Are you constantly pouring out but feeling spiritually depleted?

You care deeply—for people, for God’s mission—but somewhere along the way, your soul has gone dry. What if one small shift could change everything?

If you're thinking, "Empathy is overrated. People need tough love!" then this episode is especially for you. Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere unpack how true empathy—the kind rooted in Christ—can become a powerful source of spiritual renewal. You’ll learn why many missionaries resist receiving empathy, how shame keeps us from asking for care, and what happens when we finally let ourselves be seen, heard, and felt.

This isn’t weakness. It’s spiritual strength. It’s the kind that restores your soul and revives your calling.

You’ll discover what Jesus-shaped empathy really looks like—and how it can transform your relationship with God, yourself, and others.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• Why many missionaries resist receiving empathy—and how that resistance could be draining your soul
• The difference between true empathy and enabling (hint: it’s not about coddling)
• How shame keeps us from asking for care, even when we desperately need it
• Why empathy is a strength, not a weakness, and how Jesus modeled it perfectly
• Practical ways to receive empathy—from God, from others, and even from yourself

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