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The Honest Pod

The Honest Podwww.karriegarcia.com
You’ve stumbled across The Honest Pod with Karrie Garcia! Her hope is to create a safe space to share stories that foster healing, hope, and the honesty needed to live free and fully alive. As a pastor, author, and CEO, Karrie Garcia has been inspiring change in others by sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie is not afraid to wade through deep waters, because she has seen firsthand how God’s redemptive purpose for our lives does not begin once we’re free from pain, rather it stems directly from that pain. Listen as she shares honestly & creates space for others to engage in heart restoration.
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Episodes

Episode 64: Life with a Diagnosis Part 2 with Jen Jones

This week Karrie and Jen Jones continue their conversation about living with a diagnosis. They share practical tools for how you can offer care to people when they receive a diagnosis for themselves or a loved one. No one is a problem to be solved but STORY to be HELD. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences, podcast and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create ...

Aug 25, 202240 minEp. 64

Episode 63: Life with a Diagnosis with Jen Jones

This week Karrie and Jen Jones talk about the moments that they have received a diagnosis for themselves and/or people they love. They talk about the power of suffering and honesty throughout the process. Listen in as they share about how those moments impacted their relationship with God and family. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences, podcast, and Significant Life groups, she equ...

Aug 18, 202242 minEp. 63

Episode 62: Obligation VS Demand Part 2 with Jen Jones

This week Karrie and Jen Jones continue their conversation about demand and why it ISN’T from Jesus. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences, podcast, and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her husband Marcus are living this great adventure with their four children in San Diego, California. She is a ce...

Jul 29, 202246 minEp. 62

Episode 61: Obligation VS Demand with Jen Jones

This week's episode kicks off a 4-week series with Karrie’s dear friend, Jen Jones. They both share honest stories about times when they felt the WEIGHT of demand and how it is very different than obligation. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences, podcast, and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her h...

Jul 21, 202242 minEp. 61

Episode 60: What Does It Mean to Work FROM Worth? — Part 2 with Tori Hein

This week is the second part of Karrie’s interview with Tori Hein. In this episode, Karrie and Tori share some of their stories that impacted the way that they view themselves and how they have found purpose from their pain. Tori is a down-to-earth communicator and coach who engages people with her authenticity and passion for God and His word. She founded For Eternity & Until, a podcast and online educational resource for ambitious women of faith, in May 2020. Whether on stage speaking, coa...

Jul 07, 202239 minEp. 60

Episode 59: What Does It Mean to Work From Worth? Part 1 with Tori Hein

This week Karrie interviews podcaster and coach, Tori Hein, about the deep roots of their shared tendency to achieve and perform. In this part, they share honest stories about how they have tried to earn worth by working and striving FOR it instead of FROM it. Tori is a down-to-earth communicator and coach who engages people with her authenticity and passion for God and His word. She founded For Eternity & Until, a podcast and online educational resource for ambitious women of faith, in May ...

Jun 30, 202235 minEp. 59

Episode 58: Friendship — It’s Complicated with Andi Andrew

This week we share an interview with Karrie and Andi Andrew, a fantastic author and pastor! She shares about the heart and honest stories that birthed her newest book "Friendship — It’s Complicated." As we all know, friendship is difficult but so necessary! This interview offers practical tools for improving and healing friendships. Andi Andrew is the author of "She Is Free", "Fake or Follower", and her newest book, " Friendship–It's Complicated ." She is also the founding Pastor of Liberty Chur...

Jun 23, 202246 minEp. 58

Episode 57: Why We Value Connection and Friendship

Something we talk about a lot on The Honest Pod is our connection to ourselves, God and others. Join us this week as Karrie, Mario, and Allyson share some of their experiences as a friend and being a friend. They also discuss some of the markers for WHEN it’s time to invite a friend into hard seasons and why you should seek that SAFE outside perspective to ground you in your story.

