What if the fire Jesus came to bring isn’t about fear or destruction, but about freedom? In this episode, we explore how the fire of God doesn’t just warm or comfort; it also burns away what keeps us from becoming whole, fully alive, and truly like Jesus. This isn’t about trying harder or piling on...| Dr Carol Ministries
The goal of the Christian life is to become like Jesus, like Love Himself. This life is really Lessons in Learning to Love Well.| Dr Carol Ministries
What’s your addiction? What do you go to in order to feel better? Some addictions are dark and especially destructive. Others are less obvious, but nonetheless keep us from living whole, healthy, and in union with God. On this episode Dr. Carol talks with therapist, author, and Episcopal priest Ian Morgan Cron about the path...| Dr Carol Ministries
Your feelings need not control you. Here are several ways to befriend your feelings rather than letting them control you.| Dr Carol Ministries
Is God good? Your initial response may be the one you learned in church or Sunday school; “God is good. All the time.” But what about your internal emotional reaction? It’s one thing for your head to “know” the “right” answer. It’s quite another for your internal nervous system, your feelings, to enthusiastically affirm the... The post Is God Good? Healing your Connection with God appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What does the science of attachment have to do with your walk with God? In this episode, we sit down with husband-and-wife team Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw who lead the Center for Embodied Faith to explore how experiences in early life shape our capacity for trust, intimacy, and connection—not only with people, but with God Himself.... The post Confident Connection: What Neuroscience Teaches About Attachment and Your Spiritual Life appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Ever feel disappointed with your life, wondering Is this all there is? Get up and go to church. Serve on the volunteer team. Open your Bible app, read today’s verses; check. Show up at small group. Pay your tithe. Did I even pray today? Try to ignore your vague sense of guilt for feeling empty... The post Disappointed in an Empty Life: Is This All There Is? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
In this first of a two-part series on spiritual formation, we’re joined by a remarkable couple authors Bill and Kristi Gaultiere with decades of experience in ministry and counseling. As founders of Soul Shepherding, they’ve dedicated their lives to helping believers take their next steps toward deeper intimacy with Jesus, greater emotional health, and more... The post Discovering the Power of God’s Empathy for You and Others appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What would following Jesus right now, today, look like? In the life you actually have. With the history, traumas, strengths, resources, struggles that are your bucket of “stuff” to walk through in real life. With the spouse, boss, parents, children, friends or lack thereof that are actually in your world. Sometimes we believe that if... The post Transformation Starts Here: Following Jesus in Your Actual Life appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
In this candid conversation, we sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Chris A. Matthews who opens up about the struggles he and his wife faced in their own marriage, and the powerful shift in focus that turned things around. Out of that personal journey, he now equips couples with practical tools to help... The post The Marriage Turnaround: How Shifting Your Focus Will Transform Your Relationship appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What’s it like to be on the other side of you? If you were your friend, husband, wife, child, employee, boss, pastor, parishioner, what would it be like to be in relationship with you? And are you having the same effect on people that Jesus did? It’s human nature to fall into the mindset that... The post Do You Have the Same Effect on People that Jesus Did? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Your words carry more power in your marriage than you may realize. In this episode, Dr. Carol talks with Ann Wilson, best-selling author, radio host, and 40-year marriage veteran, about the profound influence a wife’s words can have in her husband’s heart and life. Together they unpack why your husband is not a project to be fixed,... The post From Criticism to Blessing: Transforming How You Speak to Your Spouse appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
God created you as a sexual being regardless of gender, age, or relationship status. But why? Some people are tempted to suppress or deny this part of their being, but that doesn’t go well. Others have allowed their sexuality to control and define them, which doesn’t go well either. And yet sex and intimacy are... The post Why Sex and Intimacy are a Big Deal, and What to Do About It appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
When it comes to sex and marriage, most couples discover there’s far more beneath the surface than they ever expected. In this episode, Dr. Carol welcomes Dr. Michael Sytsma—ordained Christian minister, licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, professor, and national speaker. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sytsma has walked with countless couples... The post What No One Tells You About Sex and Marriage appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Every relationship experiences ruptures. Husband/wife, parent/child, good friends – we are all sinners, and that means some rupture in relationships is both inevitable and painful. The good news is that rupture need not be the end of the story. Brain research and social science show us how repair is possible. And isn’t that also the... The post From Rupture to Repair: Working Towards Healing in Your Relationship appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What if the difference between a thriving marriage and one headed for divorce could actually be predicted? In this episode, Dr. Carol sits down for part 2 of her conversation with marriage and family therapist Zion Montgomery to explore the groundbreaking research behind the Gottman Method—decades of study that reveal why some couples make it... The post The Science of Lasting Love: What Predicts Marriage Success or Failure appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
