In this insightful bonus episode, Carla and her husband Terry open up about their marriage, discussing living with mental illness and effective communication. Hear Carla's journey of dealing with misdiagnosis and how Terry's perspective and empathy played a crucial role. Discover the power of acceptance, education, and separating illness from the person. Explore their strategies for effective communication and navigating challenges together. Find inspiration in their unity and learn how love languages transformed their relationship. Gain valuable advice on supporting a spouse with mental illness and nurturing your own well-being. Witness God's transformative work in their marriage, turning burdens into sources of support and deep compassion. Don't miss this honest and uplifting conversation

Explore the transformative power of Jesus' encounter with rejection on the cross. Carla shares her battles with rejection and how God redirects our hurts to a fruitful future. Discover God's plan to turn rejection into salvation. Embrace the redirection to Christ, finding purpose, joy, and gratitude. Let rejection lead to God's restoration and renewed hope.

Discover Carla's journey through hopelessness and her 3-step approach to restore hope in Christ. Understand the tactics of Satan and the importance of relying on God for salvation. Embrace hope as the belief in unseen light amidst darkness. Shift your perspective and practice patience, trusting God's rescue. Explore the three A's and find assurance and security in what Jesus has accomplished to overcome hopelessness and embrace hope anew.

Join Carla in a captivating conversation with Yohonna Smith from Girls Talking Life podcast as they explore the power of friendships and connection. Discover practical advice on connecting with other women and embracing a new perspective on friendship. Explore the importance of connection, rooted in our identity in Christ. Learn simple steps to overcome the fear of connecting and how to nurture relationships. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with wisdom and encouragement!

Unmask the deceptive nature of pride and its separation from God. Carla shares personal encounters with pride and offers tips on restoring humility. Discover the sin of pride, its comparison trap, and the call to self-denial. Overcome pride through awareness, repentance, embracing humility, and avoiding positions that foster pride. Serve and love others well by humbling oneself.

Carla discusses feeling unqualified and its impact on progress. God qualifies the called, as seen in stories like David and Goliath. Focusing on qualifications can distract from relying on God. Show up and act in obedience, trusting God's faithfulness. Weakness allows God to achieve the impossible. Embrace being unqualified, knowing you're anointed for good works in God's Kingdom.

Carla explores the causes of overwhelm and how to overcome it. Triggers include taking on too much, fixating on the big picture, lack of sleep, and poor self-care. Overwhelm arises when stressors exceed our capacity. Lack of boundaries, self-care, and realistic expectations contribute. Steps to combat overwhelm: step back, brain dump, delegate, take action, and address areas of lack. Place confidence in God, not productivity.

Join Carla in this powerful bonus episode as she delves into the book of Habakkuk and shares her enlightening insights. Discover Habakkuk's unwavering faith amidst challenging circumstances and how his story resonates with today's struggles. Explore the importance of interpreting our circumstances through the lens of God's word. Find hope and encouragement in knowing that God is good and has already overcome the world. Don't miss this uplifting episode filled with transformative truths!

Carla shares her formula for overcoming fear and stepping into faith. Fear of others and their opinions holds us back, but we can reframe, face, and have faith to overcome it. Name the fear, take action against it, and operate in faith, surrendering to God daily. Walk in obedience and courageously rise up to God's calling.

In this episode, Carla opens up about feeling lost and aimless in life and how it can lead to negative emotions and a sense of being stuck. She shares her 4-step process for finding purpose and walking in her calling. The steps include affirming your worth, assessing your passions and strengths, seeking God's will, and taking daily actions towards your calling. Remember that you have unique gifts and strengths, and God wants to use them in your current season. Trust Him, step out in faith, and He will guide you on the right path.

In this episode, Carla delves into the topic of anger and its potential negative consequences such as unforgiveness, bitterness, and shame. She shares her own experience with anger and highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the underlying emotions driving anger. Carla emphasizes that anger itself is not sinful and can be a catalyst for positive action, but when it leads to harmful behaviors or emotions, it needs to be restrained, re-evaluated, and released through forgiveness. Seek God's help in managing anger and finding healing.

In this episode, Carla shares her journey of feeling unlovable and seeking love from others. She highlights the importance of anchoring our lovability in Jesus's unconditional love, healing from past hurts, setting boundaries, and finding our source of love in God. Challenge the core belief of being unlovable and embrace the truth that God loves you.

In this episode, Carla delves into the root of burnout, shifting from people-pleasing to abiding in God. Discover the significance of rest, setting boundaries, and saying "no" to align with His will. Embrace your inherent value and find joy in abiding in His love.

Join Carla in this BONUS episode as she shares her morning Bible insights and dives into the story of Joseph in Genesis. Discover the power of having a wide view of your circumstances, allowing God to work through you. Don't miss out on living in freedom and embracing your purpose beyond your circumstances. Tune in now!

Join Carla in this passionate episode as she tackles the destructive power of comparison and jealousy. Discover the consequences of jealousy and how it robs us of joy, peace, and fulfillment. Carla sheds light on the importance of facing and overcoming jealousy to experience more joy, resilience, and impact. Learn practical strategies like practicing gratitude, avoiding comparison triggers, and tracing jealousy back to its root. Break free from the grip of jealousy and embrace the peace that comes from embracing your unique calling and purpose.

Join Carla in this vulnerable episode as she opens up about her experiences with anxiety and shares practical strategies for working through it. Discover how fear plays a role in anxiety and how to shift your focus to God's goodness and faithfulness. Learn the power of therapy, self-talk, and daily practices in combating anxiety and embracing peace. Don't miss this empowering discussion that will equip you to replace lies with truth and transform your thought life.

Uncover genuine joy in everyday life in this episode. Rejoice in each day, reflect Jesus, and grow closer to Him. Celebrate 2k downloads with a giveaway featuring Carla's empowering "Who You Say I Am" Affirming Truths cards. Combat lies with truth and embrace the joy-filled journey ahead. Tune in now!

Join me in this vulnerable episode as I share personal insights and strategies that have helped me navigate through depressive episodes. Note that seeking medical intervention is crucial if you're clinically depressed, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or unable to manage it alone. Don't miss this important discussion on finding hope and strategies during challenging times.

Join Carla in this transformative episode as she guides you through the practical process of renewing your mind and embracing the freedom that comes from living in truth. Gain valuable insights and practical tools to navigate the journey of renewing your thought patterns. Don't miss this empowering discussion that will inspire and equip you to experience true mind renewal and lasting transformation.

In this bonus episode, Carla encourages you to set some goals in five areas, shares some of her own goals, and just thanks you for being here!