Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Soul Shepherding

Bill sits down with friend Ken Baugh to talk about his new book, Unhindered Abundance. The deep truths of Scripture join together with emotions and neurology to lead us to deeper abundance in Christ. Bill and Ken share what it's like to take off the masks we wear so that we can experience the depths of God's love. Ken has experienced this first-hand and shares the multiple ways God has tangibly helped him find abundance amidst painful seasons, including being terminated from his church.

Bill and Kristi share the impact of one of their favorite teachings of Dallas Willard, on the joyful presence of Jesus’ spirit in our work and ministry. Whatever the work, God invites us to do it with him, in his presence, through his power. God’s kingdom is available to us in every moment, and we can cultivate an awareness of that kingdom! Hear what this looks like in the day to day, so that you too can grow in experiencing God’s delight and presence in your ministry.

Bill and Kristi share their personal experiences with Dallas' spiritual hospitality, which was present, attentive, and responsive. Ministry to others begins with opening up our hearts to others so that they might experience the presence and joy of Jesus. Reflect on your own experiences of spiritual hospitality and how you offer it to others. 

In the final of the CHRIST stages, Christ-followers step into Transforming Union with Christ. Those in this stage have their personalities so formed in Jesus, that they live with love for all people. Encounters with others are seen as an opportunity to love God, even difficult ones. Bill and Kristi discuss the potential pitfalls and benefits of this stage, and how it interacts with the other stages.

Bill and Kristi dive into the next of the CHRIST stages, the Spirit-Led Ministry stage. Hear Kristi process what it looked like to trust the Spirit's movement and Christ's presence in the midst of a full ministry season and real-time grief over the loss of her beloved cat, Charlie. Those in this stage experience life with God like a sailboat, trusting in the wind of the Spirit, both in times when God feels close and when God feels far away.

Bill and Kristi have an honest and open conversation about how the role of emotions helps us go deeper in our journey with the Lord. Hear from them about what it looks like to walk into the Intimacy with Jesus stage, where we long for God’s presence and develop a deeper spiritual passion. You’ll finish this episode with encouragement and practical next steps.