Soul Shepherding

Soul Shepherding Helping you follow Jesus in mental, emotional + spiritual health. Led by Drs. of Psychology Bill & Kristi Gaultiere
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We’re Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, doctors of psychology and the co-founders of Soul Shepherding. We provide emotional and spiritual care for pastors and leaders. Our website features hundreds of authentic stories and practical resources to help you flourish in your life, love, and leadership with Jesus. Contact us how we can help you or speak to your church or group.

Your mental health matters to God. Here’s proof 🤍Mental health battles are real. They are hard. But they do not disquali...
06/04/2026

Your mental health matters to God. Here’s proof 🤍

Mental health battles are real. They are hard. But they do not disqualify you from God’s love or from a life of faith.

The Bible isn’t a quick fix for your mental health. But it is a place to meet the God who cares for your whole self: mind, body, and soul.

Let these Scriptures ground you in truth and remind you of God’s presence when your heart feels heavy.

Jesus enters the pain with you. He weeps with you. He stays with you.

He is the Good Shepherd who walks with you—even through the valley of the shadow.

Take His hand. You’re not walking this path alone.

Save this post to revisit on the hard days 🙏

“Just forgive and move on” Sometimes it’s not that simple. Forgiveness isn't denying your pain or pretending you're okay...
06/03/2026

“Just forgive and move on”
Sometimes it’s not that simple.

Forgiveness isn't denying your pain or pretending you're okay. It's bringing your hurt to Jesus so He can heal what was wounded.

In this week's Soul Talks, we explore why forgiveness is so difficult, why we often resist it, and how God's grace leads us toward freedom and healing.

Episode link in comments 👇

If you’ve ever wondered how God feels about your pain, your doubts, or your needs: look to Jesus.In every encounter, Jes...
06/02/2026

If you’ve ever wondered how God feels about your pain, your doubts, or your needs: look to Jesus.

In every encounter, Jesus reveals the tender-hearted love of the Father.

He doesn’t shame you when you’re struggling.
He doesn’t ignore your tears or rush your healing.
He moves toward you with compassion, gentleness, and grace.

Jesus is the clearest picture of God’s heart—and it’s full of love for you 💛

We all want to flourish in our mental and emotional health but at times we deal with anxiety, depression, or compulsive ...
05/31/2026

We all want to flourish in our mental and emotional health but at times we deal with anxiety, depression, or compulsive behavior.

Grief, health problems, and trauma can evoke great psychological distress that can make it difficult for us to function.

Many of us have loved ones with mental health challenges.

If you or a loved one are struggling to remain emotionally balanced, mentally sharp, and at your best in your work or relationships please don’t feel ashamed!

It’s not a sin to struggle with your mental health.

You can stabilize and begin the road to improvement by reaching out for help and taking positive steps one day at a time.

You may need to talk to a therapist and/or spiritual director to begin getting healthier emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.

We tell people, “You’ll get help when you and I join God in caring for you.”

Your faith in God may not feel strong. That’s okay. All you need is a mustard seed sized faith in a BIG God who totally loves you (Luke 17:5-6).

The best place to see God is to look at Jesus in the Gospels. It’s heart-warming and inspiring to see how he cares for the hurting and those on the margins of society.

A man talked to the Lord and we read, “Jesus looked at him and loved him” (Mark 10:21).

Can you see Jesus looking at you with a warm smile? This is the beginning of flourishing in your mental health.

If you need focused empathy, prayer, and guidance you can talk with one of the spiritual directors on Soul Shepherding’s staff. Comment SD to get started ❤️

You don’t have to navigate your mental health alone 💛
05/29/2026

You don’t have to navigate your mental health alone 💛

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your pain… this story is for you ❤️
05/28/2026

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your pain… this story is for you ❤️

What if anxiety didn’t have to rule your life?I’ve been there—feeling like worry and stress were just part of who I was....
05/27/2026

What if anxiety didn’t have to rule your life?

I’ve been there—feeling like worry and stress were just part of who I was.

But there’s a way out. It is possible to experience freedom from anxiety!

I put together a guide with biblical insights, prayers, and practical tools to help you experience God’s peace for your anxiety. I’d love to share it with you!

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send it your way ❤️

Some of us have learned to equate being needed with being loving…But healthy love doesn’t require quietly running your s...
05/27/2026

Some of us have learned to equate being needed with being loving…

But healthy love doesn’t require quietly running your soul into the ground.

This week on Soul Talks, Bill and I talk about the delicate balance between receiving care and giving care, carrying one another’s burdens without losing healthy boundaries, and what it looks like to love others from overflow instead of depletion.

If this theme resonates, we pray this conversation will encourage you ❤️

Link in comments 👇

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