The Busy Leader
If you struggle with busyness you’re not alone! Let’s talk about how to prioritize the life of our soul in Christ.
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Serve What You’re Cooking
If we don’t care for our own souls under God as pastors, people-helpers and Christian workers we will get depleted. Bill and Kristi share about some practical ways to care for our souls in ministry.
When Ministry Engulfs Your Marriage
Caring for others spiritually is so compelling that it can swallow up your marriage. It’s great to partner with our spouse in God’s work but not at the expense of intimacy and fun in our marriage.
Finding Yourself in Jesus’ Eyes
We don’t really know our true selves until we look in Jesus’ eyes of love. That’s a grace-based relationship in which we’re empathized with, known, forgiven, and eternally loved! You long for this with God and safe people. The people around you need this from you.
Calming Down Distress (Going Numb vs Praying)
When recovering from a major surgery a pastor realizes that he’s been using pain pills to cope with emotional distress. This is one of many unhealthy ways to “calm down” negative emotions. But denying feelings separates us from experiencing the love of God and of friends.
Feeling Your Emotions in a Relationship
Kristi and Bill talk about what it was like earlier in their marriage when he wasn’t aware of his emotions. Kristi felt disconnected from him and he felt pressured by her. They share how they grew in emotional differentiation, self-awareness, and true intimacy with one another and God.
Porn, Sex and True Intimacy
Bill and Kristi talk about the X-rated advice a man received from a secular therapist, and what really helped him. Pornography and other compulsive behaviors deaden the soul and hurt loved ones. Real life, love, joy and peace come through intimate relationships with God and people.
Intimacy With Jesus Online
Bill and Kristi introduce the new Soul Shepherding website which invites people into a closer walk with Jesus. They share from their own inward journey with the Lord, a kind of online library that Jesus provides out of an overflow of intimacy with Him.
Resting in Jesus as Enough
Praying a psalm or verse of Scripture helps us to embrace Christ. Using Psalm 131 helps us release ambitions and worries while finding delight and peace in drawing close to Jesus and his Father.
Making Your Mind New
A pastor and Soul Talks listener asks us how we use “Electric Scriptures” to renew our minds and turn on God’s power.