Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

Are you struggling with the absence of love from your father? And how do you feel about God as "Father"? The father wound, which may be from a father being absent either emotionally or physically, may be the root cause of those feelings that don't seem like they're ever going away.  John Finch, author and speaker joins Dr. Carol to discuss father wounds and how to find healing. You don't want to m...

God has positioned fathers to build up their children. But what happens when you fatherhood becomes tough? What about the failures you experienced from your own father? And does being a father impact how you understand God?  In today's episode, three fathers join Dr. Carol to discuss the various stages of fatherhood and why being a dad is significant.  Check out these resources from Dr. Carol Mini...

Do you desire to overcome the pain of your past and find joy? Author and marriage and family therapist Nicole Zasowski knows what it's like to take a blow that makes it difficult to look to the future with expectation. During a time of hardship she found the courage to celebrate. And she discovered God is as present in our joy as He is in our pain. You don't want to miss this special podcast.  Fin...

Millions of women battle with the after-effects of trauma and they've developed post-traumatic stress disorder—similar to suffering experienced by soldiers who've gone through war.  Wanda Sanchez joins the podcast today to discuss healing from PTSD and how to hear God's words of love and deliverance even when things appear hopeless.  Find  Love Letters from the Edge: Meditations for Those Struggli...

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others. In today's podcast you'll learn the how, what, and why to Dr. Carol's mental health approach to thinking and feeling fully alive.   Show notes: Are you you ready to overcome your feelings of fear or anxiety? Purchase the Defeat Your Fear and Anxiety course...

When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? When you have resilience, you harness the power of inner strength to overcome anxiety and depression. On today's podcast, Maggie Hubbard provides her insights on ways you can develop the necessary skills to become more resilient. Find Maggie Hubbard's podcast  Faithful and Flawed Connect with Maggie Hubbard on  Faithful and Flawe...

Anxiety is one of the most pressing mental health issues of our day. With the pressures of modern life seemingly designed to cause anxiety, it no wonder there's an increased feeling of unease, even for those of Christian faith. Pastor Jason Cusick joins the podcast and tells the story of his own history with anxiety and offers insight and practical guidance to help you overcome.  Find Jason Cusick...

Are you struggling with anxiety and fear? Have you felt that it makes you a bad Christian? In today's podcast, Dr. Carol dissects how love can be used to overcome it.  Joined by author Shay Mason, she shares her personal journey from a place of fear to a "spacious" place of contentment and freedom in the presence of God. Connect with Shay Mason on  her website ,  Instagram , or  Facebook Find Shay...

Are you dealing with stress or anxiety? Dr. Carol and Woodley Auguste discuss how Dr. Carol learned to retrain her brain, and how you too can learn to overcome stress, leave worry behind, and experience real emotional wellbeing. Join Dr. Carol in our new course  Defeat Your Fear and Anxiety ! 

As we commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christians around the world are unified in their belief regarding the most momentous weekend in history. But what does this good news mean to you personally? In this special message, Dr. Carol unpacks this as well as what this means in a world that seems out of control.   What does Good Friday and Easter mean to you? I'd love t...

Where does it hurt? Do you want to be made well?  Healing is something we all need, not only in body, but in mind and soul also. In this thoughtful conversation Dr. Carol talks with Amy Julia Becker, award-winning author and speaker, about healing for hurting bodies, souls, relationships and communities. Enjoy this conversation about what it's like to be made well.  Connect with Amy Julia Becker o...

Why does God feel so far away? The reason--and the solution--is in your  attachment style . We all experience moments when God's love and presence are tangible, but what about when it doesn't feel that way? Krispin Mayfield, author and speaker joins the podcast to discuss why you may feel so far from God and what you can do about it.  Find Krispin Mayfield's book:  Attached to God: A Practical Gui...

Have you been hurt by someone in the Church? Maybe it was a leader, a pastor or another believer. Or maybe, someone lied about you or betrayed you.   Are you supposed to just get over it? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Carol addresses how to recover from church hurt as well as whether to stay or leave. You don't want to miss this powerful episode.  Check out these articles on some topics a...

