Affirming Truths Podcast | Christian Mental Health, Encouragement

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

I know that the holidays are not naturally joyous occasions for many of us.  Maybe you've experienced loss, have broken relationships or difficult to handle 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. Connect With Carla: Join...

The Israelites abandoned the building of God's temple to focus on building their own lives. Oh how we are guilty of this too!  It's not that we are doing "bad" things - caring for our homes and families is good!  But often - if we are honest with ourselves - we let the good things take precedence over the BEST thing - walking with God in His will. Come along with Carla as she looks at how we need...

S4.Bonus| 4 Reasons Why 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 s...

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

Happy Thanksgiving American friends! In this bonus episode Carla discusses 3 important reasons why learning scripture is imperative to our everyday life. PLUS - she is offering her Who You Say I Am biblically based affirmation cards - a great resource to learn scripture - for 20% OFF for Black Friday.  GO to www.carlaarges.com and use code BLACKFRIDAY to save 20%. Ends Sunday. Connect With Carla:...

S4.11| 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, w...

This isn't your typical podcast episode.  This is ME inviting YOU to coffee over zoom to hear your heart and learn how Affirming Truths can serve you in 2023.  Come be a part of shaping the vision and direction of this podcast and more.  Email me at carlaargeswellness@gmail.com and we'll book a zoom chat.  Coffee's on me!

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 doubt...

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. Be encouraged to break the chains of this identit...

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. Connect With Carla: Join In...

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...

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! Connect with Rachael : www.rachaelelmore.co...

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

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

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

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. Connect with Sharon: https://sheworsh...

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 5 Biblical truths you can cling to when you're facing depression. Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargesw...

S4.4|Bonus Seeking Our Glory Above God's with Brooklyn Beckerson 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...

It's Canadian Thanksgiving!  In this episode, our Canadian host Carla talks about the importance of gratitude - both in how often it's talked about in the bible and the real life impacts it has.  Plus, she shares 3 ways you can start getting intentional with your gratitude today.   Connect With Carla: Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com Inquire about one-on-one...

S4.4|Bonus LIVE Coaching on Renewing Your Relationship with Your Body Listen in on a live group coaching Carla did on the theme of renewing your relationship with your body so you can better show up in every aspect of your life. Here she tackles the two ways we tend to relate to our physical health - and reveals the REAL way we should respond to give God glory. Get MORE coaching from Carla inside...

During struggles we are often tempted to try to get through it in our own strength.  Sometimes, if we're honest, we doubt God is willing to show up in our circumstance.  So we shut down. But God has something more for us.  As we see in the sample of the Psalms, we need to seek God in our struggles.  Here Carla gives 4 tips - based on the Psalms, on how to seek God in earnest during hard times and...

In this quick message for Carla, she reminds of the Hope Jesus gives our anxious hearts.  That he will provide for all our needs as we seek the kingdom in our lives.  Be encouraged today to lay your burdens down. Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com FREEBIES: Affirming Truths Facebook Community ---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/affirmingtruths   5 Steps to Bui...

Grace is such a beautiful gift.  It gives us what we don't deserve and covers a multitude of sins.  But - as Carla shares from personal experience - grace can sometimes be used as an excuse to avoid the hard work of change through discipline.   Be challenged and encouraged in this episode today.  And remember - God is for you!   Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.c...

In this bonus episode Carla shares one of the many things God is revealing to her during this period of recovery from knee surgery.     Do you often avoid hard things? Do you typically choose the easier route? Carla challenges us to see trials through a new lens. Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com   FREEBIES: Affirming Truths Facebook Community ---> https://www...