Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

Some Christians are skeptical about empathy, mistakenly assuming that it coddles others and reinforces sinful behavior. Yet genuine empathy (even when we sin) helps us understand our struggles and st…

Many people are "thinkers" and "doers" whose natural tendency is to analyze their emotions and those of others. It's certainly true that reason and action are valuable parts of being human. But getti…

Are your big feelings misunderstood by others? All of us have tender parts of ourselves that long for a safe place to call home. Sadly, it's easy for sensitivity to get rejected as "too emotional" or…

All of us can fall asleep to the reality of God's trinitarian presence and slip into making life happen on our own. Yet the Three-Person God shows us how deeply relational he is and invites us to ful…

Most Christians know the importance of taking their faith seriously. But getting too serious when it comes to spiritual disciplines or ministry responsibilities can miss God's heart for relationship.…

Many Christians share Jesus' big heart for others and desire to love people like him. But all of us can fall prey to caring for others in a way that's fueled by our own unrecognized needs or wounds. …

It's easy for all of us to get swept away by the powerful current of "doing more." Although too many responsibilities stress us out, we often don't realize that unconscious emotions and unmet needs d…

It can feel impossible to attune to Jesus' presence and hear his voice when so many stressors fight for our attention. Factors like health issues, relational tension, and the busyness of life and wor…

What are you most passionate about? Most Christians would respond by saying something like "loving Jesus" or "doing God's work." These are genuine expressions of devotion and warm Abba's heart. Yet i…

It's likely you have memories that you wish you could forget. Remembering times of suffering or trauma can feel uncomfortable and often triggers distressing emotions like fear, shame, or grief. But i…

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 a…

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.…

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 em…

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 …

"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 t…

Do you have trust issues? All of us have experienced the pain of broken trust from people who were supposed to be safe — parents, coaches, pastors, siblings, or friends. Sadly, learning to live in mi…

Hope is more than wishful thinking — it’s the anticipation of good things from a good God who has redeemed us, loves us, and cares for us. This is why Jesus' followers have the most reason to be hope…

A common misunderstanding in Christianity is that you won’t struggle with mental health issues if you read the Bible and pray. The reality is that we’re all human and factors like trauma, stress, and…

Are you feeling bored or restless in your current season with the Lord? It's natural to pursue transition when you feel the itch for something new. Yet all of us know that changing our circumstances …

Relationships are complex! All of us carry wounds from our past, get triggered, and unintentionally hurt others. This means that conflict is a normal part of life with others. Thankfully, the presenc…