Discover how living in the past can hinder your present and future blessings. Carla shares her 5-step process to break free from the grip of the past and embrace God's plan for your life. Explore the reasons behind dwelling in the past and learn to acknowledge your emotions, extract lessons, release hurts, and take action. Don't let the past rob you of God's best—start your journey to moving forward today.

Body image struggles plagued the majority of women. But why? And what should the Christian response be to it in our own life? Carla shares some hard truths, but offers hope in overcoming this bondage.

Join Carla as she talks with betrayal coach Sandy Botembo, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming betrayal trauma and sex addiction in her marriage. Discover how Sandy finds hope, healing, and restoration, and learn valuable insights on navigating through betrayal and finding support in your own journey.

Break the cycle of people pleasing and give your best yes to where Jesus is calling you! In this episode Carla looks at why we tend to people please - and how to get over it.

Carla tackles a listener question about moving forward after making multiple bad decisions. Drawing from her own experiences, she highlights the importance of developing a spiritually healthy perspective on bad decisions. Discover the significance of living for God versus living for oneself and learn how to seek repentance, receive forgiveness, and face the consequences of your actions. Find hope in God's redemptive power as you navigate the aftermath of bad decisions.

In this episode, Carla answers a commonly misunderstood question: What does it mean to take up your cross? Discover the two extreme expressions Christians often have and learn the true essence of carrying your cross. Find out how picking up your cross means dying to yourself, surrendering to God's plans, and serving Jesus wholeheartedly. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of this concept and set your heart and mind on complete surrender to God.

Discover Healing and Faith After Church Hurt as Carla interviews her own pastor, Timothy Woodcock. They delve into the complexities of church hurt, exploring personal experiences, false expectations, conflicts, and the need for grace. Learn how to separate imperfect individuals from the perfect love of God, seek reconciliation, and find healing through God's grace. Explore the power of conviction, grace, forgiveness, and checking expectations while navigating the complexities of church relationships. Find solace in knowing that leaving abusive situations is justifiable, and healing can be found by bringing your hurt to God. Join the conversation and embrace healing in faith.

How our mothers felt about themselves and the beliefs she carried becomes part of our conditioning. When unprocessed trauma is at play, it can get passed down through the generations. Learn 4 steps to heal from this and stop the cycle with your own children.

Mental resiliency is crucial in being able to take thoughts captive, move through difficult circumstances and continuing to press into the goodness of God. In this episode, Carla shares the 5 steps that help her find greater freedom.

Welcome to Season three where we are going to tackle ALLLLLL the how to's - to how stop comparing, how to break the cycle of generational trauma, how to heal from church hurt, how to stop people pleasing and SO MUCH MORE. Listen to hear this season's overarching Affirming Truth.

Join Carla in this insightful Season Two recap as she explores the role of feelings in our lives and how to navigate them in faith. Discover the power of recognizing and exploring emotions while keeping them in perspective. Learn how emotions can aid in healing and the importance of not acting on them. Explore the difference between being feelings-led and feelings-aware, and how to align your actions with the Word of God. Gain practical tips for renewing your mind and taking control of your emotions. Embrace the truth that feelings are temporary and not a basis for life-long decisions. Trust in God's Word to guide you through healing and empower your journey forward. Tune in and discover the transformative impact of faith over feelings!

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.