Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

Do you find yourself always thinking about food? Do you struggle with eating for health instead of as a way to handle emotions? Although a relatively new topic, food addiction is a complex condition that has similarities to other types of addiction, such as drugs, alcohol, shopping, or gambling. In today's episode, Dr. Rhona Epstein joins the podcast to discuss both the physical and spiritual aspects of eating and how to break the power of food addiction. Connect with Dr Rhona on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Dr Rhona's books: Satisfied: A 90-Day Spiritual Journey Toward Food Freedom, and The Satisfied Workbook: A Spiritual Guide to Recovery and Food Freedom

Ministers Brittni and Richard De La Mora have both experienced God's transformation process. Before coming to faith, Brittni was an adult movie star experiencing the trappings of success. And her husband Richard, struggling with life-threatening anxiety, was pursuing full-time ministry. How they ended up falling in love and marrying is a story for the ages. And the story of how God is using them to not only demonstrate His love but to also transform many other lives is even more powerful. Connect with Richard and Brittni De La Mora at Love Always Ministries, or Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube Listen to Let's Talk Purity podcast To help us help more people experience transformation, support Dr Carol Ministries here.

Our culture is saturated with false teaching on what it means to live blessed lives. Has God provided a way to experience a change in our relationships through generosity? Could that also apply in other areas of our life? Kevin White, founder and executive director of Global Hope India joins the podcast to discuss how his own life was transformed by the power of audacious giving and how you can experience it and make it part of your lifestyle. Connect with Kevin White and Global Hope India at their website, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook Find Kevin's book Audacious Generosity: How to Experience, Receive, and Give More Than You Ever Thought Possible At Dr Carol Ministries we invite your generosity by praying for us, sharing our materials with others, and financially supporting as God would lead you.

As a woman do you feel held back? The Gospel was never intended to restrain women from pursuing God or to prevent them from fulfilling their divine destiny. In this powerful conversation, Lee Grady, author, minister and former editor of Charisma magazine joins Dr. Carol to discuss God's plan for women and how it differs from feminism, sex, power and more. Connect with Lee Grady on his website, the Mordecai Project website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Find Lee Grady's books 10 Lies the Church Tells Women, and 10 Lies Men Believe: The Truth About Women, Power, Sex, and God If you need to undo some of the lies around sex in your own soul, check out our online course Sexpectations.

Have you experienced wins in life? How about losing? If you feel that life is one-sided, there is hope. NCAA basketball coach of Oral Roberts University, Paul Mills joins the podcast to discuss key principles for navigating the ups and downs of life as well as his recent experience leading a team to the Sweet 16 during March Madness. You don't want to miss this conversation. For comments or questions, I'd love to hear from you.

Do you struggle with spending time with God on a daily basis? If you've ever felt like quiet time with God isn't meaningful or boring–you're not alone. When our days get busy and times are tough, the first thing that often goes out the window is our time spent with God. Author Craig Denison joins the podcast to discuss why this happens and what you can do to partner with God for a renewed perspective on quiet time with God. Check out the First15 daily devotional, as well over a million others have Check out Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life. Connect with First15 on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a comment or question.

Marriage is messy. It's God's idea, but navigating the highs and lows of a relationship is part of learning to love well. Joshua Rogers, author and speaker joins the podcast to discuss how to look at your own love story, and pay attention to the ways God may be at work. Find Joshua Rogers' book: Confessions of a Happily Married Man: Finding God in the Messiness of Marriage Connect with Joshua Rogers on his website, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook Check out our online course Sexpectations, where you can deal with the matters in your own heart around sex and intimacy. Find more of our Marriage Resources on our Healthy Relationships page.

Christians today are encountering a culture that sends mixed messages when it comes to sex, sexuality and more. And sometimes the religious messages only add to confusion. Those messages have a profound impact and can lead to unhealthy sexual behavior or sexual aversion. In today's podcast, Dr. Carol discusses your Sexpectations and how it effects your sexual story. Check out our online course Sexpectations, and find help to deal with your sexual story.

Power and authority can be used for good, or for great evil. And when abuse happens in the name of God, the damage is even more severe. Dr. Diane Langberg joins the podcast to discuss the impact of abusive behavior in the church and what can be done about it. Connect with Dr Diane Langberg on her website or Twitter. Find her book Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church Need to deal with your own sexual story? Need some hope along the way? Check out our online course Sexpectations.

Intimacy in marriage is important. But what should you do when it's broken? On today's show, Tina Konkin discusses how to preserve intimacy in a relationship in the most troubling of times. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Tina Konkin on her Website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Find Tina's book How God Used the Other Woman Make sure to check out our online course Sexpectations, and discover how to look at your sexual story with honesty and compassion and write the next chapter with hope.