Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

Christmas can be a season of wonder, hope, and joy. But, it can also be a very difficult season for many.  In this special episode, Dr. Carol shares a few of her favorite things at Christmas, and how these objects signify aspects of the true meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas!

How often do you see or experience others as adversaries? You may be surprised to realize how often you slip into "enemy mode" with your spouse, your children, your coworkers, your friends, your church. But what can you do about it? In this episode Dr. Carol talks with Ray Woodridge, executive director of Life Model Works and coauthor with Dr. Jim Wilder of Escaping Enemy Mode. See what brain science and the Bible tell us about why we so easily see others as enemies, and what is needed for your brain to return to "relational mode." Discover additional resources about Escaping Enemy Mode Find the book Escaping Enemy Mode: How Our Brains Unite or Divide UsConnect with Life Model Works on their website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here. 

With the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present. Our long to-do lists and full calendars leave little breathing room to hear from God. We know we need to slow down but we don't even know how to begin. Author, leadership coach, and spiritual director Alan Fadling joins Dr. Carol in this refreshing episode to share practical ways your soul can live at the unhurried pace of Jesus even if your schedule is full. This is not about saying No; it's about saying Yes to the best things. Connect with Alan Fadling at Unhurried Living, or on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. Find Alan Fadling's book A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living.  Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here. 

"Impossible" is often used when something or a situation seems hopeless, but as a follower of Jesus ALL things are possible.  In today's episode, Dr. Carol shares powerful stories of transformation and how generosity was a contributing factor. You'll not want to miss this.  You've heard about BlackFriday and CyberMonday, but what about GivingTuesday? Dr. Carol Ministries is participating in this international day of giving. We can't wait to bring our community together to support helping others experience transformation and the life Jesus came to bring. Partner with by giving to: https://www.drcarolministries.com/give/

Preparation for the Christmas season can often feel busy and frantic, but it doesn't have to be this way. How can hope and wonder replace chaos and worry? What if we stopped and listened to the movement and unfolding of God's plan around us?  In this delightful episode Dr. Carol talks with prophetic artist, writer, and speaker Bette Dickinson about the Advent season and spiritual practices that can nourish our souls, including the right-brain nourishment we need.  Find Bette Dickinson's book Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder   Connect with Bette Dickinson on her website, Facebook, or Instagram Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! Leave a confidential message for her here. 

Garry and Melissa Ingraham each experienced deep sexual and relational brokenness from an early age, including pornography addiction, identity confusion, pre-marital sex, homosexuality, and more. Their struggles continued after becoming Christians, but over time God powerfully changed their lives, including bringing them together in marriage. Now they together run the Love and Truth Network ministry. In this eye-opening episode Dr. Carol asks Garry and Melissa some hard questions; how are they handling sexuality in their marriage? What does their story say to other individuals and couples struggling with sexual brokenness? What does the body of Christ need to be doing about this? Connect with Garry and Melissa and their resources at Love and Truth Network. Connect with Bary and Melissa on Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube Other resources Garry and Melissa mentioned include: - Pure Desire Ministries - SHE Recovery - Focus on the Family referral services - The Freedom Fight resources and app Dr. Carol would love to hear from you! You can leave a confidential message here. 

God created each of us with the need, desire, and capacity for intimacy. But what exactly is healthy intimacy? And how can you experience it? Recently Dr. Carol discussed the topic at the SHE Virtual Recovery Summit, an online experience for women and teen girls struggling with porn addiction or other sexual issues, and for the parents and Christian leaders seeking to better help these individuals. Additional resources: - our FREE pdf download Freedom from Pornography - our FREE 30-day email devotional series Toward Sexual Wholeness - our online course Sexpectations - if you're married, check out or Fully Alive Marriage course  

Are you frustrated with church? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought that question to the forefront in ways perhaps never before contemplated. But if you're frustrated with "church," it might not be the worship experience or preaching, but the lack of experiencing church as Jesus intended that frustrates you. In this episode Dr. Carol talks with Dr. Joel Comiskey, author and ministry coach, who helps Christian leaders around the world understand and implement the most important parts of church as Jesus intended. This may challenge you in the very best possible way. Check out more about Dr. Joel Comiskey on their website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Dr. Comiskey's books Groups that Thrive: 8 Surprising Discoveries About Life-Giving Small Groups and Making Disciples in the Twenty-First Century Church: How the Cell-Based Church Shapes Followers of Jesus      Dr. Carol would love to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here. 

The fall of Roe v. Wade in the United States a few months ago opened the abortion debate once again. And as important as that debate is, the women and men affected by abortion frequently struggle with unresolved emotions for years, even decades.  In this challenging but hope-filled conversation Dr. Carol talks with Dr. Theresa Burke, the founder of Rachel's Vineyard, the largest post-abortion ministry in the world. Hear Dr. Burke's perspective on what happens in a person's internal world after an abortion, and the path to experiencing restoration, renewal, and healing. Find out more about Rachel's Vineyard (post-abortion ministry for women and men) Find out more about Grief to Grace (healing the wounds of abuse) Dr. Carol would love to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here. 

Have you ever wondered what God's will is for your life? What if you didn't have to struggle to figure out what to do for God ? What if your decisions could simply be following what God was already doing - in you, in your marriage and relationships, in your work or ministry? In this very special episode Dr. Carol talks with Dr. Richard Blackaby, president of Blackaby Ministries, about Experiencing God - the paradigm that has blessed millions of followers of Jesus. And you'll hear about some beautiful new resources Blackaby ministries has available. Find out more about Dr. Richard Blackaby on their website, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. Check out the CSB Experiencing God Study Bible Find Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Revised and Expanded, and the Experiencing God - Bible Study Book     Check out our online course Fully Alive Marriage that will show you how to experience God right in the middle of your messy marriage.