WEEKLY EPISODES OF AFFIRMING TRUTHS
Are you struggling to renew your mind and walk in the Truth of who God made you to be? Do you feel like you are waging a losing battle against your negative self-talk? Are you fatigued from the daily grind of struggling against yourself, your thoughts or your circumstances? In the Affirming Truths podcast with Carla Arges, you will find a safe place to feel seen and heard, as well as Biblically based encouragement and practical tips from my own life experience.
My mission is to empower and equip you to ditch the negative self talk, grow in God and build mental resilience. Hey, I'm Carla Arges. Daughter of the King. Wife. Mom. Mental Health Warrior. Trauma Survivor. And Avid Coffee Drinker. I spent years broken by trauma and mental illness, barely surviving the day to day struggles of my own inner dialogue. I believed the lies of the past, the hurtful things spoken over me and my own self defeating thoughts.
But then something happened. I reclaimed my identity in Christ, figured out how to renew my mind and built the mental grit needed to leave my past self behind and walk in the beautiful purpose God has over my life. If you are ready to say YES to replacing your negative inner dialogue, walking a life of God’s truth and reclaiming who you are - I’m the coach and mentor for you. Get ready to live out Romans 12:2 - be transformed by the renewing of your mind and live in God’s good, pleasing and perfect will.
S4 Bonus | Do you regularly avoid the hard stuff? You might be missing out on the blessing that goes with it.
In this bonus episode Carla shares one of the many things God is revealing to her during this period of recovery from knee surgery.
Do you often avoid hard things? Do you typically choose the easier route? Carla challenges us to see trials through a new lens.
S4 EP2 | Are you thriving in your valley season? 6 tips to grow deeper in your faith in God.
Do you feel overcome by your circumstances? Do you thrive during your valley seasons? Today Carla shares how she spent much of her Christian walk immature in her faith, tossed about by circumstance - and the key to growing deep roots in Christ.
Follow these 6 tips to develop a solid foundation in knowing who God is - and who you are in him.
S4.Bonus 1 | Break Free From Painful Patterns with Dr. Alison Cook
In this bonus episode, Carla sits down with Dr. Alison Cook to talk all about her new book - The Best of You. Alison uses faith-based psychology to help you heal, set wise limits and discover your true self in God. You don’t want to miss this powerful conversation!
S4 EP1 | Is What You Say Is On Your Heart Materializing in Your Life? 4 Priorities That Every Christian Needs in Their Life
Welcome to Season 4 of Affirming Truths!
Carla wastes no time diving into today’s topic - are you seeing God’s will materialize in your life? Are the things you say you want - like a happy marriage, wellness, a good relationship with your children - actually happening? If not - it may be time to look at how you are prioritizing your life.
Carla shares the 4 top priorities that should be in everyone’s calendar.
S3.Bonus | Surgery Update Plus A Look at IHIWC
In this bonus epsiode Carla comes to you from her bed where she is recovering after knee surgery.
She shares her journey so far, including how God is sustaining her through the pain after declining prescription pain killers to protect her sobriety.
Carla also provides more details into what In His Image Wellnes Collective is all about - and invites you to become a part of it during September enrolment.
S.3 EP.18 - Are you serving in your local church?
Join us for the final episode of Season 3 and Affirming Truth's first year of podcasting! Carla challenges believers to embrace their responsibility as members of the body of Christ and serve their church with their spiritual gifts. Discover the blessings and joy that come from fulfilling this mandate. Don't wait to be asked—seek opportunities to serve and be a blessing!
S3 Bonus | Do I really need to worship even when I don't feel like it? Angela Pitnikoff challenges us to look at worship a new way
Do you ever show up Sunday and just don't feel like worshiping because of the week you've had? Or maybe you're just not "feeling" the song? What role is worship really supposed to play in our lives? And is it just for Sunday's?
Carla sits down with worship leader and host of The Kingdom Daughters podcast, Angela Pitnikoff for a real and challenging discussion about worship.
S.3 EP.17 - The World wants you to "Do what makes you happy."
Discover why "Do what makes you happy" is flawed advice. Carla delves into the pursuit of purpose over fleeting happiness, exploring biblical examples and the long-term joy, fulfillment, and peace that come with living in alignment with your God-given purpose. Unveil the keys to a life of impact and reflection as you embrace your true identity in Christ. Tune in now!
