Many of us are familiar with the “control disease” called anxiety. Some of us attempt to rule over outcomes while others try to manage their image. But anxiety isn’t a conscious choice—it happens when we deny our emotions brewing under the surface and get overloaded.

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpackage the sources and symptoms of anxiety. They turn to the Psalms as a model to show you how to process repressed emotions and access the best remedy for anxiousness—trusting Jesus with all your soul!

Resources for this Episode:

• Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the Enneagram
• Enneagram & Emotions Course
• Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered
• Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Sadly, many of us have been taught that fear is wrong or even a sin. A faulty or incomplete interpretation of certain scriptures can lead us to stuff our fears, force ourselves to think positively, and try hard to muster up faith. Rest assured, there is a better route to a healthy and thriving confidence in Christ.

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack what faith in relationship with Jesus really looks like. Their well-rounded and biblical approach to overcoming fear will help you get emotionally honest, receive the support you need, and empower you to act with your fearless Savior!

Resources for this Episode:

• Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the Enneagram
• Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute Retreat
• Meet with a Soul Shepherding Sr. Spiritual Director
• Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

For many, church has had both helpful and harmful effects on their mental health. Church hurt is especially disorienting and sadly leads some to completely give up on Jesus’ body. But it is encouraging that studies show church is overall positive for mental health as God uses his family to bring reparative healing and growth to his beloved children.

Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share their experience with church and mental health—both their personal story and work with ministry leaders who are learning and teaching psychologically healthy faith. You will discover how valuable church is to a flourishing soul and take courage to engage in communal spiritual practices.

Resources for this Episode:

• Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute Retreat
• Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director
• Healing Prayer: For Emotional & Physical Wholeness
• Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks