Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

Help! My husband's addicted to porn! If these words are familiar to you or someone you know, you've found the right resource. Dr Carol's guest on this program, Rosie Makinney, knows what that fight is like. FIGHT FOR LOVE is a biblical battle plan for wives seeking to take their marriage back from porn. Connect with Rosie Makinney on her website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Check out her Fight For Love podcast Find her book Fight for Love: How to Take Your Marriage Back from Porn Check out our Sexpectations online course.

How's your love life? Did you know that God created you with a need, desire and capacity for intimacy? But if misaligned from God's purposes this gift can change the course of our lives for the worse. In today's podcast, Dr. Carol unpacks the keys to the matters of your heart and why it can guide the actions you take for the good. This conversation is taken from Dr Carol's visit to the Hope Today program on Cornerstone TV network Check out our Sexpectations online course. Find the tools to deal with your sexual story with honesty and compassion, and write the next chapter with hope.

Can you rebuild a relationship after trust has been broken? Whether infidelity, sex addiction, etc. rebuilding is not an easy process. Michael and Joanna Raabsmith join today's podcast to discuss their personal journey of restoration and how God is using them to help others. - Michael and Joanna Raabsmith invite you to reach out on their website: Renovate Love Leave me a comment or question any time on our Contact page.

When it comes to the subject of sex, sexuality and the life of Christian, there is often a focus placed on behavior. Blindly following a list of "do's and don'ts" is not only unhealthy but can make matters worse. Kat Harris, author and educator joins the podcast to discuss her personal journey, what singleness and sexuality is really like, and what it looks like to ask the hard questions as a follower of Jesus. Connect with Kat Harris on her website, her podcast, on Instagram Find her book Sexless in the City: A Sometimes Sassy, Sometimes Painful, Always Honest Look at Dating, Desire, and Sex And also check out our online course Sexpectations

Every day, someone you know is thinking about committing suicide. And they aren't the only one. Ten million Americans will consider killing themselves this year. Dr. Matthew Sleeth shares his personal and professional experiences on the podcast as he illustrates how Christians can become part of the solution. Connect with Dr Matthew Sleeth on his website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube Find his book Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide Put the suicide hotline number in your phone, and share it when you meet someone who is depressed: 1-800-273-8255 I'd love to hear from you confidentially on our contact page.

Do you constantly compare yourself with others? Whether on social media, at church, or at work, measuring yourself against others isn't healthy. And it isn't God's plan. Author and speaker Shannon Popkin joins the podcast and shares what she has discovered about her measuring-up, fear and pride in this powerful episode. Connect with Shannon Popkin on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find her book Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World If you'd like to be entered to win one of two free copies of Comparison Girl, leave me a message on our Contact Us page, and let me know you'd like a copy!

Is it possible to live well while you're struggling with mental illness? And does the church have a role in helping those living with mental illness? Studies show when people are struggling with mental illness the first place they usually turn to is the church. But many people do not experience the church as a friendly plan when they are struggling with mental/emotional challenges. In today's podcast, Brett Ulman, author and speaker joins to discuss practical ways in which you can experience mental illness and mental health at the same time. Connect with Brett Ullman on his website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube Brett's book Parenting: Navigating Everything Find out more about One-on-One Coaching with Dr Carol

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental health challenges. Many turn to their faith as well as church for spiritual guidance. But what happens when the church fails to address the issues? In today's podcast, Eric Scalise joins the podcast to discuss what the Body of Christ can do to stop the stigma of shame as it relates to mental health and provide real help to those who are hurting. Do you have a heart for those who are hurting and broken? Check out Lifeline to Hope, and become better equipped to be a better helper. And if you'd like to consider getting one-on-one help from Dr Carol, find out more about Coaching.

Are you in distress or feeling bound? If so, it could mean that you need a rescuer. Jason Sautel had it all. Confident in his abilities and trusted by his fellow firefighters. His adrenaline-fueled job even helped him forget the pain of his childhood—until the day he came face to face with a darkness he knew would take him down as well. You don't wont to miss this powerful episode. Filled with brutal honesty, Jason unpacks his personal journey as well as outlining how you too can experience the power of the rescuer. - Connect with Jason Sautel on his website, or Facebook - Find Jason's book The Rescuer: One Firefighter's Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved HimJoin with us in helping others experience rescue and transformation.

Can you talk about sex in church? For many the answer is "no", but what if it was? And what would it take to change? Often sex and sexuality is ignored, but Nick Stumbo, executive director of Pure Desire and a former lead pastor, not only has a unique view of how things can change, but also implemented it as a ministry leader. You'll not want to miss this episode. Connect with Pure Desire Ministries on their website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Youtube Check out our online course Sexpectations, and learn how to address your sexual story with both honesty and compassion.