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Freedom and confidence looks good on you.

If you’ve ever felt burned out, emptied, and in need of rest and renewal, I want you to know there’s a better way. You were composed for a rhythm that renews, which starts with letting go in order to get going! Freedom and confidence, it turns out, are a gift to be received rather than earned or pursued. Come along on the journey.
karl galik
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Hi, I’m Karl.

I’ve been a pastor for over 40 years and a marriage and family therapist for over 20. And as a recovering workaholic, I know the feeling of burnout, imbalance, and stress that most of us feel. I believe the way to break free from this is through a systemic view of life, and I’m here to help walk with you (individually, your church, your staff, etc.) on this journey towards receiving and living a life of freedom, confidence and fulfillment as a Gift!

Product Offerings

  • The Love Paradox Book, Karl Galik

    The Love Paradox

    The Love Paradox is your invitation to value yourself the way God values you, then discover the delightful impact it has on you and everyone else around you. Learn how loving yourself will change your life.

    Get the book
  • Karl Galik Coaching | The Love Paradox

    Coaching

    I love working with individuals, whether in church leadership or not, to help you discover the freedom that comes from loving yourself as the Bible defines and living in the rhythm for which you are designed.

    Get a free 30-minute coaching call.
  • Karl Galik Leadership Training | The Love Paradox

    Church Staff & Leadership

    I developed this deep-dive model for church leadership staff to go through The Love Paradox content together through devotions, regular small groups, and larger events.

    Sign up for a training

Testimonials

  • The book begins by clearly identifying what so many of us suffer from today — depletion. Especially interesting his coverage of technology/connectedness addiction so prevalent today. His approach is very readable and if you're worried about this book being a fluffy "just believe in God and you will see the light" you'd be missing a great opportunity to see the intersection of clear thinking, logic, historical evidence, and biblical context.

    –D.

  • Having served as a pastor for more than 25 years, I can attest that I am not much good to Christ, His Church, or my family if I go around depleted of joy, energy, and purpose. "The Love Paradox" does a good job describing why loving oneself in a Christ-centered way is beneficial in all our relationships, whether they be at work, at church, or at home. These tools make the book a manual and primer on healthy Christian behavior in addition to being a good thought-provoking read.

    –B.A.

  • Truly a book that has helped transform my life! In this book, Karl unlocks and brings to light a little-known, rarely discovered, life-changing principle right from the Word of God that, if applied, has the power to greatly improve your happiness, measure of peace, and ability to effectively carry out your specific purpose in this world. You will discover how your soul can feel renewed and replenished from a greater understanding of God's personal love for you, the calling we have to love ourselves with this same love, and how these two things tie together enabling us to better manage ourselves in our habits, relationships, family, and life-work

    –M.S.