Bill and Kristi Gaultiere have spent over 30 years counseling and ministering to people as a psychologist–therapist duo. They are the founders of Soul Shepherding, co-hosts of the Soul Talks podcast, and authors of several books including Journey of the Soul and Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith. Kristi also joined us back on Episode 40, and today she and Bill return to share insights from their brand-new book Deeply Loved.

In this conversation, we dive into the power of empathy — why empathy is like oxygen for the soul, how to receive God’s empathy for us, and what it looks like to extend empathy to others. Bill and Kristi help us explore the biblical model of empathy, unpack why so many of us suppress emotions and keep God or people at a distance, and offer practical steps to break through those barriers. They also introduce the “Four A’s of Empathy”:

1. Ask Questions
2. Attune to Emotions
3. Acknowledge the Significance
4. Affirm Strengths

If you long for deeper connection with God and others, this episode will encourage and equip you to live more deeply loved.

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