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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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As we live life, there are times that we get wounded and there are times that we run short of the motivation needed to pursue our dreams. Soul talks is a podcast which is dedicated to looking at how to bring healing and encouragement to the broken parts of our soul. This podcast is hosted by Nji Philemon and episodes will be released every Mondays and Thursdays.
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Just talking about my life and all the basics mostly about my mental health and stories 💕
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Red Soul Technologies is a Native owned business which is teaching cutting edge and new technologies to Tribal Communities. We cover a wide range of topics in everything from creating software, building computer hardware and networking and interviewing community members and leaders about Native American topics in education and burning questions in Indian Country today.
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You've got a place where you feel most connected to yourself, right? A place where all the aligned inspiration seems to flow through more readily and easily? Well - mine's the bathtub. It's where I tap in to my most powerful, purposeful, light-me-the-fuck-up ideas and insights. It's the place where my mind is at its stillest. My body feels a buzzing-contentment. And my soul SINGS. So this is where I'm chatting to you from. My place of mind, body and soul alignment. Sharing the inner wisdom o ...
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It’s common to think life with Jesus should be centered only around activities perceived as “spiritual”—devotions, prayer, going to church, etc. But healthy and whole apprenticeship to Jesus is an integrated life in Christ! This includes engaging and caring for our physical bodies to love God, ourselves, and others like Jesus does. Tune in for this…
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The idea of abandoning ourselves to God can feel scary. Our broken and wounded parts unconsciously hesitate to surrender, unsure how safe it is to trust the Lord with everything. Thankfully, Abba leads the way! He sacrificially abandoned himself to us in love by giving his One and Only Son. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi …
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It’s easy to sink deeper into negative feelings until a bad mood becomes a lousy day or depressing season. Plus, our melancholy moods can drag others into the quicksand with us! Thankfully, Jesus extends his strong and gentle hand to pull us out of this destructive downward spiral. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share how…
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Jesus told powerful stories! He invites us, also, to draw closer to God through the practice of storytelling. It can feel scary to uncover past wounds and questions as we attempt to make sense of our journey. But our Redeemer desires to restore us by helping us see God’s story in our story. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi interview…
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We all know the harm our imaginations can do when we live into stories that fall short of God’s best for our lives. But creative thinking can also be a powerful tool in your apprenticeship to Christ.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach you how to set your imagination on Jesus and flourish in the reality of his invisible k…
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God is reaching out to us in innumerable ways, but the greatest demonstration of his love is through the Incarnation. We often reflect on Jesus’ suffering on the cross but may overlook the suffering he also endured while taking on human flesh and living among us. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss how God’s perfect em…
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Type A and Type B leaders can be on different wavelengths with opposing priorities and needs. While this may often result in conflict, there is also deeply important work to be done to learn and grow from these differences. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack their experiences as a couple with different values, drives, …
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We all face difficult circumstances at some point in our lives. Even though they may not be what we would choose, they provide us the opportunity for deeper formation in Christlikeness. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss enduring discipline. While we may struggle in hard times, we can learn to see God loving us in the…
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Real community is critical for the care of our souls. When you press into Jesus with your needs and join with others doing the same, your intimacy with Jesus grows and you find space for your soul to rest. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the benefits of a retreat community. You’ll catch a vision for the ways this p…
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Suffering is hard. When we face an unexpected stretch of illness or other difficult circumstances, we may feel disoriented and lost. Yet in the pause from our normal rhythm of life, God is doing a deep work. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss a recent experience of suffering. Even in the trial, there is intimacy and s…
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How can the Enneagram help your marriage? The Enneagram is a beautiful tool for growth when it’s used in the right way. Increasing your understanding of yourself and your spouse strengthens your relationship so you can grow together. Tune in to Soul Talks as Kristi interviews author, Enneagram coach, podcast host, and experiential specialist Jackie…
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Older devotional classics enliven our hunger for God and help us recognize our desperation for Jesus. Reading stories of average people powerfully transformed and used by God encourages our faith and deepens our intimacy with Jesus. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share insights gleaned from a Russian spiritual director in…
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Are you longing to go deeper with Jesus in emotional health and loving leadership? Joyful, anointed by God, overflow ministry goes beyond techniques. It’s a rhythm of life and a way of being with God and others in relationship. Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about their journey of growth through spiritual direction an…
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Do you long for more in your relationship with God and from your relationships in ministry? Spiritual direction can foster your formation in intimacy with Jesus, and out of the overflow of your own growth, help others experience the same thing. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about earning a certificate in spiritual d…
