The Honest Pod
The Honest Pod with Karrie Garcia is a podcast where the host creates a safe and open space for sharing stories that encourage healing, hope, and honesty. Karrie, who is a pastor, author, and CEO, draws on her own experiences of pain and redemption to inspire change in others. She tackles deep and difficult topics, aiming to help listeners engage in heart restoration and live more fully.
Episodes
Lust Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Joshua Broome - The Honest Pod, S4 EP7
In this episode, Joshua Broome shares his powerful journey from a successful porn star to a man redeemed by faith, exploring the roots of lust, the importance of honesty, and the path to heart transformation. This conversation offers deep insights into understanding desire, overcoming shame, and embracing God's love for true healing.________________Key TopicsThe childhood roots of lust and bro
Lust: When The Desire to be Known Becomes The Desire to Consume - The Honest Pod, S4 EP6
Karrie explores the complex nature of lust, its roots in desire, and how disordered desire can lead to destructive behaviors. She emphasizes understanding desire as a good gift from God, and discusses how to rewire and redirect lust towards healthy, holy intimacy. key topicsThe difference between desire and lustHow desire is rooted in human longing for connectionThe impact of disordered desire on
Gluttony Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Alisa Keeton - The Honest Pod, S4 EP5
In this episode, we explore the deeper spiritual and emotional roots of gluttony, body image, and desire, featuring insights from Alisa Keeton of Revelation Wellness. Discover how disordered desires influence our relationship with food and body, and learn practical steps to pursue wholeness in Christ.Keywordsgluttony, body image, desire, spiritual healing, health, wellness, Revelation Wellness, di
Gluttony: When Food Becomes More Than Food - The Honest Pod, S4 EP4
In this episode, Karrie Garcia explores the deeper spiritual and emotional aspects of gluttony, emphasizing that it's not just about food but about disordered desires and mastery. She encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with food, pleasure, and God's design for nourishment and comfort.key topicsThe biblical understanding of gluttony as a disordered appetiteThe role of ple
Pride Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Cathy Loerzel - The Honest Pod, S4 EP3
In this episode, Karrie and Cathy explore the nature of pride, its roots, and how it manifests in our lives. They discuss how pride is often a mask for deeper insecurities and shame, and how humility can lead to true freedom and connection. ______________________key topicsThe anchor sentence: pride is the exhausting work of trying to prove you matterPride as a mask for insecurity and shameThe root
Pride: The Exhausting Work of Proving Your Worth - The Honest Pod, S4 EP2
Karrie explores the complex nature of pride, its roots in insecurity, and how it manifests in our lives. She offers biblical insights and practical questions to help us recognize and lay down pride to find true identity and rest in God's love.Keywordspride, insecurity, biblical wisdom, self-worth, spiritual growth, humility, identity, Christian life, pride vs humility, spiritual freedomChapter
The Seven Deadly Sins Introduction - The Honest Pod, S4 EP1
In this episode, Karrie Garcia explores the deeper roots of the seven deadly sins, their origins, and how they reflect our disordered desires. She offers insights into how understanding these sins can lead to healing and spiritual freedom.Keywordsseven deadly sins, desire, spiritual healing, neuroscience, biblical truth, pride, envy, lust, greed, wrath, slothChapters00:00 Welcome to Season Four02:
Season 3, Episode 14 (Finale): The Power of Healing - Transforming Churches with Dave Mudd
In this insightful final episode, Pastor Dave Mudd shares his journey of integrating biblically sound, spirit-led, and trauma-informed practices into church life. Discover practical steps, personal stories, and the transformative power of healing work within the church community.Dave Mudd is the Lead Pastor of The Hope Collective and a founding visionary behind The Hope Center and The Hope Network
Season 3, Episode 13: The Impact of Story Work on Relationships and Leadership with Todd Fields
In this insightful interview, Todd Field shares his journey from leading worship on stage to embracing trauma-informed story work. Discover how healing past wounds has transformed his life, ministry, and relationships, and learn practical steps for integrating trauma healing into your spiritual journey._______________________Todd Fields is a worship leader, worship pastor, and songwriter who has w
Season 3, Episode 12: Putting Trauma-Informed Knowledge Into Practice
Karrie Garcia shares her journey into trauma-informed care, neuroscience, and faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding our bodies and minds for healing and spiritual growth. She offers practical steps to become more trauma-informed and invites God's presence into our healing process.ResourcesAnatomy of the Soul by Kurt ThompsonBeyond Behaviors by Mona De La HookWhy My Story Matters b
Season 3, Episode 11: Trauma-Informed Care with Debra Fileta
In this episode of HonestPod, Karrie Garcia and Debra Fileta explore the importance of honesty in the healing process, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed care within the church. They discuss the holistic approach to healing, addressing emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. Debra shares her personal journey with anxiety and the significance of understanding trauma to differentiat
Season 3, Episode 10: What Does Being Trauma-Informed Actually Mean?
