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Journal Gently: Healing with God through quiet reflection, honest conversations, and gentle journaling

Kari Bartkus, Spiritual Director for Christian Women
Journaling
Grief
Christianity
Spiritual Growth
God
Mental Health
Solitude
Jesus
Compassion
Family
Psalm 23
Bible
Blue Christmas Services
Faith
Emotional Healing
Dialogue Journaling
Imaginative Prayer
Healing
Spiritual Restoration
Coach Krista Hutchins

Journal Gently is a Christian podcast for introverted women seeking emotional healing, spiritual growth, and God-centered support after grief, trauma, or hard seasons. Here, you'll find a soft place to land—a sacred, unhurried space to journal with God, process your experiences, and take gentle steps toward wholeness. Healing doesn't have to be loud or fast… just intentional and rooted in God's pr... more

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Latest Episodes

Have you ever wondered whether you're truly healing, or simply getting better at not thinking about something?

In this episode, we explore the subtle, compassionate difference between healing and avoiding—without judgment, pressure, or the assumpti... more

Have you ever been in a hard season—and then realized it wasn't just hard, it was stuck?

In this episode, we explore the difference between being in a pit and being in a pit pit—those seasons where prayer, journaling, and "doing the right things" d... more

All grief is hard. Yet suicide loss carries with it a stigma that can make it even more challenging to find the healing you're desperate for.

In today's episode, I talk with Victoria Myers about her experience with suicide loss and how God met her ... more

As a new year begins, there's often pressure to decide: set goals, choose a word, figure out what's next. In this episode, we do something slower.

Instead of rushing toward clarity or change, we pause to notice what quietly followed us into this ye... more

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Recent Guests

Danielle Roberts
Life and business coach, homeschooling mother of four
Episode: [Ep 182] Keeping Family a Priority with Danielle Roberts
Lauren Black
Decision coach and graphic designer, studying decision-making and offering coaching services.
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Episode: [Ep 177] Grieving Decisions You Don't Want to Make: A Conversation with Lauren Black
Neil Broere
Pastor at The Table and author of 'Obedience, Suffering, & Reward'
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Episode: [Ep 172] Trusting God Through Obedience: A Conversation with Neil Broere

Host

Kari Bartkus
Kari Bartkus is a spiritual director who guides women in recognizing God's presence amidst their pain through writing and journaling. She has served in various ministry roles, including children's and youth ministry, and is passionate about relating Scripture to the lives of her listeners with empathy and simplicity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Relatable

    I was pleased to fit a podcast in this busy afternoon. I enjoyed listening to “When Life Changes…” I found this relatable and made me feel refreshed to take on the rest of my week. Thanks Kari, I look forward to listening to more during my walks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paisleyannj8😆
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just what I needed!

    Kari's gentle way of encouraging you to enter into the healing process. This podcast has so many practical tips on how to journal for all seasons of life and how to grow spiritually as you process hard things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Women Finding God
    United States2 years ago
  • That gentle leading friend

    This podcast is the gentle leading I needed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RSLatham
    United States2 years ago
  • Spiritual, personal and practical value!

    The “Let’s Encourage One Another” podcast name rings so true to its valuable content. I find the topics that Kari and her guests focus on to be truly encouraging and equipping to me in my own spiritual and personal life, as well as to bring awareness for nurturing relationships in a way that honors God as well as my needs. Kari’s openness to share her own personal story, as well as her approach of getting beyond the surface to the heart of matters, is refreshing. And with her skills and backgrou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arris Charles
    United States4 years ago
  • Heartfelt and helpful

    What a fantastic show! I love the practical tips to help others when you feel helpless in their grief and trauma.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joy | Created to Play
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the gentle and encouraging approach of the host, finding the content relatable and supportive during tough times.
The community feel and personal anecdotes enhance the experience, making it seem as if listeners are having meaningful conversations with the host.
Many reviews highlight the practical tips offered for journaling and emotional healing, which resonate with women seeking spiritual growth.

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[Ep 182] Keeping Family a Priority with Danielle Roberts
Q: How do we deal with guilt that we might feel when we can't do it all?
Understand the root of the guilt, recognize societal expectations, and confident in your decisions for your family's well-being.
[Ep 182] Keeping Family a Priority with Danielle Roberts
Q: How do we serve and love our husbands well when we are already feeling so tired and overwhelmed?
Lead with intentionality, knowing how each other likes to be served and giving yourself margin for life to happen.
[Ep 172] Trusting God Through Obedience: A Conversation with Neil Broere
Q: How would you encourage people that have a hard time trying to figure out what God wants them to do?
I would tell them to be receptive to the Holy Spirit's leading and to create space for God's voice in their lives.
[Ep 172] Trusting God Through Obedience: A Conversation with Neil Broere
Q: What would you say to someone who finds themselves in a similar place, but they have not yet had that word from the Lord saying, this is why?
I would encourage them to examine themselves for sin and then trust that God will turn their suffering around for good.
[Ep 174] Entering Into Scripture Through Imaginative Prayer
Q: If somebody is wanting to get started with Bible study, Bible reading, imaginative prayer, do you have any tips for them on how they can just get started?
Start with stories from the New Testament, set the scene, and invite God to guide you as you read slowly, asking Him to highlight what He wants you to see.

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Focused on emotional healing and spiritual growth, the content emphasizes gentle journaling as a means to connect with God and process life's challenges. It addresses topics such as grief, trauma, and personal transformation through reflective practices, allowing listeners to explore their experiences in a compassionate and safe environment. The host fosters a nurturing space for introverted women seeking to understand God's presence amidst their struggles, offering guidance through personal anecdotes, practical journaling techniques, and scripture-based insights. Noteworthy is the serene and intentional approach to healing underscored throughout the episodes, encouraging a slow but steady journey toward wholeness.

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