In this episode of the Believe Big podcast, Ivelisse welcomes Bill and Kristi Gaultiere to explore the life-giving role of empathy in emotional and spiritual well-being. 

Drawing from their new book, Deeply Loved, Bill, a psychologist and pastor, and Kristi, a psychotherapist and spiritual director, share how empathy—distinct from sympathy—can become a powerful source of healing, especially for those facing health crises like cancer. They introduce the Four A’s of empathy: asking, attuning, acknowledging, and affirming, while also highlighting the importance of practicing self-empathy. 

Rooted in both biblical wisdom and psychological insight, the conversation offers practical encouragement for those feeling emotionally weary or spiritually distant, showing how empathy can deepen love, strengthen resilience, and serve as true “oxygen for the soul.”

Learn more about Bill and Kristi Gaultiere and Soul Shepherding:
https://www.soulshepherding.org/

Suggested Resources:

• BOOK -  Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke
• BOOK:  Journey of the Soul
• PODCAST:  Believe Big (Season 2) Caring for Our Souls with Kristi Gaultiere
• PODCAST:  Believe Big (Season 2) Emotional and Spiritual Growth with Kristi Gaultiere
• PODCAST:  Soul Talks with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere
• Spotify Playlist:  The Wall, Journey of the Soul
• Hearing God by Dallas Willard
• Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith by Bill and Kristi Gaultiere

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