Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

Grace is central to our faith yet its meaning is often confused. Mixed messages can leave us in a tug-of-war between “doing nothing” and “trying harder” to earn God's favor. What is grace actually and how does it affect our daily apprenticeship to Jesus?
Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack what they’ve learned about grace from Dallas Willard. Discover how grace can go beyond “undeserved merit” and become fuel for your life, relationships, and ministry. You can set aside pretending, presuming, and pushing to respond to grace and join God’s activity in everything you do! 
(If you want to go deeper into the insights we gained from Dallas Willard, we invite you to join us on a retreat or train to become a spiritual director with Soul Shepherding. You can learn more by following the links below.)
Resources for this Episode:
Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered
Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat
Earn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction
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God is with us always — not only in “big” or “spiritual” moments but also during the ordinary challenges of day-to-day life. Yet it’s tempting to think we’re alone when experiencing stress at work, emotional hurt, or relational challenges. How can we become more aware of Jesus’ presence and live a God-saturated life?
Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss a transformational vision they caught from Dallas Willard — the Kingdom of the Heavens is open, now! Their conversation will stir you to rethink the kind of life that’s possible with Jesus as you learn practical ways to integrate him into your life, ministry, work, challenges, and relationships. 
Resources for this Episode:
Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered
Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat
Earn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God’s Great Empathy for You
Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth
Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the Enneagram
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If prayer is so foundational to our relationship with Jesus, why do many of us find it so challenging? Maybe you’ve experienced practicing prayer as dutiful — something you do only because you’re “supposed to.” Perhaps you feel discouraged, disoriented, and unsure if talking to God really makes a difference at all.​
Tune in for this updated episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi reflect on the teachings from Dallas Willard that have transformed how they understand and practice prayer. Your desire for prayer will be reignited as you explore the multi-dimensional layers of conversation with Jesus and learn how you can integrate partnership with the Good Shepherd into all of life. 
Resources for this Episode:
Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered
Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat
Prayer Guides Bundle
Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Praying to become more like Jesus can seem out of reach or surface feelings of shame. Yet growing in Christlikeness is a lifelong journey that includes highs and lows, consolations and desolations, and a range of feelings. Regardless of your current spiritual terrain or emotional challenges, your life can become a school for training with Jesus.​
Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi introduce the Apprentice Prayer — a prayer designed to stir your longing for Jesus and paint a picture of what life in the Kingdom of God can look like. This favorite podcast replay will help you connect with Jesus’ grace as you aim to grow and change this new year.
Resources for this Episode:
Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered
Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat
Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Let’s face it — the chaos of travel, family gatherings, and exchanging presents can cause us to forget the miracle of Christmas. It’s easy to become numb or distracted from the treasure of Jesus. Meditating on Scripture helps us reorient ourselves to the surprising arrival of Immanuel and the stunning reality of his everlasting kingdom.
Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi unpackages the real gift of Christmas using the beautiful words of the prophet Isaiah. This reflection and prayer will stir your longing for more of Jesus and lead you into deeper worship of the One we call Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Resources for this Episode:
Surprising Joy: A Journey with Jesus for Advent
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