Karrie Garcia explores the importance of trauma-informed care within the church, emphasizing how understanding trauma can foster healing and community. She shares personal stories, neuroscience insights, and practical approaches to regulate the nervous system and promote spiritual and emotional well-being._________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website:
Season 3, Episode 9: Healing with the Holy Spirit with Jen Jones
Join us as Jen Jones shares her profound journey of faith, surrender, and trusting God's Spirit through life's hardest seasons. Discover how living Spirit-filled transforms despair into hope and creativity.____________________________About Jen Jones:Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, co
Season 3, Episode 8: How Does Being Spirit-Filled Change Your Day-to-Day Life?
Karrie Garcia explores practical ways to live a spirit-filled life through relational connection, presence, and simple daily practices. She emphasizes that living Spirit-filled isn't about dramatic moments but consistent, small steps in everyday life.______________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @fr
Season 3, Episode 7: Exploring Spiritual Formation with Tanya Godsey
In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Tanya Godsey explore the themes of spiritual formation, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of personal practices in deepening one's relationship with God. They discuss the challenges of discernment, the impact of cultural influences, and the necessity of suffering in spiritual growth. Tanya shares her personal journey and insights on how to
Season 3, Episode 6: Why is Being Spirit Filled Essential to Healing?
In this episode, Karrie Garcia explores the concept of being Spirit-filled, emphasizing its importance alongside being biblically sound and trauma-informed. She discusses the ongoing nature of being filled with the Spirit, the significance of intimacy with God, and the role of discernment in understanding His voice. Karrie shares personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the complexitie
Season 3, Episode 5: Living What You Believe with Tori Hein
In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Tori Hein explore the concept of being biblically sound, emphasizing the importance of integrating scripture into everyday life. They discuss the challenges of understanding God through personal stories, the significance of community, and the role of confession and vulnerability in spiritual growth. The conversation highlights practical applications of faith
Season 3, Episode 4: Simple Faith in Action
In this episode, Karrie Garcia discusses the importance of being biblically sound and how it can help heal individuals and communities. She shares her personal journey of spiritual dryness and the significance of engaging with Scripture. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Karrie emphasizes the need for curiosity and understanding context in Bible study. She provides practical tips for e
Season 3, Episode 3: Grounding in Truth with Lisa Whittle
In this engaging conversation, Karrie Garcia and Lisa Whittle explore the importance of being biblically sound in today's chaotic world. They discuss the challenges of modern interpretations of scripture, the need for depth in faith, and how to navigate personal and cultural issues through a biblical lens. Lisa shares her journey of understanding the Bible and encourages listeners to seek a pe
Season 3, Episode 2: Foundation of Faith - Being Biblically Sound
In this episode, Karrie discusses the importance of being biblically sound, especially in a world filled with distractions and superficial interpretations of scripture. She emphasizes the need for context in understanding the Bible, the growth of faith, hope, and love through scripture, and the call for curiosity in exploring God's word. Karrie encourages listeners to engage deeply with the Bi
Season 3, Episode 1: Three Pillars of Healing - What the Church and Home Can’t Ignore
In this episode of the Honest Pod, Karrie Garcia introduces Season Three, focusing on the need for change within the church and the importance of healing. She emphasizes the necessity of being trauma-informed, biblically sound, and spirit-filled as essential pillars for effective healing and integration in individuals and communities. Karrie reflects on her personal experiences and the shifts in s
