Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

Sabbath rest is a gift that's talked about all over Scripture. Yet, we often interpret what God intended to be a blessing as a burden instead. Let's be honest: the idea of setting aside work to embrace a day of rest might feel unnecessary, intimidating, unattainable, legalistic, or just plain boring.
Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack the biblical heartbeat of the Sabbath — a day to slow down, trust God with your responsibilities, and delight in Jesus. They'll help you overcome resistances to God's gift of rest and equip you with simple, doable rhythms to help you experience the deep soul rest you long for through practicing Sabbath and spiritual retreats.
Resources for this Episode:
Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered
Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat
Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

All of us long to experience the renewal of deep, soul-nourishing rest. Trying to rest through entertainment or "zoning out" often leaves us feeling more restless than before. Even some vacations are not truly restful. What does it look like to genuinely recover and recharge in body, mind, and spirit?

​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach us how to take a real rest with Jesus. You'll learn how to differentiate between temporary relief and holistic renewal as you grow in the ability to practice soul care alongside the Good Shepherd.

Resources for this Episode:

Join Our Free Devotional Email List

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

Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat

Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Nobody wants to be in the position of needing to forgive another person for harming them. It's unsettling to feel angry or to realize we hurt someone. It’s worth the effort because forgiveness  brings healing to us and others.

​Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about the "hidden blessing" of forgiveness. Learning to prayerfully walk through the process of forgiving others helps you go deeper into the grace and truth Jesus offers. You'll be empowered to overflow with God’s empathy for everyone — even those who have mistreated you.

Resources for this Episode:

Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat

Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director

Earn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Many of us have learned that forgiveness includes minimizing hurt or making superficial reconciliation. These misunderstandings hinder us from stepping into the freedom we long for. Yet the Bible paints a more holistic picture of forgiveness that helps us trust Jesus with our emotions and follow him into relational wisdom.

​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi bring helpful clarity to what forgiveness is and is not. You'll find the courage to surrender outcomes of conflict to Jesus and experience the settledness of releasing those who hurt you into his hands.

Resources for this Episode:

Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat

Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director

Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Forgiving those who have wronged us is one of the most challenging things to do in apprenticeship to Jesus. It’s tempting to rush into surface-level forgiveness in effort to be a “good Christian.” Yet authentic forgiveness requires that we get into our hearts. Often it includes walking through a process of addressing uncomfortable emotions and relational conflict. 

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share honestly about a recent conflict that happened in their relationship. You'll learn from their example how prayer, reflection, and patience are valuable dimensions of forgiveness that lead to greater growth and freedom.

Resources for this Episode:

Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director

Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks