The Soft Return Podcast

Neither do I. Words that completely rewired how I see God. This is the season finale and we're in John 8, looking at a woman facing judgment under the law, and the God who chose grace over stones. Got 10 minutes? Join me. Be back in a few after this for Season 2! Carla

Would you put God and unbelievable in the same sentence? I would. And today I'm going to tell you why. Got 10 minutes? Come join me. Carla

I grew up on the holy roller train. The destination was perfection. And it almost broke me. Today I'm unpacking what holiness actually means, where the church got it wrong, and why being set apart has nothing to do with being flawless. Got 10 minutes? Hang with me Carla

The church doesn't talk about doubt enough. But doubt doesn't mean you've lost your faith; it means something is still at stake. Today, I'm unpacking what Mark 9 and one of my favorite movies revealed about bringing your whole honest self to God. I have such doubts. And that's okay. Do you have 10 minutes? Join me

Sound doesn't happen without tension. Just like a string vibrates the moment it's plucked, our back and forth with God produces something and He's in that with us. He's not just watching. He's actively looking for our commitment and obedience in every situation because He already knows how the song is supposed to sound. And trust me, the symphony hits different with a skilled c...

God hears you. Period. This episode is all about prayer, why it matters, how it shapes our relationship with God, and why your voice never goes unheard. If you’ve been distant, distracted, or discouraged… this is your reminder to lean back in. Carla

Got 10 minutes? The will of God. The Book of Daniel. And John Wick. This episode explores how the will of God means something completely different to me now than it used to. What if the Will of God isn’t just about outcomes? Listen in and explore how these three threads weave together, a perspective that might shift how you see the Will of God for your life. Carla P.

Got 10 minutes? Let me sit with you for a second. So today, I want to talk about something that I keep coming back to — the idea that you don’t actually have to be in the room for God to be doing something. I’ve been reading Esther, and one of the interesting things about that book is that God’s name never shows up. And still… You can feel Him everywhere. In the timing, in the way people cross pat...

Have you ever felt surrounded on every side? Have you ever prepared to fight, but knew that you didn't have the energy for the battle? Great if you’re prepared, because we always want to stay ready, but guess what? You don't have to fight the battle to win because it's not ours, it's the Lord's. If you have 10 minutes, I'll tell you about it. Notes related to Podcast: In the 2025 release of the mo...

Welcome! Come with me this episode as I give you some context and explore what "Soft Returning" means to me. Thank you for being here! Like, follow, share, and subscribe! Carla