Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

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Self-Talk for a Flourishing Life - It's Different Than You Think Oct 22, 2024

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All of us talk to ourselves! Sometimes, the voices in our heads are holy and healthy while other times they’re shaming or critical. How do we cultivate self-talk that is truly helpful and draws us closer to God?

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi alert you to some of the biggest pitfalls of self-talk, including self-help projects, cheerleading your soul, and “claiming” truth at the cost of suppressing your emotions. They use the Psalms as a model to teach you how to engage in self-talk that’s prayerful, emotionally honest, and invites empathy from God and soul friends.

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Beyond Boredom Into Beauty, Intimacy, and Adventure Oct 15, 2024

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Today's world of smartphones, streaming, and productivity keeps us from ever having to endure boredom. Plus, the restlessness that surfaces when left alone with our thoughts and feelings often reveals a discomfort we'd rather avoid. But constant distraction stops us from engaging in the meaningful spiritual work Jesus accomplishes when we are bored.

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the importance of embracing boredom. Sticking with practices like solitude, silence, and Sabbath (even when they feel boring) helps you get in touch with the deepest longings of your soul — your longings for Jesus. You can train to appreciate God in boredom and move into beauty, intimacy, and adventure with him.

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Spiritual Growth in Marriage (Conversation with Briana Gaultiere) Oct 08, 2024

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The union of marriage is one way we experience Jesus — his affection, his formation, and his invitation to selfless love. But navigating both our relationship with Jesus and a spouse doesn’t come without challenges. How do we love each other well when walking through different spiritual seasons?

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and Briana Gaultiere discuss how stages of faith influence marriage dynamics. They teach you how to understand, support, and pray for each other’s unique needs in your marriage so you can grow closer together (and closer to Jesus) instead of farther apart.

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Cultivating a Healthy Marriage (Conversation with Briana Gaultiere) Oct 01, 2024

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Cultivating a marriage that is spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy takes intentional work. Busy schedules, family dynamics, and personal woundedness (not to mention parenting kiddos) can make this challenging. But you and your spouse can grow closer together as you both grow in Jesus’ wholeness.

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and Briana Gaultiere talk about cultivating a marriage that honors Jesus and each other. You will learn to see and support your spouse more deeply by growing in relational awareness, spiritual friendship, and emotional safety.

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Smartphones and Spiritual Formation (Conversation with Briana Gaultiere) Sep 24, 2024

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The average person spends four and a half hours on their smartphone every day! Between text and email notifications, social media, sports news, and “trending” videos — there’s a lot fighting for our attention. Maybe it’s time to pause and ask an important question: What are the spiritual consequences of this constant distraction?

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and Briana Gaultiere discuss the pros and cons of smartphones on your growth in Christlikeness. You’ll learn the valuable role that attention plays in spiritual formation and feel inspired to seek God’s wisdom on how you and your family can best use phones in apprenticeship to Jesus.

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Grieve, Breathe, Receive (Conversation with Steve Carter) Sep 17, 2024

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Sorting through grief is never fast or easy! All the “what ifs” and messy emotions feel unsettling and challenging to engage. Thankfully, we don’t grieve without hope. Because Jesus’ tomb is empty, we can trust in God’s goodness as we process times of complicated change and painful loss with him.

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi interviews Steve Carter — teaching pastor and author of Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us. Drawing from Steve’s journey through the desert of grief, you will be empowered to take heart from Jesus in every season and embrace the healing work he wants to do inside your soul.

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Caring for Highly Sensitive People (A Conversation with Briana Gaultiere) Sep 10, 2024

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All of us are in a relationship with somebody who is a highly sensitive person. Sensitivity comes with both unique needs and gifts in marriage, friendship, etc. Whether you are highly sensitive or know somebody who is — you can help support the journey toward spiritual and emotional health.

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and Briana Gaultiere break down the distinct path to Jesus’ wholeness and purpose for highly sensitive people. If you’re highly sensitive, you’ll learn how to establish routines, set boundaries, and engage community in a way that cultivates growth. If you’re not, you’ll learn how you can give Jesus’ gift of understanding, safety, and respect to those who are.

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Emotional & Spiritual Growth for Highly Sensitive People (Conversation with Briana Gaultiere) Sep 03, 2024

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Highly sensitive people often relate to the world differently than others. They might be more easily overwhelmed by their environment, the emotions of others, and distressing movies or TV shows. If you are highly sensitive, this experience can present challenges! But embracing your sensitivity helps you care for your soul and unlock your unique giftings.

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and Briana Gaultiere uncover the unique path to emotional and spiritual growth as a highly sensitive person. You will feel encouraged to make room for life-giving spiritual disciplines and empowered to draw boundaries that will help you love Jesus, yourself, and others well.

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What It Means to Be a Highly Sensitive Person (Conversation with Briana Gaultiere) Aug 27, 2024

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Does it feel like you are more sensitive to your environment, the subtleties of your surroundings, and the emotional climate around you more than others? It can feel confusing or disheartening when you feel different from those you love. But high sensitivity (or understanding someone who experiences this) can be a gift in your relationship with Jesus and others!

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and Briana Gautiere share their stories of learning and embracing life as highly sensitive persons. They define the traits of high sensitivity, talk openly about the difficulties, and help reframe how you think about sensitive experiences.

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Enneagram for Moms (Conversation with Beth McCord) Aug 20, 2024

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Personality affects the dynamics in all of our closest relationships—including our relationships with our kids. Unsurprisingly, we face relational challenges when caring for our dear children who are "different" from us. But we can learn to move toward them with the same understanding, empathy, and compassion Jesus has for us.

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks for a conversation between Kristi and Beth McCord—author of The Enneagram for Moms: See the True Colors of Yourself and Your Children as God Intends. You will be moved to grow by Jesus’ grace in your unique personality so you can more lovingly embrace and nurture your children in their exceptional design.

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