Today Carla is diving deep into a topic many of us are all too familiar with—overwhelm. 

Have you ever felt paralyzed by a pile of dishes or the sheer thought of facing the day ahead? 

You're not alone. In this episode, Carla shares her personal experiences with overwhelm, particularly those stemming from living with bipolar and borderline personality disorder. 

She explores why trauma survivors and individuals with mental illnesses often battle overwhelm, and provides you with practical, faith-centric strategies for managing it. 

From regulating your nervous system to setting boundaries and leaning into support systems, this episode offers valuable insights and biblical wisdom to help you regain control. 

Plus, there is exciting news about an upcoming group coaching and retreat program designed to foster community and healing. Let's journey together from overwhelm to peace, rooting our identity in Christ and learning to trust in His provision. Tune in and be encouraged!

In this episode, Carla will be sharing insights from her personal experience and professional coaching on how Satan often brings opposition to our healing and growth. We'll explore the four primary ways the enemy tries to hinder our progress: discouragement, doubt, distraction, and disagreement. 

Together, we'll uncover strategies grounded in Scripture to combat these challenges and stay steadfast in our journey with Christ. Stick around, as I'll also be inviting you to my free Vision Workshop on January 20th, designed to help you create a God-centered vision for 2025 and equip you to stand firm against opposition. Let's get started!

Hello friends, and welcome to a brand new year with Affirming Truths! I'm your host, Carla Arges, and after a much-needed eight-week hiatus, I am thrilled to kick off Season 10. In today's episode, we'll dive into the concept of vision for 2025. While many people rush into New Year's resolutions, we often neglect the critical step of seeking a God-centered vision for our lives. This year, God is calling us to a new level of healing and transformation.

I'll share simple, actionable steps to create a clear and purposeful vision, grounded in prayer and reflection. Together, we'll explore how to identify what God is calling us to lay down or embrace, ensuring our growth aligns with His divine plan. Plus, I'll give details about an exciting free workshop on January 20th, where we'll walk through this vision-casting process together.

Join me for an inspiring and practical discussion on partnering with God to shape a transformative 2025. Let's commit to the Lord and watch as He establishes our plans and leads us into a year of spiritual depth, healing, and incredible freedom. Stay tuned!

As we wrap up Season 9 and this year, I'm taking a longer break—about eight weeks—to seek God's will and clarity for the future. Today, I dive into the lessons I've learned this year, like the importance of staying the course, the power of prayer, and the foundational pillars of thriving such as renewing your mind and resting your body. 

Plus, I'll share the word God has placed on my heart for 2025. Let's journey together through my reflections, and as always, be encouraged by the hope, joy, and peace found in Christ. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and connect with me on Instagram @Carla.Arges. Let's get started!

Today, we’re diving into a topic many of us grapple with—boundaries. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical insights, Carla explores the importance of setting healthy boundaries, especially with family, friends, and in the workplace. We'll discuss how boundaries are not only essential for maintaining healthy relationships but are also rooted in God's design, exemplified from the very beginning of creation. Grab your Bible, take some notes, and prepare to be encouraged as we uncover the godly foundation for boundaries and how to implement them in our lives. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Let's get started.

In today's episode, voted on by our Instagram community, we're diving into the topic of somatics and how it plays a crucial role in trauma healing and mental wellness. Carla, a certified Christian mental health coach and trauma integration specialist, unpacks the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing the importance of regulating our nervous system to achieve whole-person healing. 

From breathwork to movement and tapping, Carla shares practical somatic practices designed to help you stay within your window of tolerance, manage triggers, and make wiser decisions. God created our bodies - so we need to tend to them as well as we journey through healing. Let’s explore how to honor our God-given bodies as we work towards thriving in Christ.

Today we're diving deep into the topic of standing firm in our faith, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. Back from a rejuvenating trip to Sedona, Arizona, I bring fresh insights from the biblical story of Jehoshaphat, exploring how he turned to God when facing impossible odds. 

We'll discuss the importance of active faith and facing our struggles head-on, whether it's mental health battles, trauma, or emotional pain. Together, we'll uncover how to take our position as children of God, armed with His promises, and witness His miraculous work in our lives. 

Join me as we learn to stand firm and embrace our identity in Christ. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review—your support means the world! Let's get started

IWelcome back to Affirming Truths! Joining Carla for today's incredible episode. is none other than Laura Bailey, an inspiring author and Bible teacher whose latest devotional, "Embracing Eternity," offers profound insights into living with peace and purpose. In this heartfelt conversation, Laura opens up about her personal journey through struggles and distractions, how she found hope and clarity in the book of Ecclesiastes, and the importance of shifting our focus from the temporary to the eternal. 

We dive deep into understanding how our beliefs shape our lives and how maintaining an eternal perspective can help us navigate the valleys and challenges we face daily. Trust me, you won't want to miss it! So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's get started

In today's challenging conversation Carla dives into the complex and often misunderstood topic of finding joy amidst life's trials. Carla shares a difficult conversation with one of her clients who is grappling with chronic pain and highlights the common struggle many face in reconciling joy with suffering. 

Through biblical insights and personal reflections, Carla helps us understand that true, godly joy isn't dependent on our external circumstances. Instead, it's rooted in an eternal perspective and a steadfast heart posture that trusts in God's salvation and strength. 

Tune in and be encouraged to embrace a heart posture of joy, even in your darkest seasons, knowing that God is with you and for you. Grab your favorite cup of tea and join us for an episode filled with hope, faith, and the affirmation that your struggles have a divine purpose.

