podcasts - Soul Shepherding

386 – Is the Enneagram Safe for Christians?

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Truth ,
personality ,
Spiritual Director ,
Enneagram ,
Growth ,

This Week on Soul Talks Perhaps you have been curious about the Enneagram, but wonder about its origins and symbol. As Christians we ask questions of any tool we use — is this consistent with the teachings and values of the Bible? Is it helping me in my relationship with God? Is this helping me…

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385 – Hold That Thought: Conversation With Gem Fadling to Find the Voice of Love

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Thoughts ,
Self- Control ,
discernment ,
Spiritual Director ,
Self-Awareness ,

This Week on Soul Talks Our thoughts influence how we feel and act, and some of the thoughts in our heads can keep us from fully embracing God’s life and love for us. Allowing all of these narratives to remain unchecked can hinder our growth, but there is hope for us to quiet the noise…

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384 – Good & Beautiful & Kind: Conversation With Rich Villodas on Becoming Whole in a Fractured World

This Week on Soul Talks Our stories are powerful. We make sense of our own soul stories as we find ourselves in God and his story becomes our story. Living reflectively, engaging curiosity, and cultivating a calm presence requires slowing down in our ordinary, day to day existence, so our story is woven together with…

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383 – What to Do for Real Rest

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mental Health ,
Empathy for Emotions ,
Hope ,
Rest ,
Sabbath ,
Sabbatical ,

This Week on Soul Talks Weariness, compassion fatigue, and burnout are the natural result of statistics like these: 44% of pastors are not taking a regular day off, let alone a sabbath day, 63% are not getting enough exercise based on the recommended minimum, 31% get no exercise at all, and 85% of pastors have…

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382 – Mental Health Benefits of Real Rest

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Tags:
Mental Health ,
Empathy for Emotions ,
Hope ,
Rest ,
Sabbath ,
Spiritual Disciplines ,

This Week on Soul Talks Spiritual rest in God’s presence is so important for our mental health. Yet sometimes we avoid true rest because we fear the influx of unprocessed emotional distress that rises up when we create space to slow down. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi examine…

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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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386 – Is the Enneagram Safe for Christians?

385 – Hold That Thought: Conversation With Gem Fadling to Find the Voice of Love

384 – Good & Beautiful & Kind: Conversation With Rich Villodas on Becoming Whole in a Fractured World

383 – What to Do for Real Rest

382 – Mental Health Benefits of Real Rest

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