leaders and soul shepherds, we seek to be responsible and do our best. But the wisdom of God is to do your best, but don’t trust your best! Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss abandoning outcomes to God, the primary soul care practice for Enneagram Ones. All types can struggle with wanting our work and relationships to go a certain way. You’ll learn specific ways t...

Stepping outside of our normal routines and habits of life to draw close to the Lord in retreat fosters incredible healing, growth, and life change. These extended windows of time allow you to explore your hurts, hopes, dysfunctions, and needs.  Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share the power of an immersive retreat for each Enneagram type. You’ll learn the key spiritual...