Does a person have to choose between Biblical faith and rigorous science? Historically, religious thought and scientific thought tended to intersect at flash points that often ended negatively. But in today's  world of polarization can these areas come together? Deborah Haarsma, astronomer, speaker on modern science and Christian faith, and President of BioLogos joins the podcast to discuss the re...

The way Jesus made disciples is very different from the way many churches today seek to make disciples. What's the difference? Can we be more effective doing it how Jesus did it? What does that look like?  J. Lee Grady, author, award-winning journalist, ordained minister, and director of The Mordecai Project joins the podcast to discuss this and more. You don't want to miss this episode.  Find Lee...

What do you do when everything seems to fall apart and you lose faith? If you've been a Christian for any period of time, you likely have been hurt in church or wounded by the words and actions of leaders. If so, do you remain bitter or give up on church entirely? Is there another choice?  Dr. Lina Abujamra answers these tough questions in today's podcast as she unpacks why and how you can recover...

What should the body of Christ do about racism? Author and former Dean for Intercultural Student Development at Calvin University, Dr. Christina Edmondson joins the podcast to discuss the truth that Christ has overcome the world, including racism, and how to resist its pernicious power. Compelled by our grievous social moment and by the timeless truth of Scripture, Dr. Carol and Dr. Edmondson unpa...

Most of us imagine the tragedy of sex trafficking as something "out there." But it's much closer to home–in your town, your school, even your church.  Today's guest, Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good, has been a leader in the anti-sex trafficking movement for over a decade. She talks about their success in helping thousands of survivors find freedom and a new life, the work that still needs to be don...

Let's face it, marriage isn't easy.   With recent studies showing that Christians marry at a higher percentage than non-believers,  recent trends indicate that they are also growing more comfortable with divorce. How do you navigate the challenges of married life? In today's podcast, Dr. Carol answers some of your toughest questions about marriage.   Resources mentioned on the program: - Our  Rela...

What would it mean if you were debt-free? Are you overwhelmed by debt and living paycheck to paycheck, wondering if its possible to ever get ahead, or even catch up? On today's podcast, author and speaker Jessi Fearon joins the podcast to discuss how she and her husband decided to make a drastic lifestyle change that would put them back on the path toward their dreams. In two years they were able...

Do you know what God's purpose is for your life? Far too often the idea of calling and purpose has been confusing for many Christians.  If you feel stuck and aren't sure what your calling is or even where to start then you don't want to miss this podcast.  Author and speaker, Michaela O'Donnell joins the podcast to discuss the "why" and "how" to determine God's plan for your life.  Find Michaela O...

Are you feeling stuck, frustrated and wondering why God hasn't been answering your prayers? One action step can change that.  Jesus desires you to experience the "Fully Alive" kind of life that He paid so much to bring you, but it's not magic or wishful thinking. In this episode, Dr. Carol is joined by Woodley Auguste to discuss how to discover those action steps! Join our  Powerful Breakthrough P...

Are you spiritually whole? The innate desire to be well in every way is a longing we all have in our hearts.  The concept of wholeness goes back to the Old Testament and is so much more than just having inner peace. It's a journey filled with peaks, valleys and adventures. Author and speaker, Suzanne Stabile joins the podcast to discuss the importance of wholeness and how your Ennegram type is app...

As we begin the new year, the focus on finding purpose is always top of mind. But how does God prepare us?    In today's episode, Dr. Carol provides the keys to discerning God's calling for your life, and how God prepares you to be who you need to be to fulfill that purpose.  I'd love to hear from you! You can leave me  a confidential message here . 

It's the end of 2021 and to celebrate, we're featuring some of the best podcasts of the year with several of our special guests.  To hear full episodes of these conversations:  -  How to Face Uncertainty with Grace: Dementia, Caregiving, and Love , with Marti Pieper -  Does being a Christian mean being Sexless?  with Kat Harris -  The Spiritual Root of Food Addiction and How to Break It's Grip , w...