A husband I’ll call George feels paralyzed. He knows things aren’t well in his soul or in his marriage, but he feels stuck. He wrote to me; “I’m afraid to change or address how I do things.” He’s had no experience in facing hard things and doing the work to move forward and discover something... The post 5 Ways You May Be Afraid to Change and What to Do About It appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What difference does faith really make in your marriage? Is it just about praying harder when things get tough, or is there something deeper God invites us into? In this episode, Dr. Carol sits down with marriage and family therapist Zion Montgomery to talk about the real challenges couples face—misplaced expectations, communication struggles, questions about... The post The Science of Lasting Love: The Difference Faith Makes in Your Marriage appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Every marriage has troubles. Every single one! And yet when your relationship struggles it’s easy to wonder if healing for your marriage is possible. It can be hard to right-size the issues; is this normal? Should I try to ignore this? Will this get better with time? Does this mean our relationship is doomed to... The post When Love Feels Broken: God’s Healing for Your Marriage appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
How healthy is your marriage—really? Maybe things look fine on the outside, but inside you feel more like roommates than soulmates. Maybe the arguments never seem to end, or the silence feels even louder. You might be carrying the weight of disappointment, betrayal, or loneliness and wondering if there’s any way forward. If that’s where... The post Hope for Hurting Marriages: The Path to Healing and Lasting Intimacy appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
You are not an island. You have an impact on other people whether you realize it or not, and whether you want to or not. You matter – a lot! But this is also about more than just you. Your inner life gives off a fragrance that affects others. Who you become has ripple effects... The post Your Fragrance: How Your Inner Life Affects Others appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Today’s kids are growing up in a digital world filled with hidden threats including pornography, predators, and pressures that most adults never faced at their age. In this episode, Dr. Carol talks with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, about what it really takes to protect our children from online dangers. This is more than... The post What Every Parent Can Do to Fight for Their Kids in a Digital World appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Some words are pregnant with emotional weight. Purity is such a word. At its best, it conveys the idea of wholeness, integrity, unmixed with contaminants, such as in pure gold. Purity is a Biblical concept, though not usually in the way most people think. But for many today, purity is a dirty word because its... The post Purity: More About the Inside than the Outside appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Purity culture promised protection and blessing, but for many it left a legacy of shame, confusion, and even distance from God. In this episode, we sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Camden Morgante who knows the struggle firsthand, both personally and professionally. She shares her own story of growing up in purity culture, the myths... The post Purity, Shame, and Wholeness: Reclaiming God’s Good Design appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Feeling stuck in your Christian life? Repeatedly asking for forgiveness only to keep falling into the same sins? Are the same wounds messing with you over and over? Praying for deliverance that only seems to last for a moment? Perhaps you’re focusing on the wrong category. It’s healing, repentance, and deliverance that you need –... The post Healing, Repentance, and Deliverance in Becoming Whole appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Sometimes Christians focus exclusively on one aspect of our lives, perhaps the spiritual. But we are created as integrated human beings – physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual. What if your biggest breakthroughs came not from working harder, but from connecting the dots between your faith, your thoughts, and your daily actions? In today’s episode, Dr.... The post How Does Psychology and Theology Impact Your Spiritual Formation? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Many people who are seeking to follow Jesus struggle with their sexuality. You might be like Paul, doing what you don’t really want to do or not doing what you know is right and good (Romans 7:15-19). Your thought life or fantasies or behaviors might feel out of your control, and you hate it. Along... The post How to Consecrate Your Sex Life to Jesus Daily appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What does it really mean to surrender your sexuality to Jesus? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Carol talks with clinical psychologist, author, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy Dr. Juli Slattery, about the deeper layers of Christian sexual discipleship. Too often, the church focuses only on behavior, but true transformation goes far beyond rule-keeping. It’s about... The post More Than Behavior: What Surrendering Your Sexuality to Jesus Means appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
You are wired to need people. You can’t get away from that even if you try. But many may find themselves deep in a friendship, or a marriage, or a romantic relationship and wonder, “Is this all there is?” The human connection fills you up for a moment, but something goes flat or sideways. What... The post This Relationship Won’t Fix You appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
