Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

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From Striving for God to Serving with God (Breakthrough Into New Grace #4) Sep 22, 2026

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Maybe you have learned how to live and work for God. While this approach is sincere and offered in love, we might not realize it’s also limited. New grace comes when we learn to live with God. This includes learning to trust Jesus in our weaknesses, which helps us rely more on his grace.

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the Spirit-Led Ministry stage of faith. Are you longing for more joy and power to love and help others? You don't have to push or press to get there. Instead, you can grow in surrender to God's presence and purposes by cultivating a more prayerful partnership with Jesus.

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Letting Jesus Care for the Parts of You that You're Avoiding (Breakthrough Into New Grace #3) Sep 15, 2026

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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.

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When You Hit the Wall With God (Breakthrough Into New Grace #2) Sep 08, 2026

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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.

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What Does Your Soul Need? (Breakthrough Into New Grace #1) Sep 01, 2026

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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.

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Personal Transformation & Leadership Shift (Conversation with Adam Jungeblut) Aug 25, 2026

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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.

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Jesus for the Anxious (Conversation with Melissa Fisher) Aug 18, 2026

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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.

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

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Prayer Guides Bundle (Including Breath Prayers, Lectio Divina, and Ignatian Meditation)
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Faith When Life Falls Apart (Conversation with Kristi's sisters) Part 2 Aug 11, 2026

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All of us know that pain and suffering are part of life — Jesus himself promises as much (John 16:33). But that doesn't make it easier when health struggles, relational loss, or other crises come knocking at our door uninvited and unexpected. What does it look like to have faith when life falls apart?

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and her sisters discuss finding God in the midst of suffering. Their emotionally honest and resilient pursuit of Jesus amid confusion, loss, and grief will provide a roadmap for you to walk out raw faith through the hard realities of life.

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Family and Spiritual Formation (Conversation with Kristi’s Sisters) Part 1 Aug 04, 2026

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Before you ever opened the Bible or stepped into a church, the way that you see and relate to God was already taking shape. That's because family formation plays a foundational role in spiritual formation. How do we reconcile the harmful with the helpful as we desire to grow in our relationship with God and others?

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi has a special conversation with her sisters, Tara and Sue, about their family experience growing up. Their reflection will give you a window into how your own childhood has affected your life in God. Thankfully, Jesus doesn't leave us where we are — he continues to invite us into greater healing, freedom, and growth.

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Bible in Song: God's Project of Love (Conversation with Xander Stok) Part 2 Jul 28, 2026

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There are moments when all of us have experienced Scripture as boring or lifeless. But what if we approached the Bible as part of an intimate and interactive relationship with Jesus? Thankfully, God's Word is more than a book to study — it's an invitation to join the love song that our tender Father is singing over you and all of Creation.

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi continue their conversation with Xander Stok — professional singer, songwriter, and founder of Project of Love: The Bible in Song. The "biblical soundtracks" that he creates in collaboration with the Spirit will draw you into an encounter with God as you contemplate and appreciate him through the Word and worship.

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How a Rock Musician Overcame Depression and Addiction (Conversation with Xander Stok) Part 1 Jul 21, 2026

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All of us have experienced struggles that seem impossible to overcome. From wrestling with sin to battling a mental health disorder to losing faith altogether — there are times when life itself feels hopeless. Yet it's often at our lowest when Jesus seems to draw the nearest. It's there that he sets us free by awakening us to the depths of the Father's heart.```

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi host a discussion with Xander Stok — professional singer-songwriter and founder of Project of Love: The Bible in Song. His testimony of coming to know God as a loving Father will fill you with fresh hope to discover the healing and freedom that's available through a simple, conversational, and creative walk with Jesus.