Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

According to a recent Barna Research study, more than 50 percent of Christian marriages ends in divorce. With single parenting becoming more common than ever, the church has not always served single parents nor their families well. Linda Ranson Jacobs, one of the foremost leaders in single-parent ministry joins Dr. Carol to discuss the challenges of divorce and how to overcome them. Having been both divorced and widowed, Linda knows firsthand the needs of single-parent families and provides key insight in this powerful episode. Resources Mentioned: Get Linda Jacobs' book The Single Parent: Confident and Successful Find out more about DivorceCare, and connect on Facebook Find out more about DivorceCare for Kids, and connect on Facebook

Are you emotionally fit? For many, the thought of fitness evokes images of Fitbits, protein shakes and cardio. But just as physical fitness provides long term positive effects on the body; emotional wellness provides psychological and emotional health. In this "best of" 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. Resources Mentioned Miles Adcox website Onsite Workshops website Follow Miles Adcox on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter More about Onsite Workshops on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube ​

Are there times where you've woken up and still felt drained? Despite adequate sleep, restlessness affects millions of people and prolonged exposure to emotional, physical and psychological stressors can lead to burnout. Sandra Dalton-Smith,MD joins Dr. Carol to discuss seven solutions to reset during times of being overwhelmed and the impact of proper rest on creativity, decision-making and more. Resources mentioned: Take the free Rest Quiz Connect with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith on her website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Check out her book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity

How's your intimacy? Is your sex life thriving? Or are you experiencing a disconnection when it comes to intimacy? Whether married or single, God's design for our sex life includes wholeness and healing. Learn how God's design for sex, marriage, and intimacy to be connected has been disrupted, and some steps to take toward healing and integrity in this fascinating podcast. Resources Mentioned: Receive the 30-day email series Toward Sexual Integrity here Join the Fully Alive Group online community here

In 2018 alone, more than 5,517,000,000 hours of porn were consumed on the world largest porn site. Whether married, single, male or female, pornography is impacting our culture and countless lives. Ron DeHaas president and co-founder of Covenant Eyes joins Dr. Carol to discuss why those number have increased and what can be done if you or someone you know is struggling with sex addiction. Discover Covenant Eyes for yourself on their website. Connect with Covenant Eyes on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Find the book Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids.

Keith Wheeler is carrying a 12-foot wooden cross around the world to share the simple message of God's love. Since 1985, it's taken him to over 175 countries on all seven continents. Today, he joins Dr. Carol to discuss that as well as why following Jesus even in hardship is part of the Christian life. Follow Keith Wheeler's travels around the world, and find out how you can support his ministry, on their website. Connect on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/kw.cross Instagram: instagram.com/Kwheels1/ Twitter: twitter.com/kwheels1 Or visit his site kw.org here

David and Karin Hunter of Discovery Channel's Raised Hunting join Dr. Carol to discuss how a love for the outdoors was the catalyst for building and growing their faith, strengthening their marriage and transforming their family all for God's glory. Find David and Karin's new book Raised Hunting: True Stories of Faith, Family, and the Adventure of Hunting Watch Raised Hunting on the Discovery Channel Connect with Raised Hunting on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

If you've ever felt as though you have no one to talk with, you're not alone. Loneliness is an epidemic. According to a recent study, the average adult has no one with whom they can discuss important matters. The impact of having no one to talk with impacts more than your emotional state. Loneliness rivals smoking and obesity as a risk factor for illness, disability, and even early death. In today's episode find out what you can do about it and the keys to rebounding physically, emotionally and spiritually. Get your free electronic download: When You Can't Talk to Anyone along with some detailed steps you can take that will help.

Do you desire to improve your relationships, finances or another area in life? Change is never easy, but it can be accomplished. Katherine Lee joins Dr. Carol in today's broadcast to set the record straight on how to not only take the first step but accelerate the process for transformation. Filled with easy-to-apply changes, this podcast could be the catalyst to the lasting changes you desire. Kathrine Lee's Pure Hope Foundation - website, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Kathrine on Instagram, or Twitter. Join our online community the Fully Alive Group.

"What happens in your soul happens in your cells." Is there trauma in your life that has not been fully resolved? If you've experienced physical symptoms affecting your health, there may be a link spiritually and mentally. Listen as Susie Larson, author, speaker, and talk-show host discusses her personal story with Dr. Carol as well as the keys to being Fully Alive in every area of life. Resources mentioned: Connect with Susie Larson on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Listen to Susie Larson at noon Central each weekday on Faith Radio. Check out Susie Larson's latest book Fully Alive – Learning to Flourish in Mind, Body, and Spirit