{"id":53242,"date":"2025-03-25T12:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T10:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kernbeisser.ch\/contact\/talk-and-counseling\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:42:17","slug":"talk-and-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kernbeisser.ch\/en\/contact\/talk-and-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Conversation and Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading separator_color=&#8221;yes&#8221; separator=&#8221;under&#8221; sub_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; sub_reduced=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;812715&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Supporting development and transformation&#8221;]Conversation and Counseling[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;663729&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">What\u2019s next? Perhaps you\u2019ve decided to chart a new course and would like to embark on a journey of transformation. This is where I can offer concrete support. I\u2019ll listen to you, evaluate your experiences and ideas together with you, and work with you to develop a plan for the next steps. Together, we\u2019ll develop a vision, concrete guidelines, and clear milestones along the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">It\u2019s more about life than about doctrine, more about direction than about rules. My goal is to create a space for life and faith, whether on a personal level or as a community.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Rethinking Faith. Theology that supports, not burdens. Moving away from obligation, toward freedom.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;974745&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Personal support<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Balancing life and faith can be challenging, especially during periods of deconstruction and reorientation. Would you like to discuss your situation in a supportive setting? I offer professional coaching and will guide you on your journey. The initial consultation is free; further coaching is provided for a fee.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;61647&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;446142&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;small&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;200860&#8243;]Karsten Risseeuw[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;448210&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>What I offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Coaching and support via video<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Especially for people from evangelical circles and Christian free churches who are (or would like to) rethink their faith.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; radius=&#8221;btn-round&#8221; border_animation=&#8221;btn-ripple-in&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fkernbeisser.ch%2Fen%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact|&#8221; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132567&#8243;]I am looking for personal support[\/vc_button][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;460967&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Community building<\/h3>\n<p>No one believes alone. A Christian community aims to be a space for life and faith. How can this be achieved? What role does theology play in lived Christian culture? What might a faith community of the future look like? For a community, this is an exciting journey that usually takes years. What steps can be taken to move it forward? 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What do you want to achieve for yourself personally or in your faith community? This is best clarified in an initial, free consultation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">I live in the Netherlands and work primarily with people and communities in German-speaking countries, either online via video or on-site for projects lasting several days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">I look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; radius=&#8221;btn-round&#8221; border_animation=&#8221;btn-ripple-out&#8221; shadow=&#8221;yes&#8221; shadow_weight=&#8221;std&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fkernbeisser.ch%2Fen%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact|&#8221; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;104878&#8243;]I want to move forward[\/vc_button][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-731465&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;200584&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154724&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Coaching and support<\/h3>\n<p>My goal is to bring together what it means to be human and what it means to be a Christian. 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