May 05, 202245 minEp. 57

Episode 56: Pausing When You Have Experienced Loss

This week Karrie speaks about why it’s necessary to pause and grieve when you are experiencing loss and shares some of her process of grieving Shara’s absence on The Honest Pod. Karrie’s heart is for The Honest Pod to remain a space for herself and others to share their stories honestly. Even during seasons where life and hope feel dormant, life is always waiting to bloom. Stay tuned for an exciting new season of The Honest Pod!

Apr 28, 202216 min

Episode 55: How to Leave Well

This week Shara shares some exciting news about the new direction her life is heading and says a tearful goodbye to The Honest Pod family. Listen in as we talk about the reality of goodbyes and the beauty in saying goodbye well. If you would like to share a way that Shara has impacted your life, please email [email protected] and we will get your message to her!

Apr 21, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 53: Claiming Your Authority Over the Enemy — Part 3

This week Karrie and Shara wrap up their series on the enemy’s plan by discussing the ways in which the enemy has personally attacked their mindsets and how they fought back. They also dive into the authority the scripture gives us in this area and the freedom that will come when we step into that authority. As always, you can send your questions to us at [email protected]! References in this episode: Luke 10:17-20

Dec 09, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Episode 52: Naming Truth and Exposing the Enemy’s Plan — Part 2

This week Karrie and Shara talk about the importance of naming the specific times and places the enemy has tried to assault you and how those areas are often related to your gifting. They also break down, step-by-step, how to break a contract with the enemy. Join us next week for the third and final part of the series on the enemy’s plan! Resources discussed in this episode: Adam Young's podcast "The Place We Find Ourselves" Warfare Series...

Dec 02, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Episode 51: Finding Gratitude in Unlikely Places

This week Karrie and Shara laugh about some of the things in life that they are NOT currently thankful for but have actually highlighted what they ARE thankful for. We are so thankful for all of your support and wish you all a happy holiday season!

Nov 25, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Episode 50: Why It’s Important to Know the Enemy’s Plan - Part 1

This week Karrie and Shara name some of the places in their life where they have realized the truth behind the lies of the enemy. Places in their life where the enemy has kept them feeling stuck, small, and fearful and how knowing and naming the enemy’s plan allows for true freedom to rise. This week they cover three tactics the enemy uses to assault you in your daily life and especially in your youth. Join us for part 2 to hear some practical tools! We would love to hear how this episode (or ot...

Nov 19, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Episode 49: The Hard Good with Lisa Whittle

This week Karrie interviews author and speaker, Lisa Whittle, about her newest book/devotional, “The Hard Good,” and some of the stories in her life that shaped the tone and tenderness of each chapter. Lisa shares honestly that hard things are a part of life, but they don’t have to have the final word. They can become the keys to our greatest usability in the kingdom of God—that is, if we let God make good of them, rather than running away and refusing the growth we truly crave. — Lisa Whittle i...

Nov 11, 202145 min

Episode 48: Engaging Mental Health in the Church with Brittney Moses

This week Karrie interviews mental health advocate, Brittney Moses about how, as Christians, we can integrate the mental health conversation into the Church by engaging all the aspects of our humanity (mind, body and soul) that He created while keeping God and His word as the ultimate truth. In the Church, we typically experience a lot of shame or even abstract talk around mental health and it is Brittney’s passion to bring many different practical tools to the Christian experience. — Brittney M...

Oct 29, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Episode 47: Three Practical Steps to Take When You Feel Overwhelmed

This week, Karrie and Shara share some of their typical signs and behaviors that rise to the surface when they are feeling overwhelmed and how, during these times, we can meet ourselves with kindness by practicing the three things that Jesus did; pause, presence and pivot. Things referenced in this episode: Redeeming Heartache by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel: https://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Heartache-Suffering-Reveals-Calling/dp/0310362016 Buy tickets to the Own the Light Tour: ownthelighttou...

