podcasts - Soul Shepherding

297 – Soul Care to Get Unstuck

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Solitude and Silence ,
Soul Friendship ,
Spiritual Disciplines ,
Trauma ,

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: There are many ways in our lives, work, relationships, and even in our ministry that we may feel stuck. Hitting this wall can lead to depression, anger, and ultimately, burnout. But, there is hope. In this episode, Bill and Kristi share from their own experiences how easy it…

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296 – Recovery From Trauma

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Empathy for Emotions ,
Soul Friendship ,
Trauma ,

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: When you empathize with others who have experienced emotional trauma, such as church conflicts, family betrayals, or significant loss, you might experience what is called vicarious trauma. Bill & Kristi offer vulnerable personal stories to help us normalize and name the reality of vicarious trauma in our lives.…

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295 – Practicing Sabbath Rest

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Burnout ,
Rest ,
Sabbath ,
Sabbatical ,
Shame ,
Soul Friendship ,

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: Sabbath rest is one of God’s greatest gifts to us, but it always doesn’t come easy to us. In this episode Bill & Kristi share a powerful and vulnerable soul talk exploring what gets in the way of experiencing Sabbath rest and ways we can learn to be…

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294 – Don’t Let Depression Cause Shame & Isolation

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Dark Night of the Soul ,
Depression ,
Empathy for Emotions ,
Pain ,
Pastors ,
Shame ,
Soul Friendship ,

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: What do you do if you feel down and depressed? Sharing your struggles with close friends as well as a counselor or spiritual director can make all the difference. Bill & Kristi sit down with friend Gary Kinnaman, pastor and author of Leaders That Last and Seeing…

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293 – Unhurried Time to Feel God’s Presence

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Empathy for Emotions ,
Pastors ,
Solitude and Silence ,
Soul Friendship ,

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: Making time and space to simply be with Jesus is one of the ways we can experience true rest and refreshment. Even in the midst of the busyness and responsibilities of life, God invites us to slow down, be with Him and enjoy His Presence. In this conversation…

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292 – 5 Practices of Healthy Churches

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: We continue our series on Feelings & Faith with a Soul Talk centered around the 5 practices of healthy churches, and how to develop more emotional honesty with God and others. Listen in to hear Bill & Kristi share insights on the healing pathway of sadness, allowing God…

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291 – Empathy & Healthy Faith

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: “What helps you trust that Jesus has deep compassion for you?” Bill & Kristi share their own experiences to this question, based on the Journey of the Soul: Soul Talk Cards. Feeling Jesus’ empathy and compassion for us in our struggles, both big and small, catalyzes our faith…

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290 – Emotional & Spiritual Growth for Church Leaders

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: How can church leaders and pastors care for others while also caring for themselves? Join Bill & Kristi this week as they’re interviewed by Rich Birch, host of the unSeminary podcast. Often church leaders are busy caring for their congregations, but may neglect the refreshment of their own…

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289 – Soul Care for Pastors & Leaders

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: Bill was recently hosted on the 95Network’s podcast by Dale Sellers and we’re sharing it with you! In this caring and hope-filled conversation, Bill and Dale go in-depth on what it looks like for pastors and leaders to receive spiritual care in the midst of the challenges of ministry. Listen…

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288 – An Example of Spiritual Direction

Listen to This Episode of Soul Talks: It’s becoming increasingly difficult to make space and give our attention and energy to organic, deep, face-to-face relationships. Spiritual direction helps to stir up conversations that are prayerful, authentic, and encourage us in our formation in Christ. Hear a real-life example of a chance encounter that turned into…

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297 – Soul Care to Get Unstuck

296 – Recovery From Trauma

295 – Practicing Sabbath Rest

294 – Don’t Let Depression Cause Shame & Isolation

293 – Unhurried Time to Feel God’s Presence

292 – 5 Practices of Healthy Churches

291 – Empathy & Healthy Faith

290 – Emotional & Spiritual Growth for Church Leaders

289 – Soul Care for Pastors & Leaders

288 – An Example of Spiritual Direction