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 mistrust of others leads to us distrusting God and erodes our mental health.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi get honest about the risk of choosing trust. You'll be encouraged to take heart with Jesus and grow in security by getting vulnerable in safe relationships with his ambassadors. Praying the healing of Jesus flows to your inner child and establishes you in loving trust.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding RetreatMeet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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Hope: Mental Health Attitude #2
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 hopeful humans. Even still, all of us experience times when feelings of shame and depression drain our hopefulness and crush our spirit.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about cultivating hope to become healthy in your apprenticeship to Jesus. You will learn about the causes of depression, the dynamics of shame, and how powerful the presence of a safe friend can be when you find yourself spiraling. Praying that you overflow with hope by the power of the Spirit (Romans 15:13). Resources for this Episode:Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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Resilience: Mental Health Attitude #1
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 genetics can lead to wrestling with anxiety or depression. Part of apprenticeship to Jesus is engaging difficult yet valuable inner work to become healthy and loving like him. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss cultivating a resilient faith that will strengthen your emotional resolve and deepen your soul. You’ll learn how to return to joy after experiencing distress by attending to your heart, getting honest with safe friends, and taking courage from Jesus to do hard things. Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding RetreatMeet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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The Adventure of Staying Where God Puts You
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 doesn't automatically change us. There's often a deeper work of formation and preparation that Jesus desires to accomplish in our lives when he asks us to remain planted.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach why moving forward in the Kingdom often looks like staying put. You'll learn how to engage the mundane in a way that cultivates spiritual growth, a healthy soul, and a larger capacity to love Jesus and others. Resources for this Episode:Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual GrowthIgnatian Meditation GuidesDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks
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Restoring Love and Joy After a Relational Cut Off
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 presence of Jesus is available to help us repair our hearts and relationships even when navigating complicated dynamics and emotions. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about the triggers and emotions they experienced from a recent conflict they had with each other. Hearing their story will equip you with a roadmap to handle conflict with Jesus as you grow in self-awareness, attune to his goodness during difficult moments, and learn to see through his eyes of forgiveness and empathy. Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding RetreatEarn a Certificate in Spiritual DirectionHealthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramDonate 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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