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In life, the journey is as important as the destination. While goals and resolutions are important, focusing so much on outcomes can cause us to lose sight of God’s work around us. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the joy of living in perpetual wonder. Remembering what God has done in the past feeds our hope and fai…
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In a culture full of wishes for a better life, true hope is much more than wishful thinking. Robust, Biblical hope is the anticipation of the goodness and truth of God in our lives. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore the impact of living with real hope. This honest exploration of hope, reflection, circumstances, trial…
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God entrusts us with an eternal soul and we need to strengthen our souls in the Lord. To serve out of the overflow of God’s grace to us rather than our own strength, we need to cultivate our intimacy with God and pursue cycles of spiritual renewal. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack how to care for your soul as a leade…
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Advent is a time of looking back at Jesus’ first coming and ahead to his second coming. But some aspects of the end times may feel frightening when we consider possible future suffering or lack of control. How do we draw on Jesus’ empathy and hope? Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi help us understand how to manage our emotion…
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Seasons of unanswered prayers, difficulty, and confusion can feel like walking through the mist of an unknown future. But joy, peace, love, meaning, and purposefulness are possible even when our future is unclear if we center our confidence in Jesus. Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share a devotional reading — In a Great Mi…
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The pace of our modern world is constant hurry and excitement. But rhythms of both high stimulation in joy and returning to quieter times of peace, safety, and rest are crucial for shalom. We get more joy from doing less. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi reflect on the balance between joy and peace in the middle of holiday …
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The holidays are full of expectations and hopes, but we may not even be aware of some of our expectations until they aren’t met. During this season of heightened activity and stress, it is possible to keep our hopes fixed firmly on Jesus. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore the differences between hope and expectation.…
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“More” is often the theme of this season — more gatherings, more celebrations, more shopping, and more activities! But too much of a good thing can be stressful, and setting limits is key. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss boundaries around the holidays. These boundaries for self-care give us strength to be generous.…
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In the coming season of Advent, we love to celebrate together with friends and family and in times of silence and solitude. You can experience greater depth and intimacy with Jesus during advent by meditating on the biblical accounts of Christ’s birth even in the midst of stressful circumstances. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and K…
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As soul shepherds, we can lose ourselves while caring for others. Maintaining our identity and boundaries and avoiding enabling, rescuing, and co-dependence is crucial for healthy relationships. Tune in to this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss enmeshment and boundaries. Growing in emotional intelligence helps you create a clear and …
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Powerful emotions like grief can feel overwhelming, especially if you are not used to recognizing or processing your feelings. But you don’t have to stay stuck in painful emotions! You can learn to have your emotions serve you rather than control you. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss healthy ways to process grief an…
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Peacemakers who tune into the needs of others have a vision for bringing harmony and collaboration to their relationships. But sometimes the desire for peace can cause you to fall asleep to your own needs and avoid stress and conflict. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss soul care for Enneagram Nines — spiritual direct…
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Energetic and dynamic personalities who are confident and bold influence and impact others as leaders. Yet you may resist vulnerability, using your strength to protect yourself. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore soul care for Enneagram Eights — spiritual friendship. If you are an Eight, or have a line, wing, or relat…
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Joyful enthusiasts are exceptional at creating and spreading happiness and fun among those they love. Yet you may also misuse enthusiasm and charisma to avoid anxiety, pain, and conflict. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss soul care for Enneagram Sevens — quiet prayer. If you are a Seven or have a line, wing, or relat…
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Practical thinkers who are effective multitaskers look out for the well-being of others. Yet underneath, you may struggle with fear and worry, looking for security and safety nets. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore soul care practices to quiet the busy brain of Enneagram Sixes. If you are a Six or have a line, wing, …
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Thinkers and analyzers are often keen observers who ask insightful questions. However, approaching your life primarily through analysis without emotional awareness can be an unhealthy way of coping with anxiety. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack soul care for Enneagram Fives — Bible study as worship. If you are a Five…
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If you are a deep feeler, sometimes living in melancholy emotions can cause you to lose sight of your positive emotions. Being able to find words for emotions is a gift, but our own deep emotions are not the only thing that is authentic about us. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack thankfulness as a soul care practice f…
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Being successful and winning appeals to all of us, but when this becomes a measure of our worth we are imprisoned by our false self. Living up to conditions of worth can suffocate your soul and lead to burnout. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the importance of emotional honesty. If you are an Enneagram Three or hav…
