Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

When was the last time you had an honest, heartfelt, yet kind and productive conversation with someone about mental illness, substance abuse, politics, pornography, premarital sex, racism, divorce, abortion, etc. at church? Our tendency is either to avoid talking about such volatile topics at all--even with other Christians--or to go on the attack, causing rifts that do nothing to encourage further discussion or growth. If you're tired of avoiding tough conversations, you don't want to miss this show. Author and minister, Jason Jimenez joins Dr. Carol to discuss practical ways to have those tough conversations. Find Jason Jimenez' book Challenging Conversations: A Practical Guide to Discuss Controversial Topics in the Church Connect with Jason Jimenez on his Stand Strong Ministries website, or on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook

Would you like to change your most difficult relationships? Author and speaker, Karla Downing knows firsthand what's that like. For the first two decades of her relationship, things weren't easy in her marriage. But she didn't quit and applied several key principles that you can implement to deal with the dysfunction and emotional baggage that we bring into relationships. Connect with Karla Downing on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube Check out Karla's book Change My Relationship: 365 Devotions for Christians in Difficult Relationships

Have you ever heard God's voice? Hearing from Him is one of the greatest benefits of the Christian life, but what do you do when the Heavens are silent and you desperately want to hear Him? In today's episode, Dr. Carol unpacks how to hear God clearly with these five practical insights. Discover the Powerful Breakthrough Prayers that will change your life.

Building a blended family successfully is not easy. Under the most ideal circumstances it takes time–lots of it. However, it can be done well. Ron Deal joins Dr. Carol to discuss how your family can be blended and blessed in today's episode. Check out Ron Deal's latest book (with Gary Chapman) Building Love Together in Blended Families with Gary Chapman Connect with Ron Deal at Family Life Blended or Smart Stepfamilies, or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter Check out our online community the Fully Alive Group (where this interview was first aired). Purchase our new online course Powerful Breakthrough Prayers, where you will discover practical strategies to apply to any problem you face.

How do you hold onto faith when everything seems lost? Whether illness, death, failure or the break-up of a relationship, pain and suffering causes us to question God. But when God seems silence that pain is often magnified and we question Him. Michele Cushatt joins Dr. Carol to discuss her personal journey as well as how to be certain of God's presence when everything has fallen apart. Connect with Michele Cushatt on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Find Michele's book Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves Find out more about our Powerful Breakthrough Prayers online course

Feeling stuck, frustrated, and wondering why God hasn't been answering your prayers - it's very real. But one action step can change that! God does not magically drop breakthrough on you from "on high." He invites you to work together with Him in order to experience what He has for you. Jesus desires you to experience the Fully Alive kind of life that He paid so much for to bring you, but it's not magic or wishful thinking. In this episode, Dr Carol and Woodley Auguste talk about discovering those action steps, and invite you to an online experience to help you actually take them! Register for the Powerful Breakthrough Prayers course today, and discover the next step toward your breakthrough! Get the Course

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.