In a culture where relationship longevity is at an all-time low, even within the church, how can we build relationships that truly last? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Carol talks with Dr. John Van Epp, a leading relationship expert, pastor, professor, and creator of curricula for singles, engaged couples, and married couples. With over a... The post Jerks, Red Flags, and God’s Design for Healthy Lasting Relationships appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What is Jesus inviting you into? Steve imagined a life of striving and trying harder, never feeling like he could measure up. Marianne imagined it would be sad, painful, and lonely, hoping eternity would finally bring some relief. What do you expect from walking this journey of transformation? Specifically when it comes to sexual wholeness,... The post What Does Sexual Wholeness Look Like? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What does beauty have to do with fear, faith, and the future? In this compelling conversation, Dr. Carol sits down with former Muslim and now author and pastor Naeem Fazal to explore how beauty is not just aesthetic; it’s transformational. Naeem shares his powerful personal story of overcoming deep fear and rejection, and how beauty... The post Created for Glory: How Beauty Awakens Faith and Courage appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
When the sun sets, how often do you worry that it’s gone forever? Probably never. If you’re sick or lonely, you might dread the night. Or perhaps you look forward to rest. You may toss and turn, or sleep eight uninterrupted hours. The night might feel too long or too short. But one thing you... The post You’re Not Too Far Gone: The Hope That Changes Everything appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Today’s young people are navigating a sexual landscape unlike anything previous generations have faced. Porn is not just accessible—it’s expected. Messages about identity, desire, and intimacy are being shaped more by screens than by Scripture. In this important conversation, Dr. Carol talks with Joel Warneking and Bill Williams from 423 Communities, a ministry that walks... The post Why the Church Must Talk About Sex with the Next Generation appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
It’s incredibly exhilarating to watch God do something miraculous. When Jesus shows up and heals a troubled soul – there’s nothing like it. The greatest privilege in the universe is to have the honor of being Jesus to someone, to, as my seminary professor once said, connect their story with God’s story, and to then... The post What Happens When Jesus Shows Up? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What happens when you step away from the noise of life and create space for God to do deep heart work? In this special episode, Dr. Carol sits down with three courageous women who participated in one of our recent Intensives—four powerful days designed as a safe place to deal with the broken places in... The post More Than a Retreat: What Three Women Discovered at the Intensive appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Put your inner critic on time-out for a moment. Get beyond your intellectual left brain that may say, “Of course God knows and cares about my sexuality.” Get into your right brain, your heart, what your emotions say about the question. Perhaps even look at yourself from the perspective of an outside observer. What is... The post Where is God in My Sexuality? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
For many men, sexuality and spirituality feel like two separate worlds. In this honest and insightful conversation, Dr. Carol talks with former pastor, ministry leader, and spiritual director Bill Delvaux about what it truly means to invite God into our sexual story. Bill shares why so many men experience a deep disconnect between their sexuality and... The post Sex, Men, and God appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Your body can be a touchy subject (no pun intended). Is your body a friend or foe? Many if not most of us have a love-hate relationship with our bodies, sometimes more hate than love. Humans are embodied beings; it’s how God made us. It’s not good to hate something God called good. So, what... The post Your Body: Friend or Foe? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Identity is a hot topic in today’s culture, especially when it comes to the LGBTQ conversation. But where does identity come from? Does it matter? And does one’s biology matter? Elizabeth Woning embraced a lesbian lifestyle and a theology that embraced homosexuality until she had an encounter experiencing the love of God while engaged in... The post Identity, Transformation, and Redemption for the LGBTQ Experience appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
You’re not married. And you’re in good company. Unmarried adults now outnumber married adults in the US and in many other countries. Whether your relationship status is never married, divorced, widowed, or “it’s complicated,” you still need intimacy. So what does intimacy for singles look like? The Christian church has not done a very good... The post What Does Intimacy for Singles Look Like? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What does it really look like to walk with God in singleness—especially when the path feels long, lonely, or confusing? In this honest and compassionate episode, Dr. Carol responds to real questions from listeners about the complexities of single life. We talk about the ache of unfulfilled longing, wrestling with God when He hasn’t brought... The post Single, Christian, and Whole: Q&A with Dr. Carol appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
I can’t be vulnerable; people will walk all over me. … People don’t like my honest self, so I have to keep pretending. Sentiments such as those highlight the challenges of finding true connection. It feels dangerous, but part of you wants it. You know you need it. Let’s explore learning to navigate these tensions... The post 4 Tensions to Manage so you can Experience Authentic Intimacy appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
