All of us have left conversations feeling hurt because somebody hopped to a quick judgment or attempted to fix us instead of genuinely listening. This is not only damaging to your mental health but also opposes your formation in Christlikeness. Thankfully, learning to receive and give empathy helps you agree with grace so you can know you are deeply loved by God and overflow with his affection when caring for others. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share from years of experience how they've seen God's powerful empathy heal and transform the lives of his children. You also don't want to miss the exciting news they share at the end of their conversation.Resources for this Episode:Preorder Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God’s Great Empathy for YouAttend a Soul Shepherding RetreatMeet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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What We Find in the Dark (Conversation with Aubrey Sampson)
Where is God when nothing makes sense? It's easy to dance around tensions like this instead of getting honest about the disorientation and desolation we all experience in our relationship with Jesus. But questions aren't opposed to authentic faith — they're one of the most valuable pieces of our formation. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi talks to Aubrey Sampson — teaching pastor and author of a new book titled What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God's Presence in Grief. Her wrestle through grief and a dark night of the soul will help you grow with Jesus through the ups and downs of your own journey. Resources for this Episode:Purchase What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in GriefFollow Aubrey on Instagram (@aubsamp)Follow Soul Shepherding on instagram (@soulshepherding)Attend a Soul Shepherding RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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When Grief Comes Home (Conversation with Erin Nelson & Colleen Montague)
Grieving the loss of a beloved person in your life is one of the most disorienting journeys you'll ever walk through. You deeply desire to support your children and loved ones but feel fragile and empty. It's okay to feel and heal with Jesus so you can lovingly hold others in their pain and loss. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi chats with Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague — authors of When Grief Comes Home: A Gentle Guide for Living Through Loss While Supporting Your Child. You'll learn how valuable it is to be vulnerable while finding the support you need and leaning into honest conversations with those who need you. Resources for this Episode:When Grief Comes Home Book and PodcastMeet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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Courage: Mental Health Attitude #5
All of us know that courage is a virtuous quality and desire to live and love boldly like King Jesus. But it's easy to assume the path to operating more courageously looks like suppressing our fears and forcing ourselves into action.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach you how to break free from your comfort zone and experience the security, peace, and joy of courageous living. Getting honest about your feelings of inadequacy with God and others creates space for you to draw from Jesus' strength. Then, more and more, you can courageously embrace every day as a God-adventure.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding RetreatHealthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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Acceptance of Reality: Mental Health Attitude #4
"Acceptance of reality" isn't an attitude often supported in Christian circles. In fact, being oriented around your physical reality can sometimes be viewed as "unspiritual" or "lacking faith." But the truth is that a healthy and mature acceptance of reality leads to authentic and vibrant faith. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss something challenging for all of us — cultivating the humility required to be honest about your limitations while keeping your eyes fixed on our all-powerful God. You'll be refreshed by Jesus' willingness to take on humanity and live out an extremely relational faith with Abba and others.Resources for this Episode:Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramAttend a Soul Shepherding RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
It's easy to be so busy that your soul gets neglected. As Doctors of Psychology we help you thrive with Jesus in life, love, and leadership. Soul Talks is sponsored by Soul Shepherding, a nonprofit ministry to pastors, leaders, and all kinds of people who serve the Lord.
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