Season 2, Episode 19: Wrap-up
In this final episode of the season, Karrie Garcia reflects on the journey of the HonestPod, emphasizing the importance of taking time for self-reflection and healing. She discusses the complexities of grief and trauma, highlighting that healing is not a linear process. Karrie encourages listeners to engage in experiential learning as a means to foster healing and personal growth. She also shares
Season 2, Episode 18: The Boundaries of Trust with Kaitlyn McCarty
The Boundaries of Trust with Kaitlyn McCartyDo you find yourself trusting too easily? Do you have a hard time trusting anyone? In Episode 19, Karrie and Kaitlyn McCarty reveal that even though they found themselves at opposite ends of the trust spectrum, they both longed for the same thing; an inner circle where they could be vulnerable and loved as their true self. Kaitlyn, a Licensed Marriage an
Season 2, Episode 17: The Gateway Between Fear and Faith
Rebuilding Trust: The Gateway Between Fear and FaithFaith is a key component of living fully free. But what if our faith has wavered in the aftermath of pain or betrayal? How do we get to a place of trusting when our brain senses danger? In Episode 17, Karrie explains the biological and spiritual reasons that betrayal and pain in our story affect our ability to trust. The brain has systems in pla
Season 2, Episode 16: What Is Your Calling? with Tori Hein
What Is Your Calling? with Tori HeinTori Hein rejoins Karrie in Episode 16 to continue the discussion of restoration leading to calling. Tori shares that her definition of calling has shifted as she experiences deeper levels of healing within her own story. What she had thought was her calling was actually a use of her gifts to chase productivity and success. Raised in the church community, Tori h
Season 2, Episode 15: Restoration Is Coupled With Our "Go"
Restoration Is Coupled With Our “Go”“I am working hard at healing my story but where is it leading me?” Karrie explains in Episode 15, that healing work brings us to our place of “go”. When we have allowed ourselves to experience the steps of healing and truly process our story, our calling begins to be revealed.Karrie shares how her story shaped her calling: connecting people to God, self and oth
Season 2, Episode 14: Finding Freedom in Forgiveness with Abby Call
In Episode 14, guest Abby Call, Freedom Movement Coach and Facilitator, shares with us her struggle to forgive and how she overcame it.Karrie and Abby discuss how the act of forgiveness carries a lot of weight in the Christian community. If the ultimate goal is just to forgive those who have hurt us, what happens when we can’t? The inability to will ourselves to forgive ends up bringing us more sh
Season 2, Episode 13: The Release That Heals
The Release That HealsWhat does it mean to truly forgive? In Episode 13, Karrie walks us through the act of forgiveness and reveals God's plan for bringing freedom to us through this often misunderstood step in healing. We learn that forgiveness is not a quick transaction. When we offer forgiveness to others we aren’t erasing the wrongs they have done to us. And when others forgive us, the pa
Season 2, Episode 12: Growing Goodness and Gratitude From Within - with Tanya Godsey
Growing Goodness and Gratitude From Within - with Tanya GodseyKarrie welcomes Freedom Movement Director of Spiritual Formation, writer and artist, Tanya Godsey to continue the discussion of goodness and gratitude. Tanya shares some of her personal journey with grief and how her relationship with God was key to her regaining hope during a time of despair. Tanya explains that we have a choice of how
Season 2, Episode 11: Goodness and Gratitude
Goodness and Gratitude “There is something about supernatural gratitude, where you have been met in the depths of your story and your heart, and His love has held you, and someone else’s face stayed with you…. It creates something within you that you aren’t able to do on your own.” -Karrie GarciaKarrie explores the topic of goodness and gratitude in Episode 11 of the Honest Pod. Do we misuse grati
