Soul Work

Soul Work: Poetry That Helps Your Soul Breathe

Soul Work is not just a poetry book - it's an experience, a healing journey, and a conversation between pain and purpose. Written by author, pastor, and spoken word artist Eric Kellum, Soul Work invites readers into a deeply personal space where poetry becomes prayer, and reflection becomes restoration.

This collection of 24 raw and redemptive poems addresses the wounds and wonders of the human experience - from mental health and social justice to trauma, marriage, parenting, faith, and forgiveness. Each piece is crafted to meet the reader where they are and gently guide them toward healing, hope, and self-discovery.

But Soul Work isn't meant to be read - it's meant to be felt.

Throughout the book, QR codes connect readers directly to audio performances of each poem, voiced by the author himself. Through the rhythm, tone, and emotion of spoken word, the pages come alive, creating an immersive encounter that bridges art and therapy, spirit and soul.

Alongside each piece are interactive journal prompts and reflection spaces that invite readers to pause, process, and respond. These sections encourage deep introspection - asking not just "What did I read?" but "What did I feel?" and "What is God saying to me through this?"

What You'll Experience

• Transparency that Heals: Honest poetry drawn from real pain, faith, and triumph.
• Interactive Reflection: Thought-provoking prompts and journaling pages that turn readers into participants in their own healing.
• Spoken Word Access: QR codes linking to live readings so you can hear the heartbeat behind the words.
• Faith & Humanity Intersect: Biblical undertones interwoven with modern struggles, designed to help readers see that God is present even in their darkest moments.

Themes

• Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
• Faith, Doubt & Purpose
• Family, Marriage & Parenting
• Social Justice & Redemption
• Forgiveness, Growth & Self-Discovery

Why It Matters

In a world that often tells us to suppress pain, Soul Work gives permission to feel it - to name it, face it, and heal from it. It's a call to do the hard but necessary work of tending to the soul, because true peace isn't found in avoidance, but in acknowledgment and grace.

Whether you're a poetry lover, a pastor, a counselor, or simply someone trying to breathe again after heartbreak, Soul Work is a sacred invitation to slow down, look within, and begin healing from the inside out.