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

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

By: Kari Bartkus Spiritual Director for Christian Women
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 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 presence. ------ Kari Bartkus is a spiritual director who walks with women who are hurting to help them recognize God's presence in the midst of their pain—specifically through writing and journaling. She has served in children's ministry, youth ministry, adult Bible studies, and small groups, and her greatest passion is bringing Scripture to life in ways that are relatable, gentle, and deeply rooted in God's heart. Book Kari as a Speaker: https://lovedoesthat.org/speaking Personalized Journaling Session: https://lovedoesthat.org/journalcoaching Journal Gently Writing Program: https://lovedoesthat.org/journalgentlyLove Does That Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
Episodes
  • [Ep 204] How to Journal When You Don't Know What You Feel

    [Ep 204] How to Journal When You Don't Know What You Feel
    Mar 3 2026

    Journaling can feel impossible when you don't know what you're feeling. In this episode, we explore biblical and trauma-informed ways to journal through grief, confusion, and emotional numbness. You'll be invited to start with what you do know, use Scripture and creativity, and trust that God meets you right where you are.

    >> Get Your Personalized Journaling Guide (PDF)

    http://lovedoesthat.org/journalguide

    RELATED EPISODES:

    · Episode 137: 3 Easy Ways to Journal When You Don't Know What to Write About

    · Episode 153: Can 5 Minutes Journaling Really Make a Difference?

    · Episode 164: 3 Key Lessons for Journaling in Difficult Seasons

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    >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

    http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

    >> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

    http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

    >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

    http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking
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    6 mins
  • [Ep 203] How to Sit with Hard Feelings Without Letting Them Take Over

    [Ep 203] How to Sit with Hard Feelings Without Letting Them Take Over
    Feb 24 2026

    Many Christian women feel pressure to suppress hard emotions in the name of faith—but God invites honesty. In this episode, we talk about how to sit with difficult feelings without letting them take control, blending biblical wisdom with trauma-informed care. You don't have to fix your feelings to be faithful.

    >> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

    http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

    RELATED EPISODES:

    · Episode 147: The Flip-Out Rule in Journaling

    · Episode 122: Feeling Anxious? Try This 5-Minute Journaling Session

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    >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

    http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

    >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

    http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking
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    5 mins
  • [Ep 202] When We Ignore God's Sacred Nudges

    [Ep 202] When We Ignore God's Sacred Nudges
    Feb 17 2026

    Have you ever felt God quietly prompting you to do something—and chosen not to listen? In this episode, we explore what can happen when we ignore God's gentle invitations. With honesty and compassion, we reflect on how God speaks, why His nudges are easy to dismiss, and what the consequences of not responding can look like over time. You're invited into a moment of reflection, a simple journal prompt, and a closing prayer to help you notice where God may be speaking—and how you might respond.

    >> Get Your Personalized Journaling Guide (PDF)

    http://lovedoesthat.org/journalguide

    RELATED EPISODES:

    · Episode 201: Ways We Ignore God's Leading

    · Episode 184: Could This Be Why You're Not Hearing from God?

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    >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

    http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

    >> Journal Gently Program: 8 week writing program to start healing from grief and trauma

    http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently

    >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

    http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking
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    6 mins
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