Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

Latest Episodes:

A Hope That Won’t Disappoint Aug 04, 2017

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Bill and Bobby Schuller (pastor of the Hour of Power) talk about how they find hope in challenging times. All of us at times don’t feel hope. We may be afraid to hope and be disappointed. When we put our hope in God and the eternal good he is bringing we have an anchor for our soul.

Emotional Healing For a Trauma Trigger Jul 29, 2017

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Kristi shares her “trauma trigger” and how the Lord ministered his shining face of love on her through empathy and words of blessing. We all have “implicit memories” of childhood distress that need divine compassion. Kristi shows us how a deep hurt offered to the Lord can become a “sacred wound” that heals others.

The Unbusy Leader Jul 22, 2017

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“How are you?” Whatever our work, or even if we’re retired, often we answer, “Busy!” But CS Lewis taught, “Only lazy people are busy!” How can this be? The most effective and fruitful leadership is born out of rest, prayer, and discernment — it’s not just working hard, it’s working SMART!

When God Breaks Through Jul 15, 2017

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God is always present loving us and inviting us to join the wonderful things he’s doing. C.S. Lewis calls this “Narnia.” But if we’re “checked out” emotionally we miss out. To help you experience the in-breaking of Christ and his Kingdom of the Heavens Bill tells the story of an alcoholic pastor he helped into recovery.

Hospitality From C. S. Lewis Jul 08, 2017

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You’ll enjoy Bill and Kristi’s spiritual friendship as they share their experience of visiting C. S. Lewis’ home, “The Kilns” in Oxford, England. They share fascinating stories from this great Christian thinker. You’ll be inspired to have your own soul talk with a friend and to shine the light of Christ in your world.

Letting Grace Warm Your Heart Jul 01, 2017

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The most important thing about our life, relationships, work, and ministry is having our heart warm with God’s love. Without this we become tired, discouraged, and see little fruit. Drawing on inspiration from John Wesley is a great way to get a heart-warming soul talk started!

Free of Shame, Full of Joy Jun 24, 2017

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What do you do when you feel discouraged, inadequate, guilty, or ashamed? We may deny our emotions or escape into compulsive behavior. St Francis shows us that following the footprints of Christ is the path of great joy. Like Francis, we do this through prayer and soul friendship.

Healing a Father Wound Jun 17, 2017

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Bill shares about his relationship with his dad: blessings he appreciates, wounds he’s forgiven, and his journey of emotional healing. He and Kristi also talk about Saint Francis’ father wound and how he overcame this to become a wounded healer in the service of Christ.

Following a Saint, Feeling Like a Failure Jun 10, 2017

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When we read about a great saint’s experiences with God it’s tempting to compare ourselves negatively. Feeling bad about yourself or overwhelmed, you may avoid a book that could really bless you. Here’s the help you need to stay out of shame and glean all the good that can come from a classic of Christian devotion.

Imagining Yourself In a Gospel Adventure Jun 03, 2017

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There is so much profit in meditating on a Bible passage! But it’s a challenge for us to slow down and really open our hearts to God. Ignatius’ ancient approach of visualizing ourselves in a Gospel story helps us to actually experience and feel God’s grace — and then to live it out in our work and ministry.