Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

We all have parts of ourselves that feel uncomfortable to look at. Often, we don't even realize the memories, emotions, needs, longings, and stressors that strain our relationship with Jesus and the ministry we offer others. Thankfully the Good Shepherd wants to meet us in the tender places that need God's healing and care.
Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about the Inner Journey stage of faith. What does following Jesus look like when the Spirit draws you to pay more attention to your interior life? You'll learn how to set limits and cultivate a space for the Wonderful Counselor to do a deep work of grace inside your soul.
Resources for this Episode
Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth
Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat
Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director
Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Have you ever felt stuck in the journey with Jesus? It can be distressing when feelings of closeness to God disappear or we face trials that test our faith. We might assume we've done something wrong or even wonder how God feels toward us. It's helpful to learn that seasons of desolation are hidden opportunities to go deeper in God's grace.
Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about the deep work God is desiring to do in your soul when you hit the wall. You'll learn how to lean into Jesus during seasons that test your faith as he leads you into deeper trust and spiritual renewal.
Resources for this Episode
Take the Free Spiritual Formation Stages Assessment
Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth
Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat
Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

You long to flourish in intimacy with Jesus. Your heart is to love God and others more like him. But let’s be honest — the path to growing in Christlikeness often doesn’t match our ideals. Spiritual disciplines become dry, we wonder if we’re making progress, and we get exhausted trying to figure out what we need.

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi reveal the key to accessing God’s grace right where you are. You don’t have to keep trying harder at what’s no longer working. Their unique model for growth (the CHRIST Stages) will help you understand where you are in your spiritual and emotional development — and what your soul needs to keep moving forward with Jesus.

Resources for this Episode

Take the Free Spiritual Formation Stages Assessment

Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth

Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat

Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Is it possible to be a strong leader with a healthy soul? Let's be honest — prioritizing soul care can feel at odds with the results-driven culture that sometimes exists in ministry. Even so, the Good Shepherd invites us to slow down to receive the nourishment and refreshment that will not only bless us, but also those we lead.

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi has a conversation with Adam Jungeblut — a pastor of 22 years and soon-to-be graduate of the Soul Shepherding Certificate in Spiritual Direction program. His story illustrates how even the most driven leaders benefit from creating space to heal, grow, and overflow. You'll gain practical insight to help you stay on mission while also prioritizing soul care practices like solitude, silence, and empathy.

Resources for this Episode

Books and Guides:

Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered

Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God’s Great Empathy for You

Lectio Divina Guides

Further Support: 

Sabbatical Guide (Includes Meeting with a Sabbatical Coach)

Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director

Earn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat

Many Christians have learned it's wrong or sinful to be anxious. This often leads them to deny their emotions — only making their struggles worse. What if we allowed anxiety to draw us closer to Jesus instead of pushing us farther away?

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi talks with Melissa Fisher — licensed mental health counselor and author of the new book, Jesus for the Anxious: 8 Weeks of Practicing Peace to Calm Your Worry and Fear. You'll be equipped to bring the reality of anxiety into your spiritual formation through cultivating awareness, leaning on prayer practices, and integrating psychological tools.

Resources for this Episode:

Get Melissa’s Book

Jesus for the Anxious: 8 Weeks of Practicing Peace to Calm Your Worry and Fear

Go Deeper with Soul Shepherding

Prayer Guides Bundle (Including Breath Prayers, Lectio Divina, and Ignatian Meditation)

Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat

Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks