Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

When was the last time you thought about making an impact that could affect the world? God designed us to look beyond ourselves, but it's not always easy when facing personal problems or challenges. In today's episode, Jonathan Shibley of Global Advance discusses how to change our mindsets from being self-focused to making an impact and helping others. Find out what Global Advance is doing through their website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. If God impresses you to do so, please support the work they are doing.

What kind of a home are you building for your children? Parenting isn't easy, but there are strategies to raise kids even in times of uncertainty - iPads and all. Author and speaker Arlene Pellicane joins Dr. Carol to discuss this and more on today's episode. Connect with Arlene Pellicane on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Check out Arlene's The Happy Home Podcast You can pre-order Arlene's books Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World, and Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say, and Where to Begin Send me a comment or question on our Contact page.

Each of us has more influence that we think. But where do you start? And how do you leverage the talents God has given you? If you've wanted to make a difference then you don't want to miss this episode. Today Kathleen Cooke, of Cooke Media Group discusses how she's been able to maximize her life for the Kingdom of God in Hollywood and ways you can do it too. Connect with Kathleen Cooke on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find out more about Phil and Kathleen Cooke's work at Influence Lab and Cooke Media Group Find Kathleen Cooke's book Hope 4 Today - a Devotional: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture

With the divorce rate over 50 percent for both Christians and non-believers, the chances of finding the wrong person to marry is significantly high. So what is a Christian to do when looking for a spouse? If you desire to be married, learn what are the five traits of Mr. or Mrs. Wrong and how to avoid them. You don't want to miss today's episode!

How you define life determines every facet of your being. Whatever that perspective is will influence how you love, use your giftings and more. In today's episode, Dr. Carol is joined by Steve Graves to discuss ways to not only discover your purpose but also how to flourish. Connect with Steve Graves on his website, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Request your copy of Flourishing: Why Some People Thrive while Others Just Survive, by Steve Graves (ebook) here. Make sure to check out our online community the Fully Alive Group.

What are you giving your attention to? With so many events happening in our world it can often feel like your heart is being pulled in a number of directions. In today's podcast, you'll learn the keys to retain your focus both mentally and spiritually so you tune the noises out as your pursue God's calling.

Are you experiencing financial challenges and the ends simply aren't meeting? Whether due to Covid-19 related economic disruptions or unexpected bills, there is light at the tunnel emotionally and even spiritually. Megan Buerkle of the Crown Financial Ministries joins Dr. Carol on this special episode to discuss ways to overcome fear over your finances. For shownotes: Check out the multitude of helpful resources at Crown Financial Ministries Check out our online community the Fully Alive Group

For many Christians, responding to the killing of George Floyd becomes a complicated matter. Arnita Willis Taylor joins Dr. Carol to discuss the issues of race from a Gospel perspective and how God sees the matter. Connect with Arnita Willis Taylor on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Check out her book A Language of Healing for a Polarized Nation

Women and porn. Often viewed as a "men's" issue, women viewing adult entertainment or erotica has become commonplace. But the damage caused by this entertainment can have devastating effects to the mind, body, and spirit. On today's episode, Crystal Renaud Day joins Dr. Carol to discuss this issue as well as how to break free from sexual addiction. Connect with Crystal Renaud Day on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Find Crystals Recovery Journal for women struggling with sex addiction Get our 30-day email devotional series Toward Sexual Integrity

What do you do when it seems like everything falling is apart around you? Sarah Thebarge, a Yale-trained physician assistant knows first hand. At 27, she nearly died of breast cancer, but that did not end her deeply felt spiritual calling. Risking her health, she moved to West Africa, experienced God's redemption in a powerful way. In today's episode you'll learn Sarah's story as well as how God can transform your life in the most difficult of circumstances. Connect with Sarah Thebarge on her Website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter Sarah's book The Invisible Girls: A Memoir Sarah's book Well: Healing our Beautiful, Broken World from a Hospital in West Africa