In this bonus epsiode Carla comes to you from her bed where she is recovering after knee surgery.

She shares her journey so far, including how God is sustaining her through the pain after declining prescription pain killers to protect her sobriety.

Carla also provides more details into what In His Image Wellnes Collective is all about - and invites you to become a part of it during September enrolment.

Join us for the final episode of Season 3 and Affirming Truth's first year of podcasting! Carla challenges believers to embrace their responsibility as members of the body of Christ and serve their church with their spiritual gifts. Discover the blessings and joy that come from fulfilling this mandate. Don't wait to be asked—seek opportunities to serve and be a blessing!

Discover why "Do what makes you happy" is flawed advice. Carla delves into the pursuit of purpose over fleeting happiness, exploring biblical examples and the long-term joy, fulfillment, and peace that come with living in alignment with your God-given purpose. Unveil the keys to a life of impact and reflection as you embrace your true identity in Christ. Tune in now!

If you follow Carla on her Instagram Page, you know she has been open about her struggle in using wine as a coping mechanism since she was a child. In this bonus episode Carla provides an update on her journey to break free of this bondage that has had a very strong grip on her.

Discover the transformative potential of prayer as Carla explores the misconceptions and limitations that hinder our prayer lives. Learn from the model of the Lord's Prayer, embrace intimacy with God, and cultivate a rich prayer life filled with praise, surrender, repentance, and seeking His guidance. Break free from discouragement and experience the joy of connecting with God in a deeper way. Tune in now for valuable insights and practical tips.

This is a bonus episode you don't want to miss!  Carla and Kandice talk about Kandice's season of waiting - and how she learned how to finally wait well in full surrender to God's timing. 

Discover practical tips on navigating difficult emotions and seeking God's presence in the midst of your struggles. Join Carla as she shares her journey of overcoming numbing coping mechanisms and breaking free from the shame cycle. Learn how to sit with your emotions, replace unhealthy habits, and find healing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Don't let past lies rob you of God's best—embrace hard feelings and steward your life for the Kingdom. Tune in now for an empowering episode.

Carla's husband Terry is back and they are talking about all things communication and handling conflict. Listen in on their conversation and be encouraged to see communication with your spouse in a new way.

Are you being the mother God has called you to be? Or do you find yourself reacting from your own place of hurt and insecurity? In this episode Carla challenges us to raise confident kids by modeling God in our motherhood. Be encouraged as you listen to this episode.

In this Bonus episode, Carla shares what God has been challenging her with these last couple of months - and challenges you with it too.

What would happen if you looked at your whole life through the lens of stewarding it for the kingdom?

What would change if you took radical responsibility for your decisions and habits?

In this episode we are addressing a major component to renewing your mind - taking thoughts captive.  Carla challenges us to not just look at thoughts that make us feel bad - like “My past disqualifies me from being used by God. - but at thoughts that are rooted in our sin nature like lust, pride, anger and more.

Be encouraged as you continue to be transformed into the likeness of God!

In this Bonus episode Carla sits down with Gabe Cox of the Goal-Driven Moms podcast and talks about a time in Gabe's life when God called her to do something that just didn't make sense given the circumstances. Learn how Gabe remained faithful and out doubt in it's place.

Guilt can be a sign of a functioning moral compass - and that's a good thing! But for many women - myself included - habitual guilt is an ever present oppressing force that is robbing us of walking in our anointing

All the "I should have...", "I should be.." are based on unrealistic - and often unbiblical - standards we place on ourselves.

Use these 4 steps to break out of habitual guilt and live with more freedom and ease.

As you may know, Carla struggles with both bipolar and borderline personality disorder and regularly wades through periods of depression.  In this episode she shares how she felt tired of fighting the same fight - and how God met her with 5 Biblical truths that encouraged her heart and strengthened her spirit.

Happy Canada Day! Happy Independence Day! So much talk of freedom around this weekend - but how many of us are really living in the freedom Christ bought for us? In today's episode Carla shares 3 tips on how to walk in REAL freedom.

Morning routines are such an important way to start the day - and including Jesus in that routine is paramount!  But what does a morning routine look like?  How can we start one - and stick with it when depression or anxiety creeps in?  In this episode Carla chats with Kari Davis from the The Well Health & Wholeness Podcast.

Studies show that social media use is increasing the amount of anxiety and depression people feel on a regular basis.  A lot of this is rooted in the comparison that happens online.  What does the Bible say about it? And how do you align to God's will?  Carla shares the 4 steps she had to take to break the online comparison game and start living in God's plan for her life.

Join Carla in an impromptu bonus episode of Affirming Truths, addressing the struggle of balancing stewarding health and avoiding the traps of body image obsession. Learn how to prioritize well-being for a kingdom impact without letting it become an idol in your life.

In this episode we have a tough conversation - how can we trust the love of God when He has permitted suffering to happen?  As a survivor of trauma, it's a question Carla has wrestled with. Listen to how she's reconciled this in her life through 4 new perspectives to have when bad things happen and remembering the character of God.