In the season eight premiere of Affirming Truth, host Carla Arges explores the significance of winter seasons in our lives and how they parallel the natural cycles of the weather. As we navigate through times of darkness, isolation, and loss, Carla offers authentic encouragement rooted in faith and the promise of a hopeful spring ahead.

In this bonus episode, host Carla Arges kicks off the year by sharing her reflections on prayers, intentions, and the process of personal growth. She opens up about her struggles with unanswered prayers and the importance of staying the course, despite challenges. Carla also introduces the exciting lineup for Season 8, including discussions on dreaming, trauma, and thriving as a mother and wife. Additionally, she introduces an upcoming program, "Renewing Hope," designed to help women find freedom from mental and emotional bondage. Join Carla on this transformative journey in 2024 as she encourages listeners to embrace the process and look forward to the victory ahead. Stay tuned for a season full of encouragement, edification, and challenges.

Carla has studied Ruth numerous times - but something NEW jumped out at her recently and was such an encouragement as she is walking through her own challenging situation right now.

Come be encouraged and discover the story of Ruth with fresh eyes.

Carla used to only view herself through the lens of her trauma and mental illness. That perspective left her stuck in shame, bitterness and defeat.

But that is NOT who we are in Christ.

In order to walk in the authority given to us in Jesus, we need to start rooting our identity in who Christ says we are.

It’s Carla’s birthday today!  And she’s sharing 4 pivotal things that took her from spiritual wilderness in her 20s and 30s and brought her into her spiritual Promise Land in her 40s.  You will want to grab a pen and paper 0 and get your heart ready for the wisdom she’s about to share!

Carla used to think that abiding in God was a passive act. But in her recent study on abiding she had an incredible “aha” moment.

Abiding is ACTIVE. It’s a verb. Just like we abide in our homes - which have times of rest and activity - so is abiding in Christ. It’s allowing him to direct our wills and transform our affections. And Carla is sharing 4 things to do to promote activating abiding.

In this bonus episode, Carla sits down with Coach and Podcast host of His Word, My Walk, Kaela McKeg and talks about developing a real relationship with God.

What does it look like? How do you nurture it? Be encouraged to grow in your relationship with God today.

Carla is fired up on this topic today!

Did you know your core beliefs - the ones you hold at a visceral level - form your thoughts, behaviours, habits and life in general? And so many women have their core beliefs rooted in LIES. Identifying and challenging these core beliefs with TRUTH has never been more important!

There is power in the spoken word. Yet so many of us are regularly confessing lies over ourselves. “I can’t do this” “Bad things always happen to me” “I always fail at this”, etc.

Our brains have a need to be in agreement with what we say. How are you training your brain - and therefore your actions - to respond based on what you say?

Carla is familiar with the pit of depression. It can feel overwhelming, hopeless and never ending. Today Carla shares that there IS hope - and the 3 things you can do to move through the depression and cling to that hope.

In this bonus episode Carla sits down with Camie Wilke, high ticket sales coach, to talk about God’s faithfulness during a wilderness season. Camie opens up about her 4 year long struggle with infertility and how - even through the trial - she saw God producing fruit in her life.

Be encouraged by this conversation today!

There are many scriptures about living a sacrificial life.  In fact, we are to present our bodies as living sacrifices to the Lord.  But is it always God’s will that we sacrifice?

Carla delves into the question of sacrifice, exploring the true essence of sacrificial living and its alignment with God's will.

In today’s bonus episode, Carla takes you through some reflective questions she’s been asking her clients lately as they have described wanting to live a successful life.

Carla used to be locked in a constant cycle of trauma response. That acute stress response that causes us to either fight, flight, freeze or fawn. There are ways to improve our response to perceived threats in general - and in the midst of an attack.

Hear how Carla has navigated trauma triggers and learn how to implement these strategies in your life too.

In this bonus episode, we have a heartwarming conversation with Courtney Devich, the author of "Mama's Got Anxiety, but it's Not Going to Steal Her Joy." Courtney opens up about her journey of faith, motherhood, and dealing with anxiety and postpartum depression. She shares valuable insights and encouragement for moms who may feel like they're drowning in the challenges of motherhood and mental health.

You’ve heard the expression before - you reap what you sow. But have you actually considered it when looking at your life? Do you struggle in your relationships? Are you often discontent? Do you constantly feel unfilled and at odds with life?  There is a chance you are the creator of your own reality based on what you're sowing in your life - the way you spend your time, the mindsets you cling to and more.

It’s bonus episode time!

Today Carla takes a conversation she had recently with one of her 1:1 coaching clients and brings the question to you - What do you believe about God? Who do you think he is?

What you believe about God will shape the way you approach him, what you believe about yourself and how you go about Christian living.

Welcome to Season 7!!!

We are diving right in as Carla shares a truth she’s been clinging to after receiving some bad news last week. In the pain, struggle, grief, challenge - God is still Sovereign. And He has good plans that cannot be thwarted. Be encouraged as you listen to today’s episode.

In this episode, Carla Arges discusses a common struggle many women face during the summer: body image issues. Carla emphasizes the importance of dealing with these challenges through the lens of God's Truth. She provides four practical tips to help reduce the impact of seasonal body image struggles.

You’ve heard the expression before - you reap what you sow. But have you actually considered it when looking at your life? Do you struggle in your relationships? Are you often discontent? Do you constantly feel unfilled and at odds with life?  There is a chance you are the creator of your own reality based on what you're sowing in your life - the way you spend your time, the mindsets you cling to and more.

Be challenged and encouraged in today’s episode.