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104 – Rest: The Importance of Rest for Healthy Identity

If our identity is rooted in what we do for Jesus rather than our relationship with him, we are tempted to be discouraged, overwhelmed, overworked and self-reliant. How do we allow ourselves to be real, vulnerable, honest with ourselves, with Jesus and with others and receive the rest we were designed for. Join Bill & Kristi in a beautifully honest conversation about our identity as Jesus invites us to rest in him.
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101 – Rest: What Is Sabbatical

As Christians we all have probably heard the term “sabbatical”, but not many of us really know what it means. How many men & women in ministry can confidently say they are ministering out of an overflow? In this episode of Soul Talks, Bill & Kristi explore the spiritual, emotional and physical gift we find in the biblical practice of sabbatical. Learn how significant it will be for yourself, your family and those you minister to.
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100 – Rest: Pray & Play With Jesus

Like many Christians today, Jesus’ disciples didn’t understand his playfulness at first. They were shooing away the children because they thought Jesus was too busy for them, but the Lord rebuked his stuffy friends! The way we perceive and experience God has a direct impact on our ability to rest and enjoy God’s presence. Join Bill & Kristi as they look at Jesus the joy giver and his intimate connection with his Daddy… free of burden, free of anticipation, full of joy! Jesus is inviting us to play!
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99 – Rest: Permission to Stop

Hebrews 4:11 says, “Let us make every effort to enter God’s rest.” Men and women in ministry can be so caught up in serving the Lord that it’s difficult to give ourselves permission to rest. When we rest we can enjoy sweet communion with Jesus, deep healing and restoration. Join Bill & Kristi in an honest conversation about rest and our natural resistance to stop our work and busyness.
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97 – Rest: Catching a Breath in Your Everyday Life

What does it mean to be still in God’s presence? Bill and Kristi show us how to find time to quiet ourselves in God’s presence each day. How to still our body, still our thoughts… How to listen. Let’s catch a breath to experience the presence of Christ in the midst of stress in our lives and ministry. In addition Bill & Kristi share an exciting new addition to the Soul Talks podcast!
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96 – Rest: Sabbath the Misunderstood Gift

Sabbath is not a legalistic ritual, nor is it simply a day off… Sabbath is a journey towards intimacy with Jesus!  It’s an invitation to make space for our souls to rest and appreciate God’s presence. It’s in that place of rest and safety, we get space to process, to feel, to be heard, to hear and to receive. What a Gift! Join Bill and Kristi for an inspiring conversation about rest.
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91 – Advent: Relaxed and Fruitful With Jesus

Let’s appreciate the coming of Christ this Advent season! To do that, we invite you into a fun Nativity meditation that fosters soul talk with friends. Also we discuss examples of Jesus inviting us into his “easy yoke” to be relaxed and fruitful in stressful times — like the busyness of the Christmas season!
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