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We all need to be loved. For Enneagram Twos, the deep core belief that you aren’t loved or wanted can drive you to secure love from others by focusing on meeting their needs while denying your own. If you are a Two or connect to Two through a wing, line, or relationship, understanding shame and the role solitude plays in soul care is critical. Join…
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As leaders and soul shepherds, we seek to be responsible and do our best. But the wisdom of God is to do your best, but don’t trust your best! Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss abandoning outcomes to God, the primary soul care practice for Enneagram Ones. All types can struggle with wanting our work and relationships…
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Stepping outside of our normal routines and habits of life to draw close to the Lord in retreat fosters incredible healing, growth, and life change. These extended windows of time allow you to explore your hurts, hopes, dysfunctions, and needs. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi share the power of an immersive retreat for eac…
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Reading the classics of devotion to Jesus is an incredible source of encouragement for our faith. When a devotional classic highlights lessons and struggles by someone with our Enneagram type, the impact is even more profound. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore a devotional classic written by an Enneagram Three. Readi…
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Cultivating our enthrallment with Jesus is so important because we are shaped by what we love. For all nine Enneagram types, the Gospels show us Jesus as the healthy and holy perfection of our type. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi reveal Jesus as the perfect Enneagram Six. Jesus is the exemplary Loyalist, trusting in God’s…
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Each Enneagram type has a unique emotional alarm that is an unconscious behavior pattern. This alarm helps us identify the lie from the enemy that we have believed in the area we are most vulnerable. Tune into this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the power of your emotional alarm to reveal your slide into unhealthy parts of your pe…
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I’ve been feel lost lately and I almost motivation on being here I touch on how I’m dealing with this depression. How you should never give up and keep going and how my emotions truly matters. Healing ❤️🩹 is not easy but you will get there --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ndahafa502/message…
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Our personality can charm us when we only focus on its positive aspects and remain unaware of our needs and the unconscious areas where we are broken or dysfunctional. These ways of coping work for a while, but ultimately limit our growth and health in Jesus. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore the blindspots of our En…
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We each have habitual approaches to securing ourselves that come out of our unhealthy selves. When we learn to recognize these false messages operating in the background of our activities, we grow in awareness of our own needs and emotions. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss how to use your Enneagram map for growth an…
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Much of our personalities are unconscious and habitual defense mechanisms and coping patterns for dealing with pain, problems, and sin, causing us to miss God’s love and grace. The power of the Enneagram as a tool is to help us grow in self-awareness so we can receive God’s grace in areas we need it most. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as B…
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Our journey of self-awareness is intertwined with our journey of knowing God. Having language to describe our experiences and understand ourselves and others helps us to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves. This knowledge opens the door for repentance and personal growth. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi unpack the …
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Perhaps you have been curious about the Enneagram, but wonder about its origins and symbol. As Christians we ask questions of any tool we use — is this consistent with the teachings and values of the Bible? Is it helping me in my relationship with God? Is this helping me to become a more loving person? God is the source of truth, and all truth is G…
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Our thoughts influence how we feel and act, and some of the thoughts in our heads can keep us from fully embracing God’s life and love for us. Allowing all of these narratives to remain unchecked can hinder our growth, but there is hope for us to quiet the noise and discern the voice of our Lord. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and…
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Good & Beautiful & Kind: Conversation With Rich Villodas on Becoming Whole in a Fractured World
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Our stories are powerful. We make sense of our own soul stories as we find ourselves in God and his story becomes our story. Living reflectively, engaging curiosity, and cultivating a calm presence requires slowing down in our ordinary, day to day existence, so our story is woven together with Jesus. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill a…
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Weariness, compassion fatigue, and burnout are the natural result of statistics like these: 44% of pastors are not taking a regular day off, let alone a sabbath day, 63% are not getting enough exercise based on the recommended minimum, 31% get no exercise at all, and 85% of pastors have never taken a sabbatical. We need the renewal that comes from …
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I’m back. And it’s a story time. Don’t judge me I learned my lesson LOL! I hope you fine this story time Interesting 🤨. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ndahafa502/message
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Spiritual rest in God’s presence is so important for our mental health. Yet sometimes we avoid true rest because we fear the influx of unprocessed emotional distress that rises up when we create space to slow down. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi examine the importance of rest for our mental health. Jesus set boundaries to…
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How is therapy different from spiritual direction? How do I know which one I need? Understanding the difference is important, especially when there are not enough professionals to meet the growing mental health need. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore the distinctives and overlap between therapy and spiritual directio…
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