podcasts - Soul Shepherding

337 – Best Soul Talks: Emotional Healing for a Trauma Trigger

This Week on Soul Talks We all have “implicit memories” of childhood distress that need divine compassion. The Lord is near to bring his consolation and healing to us. Thankfully, a deep hurt offered to the Lord can become a “sacred wound” that heals others. Join us for the Best of Soul Talks series, where…

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336 – Is That Voice in my Head God?

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
God's Voice ,
Listening ,
Soul Talks ,
Hearing God ,
Intimacy with Jesus ,
Shame ,

This Week on Soul Talks Hearing God is a central part of growing in relationship with the Lord. Yet many of us struggle to hear God and to distinguish his voice from our own thoughts. Be encouraged! Through learning to hear his voice, we will become convinced of his goodness, his love, and his good…

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335 – Seeking God (A Soul Talk with Trevor Hudson)

This Week on Soul Talks Sometimes we seek to avoid vulnerability and distract ourselves from areas where we may feel dependent. Yet in vulnerability there is a wonderful invitation into a different kind of life! Jesus has a tender way of meeting us in our places of deepest need and bringing us his joy. Listen…

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334 – The Discerning Leader (A Soul Talk With Steve Macchia)

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
discernment ,
Soul Talks ,
Empathy for Emotions ,
Intimacy with Jesus ,
Leadership ,
pastor ,

This Week on Soul Talks Discernment isn’t just learning God’s will for our lives. We may have limited our understanding of discernment in the past, missing the opportunity to walk with and notice God in a deeper way through life and leadership. Take heart — we can grow in our intimacy with Jesus, receiving his…

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333 – Empathy is Not Coddling

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
empathy ,
Soul Talks ,
Empathy for Emotions ,

This Week on Soul Talks Sometimes considered weakness or coddling, empathy is often misunderstood. We may not think we need empathy, and we may underestimate its value in our relationships. Yet empathy is a major key to our growth, our intimacy with Christ, and our ministry with others. In this episode of Soul Talks, Bill…

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332 – A Relaxed and Fruitful Life With Jesus

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Relaxed ,
Soul Talks ,
Dallas Willard ,
Easy Yoke ,

This Week on Soul Talks We know that Jesus is loving, holy, compassionate, and powerful. On closer examination of his life in the book of Mark, we see he repeatedly handles stressful situations with a relaxed approach. We may struggle with stress and anxiety both in relationships and ministry. Yet our relaxed and loving Lord…

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331 – Living With a Perfectionist

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mental Health ,
Soul Talks ,
Easy Yoke ,
Perfectionism ,

This Week on Soul Talks Almost all of us live with a perfectionist, either the one inside our own heads, or someone in our lives. In addition to experiencing the criticism of others, our own internal dialogue can be harsh and demanding. The voice of our Risen Savior speaks a different story to us, one…

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330 – Suffering, Empathy, and Returning Joy

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mental Health ,
empathy ,
Suffering ,
Soul Talks ,
Joy! ,
Peace ,

This Week on Soul Talks Some of us are enduring chronic pain or suffering that can be exhausting. We may struggle to accept our own grief, loss, and lament around difficult circumstances that drain us of life and joy. But even in the midst of these trials, sharing our true emotions with soul friends can…

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329 – Post Traumatic Growth

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mental Health ,
Soul Talks ,
Grief ,
Growth ,
Peace ,
Trauma ,

This Week on Soul Talks Post-traumatic stress is a frequent topic of discussion in our culture today. Sometimes we may experience trials and are unable to see hope for our future. But there is another, less well-known side of trauma that is accessible to us as we lean in with our Risen Lord — post-traumatic…

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328 – Recovery From Spiritual Abuse

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Spiritual Abuse ,
Soul Talks ,
Abuse ,
Church ,
Kingdom of God ,
Peace ,
Rest ,
Sabbath ,
Sabbatical ,

This Week on Soul Talks Some of us may have been impacted by spiritual abuse or church hurt. Many of us have hit a wall spiritually and experienced prolonged desert seasons. This doesn’t have to be the ending of our story—there is hope for healing, restoration, and freedom as we discover the hidden treasure of…

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337 – Best Soul Talks: Emotional Healing for a Trauma Trigger

336 – Is That Voice in my Head God?

335 – Seeking God (A Soul Talk with Trevor Hudson)

334 – The Discerning Leader (A Soul Talk With Steve Macchia)

333 – Empathy is Not Coddling

332 – A Relaxed and Fruitful Life With Jesus

331 – Living With a Perfectionist

330 – Suffering, Empathy, and Returning Joy

329 – Post Traumatic Growth

328 – Recovery From Spiritual Abuse