The Honest Pod

In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Shara discuss the impact of childhood experiences on relationships. They explore how our early experiences shape our understanding of love and influence our adult relationships. They emphasize the importance of uncovering the root causes of relationship patterns and moving past shame and self-contempt. They also discuss the role of the enemy in shaping our d...

In this conversation, Karrie Garcia is joined once again by friend and founder of Work from Worth, Tori Hein to discuss the challenges and beauty of motherhood. They explore the impact of overworking and perfectionism on personal and professional growth, stressing the importance of reassessment and aligning with personal values. The discussion delves into prioritizing motherhood, being present for...

Join Karrie in the third episode of The Honest Pod's "Women Leading Honestly In..." series. Today, Karrie is joined by Lori Wilhite, co-founder of Leading and Loving It, as she opens up about the early challenges she faced as a pastor's wife and her journey towards embracing her true identity in leadership. Lori shares the impactful advice that shaped her perspective and led her...

Join the insightful conversation between Karrie and friend, best selling author, mind-heart-body teacher Alisa Keeton as they explore the intersection of faith, fitness, and the struggles of connecting with one's body. Unveiling the challenges of the fitness industry and the church's neglect of body theology, Alisa shares her journey from obsession to revelation, where Jesus entered the sc...

In this first episode of her new series, "Women Leading Honestly In..." Karrie is joined by friend, Christina Smallwood explores challenges of success and leadership in the marketplace highlighting the importance of authenticity, accountability, and love. Christina shares her powerful journey from toxic environments to empowerment. A former hairstylist and empath, her story is a testamen...

In this last episode in their "Marriage, Ministry, & Mayhem" series, hosts Karrie Garcia and Andi Andrew dive deep into the intricate journey of managing chaos while maintaining a healthy balance. With candid vulnerability, they explore their personal experiences and struggles with finding equilibrium amidst life's frenzied demands. Karrie and Andi reflect on the fear of man and...

Join Karrie Garcia in the second installment of her series "Marriage, Ministry, & Mayhem" with co-host Andi Andrews. Today, they dive into a candid conversation about the intricacies of ministry, identity, and comparison. In this thought-provoking episode, they explore the concept of ministry as meeting needs and how every believer is called to participate in it. Drawing from Ephesia...

Karrie Garcia is joined by friend and co-host Andi Andrews for her new series, "Marriage, Ministry & Mayhem". In this first installment, they dive deep into the complexities of marriage dynamics, spiritual alignment, and the balance between personal callings and marital partnership. Join them as they explore the concept of submission in marriage across historical and cultural context...

In this final episode in this series: Navigating the Phases of Trauma, Karrie Garcia and her sister Shara discuss the importance of understanding and addressing trauma how unaddressed trauma events can lead to self-contempt. Karrie uses an analogy of uprooting weeds in a garden to illustrate the process of healing from trauma. Shara shares her own experiences of neglecting self-care and feeling sm...

In this 3rd installment of their series, Karrie Garcia is joined again with sister Shara, where they explore the concept of shame and its role in shaping human behavior and beliefs. The discussion begins with Karrie using biblical references, such as the story of Peter's denial and the woman at the well, to illustrate how Jesus engaged with individuals and encouraged them to confront their sha...

Karrie is joined by her sister for part two of this series. This podcast episode delves into the topic of self-contempt and contempt for others, exploring how these feelings can develop and impact different aspects of our lives. The conversation highlights and explores: - Self-contempt and contempt for others, their development, and impact on life - Unaddressed trauma and shame linked to emotions...

Step into this intimate conversation of "Navigating Motherhood," where host Karrie Garcia is joined by sister Shara, as they share unfiltered stories about the profound shifts and emotional complexities that come with motherhood. - They discuss the intricate layers of identity shifts and emotional challenges that accompany becoming a mother. - Experience the raw realities of postpartum a...

In today’s episode, Karrie and Tori laugh and cry through their exploration of the deep-rooted issues of generational patterns, dysfunction, and curses that have affected us throughout our lives and carried on to our marriages and children. They discuss:  The importance of understanding our roles within our families and how these roles may have shaped our behaviors and beliefs.  Why they encourage...

