Welcome to the Made to Pray Podcast, where our co-hosts Karrilee and Lori talk a little, and then they pray. We believe that we were created for Prayer... for relationship with God... and that Prayer is a two-way conversation, not so much a monologue!
In this insightful episode, we welcome special guest Kathy Bricel back to the pod! She shares profound wisdom on soul care, emphasizing its importance for spiritual health, emotional well-being, and eternal connection with God. Discover practical ways to nurture your soul, distinguish soul care from self-care, and deepen your relationship with the divine.
Key Topics:The definition of soul care and its importance
The analogy of the stream keeper and its relevance to life
The impact of busyness and hurry on the soul
Practices for tending to the soul daily
Distinguishing soul care from self-care and cultural distractions
The role of honesty and dialogue with God in soul care
The connection between soul health and external well-being
The importance of listening to God's voice and obeying
The spiritual benefits of soul care and eternal perspective
Practical tips for starting and maintaining soul care routines
Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Soul Care
03:12 Understanding the Soul and Its Needs
06:18 The Importance of Nurturing the Soul
09:18 Soul Care vs. Self Care
12:13 Cultural Perspectives on Happiness and Wealth
14:53 The Role of Relationships in Soul Care
18:07 Transforming Conversations with God
21:08 The Ripple Effect of Soul Care
24:19 Practical Steps for Soul Care
27:15 The Connection Between Body and Soul
29:53 The Importance of Letting Go for Soul Care
33:01 Intentionality in Soul Care
36:40 Recognizing God's Voice in Daily Life
40:56 The Power of Short Moments with God
43:26 Practicing Soul Care Through Journaling
46:08 The Role of Gratitude in Soul Care
49:36 Connecting the Kingdom and Our Souls
Resources:Soul Keeping by John Ortberg Dallas Willard Philippians 4:8Thanks so much for tuning in, listening, and praying with us! (How much do you love when Kathy stops by and pours out? We love it so much!) Don't forget to Like, Follow, and Share this episode with anyone you think it may bless!
We'll be back next week and officially wrap up our series going through Wendy Backlund's book, Victorious Emotions.
We are praying for you this week to put into practice Soul Care!
Be Blessed,
~Karrilee & Lori~
Made to Pray