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Journal Gently: Helping Introverted Women Find Healing After Grief, Hurt, and Trauma

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by Kari Bartkus, Bible Teacher and Speaker

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Journal Gently is a podcast about spiritual formation for Christian women who want a deeper, more honest life with God. Through reflective conversations rooted in Scripture and prayer, Kari Bartkus creates space for spiritual growth in the middle of everyday life. If you've been feeling spiritually restless, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this podcast will help you slow down, listen closely, and stay near to Him. ------ Hi, I'm Kari. I'm a Bible teacher and speaker passionate about helping Christian women pay attention to their inner lives and stay connected to God through every season. My work blends Scripture, prayer, spiritual direction, and spiritual formation in a way that is thoughtful, honest, and deeply rooted in everyday life. I want to help women experience God's presence in real life—not just in the polished moments, but in the messy and uncertain ones too. Book Kari as a Speaker: https://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

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Recent Episodes

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May 26, 2026

[Bonus] Summer Break

Host Kari Anne Asbury shares a personal reflection on spiritual rest and lingering with God during a summer break from the podcast.

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May 19, 2026

[Ep 215] Move Now in My Heart

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Have you ever prayed for God to change your heart… and then realized how much that prayer might actually cost? In this episode, we reflect on a simple liturgy from the Every Moment Holy prayer books and explore what it means to invite God to move in us deeply—not just gently, but completely. </span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href= "https://amzn.to/3Ue8k04">Every Moment Holy Vol I prayer book</a> (affiliate link)</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">RELATED EPISODES:</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style= "margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org170/">Episode 170</a>: 2 Ways to Journal When You Can't Find the Words</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style= "margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/184">Episode 184</a>: Could This Be Why You're Not Hearing from God?</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style= "margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/194">Episode 194</a>: When God Gives Invitations Instead of Answers</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">______</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">>> Imagine Devotional (</span><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/imagine"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Website</span></a> <span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">|</span> <a href= "https://amzn.to/4jw9znL"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Amazon</span></a><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">)</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking</span></a></p>

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May 12, 2026

[Ep 214] God Cares About the Pace You Set

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">God cares about the pace we set for ourselves—not just in our healing or growth, but in our everyday lives. In this episode, we look at three examples from Scripture that give us a glimpse of God's heart toward us. It's a beautiful picture of love and care.</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">RELATED EPISODES:</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style= "margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/189">Episode 189</a>: When Healing Takes Longer Than You Hoped</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style= "margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/131">Episode 131</a>: Healing in Layers: What Art Taught Me About Grief</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style= "margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/166">Episode 166</a>: God in the Midst of the Storm: A Devotional Reading of Mark 6:45-52</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">______</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">>> Imagine Devotional (</span><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/imagine"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Website</span></a> <span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">|</span> <a href= "https://amzn.to/4jw9znL"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Amazon</span></a><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">)</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href= "http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking</span></a></p>

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What is Journal Gently: Helping Introverted Women Find Healing After Grief, Hurt, and Trauma?

Journal Gently is a podcast about spiritual formation for Christian women who want a deeper, more honest life with God. Through reflective conversations rooted in Scripture and prayer, Kari Bartkus creates space for spiritual growth in the middle of everyday life. If you've been feeling spiritually restless, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this podcast will help you slow down, listen closely, and stay near to Him.

Hi, I'm Kari. I'm a Bible teacher and speaker passionate about helping Christian women pay attention to their inner lives and stay connected to God through every season. My work blends Scripture, prayer, spiritual direction, and spiritual formation in a way that is thoughtful, honest, and deeply rooted in everyday life. I want to help women experience God's presence in real life—not just in the polished moments, but in the messy and uncertain ones too.

Book Kari as a Speaker: https://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

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