In this powerful session from our Change(d) Conference 2024, we’re joined by a licensed marriage and family therapist with a unique blend of clinical expertise and pastoral insight. With years of experience walking with individuals and couples through the trenches of intimacy, sexuality, and relational pain, Zion Montgomery offers a compelling vision for how lasting... The post The Power of Prayer and Process: Integrating Therapy and Theology for Lasting Change appeared first on Dr Carol Mi...| Dr Carol Ministries
You were created in the image of God, with the need, desire, and capacity for intimacy. That need is part of your very DNA. It’s close to the core of your being. It’s no wonder the enemy has worked so hard to steal, kill, and destroy in this area. And intimacy gone wrong doesn’t only... The post Intimacy Gone Wrong: the Biggest Obstacle to Connection with God appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What happens when the place meant to be a refuge becomes a source of silence—or worse, complicity—in the face of abuse? In this episode, we sit down with Diane Schnickels, certified counselor, domestic abuse advocate, and founder of Living Waters of Hope to talk honestly about domestic violence in the context of Christian faith. Together,... The post Sanctuary of Silence: The Church’s Role in Domestic Abuse appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
If you’ve ever had an original thought, you’re one of very few humans who have. We are great mimics, learning how to think and talk and react from those we are around. Science demonstrates that you develop the health habits, wealth habits, and relationship habits of the people you spend the most time with. When... The post What If Everything You Learned About Relationships Was Wrong? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
Dr. Carol regularly gets questions about difficult marriage, relationship, and sexual issues. On this episode she answers questions about some especially challenging situations; a wife whose husband is living with another woman, a husband who is frustrated with his wife’s frequent “no” to sex, a wife whose husband is threatening to make her move out,... The post Dr. Carol Answers Your Toughest Questions on Marriage, Sex, and Relationships appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
The post Lies That Kill Intimacy: Common Myths About Sex and Relationships appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
When a parent is unfaithful, the fallout often extends far beyond the couple—it can leave a lasting imprint on their children, shaping how they view trust, intimacy, and their own worth. In this episode, we’re joined by author and former therapist Melissa Macomber who has spent decades exploring the often-overlooked impact of parental infidelity on... The post Cheating Parents: An Adult Child’s Journey After Infidelity appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
One might think that something as vital to our wellbeing as intimacy is wouldn’t be so hard. But it is. You’ve been seeking it ever since you came into this world, and your attempts at true connection have often, perhaps almost always, ended in pain. The ache in your soul may feel raw and bleeding,... The post Five Reasons Why Intimacy Is Hard: What No One Tells You appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What does it truly mean to experience intimacy—with God, with others, and with ourselves? In this episode, we sit down with author and campus chaplain Rev. Dr. Erin Moniz to explore how sex and intimacy may be related but are not the same, unravel common cultural myths, and examine where the church’s approach often falls... The post Knowing and Being Known: Fulfilling Your Need for Intimacy appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
It’s a principle Jim Collins talked about years ago; begin with the end in mind. It changes what you do today when you consider the longer-term impact. Every earthly relationship has an expiration date. Whether it lasts one hour or a hundred years, how you love today will determine whether you will regret less tomorrow.... The post Imagine the End: Relate Better Today, Regret Less Tomorrow appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
What if reflecting on our own mortality could lead to a richer, more meaningful life? In this episode, we sit down with internal medicine physician Dr. Pamela Pyle to explore how considering our earthly expiration date can transform the way we live today. While we touch on the importance of end-of-life planning, the heart of...| Dr Carol Ministries
Dr. Carol Ministries helps people experience lasting transformation and discover the life Jesus came to bring.| Dr Carol Ministries
If your marriage is painful, how do you know if it's “bad enough” to leave? Only God can tell you if you are released from your marriage.| Dr Carol Ministries
You can become aware of these things that signify an empty soul. And this key to filling your soul will work every time.| Dr Carol Ministries
There are specific and practical things you can do to remove roadblocks so you can hear God's voice more clearly.| Dr Carol Ministries
Is my marriage toxic? There are no easy answers. But if your spouse delights in causing pain, and refuses to change, it may be time to leave.| Dr Carol Ministries
Your internal picture of God, loving God with your whole heart, mind, soul, and strength requires both your right brain and left brain online.| Dr Carol Ministries
Is there true safety in your marriage between you and your spouse? If you want intimacy, it requires a character and culture of safety.| Dr Carol Ministries
Jesus promised His followers both suffering and breakthrough. We miss much if we cannot embrace both of those aspects of the kingdom of God.| Dr Carol Ministries
You become changed by being WITH Jesus. Doing so means you both fill your left brain with truth and your right brain in sensing His presence.| Dr Carol Ministries
