WEEKLY EPISODES OF AFFIRMING TRUTHS

Are you struggling to renew your mind and walk in the Truth of who God made you to be? Do you feel like you are waging a losing battle against your negative self-talk? Are you fatigued from the daily grind of struggling against yourself, your thoughts or your circumstances? In the Affirming Truths podcast with Carla Arges, you will find a safe place to feel seen and heard, as well as Biblically based encouragement and practical tips from my own life experience.

My mission is to empower and equip you to ditch the negative self talk, grow in God and build mental resilience. Hey, I'm Carla Arges. Daughter of the King. Wife. Mom. Mental Health Warrior. Trauma Survivor. And Avid Coffee Drinker. I spent years broken by trauma and mental illness, barely surviving the day to day struggles of my own inner dialogue. I believed the lies of the past, the hurtful things spoken over me and my own self defeating thoughts.

But then something happened. I reclaimed my identity in Christ, figured out how to renew my mind and built the mental grit needed to leave my past self behind and walk in the beautiful purpose God has over my life. If you are ready to say YES to replacing your negative inner dialogue, walking a life of God’s truth and reclaiming who you are - I’m the coach and mentor for you. Get ready to live out Romans 12:2 - be transformed by the renewing of your mind and live in God’s good, pleasing and perfect will.

S5 Bonus 5 | Living Your Life As A Love Offering with Rachael Adams
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S5 Bonus 5 | Living Your Life As A Love Offering with Rachael Adams

We often think of a love offering has the plate that goes around on a Sunday to collect a special gift for the pastors or a cause. But what does it mean to live our lives as a love offering to God? How can we love others in our dark moments - or love others who have hurt us?

Join in on this conversation with author and podcaster Rachael Adams.

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S5 EP5 | How To Break Strongholds in Your Life: 3 Steps
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S5 EP5 | How To Break Strongholds in Your Life: 3 Steps

Do you struggle with pride?  Shame?  Fear? Lust?  These - and many others - are strongholds in our lives that stop us from fully walking in the freedom Christ bought for us on the cross.  

But God is so gracious.  

He has given us the answer on how to demolish these strongholds, rewire our brains and walk out in more authority in the Spirit.  

Here, Carla shares the 3 simple steps to find this freedom.

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S5 Bonus | I Have A Confession To Make
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S5 Bonus | I Have A Confession To Make

In today’s bonus episode Carla reveals a secret confession - and other struggles that she faces with her mental illness. 

Be encouraged that you are not alone in your walk - but also embrace the truth that no matter how you struggle with your mental health - you are still a beloved daughter of the King.

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S5 EP4 | Believing You Have A Call Even When You Feel Unqualified
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S5 EP4 | Believing You Have A Call Even When You Feel Unqualified

Did you have a God given dream that you have let collect dust because you didn’t think you were qualified to bring it to life?  Have you had a vision that you’ve abandoned because you didn’t feel equipped?  

The truth is we ALL have a call on our life that God wants us to steward faithfully.  

Come join this conversation and be encouraged to start walking in your calling.

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S5 EP3 | How to Steward Your Pain for God’s Glory
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S5 EP3 | How to Steward Your Pain for God’s Glory

Carla is no stranger to having to live with pain - hers in the form of mental illness.

But as she has done for herself and coaches her clients - stewarding our pain for the glory of God is not only in his will, but it gives purpose and meaning to our struggles.

In this episode, Carla shares 4 ways to stop being consumed by your pain and instead, learn to steward it.

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S5 EP2 | 3 Reminders For When You Are Feeling Behind
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S5 EP2 | 3 Reminders For When You Are Feeling Behind

Ugh. Feeling behind is the worst. It leads to anxiety, overwhelm and rushing through life. As Carla shares, she used to always confess she was behind - until God showed her otherwise.

Be encouraged as you listen to these 3 truths and learn that with God, you are never behind.

“I’m so behind.” Does this sound familiar? It might be time to change your language - stop confessing a lie and start rehearsing the truth.

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S5 Bonus | Dealing with Delay with Amy Elaine
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S5 Bonus | Dealing with Delay with Amy Elaine

This is such a great conversation on how to handle life - and our emotions - when we are faced with delay. When God doesn’t show up when WE want.

Amy has such beautiful wisdom on how to walk through this wilderness period with hope, trust and faith.

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S5 EP1 | What To Do When the New Year Starts With Discouragement & Disappointment
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S5 EP1 | What To Do When the New Year Starts With Discouragement & Disappointment

This is not the typical podcast episode you’ll find this time of year. Instead of talking about vision, goals and setting intentions for the year, Carla is sharing the very real story of how her new year has started - filled with disappointment and discouragement.

When the year ahead looks like it is filled with struggle and trials, how do you move forward in faith? Carla shares what she is preaching to herself these days, and hopes it will be an encouragement to your heart.

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S4 Bonus | What I’m Leaving Behind in 2022
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S4 Bonus | What I’m Leaving Behind in 2022

This is the last episode of Season 4!!!

Carla normally uses this time to set intentions for 2023, cast a vision and plan out goals. But in this season of waiting, she is putting “new year’s resolutions” on the back burner. Instead, Carla has been reflecting on things that got in her way of living out God’s plan for her life in 2022 - and is committing to leaving them behind in 2023.

She encourages you to reflect on the same - what do you need to leave behind?

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S4 Bonus | Marriage Talks with Terry: Sex and Intimacy
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S4 Bonus | Marriage Talks with Terry: Sex and Intimacy

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!

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S4 EP15 | Suicide: Let’s Have a Conversation
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S4 EP15 | Suicide: Let’s Have a 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)

1-800-784-2433 (USA)

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S4 Bonus | 7 Tips to Combat the Holidays Blues and Experience More Joy This Season
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S4 Bonus | 7 Tips to Combat the Holidays Blues and Experience More Joy This Season

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.

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S4 Bonus | 4 Reasons My Family Doesn’t Do Santa
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S4 Bonus | 4 Reasons My Family Doesn’t Do Santa

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.

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S4 EP12 | 5 Truths God Says About You
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S4 EP12 | 5 Truths God Says About You

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.

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S4 EP11 | Identity Series: The Victim Mindset. Part 4 of 4
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S4 EP11 | Identity Series: The Victim Mindset. Part 4 of 4

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.

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