Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

Emotional wounds are serious. With depression and anxiety affecting more than 17 million Americans, finding ways to self-medicate like watching porn aren't uncommon when we've been hurt. On today's episode Erik Hildebrandt joins Dr. Carol to discuss his own personal journey and how to find lasting freedom. If you're interested in Erik Hildebrandt's film project, check out Anxious and Depressed. I always love to hear from you! Leave me a message here.

Are you stressing about money? Since the onset of Covid-19, millions of people have lost jobs. So what can Christians do to handle the financial stress? Ryan Mack, president of Optimum Capital Management joins us to discuss ways to manage financing God's way. Check out Ryan Mack's book Provisions for Abundance: A Christian's Guide to Money Management, Gratitude, and Giving Back Follow Ryan Mack on Twitter or LinkedIn I'd love to hear from you. Leave me a comment here.

Is intimacy a point of conflict in your relationship? Whether newly married or wondering if divorce is the way forward, trusting God and his promises for the success of your marriage is vitality important. But what does sex mean in a marriage and is it that important to your husband? In today's episode Dr. Carol talks specifically to wives, provides new perspective, and answers some of the toughest questions when it comes to men and sex. Join us in our online community the Fully Alive Group

Mental illness affects 1 in 4 people. Although we know much more about it now, there is still confusion, stigma and shame surrounding the topic even among Christians. Kayla Stocklien joins Dr. Carol to discuss her experience of walking through the challenges of mental illness when her husband–a pastor who struggled with it and eventually took his life, and how God brought her through the challenges and grief surrounding it. Find Kayla Stocklein's book Fear Gone Wild: A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss Connect with Kayla Stocklein on her website, or Instagram.

Along with the joy of having a child and raising kids comes a major challenge to a relationship–lack of intimacy. Is there a way to preserve emotional and physical bonding between you and your spouse without neglecting other responsibilities? Daniel and Christina Im experienced this first-hand as they juggled raising kids, ministry and careers. In today's podcast they share the keys to not just maintaining intimacy but also ways to make it thrive. You won't want to miss this episode. Check out more about Daniel and Christina Im and their ImBetween podcast on their Website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram And I'd love you to leave me a message on our Contact Us page.

If God is everywhere, why is it necessary to go to a building–or stream church service? If you're struggling with the idea of church, you are not alone. Recent Barna research has shown that one in three practicing Christians has stopped attending. But those same Christians have found themselves more emotionally stressed. Is there something powerful that takes place when we gather together? Kevin Makins joins Dr.Carol to discuss this and more in today's episode. Connect with Kevin Makins on his Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube Find his book Why Would Anyone Go to Church? Connect with our online community the Fully Alive Group

In our age of extremes, it's easy to find ourselves agreeing with either excessive moral pronouncements or simply excusing bad behavior altogether. Whether socially, politically or in church, it's a challenge to avoid falling into the "ditch" of either viewpoint. In today's podcast you'll learn the keys to avoiding the extremes of judgmental behavior or tolerating wrongdoing by living the way Jesus prescribed.

When was the last time you thought about making an impact that could affect the world? God designed us to look beyond ourselves, but it's not always easy when facing personal problems or challenges. In today's episode, Jonathan Shibley of Global Advance discusses how to change our mindsets from being self-focused to making an impact and helping others. Find out what Global Advance is doing through their website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. If God impresses you to do so, please support the work they are doing.

What kind of a home are you building for your children? Parenting isn't easy, but there are strategies to raise kids even in times of uncertainty - iPads and all. Author and speaker Arlene Pellicane joins Dr. Carol to discuss this and more on today's episode. Connect with Arlene Pellicane on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Check out Arlene's The Happy Home Podcast You can pre-order Arlene's books Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World, and Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say, and Where to Begin Send me a comment or question on our Contact page.

Each of us has more influence that we think. But where do you start? And how do you leverage the talents God has given you? If you've wanted to make a difference then you don't want to miss this episode. Today Kathleen Cooke, of Cooke Media Group discusses how she's been able to maximize her life for the Kingdom of God in Hollywood and ways you can do it too. Connect with Kathleen Cooke on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find out more about Phil and Kathleen Cooke's work at Influence Lab and Cooke Media Group Find Kathleen Cooke's book Hope 4 Today - a Devotional: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture