Looking Up with Kathy and Carla

No one ever sets out to ruin their own life. But some of our everyday habits can do real damage if we don't get them under control. Things like spending too much time online or becoming self-absorbed can lead to unhappiness and heartache. This week, we're talking about six habits that might not seem so bad at first but can have lasting effects. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Encouragement is so much more than saying "Good job!" It's more than a pat on the back. Those things matter, but true biblical encouragement goes deeper — it happens when we truly know someone, and when we notice the moments they're struggling or discouraged. Biblical encouragement gives strength to others when their own has run out. It isn't found on the surface; it has subs...

Emily Hatfield needs no introduction to many of us—a beautiful Christian woman, friend, speaker, podcaster, preacher's wife, and mom of two precious children. But some may be unaware that she has battled severe, debilitating postpartum struggles. In this episode—one that will speak to every woman who is (or will be) a mother, loves a mother, or simply wants to know how to love and support one...

What if we all had the goal of creating a home where it's impossible not to think about God — where others can tell by our tone, our speech, and our attitudes that He lives among us, where our homes are saturated by the voice of God? Wouldn't the world be a better place if we all invited God into our homes and lives? That's the subject of this week's discussion. Kathy has a list of...

Do you ever stop to count your blessings on a day when nothing is going on? You aren't preoccupied or worried about something. You don't have anything weighing on you. No one in your house is sick...no appliances are broken. It's what we might call "an ordinary day" - although we really should see them as extraordinary, and be thankful for them! This week's podcast is abo...

"May there be kindness in your gaze when you look within..." This is our starting point in this week's podcast: do you view yourself with kindness - even in your struggles and flaws? Are you overly hard on yourself, or do you give yourself grace? Also, how do you view others in THEIR problems? Have you worked to transform your heart and thoughts to see others as God sees them? And......

What would Jesus do - really? A few years ago, the slogan "WWJD" was all over the place, and we were asking ourselves "What would Jesus do?" It was a great question...but did we follow through and consider - what would Jesus do - really ? This week's discussion is all about different life situations we find ourselves in, and how we should ask ourselves what Jesus would REAL...

No one enjoys being corrected or being confronted, but sometimes (oftentimes) it is helpful information that we need to hear! It's good to try to develop a thick skin so that we can truly hear and absorb what we need in order to make changes in our lives. We hope you enjoy this conversation about learning to be less sensitive!

Carla's mother is nearing the end of her days on this earth, but her lasting influence will be evident because of the dedication she has had to the Bible. This week's podcast is a glimpse into her Bible, her most valuable possession. Carla found some funny things inside, some touching things, some bittersweet memories, and most of all, she found evidence of a life spent in the word of God....

In this episode, we are talking about some handy tips, tricks and hacks that have been helpful to us, and we think you might benefit, too! What can a spoonful of mustard do for you? How can you make spinach last longer? What can you do with a sock on a hangar? We hope you'll enjoy this casual episode, and we'd love to hear your tips and tricks!

Christians long for heaven to be in the presence of God. He will be there dwelling among us. But so often we find ourselves looking forward to what WON'T be in heaven. The picture of heaven that John gives us in Revelation 21 and 22 gives us so much contrast between heaven and earth with the "no more"s that we find there...no more tears, crying, mourning, and more. We hope this episo...

Happy summer! In this opening episode of Season 8, we are just catching up with each other and talking about what has been happening during our break! We hope you'll enjoy this unscripted, unedited conversation between two Christian friends. We'd love to hear what you all have been up to for the past few weeks!

We can be susceptible to a lot of lies that the devil wants us to believe; for example, "I am not enough." "God is always disappointed with me." "Good moms are never overwhelmed." This week we are talking about things that are not true, but find their way into our minds and hearts and poison us. How can we fight against those lies and, instead, live in the truth that...

This week we are sharing more of our favorite things...things to eat, to wear, to use, and to share! We are not affiliates or sponsors of any of these things - we only share them because we genuinely like them and think that some of you might also enjoy them.

There are certain phrases and sayings that we've heard all of our lives that are meaningful. Such sayings are common sense, catchy, and often biblical. This week we are talking about some sayings that have been meaningful to each of us, how they have been helpful to us and have aided us in our Christian walk. We'd love to hear some of your favorite sayings!

Cindy Baker is a wonderful friend, a tremendous encourager, a prolific author, an eager missionary, a supportive wife, loving mother, and most of all, a faithful servant of God. We are so excited that she agreed to join us to talk about her interesting life! She and her husband, Aaron, spent seven years living as missionaries in the Vanuatu Islands with their young daughters, but it wasn't an...

Have you ever done battle with "the green-eyed monster"? Everyone has. Jealousy is an issue that we all face from time to time, and the Bible has much to say about how dangerous and poisonous it is. What can jealousy do to our character, and what are some biblical ways to fight against it? We hope you'll join us for this episode and let us know how you've learned to conquer jealo...

Everybody loves to laugh, and talk about things that make us smile, and feel more at peace, and remember happy times. This week we're having fun answering some "feel good questions"! We hope you'll join us, and we'd love to hear the things that make you smile, too!

We read the "Beatitudes" in Matthew 5, where Jesus taught the crowds how they could be blessed by putting some attitudes and actions into practice that probably feel unnatural to the world. And being "blessed" isn't simply about happiness, but a quiet peace and joy - despite the circumstances we may be in - because of our relationship with the Lord. This week, we are talkin...

This episode was recorded live at the Equipped Workshop in Bowling Green, Kentucky! Each of us talked about things that we found intriguing and faith-building from the book of Genesis. We hope you'll enjoy this episode, because we certainly did!

Opportunities abound for spiritual growth! We are very blessed to live in a time and place where we have so many, many opportunities and resources to be able to grow in the grace and knowledge of God. When we take advantage of them, spiritual growth truly brings real joy. This week we are talking about just a few of the upcoming events that you can benefit from, and many of the great resources tha...

We are so excited this week to have a special guest...a friend who will encourage you to look up and see the blessings even in hard things! We know you will love her just as we do when you hear what she has to say. Let us know what you think, and if you have questions for her!

Suspicion and distrust and cynicism aren't attractive traits in anyone...especially a Christian. It seems our human nature causes us to look upon almost everything with suspicion and assume the worst from every written and spoken word, when really the fact that we follow Christ should help us see others as He did. Join our discussion today as we try to look for ways to overcome this problem an...

Life is tough. We endure many trials, struggles, and heartaches - and sometimes we may even feel like Paul, who was "so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself" (2 Corinthians 1:8). But the "God of all comfort" has made so many promises to his children that, if we lean into His word, will truly provide relief and reassurance. Join us this week as w...

Christians are helpers. One of the blessings of our community is that we look out for one another. Practically speaking - we can all focus on being a lamp, a lifeboat or a ladder. The lamp illuminates the way for others and shines a light on their good ideas. The lifeboat brings people along with us and offers rescue from bad situations. The ladder helps people climb higher and lifts others up. Al...