Season 2, Episode 10: An Invitation to Turn Around with Adam Young
Have you ever told yourself, I will never again show my sadness? Have you ever told yourself, I will never again allow myself to be vulnerable? Our guest this week uncovers the areas that we define as “never again” are also the areas we are invited to “turn around”. The Honest Pod is honored to have Adam Young join us on Episode 10 as he and Karrie continue the discussion of repentance. The Greek
Season 2, Episode 9: An Invitation to Shalom Restored
How do we take the next step towards true freedom after we have named the pain of our story and experienced the depths of grief? This week on the Honest Pod, Karrie shares the beauty of repentance; an invitation back to the Father’s arms. What is repentance? How does it bring healing? And how does repentance fit into our story when harm has been done to us? Episode 9 is Part 1 of exploring the que
Season 2, Episode 8: Coming Face to Face with Grief
In Episode 8, Karrie invites Dr. Christy Bauman onto The Honest Pod to continue the topic of grief and talk in depth about what it actually looks like to experience grief with ourselves, God and others. Christy explains that when the feeling of grief arises within ourselves it is a gift to be able to release that pain through tears. The tears allow grief to move out of our bodies and she touches u
Season 2, Episode 7: Tears Can Be The Cleansing Water
In this week’s podcast session, Karrie discusses the second step of healing which often comes after we have brought our story to light. It is a period of grieving. There is no unspoken timeline when grief needs to be resolved. We are always grieving. Grief is a part of our everyday life. But when we grieve in a God given way it moves us through the trauma and hurt, and it allows for us embrace pea
Season 2, Episode 6: The First Steps to Healing Part 2 - With Cathy Loerzel
In Episode 5, Karrie named the first step to healing involves connection with our own story. This week, Karrie is joined by Cathy Loerzel, one of the co-founders of the Allender Center, as well as an author, speaker, and story work coach, to continue the discussion of using story work as a tool for healing and how reconnecting to our story can lead us back to our true self . When do we know we nee
Season 2, Episode 5: Naming The Story; The First Step Towards True Transformation
The First Step to HealingFrom the day we are born, we were created to be connected to God and to others throughout our lives. So of course it’s no surprise that the first step to healing involves connection! In Episode 5, Karrie shares a recent story as an example of how patterns often resurface, even at the most unexpected times. Like the day Karrie found herself on a bench with two friends wonde
Season 2, Episode 4: When Your Body Tells A Story You Can't Ignore With Tori Hein
When Your Body Tells A Story You Can’t Ignore With Tori Hein“No matter what I achieved it never felt like I was doing enough.” Our first Honest Pod guest, Tori Hein, Director of Strategy and Marketing for Freedom Movement, shares her honest journey with being stuck in the cycle of doing more. Tori reflects over the past five years how walking through painful parts of her story with God has brought
Season 2, Episode 3: What You Can't Remember, Still Remembers You
What You Can’t Remember, Still Remembers YouHave you ever had one of those HUGE reactions to a small event and wondered where it came from? In Episode 3, Karrie reflects on a story from childhood that was embedded deeply in her memory. So much so that one evening a silly event with her son and husband engages her implicit memory and she shares her very honest reaction. What is implicit memory and
Season 2, Episode 2: When the Map is Missing
When the Map is MissingKarrie returns for episode 2 jumping back into thoughts around our past stories and how they keep us stuck. Karrie reflects on how she and her husband find themselves at a crossroads while in the midst of a housing crisis and COVID on the rise. What effect does past experiences have on their response and how do they move forward? Karrie explains the effects of trauma on the
Season 2, Episode 1: Where Have You Come From & Where Are You Going?
