192: Soul Care: The Key to Thriving in a Busy World with Mindy Caliguire

In this episode, Daniel interviews Mindy Caliguire, the leader of Soul Care and author of Ignite Your Soul, to discuss the state of people’s souls in today’s culture. Mindy shares insights from a “listening tour,” highlighting a growing awareness of the inner life and a rejection of hustle culture. We explore the challenges of soul care, skepticism around spiritual formation, and the need for an integrated approach to well-being. Mindy uses wildfire metaphors to illustrate the fragility of the soul and emphasizes the importance of practices like journaling, prayer, and embracing hobbies to nurture one’s inner life.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

• The current state of people’s souls in the cultural climate.
• Insights from a “listening tour” about the importance of inner life and soul care.
• The rejection of hustle culture and its impact on well-being.
• The rise of skepticism regarding spiritual formation and soul care.
• The need for an integrated approach to mental, physical, and spiritual health.
• The metaphor of wildfires to illustrate the fragility of the soul.
• The significance of personal reflection and journaling for soul care.
• The importance of nurturing joy and interests in children for their soul health.
• The role of spiritual practices in cultivating a healthy soul.

Resources:

• Ignite Your Soul: When Exhaustion, Isolation, and Burnout Light a Path to Flourishing by Mindy Caliguire
• Soul Care

Journal Prompts For Personal Reflection:

• How would you describe the current “state of your soul”? Are there areas where you feel particularly at peace or areas where you’re struggling?
• Have there been times when you felt like you were living in the “Garden of Desolation” described in the interview? How can you recognize this season and seek out the support you need during those seasons?
• What hobbies or activities help you slow down and feel connected to yourself and God? 

Discussion Questions For Couples:

• What practices have we tried (or would like to try) to care for our souls? How can we encourage and support each other in these practices?
• The interview mentions praying together as a powerful tool. How can we make prayer a meaningful part of our daily or weekly routine?
• How can we balance our physical, mental, and spiritual health as a couple? Are there areas where we feel out of sync that we can work on together?
• What rhythms can we create together to model and cultivate healthy soul practices for our family or the people around us?
• Do you find it easy or difficult to “lean in” to each other emotionally, spiritually, or practically? What steps can we take to be more intentional about leaning in together?

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