In today's episode, Carla opens up about her recent struggles since returning from Italy, sharing the very real challenges in her spiritual, mental, and physical life. Journey with Carla as she explores the feeling of disconnection from God despite doing all the "right" things, and the powerful call she received to walk in obedience.

Carla dives into the importance of obedience to God’s will, even when it's uncomfortable or downright scary. She recounts past experiences where obedience led to unexpected freedom and growth, and challenges you to reflect on what you might need to release to experience your breakthrough. Packed with wisdom, Biblical insights, and a invitation to trust in God's plan, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and navigate through personal struggles. Tune in and be inspired to walk in obedience and claim the freedom God has for you. Let's get started!

Today we're diving into a powerful story from the Bible about Hannah. 

This episode explores Hannah's deep struggle with depression due to her infertility and the societal judgment she faced. We'll discuss how, despite her circumstances, she found hope and joy through her faith in God's promises. 

If you're in a season of waiting or feeling downcast, this episode is for you. Discover how to trust in God's character and promises, even when you can't see the outcome. So, grab your Bible and join me in this conversation. Let's get started!

Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of Affirming Truths with your host, Carla Arges. In today’s episode we dive into the powerful metaphor of acorns and how they exemplify God’s faithful provision. 

Join Carla as she shares insights from her morning walk, nearly tripping over acorns, which sparked reflections on God's dependable care. Through scriptures like Matthew 6:26 and Philippians 4:6, Carla explores our inherent value in God's eyes and encourages us to trust in His provision, even in season of barrenness. 

Learn how to be an active participant in your faith journey by gathering the resources God provides. Grab your coffee, find a cozy spot, and let’s get started!

In today's episode, Carla delves into the concept that life inherently involves challenges, but we have a choice in which hard we embrace.  Drawing from her journey of healing trauma and managing mental illness, as well as insights from her clients, Carla discusses the importance of daily disciplines—rooted in her four pillars of thriving: renewing the mind, moving the body, fueling the body, and resting the body. She emphasizes that while these actions may feel daunting when we're in the depths of depression or anxiety, they are essential for true transformation. Equipped with scriptural encouragement and a blend of neuroscience, Carla passionately guides us through choosing the "good hard" that leads to growth and a fulfilling life in Christ. Tune in and be inspired to make choices that bring joy, peace, and purpose into your life. Let's get started!

Today, we're diving deep into the transformative power of redeeming your story. 

Carla shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and mental illness, shedding light on how these challenges can stifle our God-given dreams. 

In this discussion, she explores how to reignite those dreams and walk in the purpose God has prepared for us. Tune in as Carla introduces her empowering 12-week program, "Redeem Your Story," and calls on women to rise above their past, embrace their gifts, and step boldly into their God-given potential. 

Join us for an episode filled with hope, encouragement, and a call to obedience that promises to uplift and inspire. 

Welcome back to another episode of "Affirming Truths" with your host, Carla Arges. On today's episode, Carla takes us on a heartfelt and challenging journey through her recent trip to Sicily. Initially planned as a joyful adventure to reconnect her father with his roots, the trip quickly turned into an unexpected challenge, testing Carla’s faith, resilience, and dependence on God. Through immense struggles, Carla finds divine strength and profound lessons that she shares to uplift and encourage you in your own life’s challenges.

Join host Carla Arges in this episode of "Affirming Truths" as she welcomes Emma Breuer, a school psychologist and host of the "Be Brave with Emma B" podcast. Emma opens up about her personal battles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the intersection of faith and mental health, and her journey toward finding peace and purpose in Christ. Through this powerful conversation, listeners will uncover the strength found in vulnerability and the courage it takes to embrace one’s struggles. Listen in as Carla and Emma share heartfelt insights, practical advice, and faith-driven encouragement for anyone facing mental health challenges.

In today's episode, Carla is joined by Rebekka Wall, an adolescent and adult sleep consultant, to discuss the often underestimated yet crucial pillar of health—rest. They delve into the adverse effects of sleep deprivation, the importance of establishing strong evening and morning routines, and actionable tips to improve your sleep quality. Rebekka shares her personal journey and professional insights, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to optimize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through better sleep.

In this special episode, we have an inspiring guest, Chassie Cox, a postpartum depression and anxiety coach who has not only battled postpartum challenges herself but now dedicates her life to helping other mothers navigate similar journeys. Join us as we delve deep into Chassie's powerful story and explore practical strategies for mental health, trauma healing, and experiencing God's redemption in motherhood.

IIn this episode of *Affirming Truths*, Carla dives into the crucial topic of stewardship. Often overlooked, stewardship plays a vital role in how we manage various aspects of our lives—including our physical health, mental and emotional well-being, spiritual gifts, and natural talents. Join Carla as she explores the biblical importance of stewardship and offers practical insights on how to glorify God by taking responsible management of the resources He has given us

In today's episode Carla shares a roadmap to healing from trauma and suffering, guiding us from pain to a life of abundance in Christ. 

Drawing from her course, "Foundations to Healing," Carla delves into six essential intersections we must pass on our healing journey. 

With insights rooted in scripture and practical advice, she explores the importance of rewriting core beliefs, renewing our minds, grieving our losses, accepting the past, embracing forgiveness, and developing holy habits. 

Join us as Carla provides the tools and encouragement needed to walk out your healing with God, transforming your struggles into a purpose-driven life. Let's get started!