Karrie is back with a new season of The Honest Pod and she reflects on how much the podcast has been an integral part of the greater mission of Freedom Movement. Karrie leads Freedom Movement organization and its mission to create safe places that foster healing, hope, and the courage to love who God created you to be. Karrie started the nonprofit in 2014 with the understanding that every single o
Episode 124: Breaking Generational Chains: The Art of Story Work
In today's episode, Karrie returns to the Honest Pod after a hiatus, sharing her transformative experiences during a sabbatical that coincided with her 50th birthday. She reflects on the importance of Story Work in healing generational wounds and breaking cycles of pain. Karrie emphasizes the necessity of confronting one's past to achieve true freedom and encourages listeners to embrace their stor
Episode 123: REPLAY Friendship — It’s Complicated with Andi Andrew
This week on the REPLAY we share an interview with Karrie and Andi Andrew, a fantastic author and pastor! She shares about the heart and honest stories that birthed her newest book "Friendship — It’s Complicated." As we all know, friendship is difficult but so necessary! This interview offers practical tools for improving and healing friendships.
Andi Andrew is the author of "She Is
Episode 122: REPLAY Why We Value Connection and Friendship
REPLAY of the week, talking about friendships and the value in them. Something we talk about a lot on The Honest Pod is our connection to ourselves, God and others. Join us this week as Karrie, Mario, and Allyson share some of their experiences as a friend and being a friend. They also discuss some of the markers for WHEN it’s time to invite a friend into hard seasons and why you should seek that
Episode 121: REPLAY Reclaiming Your Body with Tori Hein
In this week's REPLAY, Karrie is joined by friend Tori Hein as they dive into the often overlooked topic of our relationship with our bodies within the context of faith.
They explore the history of the church, examining periods of body-centeredness and times when the body was neglected or abused. In the present era, where we are inundated with images of others' bodies, the hosts highlight
Episode 120: REPLAY The Practice of Embodiment & Foundational Rituals with Heather Stringer
This week on our REPLAY of Episode 77, Karrie chats with her friend Heather Stringer, artist, licensed mental health therapist and ritual maker. Heather leads with the quote, “forgetfulness leads to exile, while remembrance leads to redemption” as they dive into the practice of embodiment and the importance of ritual making to mark your life. Heather challenges some of the ideas and misconceptions
Episode 119: REPLAY Holding Space in the Hurt with Cassandra Speer
We're doing a replay of some of our favorite episodes for the summer! Karrie sits down with Cassandra Speer to discuss her new book "Her True Worth", her personal story, and how she provides a healing space for others. Cass talks about stewarding her time in order to walk alongside others going through the trenches of life and how to remain faithful through heartaches.
