What is “Self-Care” vs. “Soul Care” (& Why Does It Matter)? | Ep. 16

Let's Unpack That with Alex & Grace | Christian Life Coaching, Spiritual Growth, Holistic Wellness, Faith-Based Wisdom

More and more, the term "self-care" is getting tossed around in our culture and held in higher esteem.
On the other hand, it's generally much more rare to hear about "soul care."
Or, if we do (typically in Christian spiritual formation niches), it often still feels abstract and mysterious...
So today, we want to demystify BOTH.
Join us as we dive into the #1 voted-on topic that you picked in our Instagram poll: the difference between "self-care" & "soul care. "

At times, these terms are used interchangeably or in different ways, so we explore the hidden nuances and explore why embracing both is essential for our lives... as well as real-life examples and practical ways to engage in self-care and soul care that go beyond cliché and surface-level ideas.
We also address common challenges that prevent us from taking care of ourselves and our souls, and offer actionable tips for overcoming them, based on what's been helpful for us in our personal journeys.
We hope that this conversation helps inspire you with a deeper understanding of why God invites us to care for ourselves holistically - as well as life-giving ideas for how to put that into action.
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⭐ TOPICS:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:03 - Where the confusion comes from
• 5:10 - Is "self-love" a sin?
• 7:23 - "Self-care" & examples
• 9:16 - When & how we started learning about self-care
• 16:44 - What is "soul care" & how does it differ from "self-care"?
• 23:13 - How we often wrongly view our relationship with God
• 31:32 - Spending time with God alone vs. with others
• 34:19 - Examples of "soul care"
• 37:08 - A glimpse into Alex's daily "soul care" routine
• 44:04 - A glimpse into Grace's "soul care" rhythms
• 45:15 - Addressing common challenges and barriers
• 45:38 - 3 tips for overcoming these challenges
• 50:50 - Action Step
• 51:09 - Prayer for you ❤️

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章

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Where the confusion comes from (00:01:03)

3. Is "self-love" a sin? (00:05:10)

4. "Self-care" & examples (00:07:23)

5. When & how we started learning about self-care (00:09:16)

6. What is "soul care" & how does it differ from "self-care"? (00:16:44)

7. How we often wrongly view our relationship with God (00:23:13)

8. Spending time with God alone vs. with others (00:31:32)

9. Examples of "soul care" (00:34:19)

10. A glimpse into Alex's daily "soul care" routine (00:37:08)

11. A glimpse into Grace's "soul care" rhythms (00:44:04)

12. Addressing common challenges and barriers (00:45:15)

13. 3 tips for overcoming these challenges (00:45:38)

14. Action Step (00:50:50)

15. Prayer for you ❤️ (00:51:09)