Do you ever struggle to bridge the gap between your hearts in your marriage? Does deep connection feel always out of reach?

Whether in your marriage, your relationship with your kids, or even with an old friend, many of us can feel at a loss for how to express our care and empathy for the people we love.

And when we’re overwhelmed or hurting, we end up hiding the pain we feel inside. We settle for shallow relationships because we’re afraid to be truly vulnerable with another person.

The good news is, we can strengthen our empathy and ability to connect—and it all begins with seeing the depth of God’s care and understanding for us. But it doesn’t happen overnight. This is something that takes mindful, intentional work to develop.

Our guests, Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, are here to help. Bill and Kristi have been counseling and ministering for 30 years. Together, they founded Soul Shepherding, a nonprofit ministry that helps believers discover their next steps toward emotional health, loving relationships, and intimacy with Jesus.

In this episode, Bill and Kristi share:

• The four A’s of empathy
• Bible-based empathy practices to affirm that you are deeply loved by Jesus
• Ways to grow in self-empathy and calm emotional triggers
• And much more!

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: growinghometogether.com/bill-kristi-gaultiere-118