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Episode 118: Q & A Part 2 with Cathy Loerzel & Shara Photias
Another fun Question and Answer with Karrie, Cathy, and Shara. In today's episode, they answer the question about seeking healing and restoration in relationships with parents who deny past trauma. The hosts emphasize the importance of doing the inner work before engaging in conversations with parents, as well as the possibility of healing without their acknowledgment. They also highlight the
Episode 117: Bold Women, Bruised Hearts with Dr. Christy Bauman
Today Karrie talks with Dr. Christy Bauman as they discuss her book 'Her Rights' and the importance of women embracing their true voice and identity. Dr. Christy explores the concept of rites of passage and how they can help women navigate different seasons of life. The conversation touches on themes of vulnerability, belonging, and the cost of being vulnerable. Dr. Bauman emphasizes the i
Episode 116: Q & A with Cathy Loerzel and Shara Photias
Today's episode is a fun one! We decided to join forces with Cathy and Shara to have a fun Question and Answer time! Together they explore the idea that religion can be used to avoid dealing with personal issues and instead focus on external behaviors and approval. They also discuss the dangers of using religion as a way to earn God's love and belonging, rather than experiencing true heali
Episode 115: Truth in a “tolerant” world
In this special episode, Karrie discusses the importance of truth in our lives and how it sets us free. She emphasizes the need to move beyond surface-level faith and dive into the complexity and nuance of our stories. Karrie explores the disorientation of truth in a fallen world and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding us towards truth. She encourages listeners to confront false allegiances and
Episode 114: How Your Story Impacts Your Emotions; Fawn Response with Cathy Loerzel
In today's episode, Karrie and Kathy discuss the concept of fawning as a coping mechanism is introduced, highlighting the tendency to please others in order to feel safe. The fear of confrontation and the importance of maintaining autonomy in relationships are also discussed. This conversation explores the concept of fawning and its impact on vulnerability. It delves into childhood traumas and
Episode 113: How Your Story Impact Your Emotions: Freeze Response with Cathy Loerzel
In this episode, Karrie and Cathy explore the concept of freeze or fawn responses and how they can manifest in different ways, such as feeling stuck or numbing oneself. They also delve into the role of the amygdala in triggering these responses and how our individual stories shape our reactions. Understanding these responses can help us navigate and heal from past traumas. This conversation explor
Episode 112: How Your Story Impacts Your Emotions: Fight or Flight w/Cathy Loerzel
In this conversation, Karrie and Cathy discuss the fight and flight responses and how they are influenced by personal experiences and childhood trauma. They share their own phobias and experiences with fight and flight, highlighting the importance of understanding the context in which these responses occur. They emphasize the need for compassion and self-reflection when dealing with the fight resp
Episode 111: How Your Story Impacts Your Emotions with Cathy Loerzel
In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Kathy Loerzel explore the role of the amygdala and hippocampus in regulating emotions and reactions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding one's own story and tending to the inner child to address reactive behaviors. Overall, they emphasize the need for self-awareness and self-compassion in navigating emotions and relationships. In
Episode 110: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: Attachment Styles with Shara Photias
Join Shara and Karrie as they delve into attachment styles and how they impact self-love, love for God, and love for others. The three main attachment styles discussed are anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment. In this conversation, Karrie Garcia discusses her experiences with attachment styles and the impact they had on her relationships. She shares her vacillation
Episode 109: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: Others with Shara Photias
In this episode, they explore how our personal stories and biases impact the way we love others. They emphasize the importance of challenging our biases and creating a safe space for people to share their stories. The conversation highlights the need to love others without judgment and to allow the Holy Spirit to lead people to repentance through kindness. They explore the challenges of breaking d
Episode 108: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: God with Shara Photias
In today's episode Karrie is joined by her sister Shara as they explore the themes of radical acceptance, connection to self and God, and the impact of personal stories on how we love and receive love. The conversation also delves into the concept of accessing love from God and the role of suffering in experiencing His presence.
They chat through:
Self-love and acceptance are important for
Episode 107: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: Ourselves with Shara Photias
In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Shara discuss the impact of childhood experiences on relationships. They explore how our early experiences shape our understanding of love and influence our adult relationships. They emphasize the importance of uncovering the root causes of relationship patterns and moving past shame and self-contempt. They also discuss the role of the enemy in shaping our d
Episode 106: Women Leading Honestly In... Motherhood with Tori Hein
In this conversation, Karrie Garcia is joined once again by friend and founder of Work from Worth, Tori Hein to discuss the challenges and beauty of motherhood. They explore the impact of overworking and perfectionism on personal and professional growth, stressing the importance of reassessment and aligning with personal values. The discussion delves into prioritizing motherhood, being present for
Episode 105: Women Leading Honestly In... Ministry with Lori Wilhite
Join Karrie in the third episode of The Honest Pod's "Women Leading Honestly In..." series. Today, Karrie is joined by Lori Wilhite, co-founder of Leading and Loving It, as she opens up about the early challenges she faced as a pastor's wife and her journey towards embracing her true identity in leadership. Lori shares the impactful advice that shaped her perspective and led her
Episode 104: Women Leading Honestly In... Their Bodies with Alisa Keeton
Join the insightful conversation between Karrie and friend, best selling author, mind-heart-body teacher Alisa Keeton as they explore the intersection of faith, fitness, and the struggles of connecting with one's body.