Oct 22, 202159 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Episode 46: Redeeming Heartache with Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel

This week, Karrie talks with renowned Psychologist, Dr. Dan Allender, and trauma expert, Cathy Loerzel, MA about their new co-authored book, Redeeming Heartache. This book will help you recognize what trauma has formed your strengths, heal from trauma you have forgotten, and identify how your stories of suffering have set the trajectory of your calling. Throughout the book, Dan and Cathy walk you through the six types of harm and how they play out in your life and affect you and your relationshi...

Sep 30, 202155 min

Episode 45: The Honest Truth About Breaking Free From Body Shame with Jess Connolly

This week Karrie interviews author and coach, Jess Connolly about the frustration, disappointment, and the shame of somehow feeling both too much and never enough in her body. And how that feeling brought about the creation of her newest book, “Breaking Free From Body Shame.” Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God's Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. She's an author, a church leader...

Sep 23, 202142 min

Episode 44: The Wrestle in Finding Your Significance with Jen Jones

This week, Karrie interviews her dear friend, Jen Jones, about her struggle with the word “significant” and how our passions are most often birthed from places of pain. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences, podcast and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her husband Marcus are living this great adven...

Aug 27, 202148 min

Episode 43: Why Does Freedom Take So Long?

Wading through the seemingly complex waters of why freedom seems to take so long. What does this say about us? What does this say about God? In this episode, Karrie and Shara dive deeper into their own healing journeys and identify the realities of why God gives freedom little by little.

Aug 20, 202153 min

Episode 41: Holding Brokenness and Beauty with Heather Funk Palacios

**Trigger Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation This week Karrie interviews her dear friend, Heather Funk Palacios about how to hold space for yourself and/or others who are battling mental afflictions or suicidal tendencies. Heather shares honestly about her personal journey with mental affliction and how her pain has shaped her purpose. Ultimately, there is so much power and beauty with just staying with and praying for people who are struggling with mental affliction. You can not save them but ...

Jul 22, 202146 min

Episode 40: How to Rework Unhealthy Survival Instincts

We all have survival techniques that our body has unconsciously created in order to help us “survive” by avoiding pain. Listen in this week to hear Karrie and Shara talk through how we can start to retire those old thought patterns or narratives and let God hold us in really hard and big feelings.

Jul 09, 202145 min

Episode 38: How the Enneagram Can Help You Connect with God, Yourself, and Others with Jackie Brewster

This week Karrie interviews Jackie Brewster, a certified Enneagram coach and a certified Experiential Specialist about her personal experience with the Enneagram and why she believes the it can help people, teams, and organizations uncover and discover who they are and how to grow towards health in their personal lives as well as in their corporate roles through the teachings of the Enneagram and Biblical truths. The power of the Enneagram is that it offers compassion and empathy for us to hold ...

Jun 24, 202148 min

Episode 37: What Does it Mean to Own the Light in Your Life

This week, Karrie and Shara share about how we can own the light in our lives based on Matthew 5:14. We will see how no matter what your story, God wants to ignite HIS light through you. We also get to hear a bit more about the Own the Light tour Karrie and Shara are a part of!

Jun 18, 202150 min

Episode 36: How to Navigate Loss and Grief

After the year we have had, many of us are having to navigate loss more often than ever before. This week Karrie and Shara discuss how we can hold others during their time of loss and how we need to allow ourselves to be held as well. As always, please send any questions or topics you would like to hear Karrie and Shara discuss to [email protected].

Jun 11, 202151 min

Episode 35: The Particularities of Your Pain Is Where Your Passion Comes with Adam Weber

This week Karrie interviews pastor and author, Adam Weber, about his own journey of realizing his passion for befriending his neighbor. This honest and candid interview shows the heart of a pastor that beats for the marginalized, helping restore your faith and ignite your own passions. Adam Weber is the founder and lead pastor of Embrace, a church based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Author of Talking with God, he also hosts a podcast called The Conversation. Adam likes sitting on his front p...

Jun 04, 202150 min
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