Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

Have you ever felt like you're not making a difference? Or that when it comes to work, you don't have a specific calling? In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Carol is joined by New York Times best-selling author, Dan Miller as they demystify the differences between purpose and calling and how to find it personally regardless of where you are in life. Connect with Dan Miller at 48 Days, or his membership site 48 Days Eagles. Get Dan's book 48 Days to the Work You Love Join Dan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

With somewhere around one out of two Christian marriages ending in divorce, the probability of becoming a step-parent is high when a remarriage takes place. Laura Petherbridge, author of The Smart Stepmom, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of being a stepmother as well as the keys to making such relationships thrive. Shownotes: Connect with Laura Petherbridge on her website or on Facebook. Get The Smart Stepmom, authored by Laura Petherbridge and Ron Deal

Dr. Carol is joined by Elisha Dorsett, Vocal Director at Celebration Church and Music Teacher at Summit Christian Academy, to discuss her personal journey through two challenging pregnancies, and how one decision can change everything. You can connect with Elisha on Instagram or Facebook.

Six-time Grammy and 18 Dove award winner Russ Taff and his wife Tori join Dr. Carol to discuss their story of enduring faith, fame, alcoholism and ultimately recovery. Their story of brokenness and persistence will encourage anyone to not let the trauma of the past hold you back from restoration and God's love. Show Notes: To purchase your copy of Russ and Tori's book, I Still Believe click here To connect with Russ Taff, join him on Facebook or Twitter.

Pastor Mel and Diane Stauber, missions and outreach pastors of Celebration Church join Dr. Carol to highlight their experiences of raising children in Mozambique and the benefits of obeying God as a family despite the challenge.

You know that kid who is always getting into trouble - serious trouble? Is there any real hope for him/her? Judge Edna Staudt thinks so. She joins Dr Carol on this episode to talk about the mentoring program she has developed that helps to turn kids' lives around.

Are you emotionally fit? For many, the thought of fitness evokes images of Fitbits, protein shakes and and cardio. But just a physical fitness provides long term positive effects on the body; emotional wellness provides psychological and emotional health. In today's episode, Dr. Carol is joined by Miles Adcox of Onsite, an internationally-known organization that delivers life-changing personal growth and wholeness for anyone seeking better mental and emotional health.

The consequences of loss are far reaching. But how do you cope with grief while serving in full-time ministry? In today's episode, worship leader and recording artist, Matt Perkins and his wife Kari discuss recovery from the loss of a loved one, finding love again, and how to move forward. Mentioned on this episode: Connect with Matt and Kari at The Family Blend On Social Media: YouTube Facebook

According to a recent survey, one in eight couples (or 12%) have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. (2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth, CDC) Approximately one-third of infertility is attributed to the female partner, one-third attributed to the male partner and one-third is caused by a combination of problems in both partners or, is unexplained. For Christian couples facing this difficult journey, how does God see this situation? Can the miraculous happen? Blogger and infertility warrior, Elisha Kearns joins Dr. Carol to describe her own story and provides insight to couples who need hope and support. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Connect with Elisha Kearns: - on her website - on Facebook - on Instagram

Have you ever felt like no matter what you did to overcome a habit or thought pattern that you moved one step forward and then fall right back into the same circumstance? In today's podcast, learn the keys to experience the type of change that will finally stick. Resources mentioned in this episode: Spiritual Maturity Assessment 30 day email devotional Positive Spiritual Growth Upcoming webinar You Don't Have to live Like This Or Text MATURE to 44222, and receive an email with all these links included.