Affirming Truths Podcast | Christian Mental Health, Encouragement

Do you feel overcome by your circumstances?  Do you thrive during your valley seasons? Today Carla shares how she spent much of her Christian walk immature in her faith, tossed about by circumstance - and the key to growing deep roots in Christ. Follow these 6 tips to develop a solid foundation in knowing who God is - and who you are in him. Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswel...

In this bonus episode Carla sits down with Dr. Alison Cook to talk all about her new book - The Best of You.  Alison uses faith-based psychology to help you heal, set wise limits and discover your true self in God. You don't want to miss this powerful conversation! Connect with Alison: Instagram: @dralisoncook Web: www.dralisoncook.com/book / Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collecti...

Welcome to Season 4 of Affirming Truths!     Carla wastes no time diving into today's topic.  Are you seeing God's will materialize in your life?  Are the things you say you want - like a happy marriage, wellness, a good relationship with your children - actually happening?  If not - it may be time to look at how you are prioritizing your life.  Carla shares the 4 top priorities that should be in...

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 perscription 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 enro...

It's not only the last episode of Season 3 - but of Affirming Truths first year of podcasting!  What an incredible journey it's been.  I am so appreciative of each and every one of you who has listened to an episode.   But if you think that meant I was going to lighten up for this episode - you're wrong.  Today I am challenging you to look at service to your church as your responsibility as a memb...

Do you ever show up Sunday and just don't feel like worshiping because of the week you've had?  Or maybe you're just not "feeling" the song?  What role is worship really supposed to play in our lives?  And is it just for Sunday's? Carla sits down with worship leader and host of The Kingdom Daughters podcast, Angela Pitnikoff for a real and challenging discussion about worship. Connect With Carla:...

"Do whatever makes you happy" is a popular mantra in the world today.  In this episode Carla talks about why that is such bad advice - and directs you towards something deeper.  To do what you were created in Christ Jesus to do.   Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one mentorship ---> affirmingtruthsco@gmail.com Come han...

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.   Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one...

I often hear from people discouraged that God isn't answering their prayers.  But when I dig a little deeper, I come to find that their prayer life just consists of asking God to meet their needs.  Yes, we should have full confidence bringing our petitions before the Lord.  But prayer is so much more than that.  By looking at the Lord's Prayer, we can see how much richness and intimacy is found in...

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.   More About Kandice: Married for 5 years, mom to a 1 year old and a 3 year old, and bonus mom to an 18 year old. Most importantly, I'm a daughter of the King! The host of Goodbye Heartbreak, Hello Purpose the po...

Do you find yourself trying to numb out of hard feeling?  Maybe you reach for that glass of wine, the bag of chips or your credit card for retail therapy.  I've been there.  But God desires us to seek him in the midst of our struggles - not replace him with these crutches. In this episode I share practical tips on how to get through the hard feelings and how to invite Jesus into them.   Connect Wi...

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.    Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one mentorship ---> affirmingtruthsco@gmail.com Come hangout on IG with me @...

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.   Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one mentorship...

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?   Let's talk about. Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collectiv...

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!   Connect W...

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. Connect With Gabe: Website: https://redhotmindset.com Instagram: @gabecox_redhotmindset – https://www.instagram.com/gabecox_re...

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...

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. Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail....

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. Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one mentorship ---> affirmingtruthsco@gmail.com Com...

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. Karis' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-well-health-and...

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. Connect With Carla: Join...

I did not plan on recording or dropping this episode.  But I have heard from so many of you that you are struggling in the tension of wanting to steward your health well without being bound to body image. I have been where you are.  Here's a glimpse of how I am navigating this space - and how you can join me in it too. Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellne...

In this episode we have a tough conversation - how can we trust the love of God when He has permitted suffering to happen?  A 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. Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> car...

In this episode Carla shows how living in the past is robbing you of the present and future God has planned for you.  Learn the 5 steps Carla used to finally break free and begin to move forward. Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one mentorship ---> affirmingtruthsco@gmail.com Come hangout on IG with me @carlaarges Chec...

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.   Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one mentorship ---> affirmingtruthsco@gmail.com Come hangout on IG with me @carla...