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Episode Synopsis
Are emotions a weakness—or a vital part of faith?💡 Grab Bill & Kristi’s new book, Deeply Loved, here:👉 https://soulshepherding.org/deeply-loved-bookAlso available wherever books are sold.In this episode of Lead Time, Pastor Tim Ahlman sits down with Dr. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding and authors of the new book Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God’s Great Empathy for You, to explore how Lutheran culture—and the broader LCMS—may have misunderstood emotions.For decades, many in the church have lived as if “faith over feelings” is the only faithful approach. But what if Jesus Himself shows us a better way—one that embraces both truth and empathy?You’ll hear:- Why emotional health and spiritual maturity go hand in hand- How empathy transforms leadership and relationships- The difference between sympathy and biblical empathy- What happens when we repress emotions in the name of doctrine- And how to recover a faith that truly feels like graceSupport the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org
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