Knowing information, even information about God, is important. But so many Christians find information woefully inadequate to fully address the realities of their lives. Our souls long for something more - something of beauty, connection, even love.

In this unique and beautiful conversation Dr. Carol talks with Quina Aragon, author, editor, and spoken word artist, about the love of God - not in the sense of information, but from story - our story, the Bible's story, and God's story. And you'll especially enjoy the poetic reading near the end of this episode.

Connect with Quina Aragon on her website, or on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.
Find Quina's book Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God

Would love to have you join us at our Change(d) Conference 2024: Lasting Transformation Around Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships. Learn more and register here.

Check out Dr. Carol's article Genesis to Revelation: The Greatest Love Story Ever
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The US Surgeon General has highlighted the epidemic of loneliness in our culture, and the very negative health implications. Just being around people is helpful but inadequate to satisfy the deep longing for connection God built into every human heart.

In this practical episode Dr. Carol talks with Becky Harling, speaker, podcaster, Bible teacher, and author, about the deeper connections our hearts truly need, and what you can do to proactively nurture those connections. Though it may feel challenging, every one of us can take the initiative to find your people, and you'll be healthier and happier for it.

Connect with Becky Harling on her website, Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram
Find Becky's latest book Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World

Would love to have you join us at our Change(d) Conference 2024: Lasting Transformation Around Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships. Learn more and register here.

Check out Dr. Carol's article How to Find Your People
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The wounds we all experience in life - internally as well as externally - can leave you with permanent scars. As a result you may feel disqualified from experiencing true goodness, from being able to fulfill what you most deeply desire, or from being as useful to God's kingdom as you wish.

Dr. Michelle Bengston, speaker, author, and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, has experienced lots of scars and helped countless others face their own scars. She talks with Dr. Carol on this episode about how our scars - physical and emotional - serve as the very preparation for what God wants to do both in and through you. Your scars are sacred.

Connect with Dr. Bengston on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Find Dr. Michelle Bengston's books:
- The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms
- Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted

Check out my book and related resources: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories Around God, Love, and Relationships

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Dr. Carol receives lots of questions about relationships, menopause and married sex, marital rape, struggle with pornography, and more. In today's episode she answers some listener submitted questions on a range of subjects. You won't want to miss this!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Navigating Midlife online course
- Article Having the Sex Talk With Your Spouse
- eBook Dr. Carol's Guide to Sex and Menopause
- Article Why You Are Not Entitled to Sex
- Article Where to Start if Your Marriage Lacks Intimacy
- Free download A Prescription for Sexual Healing – God's Way
- Article Why Doesn't God Deliver Me From This Addiction
- Article How God Deals With Repeat Sinners
- Resource Page Relationships Help
- Article The Most Powerful Prayer I Ever Prayed

Check out my book and related resources: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories Around God, Love, and Relationships

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Many followers of Jesus might wish God would "zap" them out of their addiction to porn, alcohol, or whatever else. Are they uniquely flawed when they still struggle with their unwanted behavior patterns? Doesn't being "a new creation in Christ" mean things should be resolved?

Troy and Melissa Haas are licensed counselors and lead the HopeQuest family of ministries. They join Dr. Carol on this episode to talk about their own story of painful addiction and betrayal trauma, and about how they are now helping so many individuals and families find not just sobriety but lasting and whole recovery.

Find out more about HopeQuest on their website, Facebook, X(Twitter), or Instagram.

Check out Dr. Carol's article Why Doesn't God Deliver Me From This Addiction?
Check out my book and related resources: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories Around God, Love, and Relationships

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Even as followers of Jesus, stuff happens to us. And more than that, stuff happens within us as a result. Your personal dashboard may start showing yellow lights or even flashing red lights, indicating things are not well. It's time to pay attention.

In this very personal and practical episode, experienced counselor, author, pastor, and professor Chuck DeGroat rejoins Dr. Carol to talk about how to address those warning lights, find healing for what's going on inside, and reconnect with oneself, others, and God.

Connect with Chuck DeGroat on his website, Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Find Chuck's book Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself—and to God—When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering
Check out my previous conversation with Chuck DeGroat - How to Deal With a Narcissist

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The divorce rate for blended families is 70%. But there's another surprising statistic; well over 99% of couples who do this one specific activity stay together - blended or not.

Dr. Carol talks with Scott and Vanessa Martindale of Blended Kingdom Families in this very encouraging episode. Scott shares the one activity that guarantees an over 99% success rate for you staying together! We talk about the unique challenges blended families face, but even more about the doable ways of building oneness even when your marriage is blended.

Check out the organization Scott and Vanessa Martindale lead, Blended Kingdom Families, or also on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.
Check out the Martindale's book Blended and Redeemed: The Go-To Field Guide for the Modern Stepfamily
Consider attending the Blended Family Conference coming October 5 - in person or virtually

Explore the resources on Dr. Carol Ministries Relationships page
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What kind of change is possible - or not possible, especially when it comes to LGBTQ issues? And how does change happen? There are no one-size-fits-all answers. But as the Changed movement is demonstrating, there are more stories of lasting change than many realize.

Dr. Carol's guest on this episode is Ken Williams, co-founder of the Changed Movement. He shares his story of following Jesus away from a gay identity to what he describes as a true masculine identity and intimacy with God – and also being happily married to his wife. And Ken and Dr. Carol dive deep into what change means, and how it happens.

Connect with Ken Williams on his website, the Changed Movement, Navigating LGBTQ, or on Facebook
Find Ken's book The Journey Out: How I Followed Jesus Away from Gay

Check out my book and related resources: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories Around God, Love, and Relationships

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