Carla’s husband Terry braves today’s marriage conversation by diving into the topic of sex and intimacy.

Are they the same thing? Have we been conditioned to think that happy marriages are defined by how often sex happens? What if sex is an issue - can there still be intimacy and a thriving marriage?

Come join the conversation!

This is not your typical Monday morning episode from Affirming Truths.

This past week, I have been overwhelmed in my thoughts and feelings about suicide after hearing about TWitch’s suicide. I am a suicide survivor. I have had a family member die from suicide. And I have seen the world react in shock and mourning when suicide happens.

But what about before the suicide? How are we showing up for the suicidal and depressed? Why do we become judgemental, uncomfortable and avoidant to people’s pain but sorrowful in their death?

Let’s talk about it.

If you are in crisis please call:

1.833.456.4566 (Canada)

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In this bonus episode Carla sits down with the host of Her Renewed Strength, Erika Diaz-Castro, and talks all about holiday anxiety and overwhelm. Erika shares how to get back to a place of peace amid the chaos.

Let’s have a real heart to heart.

In this episode, Carla shares a prayer that has gone unanswered for years - and what God finally revealed to her on why. 

Carla gets real, vulnerable and transparent with the hopes of encouraging you to seek God and hold on during waiting.

The holidays are not naturally joyous occasions for many of us. Maybe you’ve experienced loss, have broken relationships or difficulty handling family members. The holidays can come with sadness, loneliness, anxiety and depression.

In this bonus episode, Carla shares 7 tips she’s learned to incorporate during the holidays to help bring more joy to the season.

This is a conversation Carla had over her Instagram stories and wanted to bring to you here.

But listen - there is no condemnation in what you choose to do with your family. Carla doesn’t believe that Santa is a heaven or hell issue - but one each parent must consult the Holy Spirit on.

In this episode, Carla doesn’t throw scripture at you but shares what she believes to be practical reasons not to promote Santa as a true, living entity that brings presents.

The world's voice can get loud. The lies of the enemy can creep in. It can cause us to question who we really are. In this episode, Carla reveals 5 truths God says about you that you can cling to as we end this year.

Get your notebook ready - you’re going to want to write these down and rehearse them over yourself.

Happy Thanksgiving American friends!

In this bonus episode, Carla discusses three important reasons why learning scripture is imperative to our everyday life.

This is a challenging episode. It’s challenging because Carla knows that many people have been victims of abuse in their life, and that has left a deep wound. But Carla also knows from personal experience, that identifying as a victim and living in a victim mindset is detrimental to living the full life God has planned for us.

In Christ, we are free.

Be encouraged to break the chains of this identity and find freedom and hope in Jesus.

What an incredible conversation!

Today Carla sits down with multiple best selling author Suzanne Eller to talk about her new book - Prayer Starters: Talking With God About Hard Times. Suzie - as her friends call her - has such a heart to see women be transformed by prayer. She takes the overwhelm out of prayers and tells you how you can show up just as you are. Don’t let hurts, fears or doubts keep you from freely talking to God - He loves you and wants to hear what’s on your heart.

Do you find yourself constantly struggling with body image? Staying out of pictures, chasing the next diet fad or just generally preoccupied with your appearance?

So many women struggle with having placed their value and worth - and identity - into their image that they are too distracted to step into their TRUE identity as an Ambassador of Christ.

You know God has called you. Whether it’s motherhood, ministry or anything in between - God has placed anointing over your life. But it can still feel mundane sometimes. It can feel like our efforts have no impact. And with that - we can lose motivation and purpose. Carla shares how she’s been battling that lately - and 4 things she’s doing to feel inspired again.

Does this sound familiar - you run around trying to make sure everything is perfect? The house is perfect. The kids are perfect. The marriage is perfect. Every holiday is a picture of perfection. Or at least that’s what you're striving to create, or have others believe?

So many women are chasing the identity of Super Woman that they are missing out on this aspect of their TRUE identity in Christ. Listen to find out what it is.

Today Carla sits down with postpartum therapist Rachael Elmore and talks all about how to help new moms be emotionally healthy and be firmly planted in Jesus. Carla and Rachael share some of their own postpartum struggles and how they coped. Rachael talks about her new book launching next year - A Mom is Born. Such a great conversation to listen in on!

Our identity is shaped by many things. Some good, some bad. But all fleeting if not rooted in Christ. In this 4 part series we are going to look at 3 common ways women identify, why it’s ultimately damaging and how we can orient back to what our Heavenly Father says about us.

Do you struggle with consistency? Do you know the hard work you need to do, but just can’t get yourself to do it? Carla often sees this struggle in her clients when they don’t have a compelling destination they are working towards. Listen in as she explains why this matters.

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Are you waiting for something to happen in your life before you live in joy? Maybe you believe that your circumstances need to change first.

In this episode, Carla challenges you to see that type of thinking for what it is - idolatry - and invites you to experience REAL joy that is found only in Christ.

Today Carla sits down with Pastor and author Sharon Hodde Miller and talks all about her new book - The Cost of Control.

We are all guilty of trying to control things that we are not meant to control. That we can’t control. Discover how this might be showing up in your life, learn what it’s really costing you, and be encouraged with the hope we have in Jesus.

Carla is no stranger to depression. She’s been battling an episode of depression while healing from knee surgery. Depression is a dark pit of despair that wants you to believe that there is no hope. But depression is a liar. Be encouraged as you learn about Five Biblical Truths you can cling to when you’re facing depression.

In this bonus episode Carla interviews Brooklyn Beckerson, the host of the Life in Orbit podcast. Brooklyn so vulnerably shares about a time in her life where she got off track on God’s calling over her life - and how she found her way back.

This is so relevant for all of us as we all struggle at times to seek God first over our own plans.

Brooklyn Beckerson - Freelance designer, host of the Life In Orbit podcast, wife and momma. Just an imperfect person, living in the perfect light of Jesus Christ.