podcasts - Soul Shepherding

381 – Should I See a Therapist or Spiritual Director?

This Week on Soul Talks How is therapy different from spiritual direction? How do I know which one I need? Understanding the difference is important, especially when there are not enough professionals to meet the growing mental health need. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore the distinctives and…

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380 – Mental Health Benefits of Spiritual Disciplines

This Week on Soul Talks We can use spiritual disciplines in ways that are healing and helpful or in ways that are ineffective and toxic for our mental health. If we deny or negate our emotions, disciplines are not helpful because they disconnect our deeper self from God and from other people. Tune in for…

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379 – Caring for Anxiety & Panic Attacks

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Panic Attacks ,
Mental Health ,
empathy ,
Suffering ,
Anxiety ,
Empathy for Emotions ,
Hope ,
Pain ,

This Week on Soul Talks When anxiety grips us, it can feel like the walls are closing in. Anxiety disorders affect 31% of Americans, and all of us will experience anxiety and stress overload at some point in our lives. Even though this feels like an inescapable part of life, it is possible to experience…

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378 – Understanding Depression

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mental Health ,
empathy ,
Suffering ,
Depression ,
Empathy for Emotions ,
Hope ,
Pain ,

This Week on Soul Talks Many Christians are told their depression is a lack of faith, and if they only think differently and trust God their depression will go away. This sort of shaming holds us back from getting the help we need. Mental health conditions affect our ability to access our insight, intelligence, and…

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377 – Is Suicide a Sin? Offering Compassion and Hope

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mercy ,
Suicide ,
Encouragement ,
Mental Health ,
empathy ,
Suffering ,
Hope ,
Pain ,

This Week on Soul Talks Suicide is an issue that isn’t often discussed in church. Yet it is the 12th leading cause of death in the US and the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 10-19. As soul shepherds, we have an opportunity to compassionately love those struggling with mental health challenges, and most…

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376 — Finding Shelter From the Enemy in Jesus’ Face

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Lies ,
Healthy Emotions ,
Self-Awareness ,
Spiritual Warfare ,

This Week on Soul Talks When you picture Jesus looking at you, do you see a smile? Many of us find we project a frown or a distant look on the face of God. But Jesus’ shining face is looking at you with a smile of love, and you can learn to see it! Join…

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375 – Refuting Half Truths From the Enemy

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Lies ,
Healthy Emotions ,
Self-Awareness ,
Spiritual Warfare ,

This Week on Soul Talks Areas of stress are opportunities for the enemy to drive us down. The father of lies takes something that is true and twists it into a half-truth with a lie embedded in it, hitting us right in the most vulnerable parts of our personality. Yet, with God as our shield,…

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374 – Resisting the Enemy’s Accusations

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Lies ,
resentment ,
ministry ,
Anxiety ,
Fear ,
Grace ,
Shame ,
Soul Friendship ,
Spiritual Warfare ,

This Week on Soul Talks Each day we experience the accusations and lies of the enemy that target our specific areas of weakness and bury us in fear, anxiety, resentment, shame, and isolation. Yet scripture tells us we are safe when we submit to God Almighty, our Creator and Redeemer, and resist the devil. Join…

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373 — Loving & Leading With the Risen Jesus

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Christ stages ,
Leadership ,

This Week on Soul Talks You don’t have to be perfect. God often does his best work of grace telling the story of Jesus through our brokenness. As he meets us right where we are, we can learn to move from the cycle of works to the cycle of grace. Join us for this episode…

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372—A Life-Changing Journey For You

This Week on Soul Talks Have you ever wondered if your current experience of spiritual life is all there is? Seasons of feeling distant and dry can be reframed as opportunities for a journey of deeper intimacy with God as you come to understand the stages of spiritual growth. Tune in for this episode of…

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381 – Should I See a Therapist or Spiritual Director?

380 – Mental Health Benefits of Spiritual Disciplines

379 – Caring for Anxiety & Panic Attacks

378 – Understanding Depression

377 – Is Suicide a Sin? Offering Compassion and Hope

376 — Finding Shelter From the Enemy in Jesus’ Face

375 – Refuting Half Truths From the Enemy

374 – Resisting the Enemy’s Accusations

373 — Loving & Leading With the Risen Jesus

372—A Life-Changing Journey For You