In this second installment of the Reclaim Your Story series, Karrie Garcia and Tori delve into the profound concept of reclaiming your calling. They shed light on the often overlooked distinction between gifting and calling, stressing the importance of understanding their unique interplay. Through personal anecdotes and insightful discussions, they explore the journey of reclaiming gifts that may...

In this episode, Karrie is joined by friend Tori Hein as they dive into the often overlooked topic of our relationship with our bodies within the context of faith. They explore the history of the church, examining periods of body-centeredness and times when the body was neglected or abused. In the present era, where we are inundated with images of others' bodies, the hosts highlight the lack o...

In this episode, Karrie talks about her own experiences and the hustle she's put into launching her book, and she delves into the importance of rest and the dangers of hustle without proper rest. Drawing insights from the Ten Commandments, she discusses how rest allows for reflection, prioritization, and maintaining a healthy relationship with God. Karrie argues that hustle, when grounded in r...

Can you live free AND fully alive AND find your worth in Jesus AND STILL STRUGGLE? How can we come with kindness and understanding towards ourselves and others as we all hold our humanity along with our holy? @cassandralspeer  from  @hertrueworth  dives into a deep conversation with me on  #thehonestpod  about the realities of a life that leads and preaches truth and is still completely human. Tog...

Join me in the fourth episode of this Free and Fully Alive series! When I sat down with  @kaitness  to discuss what it means to live a fully alive life IN community I had no idea we would go so deep into the WHYS behind our behaviors… even when we know those behaviors are hurting us. On  #thehonestpod  we take a fascinating look at why we do what we do when we know it’s hurting us. None of us do a...

In the third episode of this Free & Fully Alive Series, I'm joined with @lisawhittle to chat about the second pillar in the book, Connection to God. Pre-Order Free & Fully Alive releasing June 6th! Karrie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karriescottgarcia/ The Reclaim Your Story Online Training happening July 29th and we'd love to see you there. Click here to buy your tic...

What happens when we acknowledge the places of our story that hold grief? How is it that we can have a DEEP encounter with God and still be bound to sin and live a double life? @tonijcollier  and I sit down and get REAL honest about how the abundant life is not something that just happens. It only happens when you get REAL honest with yourself, God, and others. In this episode we cover: * What fre...

To kick off the very first episode in the Free & Fully Alive Series, Karrie was joined with her husband, Mario Garcia, to share about the formations of her new book Free & Fully Alive and how the purpose of this book has shaped their own lives together. They chatted about: * how to engage and hold depression and anxiety in a spouse  * why men need to look at their story and how it will bri...

Why do we do what we do, when we do not do what we want to do?  Why is this? Why do we wrestle with what we want to do, what we DO NOT do, and then why we actually do what we do? You might’ve found yourself not doing what you actually want to do because of areas in your story where you've learned a behavior from a trauma done from or to us. In today's episode Karrie helps us to actually ta...

We long to be deeply known...and we all have felt the risk of this. But what is the greater risk? Allowing ourselves to be fully known in community OR to be subject to the enemy's ploy in isolation? Through life, we begin to gather data from experiences that can validate the enemy's lie that it is dangerous for us to reveal who we are to others and if we do "will I still be loved?&quo...

In today’s episode, Karrie is joined with author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach Jo Saxton. In today's episode, they discuss: - The realities of being a women in leadership - The misconceptions of "the call to ministry" - Taking up space in ministry as a women Jo Saxton's website: https://www.josaxton.com/ Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josaxton/ Karri...

In today's episode, Karrie and friend Phylicia Masonheimer discuss... * the concept of "my truth" vs The Truth * the wrath of God * the stewardship of our emotions and how God values them Karrie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/karriescottgarcia/ Phylicia's IG: https://www.instagram.com/phyliciamasonheimer/ Phylicia's Blog: https://www.perfectlyimperfect.org/ Verity Podcas...