Unveiling the challenges of the fitness industry and the church's neglect of body theology, Alisa shares her journey from obsession to revelation, where Jesus entered the
Episode 103: Women Leading Honestly In... The Marketplace with Christina Smallwood
In this first episode of her new series, "Women Leading Honestly In..." Karrie is joined by friend, Christina Smallwood explores challenges of success and leadership in the marketplace highlighting the importance of authenticity, accountability, and love.
Christina shares her powerful journey from toxic environments to empowerment. A former hairstylist and empath, her story is a testam
Episode 102: Marriage, Ministry, & Mayhem Part 3 with Andi Andrew
In this last episode in their "Marriage, Ministry, & Mayhem" series, hosts Karrie Garcia and Andi Andrew dive deep into the intricate journey of managing chaos while maintaining a healthy balance. With candid vulnerability, they explore their personal experiences and struggles with finding equilibrium amidst life's frenzied demands.
Karrie and Andi reflect on the fear of man an
Episode 101: Marriage, Ministry, & Mayhem Part 2 with Andi Andrew
Join Karrie Garcia in the second installment of her series "Marriage, Ministry, & Mayhem" with co-host Andi Andrews. Today, they dive into a candid conversation about the intricacies of ministry, identity, and comparison.
In this thought-provoking episode, they explore the concept of ministry as meeting needs and how every believer is called to participate in it. Drawing from Ephes
Episode 100: Marriage, Ministry, & Mayhem Part 1 with Andi Andrew
Karrie Garcia is joined by friend and co-host Andi Andrews for her new series, "Marriage, Ministry & Mayhem". In this first installment, they dive deep into the complexities of marriage dynamics, spiritual alignment, and the balance between personal callings and marital partnership.
Join them as they explore the concept of submission in marriage across historical and cultural conte
Episode 99: Navigating the Phases of Trauma: Getting to the Root of Shame with Shara
In this final episode in this series: Navigating the Phases of Trauma, Karrie Garcia and her sister Shara discuss the importance of understanding and addressing trauma how unaddressed trauma events can lead to self-contempt.
Karrie uses an analogy of uprooting weeds in a garden to illustrate the process of healing from trauma. Shara shares her own experiences of neglecting self-care and feeling
Episode 98: Navigating the Phases of Trauma: The Impact of Shame with Shara
In this 3rd installment of their series, Karrie Garcia is joined again with sister Shara, where they explore the concept of shame and its role in shaping human behavior and beliefs. The discussion begins with Karrie using biblical references, such as the story of Peter's denial and the woman at the well, to illustrate how Jesus engaged with individuals and encouraged them to confront their sha
Episode 97: Navigating the Phases of Trauma: Contempt for Self & Others with Shara
Karrie is joined by her sister for part two of this series. This podcast episode delves into the topic of self-contempt and contempt for others, exploring how these feelings can develop and impact different aspects of our lives. The conversation highlights and explores:
- Self-contempt and contempt for others, their development, and impact on life
- Unaddressed trauma and shame linked to emotions
Episode 96: Navigating the Phases of Trauma: Motherhood with Shara
Step into this intimate conversation of "Navigating Motherhood," where host Karrie Garcia is joined by sister Shara, as they share unfiltered stories about the profound shifts and emotional complexities that come with motherhood.
- They discuss the intricate layers of identity shifts and emotional challenges that accompany becoming a mother.
- Experience the raw realities of postpartum
Episode 95: Reclaiming Your Family with Tori Hein
In today’s episode, Karrie and Tori laugh and cry through their exploration of the deep-rooted issues of generational patterns, dysfunction, and curses that have affected us throughout our lives and carried on to our marriages and children.
