Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

Have you experienced wins in life? How about losing? If you feel that life is one-sided, there is hope. NCAA basketball coach of Oral Roberts University, Paul Mills joins the podcast to discuss key principles for navigating the ups and downs of life as well as his recent experience leading a team to the Sweet 16 during March Madness. You don't want to miss this conversation. For comments or questions, I'd love to hear from you.

Do you struggle with spending time with God on a daily basis? If you've ever felt like quiet time with God isn't meaningful or boring–you're not alone. When our days get busy and times are tough, the first thing that often goes out the window is our time spent with God. Author Craig Denison joins the podcast to discuss why this happens and what you can do to partner with God for a renewed perspective on quiet time with God. Check out the First15 daily devotional, as well over a million others have Check out Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life. Connect with First15 on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a comment or question.

Marriage is messy. It's God's idea, but navigating the highs and lows of a relationship is part of learning to love well. Joshua Rogers, author and speaker joins the podcast to discuss how to look at your own love story, and pay attention to the ways God may be at work. Find Joshua Rogers' book: Confessions of a Happily Married Man: Finding God in the Messiness of Marriage Connect with Joshua Rogers on his website, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook Check out our online course Sexpectations, where you can deal with the matters in your own heart around sex and intimacy. Find more of our Marriage Resources on our Healthy Relationships page.

Christians today are encountering a culture that sends mixed messages when it comes to sex, sexuality and more. And sometimes the religious messages only add to confusion. Those messages have a profound impact and can lead to unhealthy sexual behavior or sexual aversion. In today's podcast, Dr. Carol discusses your Sexpectations and how it effects your sexual story. Check out our online course Sexpectations, and find help to deal with your sexual story.

Power and authority can be used for good, or for great evil. And when abuse happens in the name of God, the damage is even more severe. Dr. Diane Langberg joins the podcast to discuss the impact of abusive behavior in the church and what can be done about it. Connect with Dr Diane Langberg on her website or Twitter. Find her book Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church Need to deal with your own sexual story? Need some hope along the way? Check out our online course Sexpectations.

Intimacy in marriage is important. But what should you do when it's broken? On today's show, Tina Konkin discusses how to preserve intimacy in a relationship in the most troubling of times. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Tina Konkin on her Website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Find Tina's book How God Used the Other Woman Make sure to check out our online course Sexpectations, and discover how to look at your sexual story with honesty and compassion and write the next chapter with hope.

Coming to terms with past sexual abuse isn't easy. Often, the lasting physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual ramifications of sexual abuse can take a toll on not only the victim, but those closest to them. Dr. Dan Allender joins the podcast to discuss the path to renewed joy for those who are looking for healing. - Find Dr Dan Allender's book Healing the Wounded Heart - Find out more about The Allender Center at The Seattle School - Find Dr Dan Allender and The Allender Center on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Make sure to check out our online course Sexpectations, and discover how to look at your sexual story with honesty and compassion and write the next chapter with hope.

Have you been trying to stop unwanted sexual behavior, such as porn? In today's podcast, Jay Stringer unpacks the reason why these unwanted behaviors create a vicious cycle if not addressed, and some important keys to breaking the cycle. - Find Jay Stringer's book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing - Connect with Jay on his website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Make sure to check out our online course Sexpectations, and discover how to look at your sexual story with honesty and compassion and write the next chapter with hope.

If you've been raised in church you've probably heard this is how it's "supposed" to be. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, have sex for the first time on their wedding night, and "fireworks". They immediately enter a fulfilling sexual relationship that lasts for the rest of their lives. But there's a good chance that's not your story. Laurie Krieg joins the podcast to discuss the heart issues impacting your view of sex, love and more. - Find Laurie and Matt Krieg's book An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel- Connect with Laurie Krieg on her website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter Make sure to check out our online course Sexpectations, and discover how to look at your sexual story with honesty and compassion and write the next chapter with hope.

Whether you love it or hate it, the issue of sex affects you deeply. Sex is more than a physical act; it's about the heart. Instead of moral formulas and a list of do's and don'ts, you need a way to deal with ALL of your story. In today's podcast, Dr. Carol discusses the keys to understanding your sexual story and how it impacts every facet of your life. Make sure to check out our online course Sexpectations, and discover how to look at your sexual story with honesty and compassion and write the next chapter with hope.