S3 Bonus | Personal Life Update - My struggle with alcohol
If you follow Carla on her Instagram Page, you know she has been open about her struggle in using wine as a coping mechanism since she was a child. In this bonus episode Carla provides an update on her journey to break free of this bondage that has had a very strong grip on her.
S.3 EP.16 - Is your prayer life just abut asking God to meet your needs?
Discover the transformative potential of prayer as Carla explores the misconceptions and limitations that hinder our prayer lives. Learn from the model of the Lord's Prayer, embrace intimacy with God, and cultivate a rich prayer life filled with praise, surrender, repentance, and seeking His guidance. Break free from discouragement and experience the joy of connecting with God in a deeper way. Tune in now for valuable insights and practical tips.
S3 Bonus | How to Overcome Discouragement & Keep Trusting When God Calls you to Wait with Kandice Bateast
This is a bonus episode you don't want to miss! Carla and Kandice talk about Kandice's season of waiting - and how she learned how to finally wait well in full surrender to God's timing.
S.3 EP.15 - Do you numb out your hard feelings?
Discover practical tips on navigating difficult emotions and seeking God's presence in the midst of your struggles. Join Carla as she shares her journey of overcoming numbing coping mechanisms and breaking free from the shame cycle. Learn how to sit with your emotions, replace unhealthy habits, and find healing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Don't let past lies rob you of God's best—embrace hard feelings and steward your life for the Kingdom. Tune in now for an empowering episode.
S3 Bonus | Marriage Talks with Terry Arges. Keys to Communication and Conflict with your Spouse
Carla's husband Terry is back and they are talking about all things communication and handling conflict. Listen in on their conversation and be encouraged to see communication with your spouse in a new way.
S.3 EP.14 - Are we being the mothers God is calling us to be?
Are you being the mother God has called you to be? Or do you find yourself reacting from your own place of hurt and insecurity? In this episode Carla challenges us to raise confident kids by modeling God in our motherhood. Be encouraged as you listen to this episode.
S3.Bonus | What would it look like if you took radical responsibility for your decisions and starting stewarding your whole life for the kingdom?
In this Bonus episode, Carla shares what God has been challenging her with these last couple of months - and challenges you with it too.
What would happen if you looked at your whole life through the lens of stewarding it for the kingdom?
What would change if you took radical responsibility for your decisions and habits?
S.3 EP.13 - Do you struggle with your thought life?
In this episode we are addressing a major component to renewing your mind - taking thoughts captive. Carla challenges us to not just look at thoughts that make us feel bad - like “My past disqualifies me from being used by God. - but at thoughts that are rooted in our sin nature like lust, pride, anger and more.
Be encouraged as you continue to be transformed into the likeness of God!
S3 Bonus | When God Calls You to Something That Doesn't Make Sense - How to Move in Faith with Gabe Cox
In this Bonus episode Carla sits down with Gabe Cox of the Goal-Driven Moms podcast and talks about a time in Gabe's life when God called her to do something that just didn't make sense given the circumstances. Learn how Gabe remained faithful and out doubt in it's place.
S.3 EP.12 - Are you weighed down by habitual guilt?
Guilt can be a sign of a functioning moral compass - and that's a good thing! But for many women - myself included - habitual guilt is an ever present oppressing force that is robbing us of walking in our anointing
All the "I should have...", "I should be.." are based on unrealistic - and often unbiblical - standards we place on ourselves.
Use these 4 steps to break out of habitual guilt and live with more freedom and ease.
S.3 EP.11 - 5 Biblical Truths for When You're Tired of Struggling with Your Mental Health
As you may know, Carla struggles with both bipolar and borderline personality disorder and regularly wades through periods of depression. In this episode she shares how she felt tired of fighting the same fight - and how God met her with 5 Biblical truths that encouraged her heart and strengthened her spirit.
S.3 EP.10 - Are you actually living in freedom?
Happy Canada Day! Happy Independence Day! So much talk of freedom around this weekend - but how many of us are really living in the freedom Christ bought for us? In today's episode Carla shares 3 tips on how to walk in REAL freedom.