They discuss:
The importance of understanding our roles within our families and how these roles may have shaped our behaviors and beliefs.
Why they encou
Episode 94: Reclaiming Your Calling with Tori Hein
In this second installment of the Reclaim Your Story series, Karrie Garcia and Tori delve into the profound concept of reclaiming your calling. They shed light on the often overlooked distinction between gifting and calling, stressing the importance of understanding their unique interplay. Through personal anecdotes and insightful discussions, they explore the journey of reclaiming gifts that may
Episode 93: Reclaiming Your Body with Tori Hein
In this episode, Karrie is joined by friend Tori Hein as they dive into the often overlooked topic of our relationship with our bodies within the context of faith.
They explore the history of the church, examining periods of body-centeredness and times when the body was neglected or abused. In the present era, where we are inundated with images of others' bodies, the hosts highlight the lack
Episode 92: Hustle Without Rest Brings Idolatry
In this episode, Karrie talks about her own experiences and the hustle she's put into launching her book, and she delves into the importance of rest and the dangers of hustle without proper rest. Drawing insights from the Ten Commandments, she discusses how rest allows for reflection, prioritization, and maintaining a healthy relationship with God. Karrie argues that hustle, when grounded in r
Episode 91: Living Free and Fully Alive in Your True Worth with Cass Speer
Can you live free AND fully alive AND find your worth in Jesus AND STILL STRUGGLE? How can we come with kindness and understanding towards ourselves and others as we all hold our humanity along with our holy?@cassandralspeer from @hertrueworth dives into a deep conversation with me on #thehonestpod about the realities of a life that leads and preaches truth and is still completely human. Together
Episode 90: Living Free and Fully Alive in Connection to Others with Kait Warman
Join me in the fourth episode of this Free and Fully Alive series!
When I sat down with @kaitness to discuss what it means to live a fully alive life IN community I had no idea we would go so deep into the WHYS behind our behaviors… even when we know those behaviors are hurting us.On #thehonestpod we take a fascinating look at why we do what we do when we know it’s hurting us. None of us do anyth
Episode 89: Living Free and Fully Alive in Connection to God with Lisa Whittle
In the third episode of this Free & Fully Alive Series, I'm joined with @lisawhittle to chat about the second pillar in the book, Connection to God.
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Episode 88: Living Free and Fully Alive in Connection to Self with Toni Collier
What happens when we acknowledge the places of our story that hold grief? How is it that we can have a DEEP encounter with God and still be bound to sin and live a double life?@tonijcollier and I sit down and get REAL honest about how the abundant life is not something that just happens. It only happens when you get REAL honest with yourself, God, and others.In this episode we cover:* What freedom
Episode 87: Living Free and Fully Alive in Our Marriage with Mario Garcia
To kick off the very first episode in the Free & Fully Alive Series, Karrie was joined with her husband, Mario Garcia, to share about the formations of her new book Free & Fully Alive and how the purpose of this book has shaped their own lives together. They chatted about:
* how to engage and hold depression and anxiety in a spouse
* why men need to look at their story and how it will bri
Episode 86: When I DO what I DO NOT want to do...
Why do we do what we do, when we do not do what we want to do?
Why is this? Why do we wrestle with what we want to do, what we DO NOT do, and then why we actually do what we do?
You might’ve found yourself not doing what you actually want to do because of areas in your story where you've learned a behavior from a trauma done from or to us. In today's episode Karrie helps us to actually t
Episode 85: The Risk of Being Known
We long to be deeply known...and we all have felt the risk of this. But what is the greater risk? Allowing ourselves to be fully known in community OR to be subject to the enemy's ploy in isolation?
Through life, we begin to gather data from experiences that can validate the enemy's lie that it is dangerous for us to reveal who we are to others and if we do "will I still be loved?&quo
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