In this second installment of the Reclaim Your Story series, Karrie Garcia and Tori delve into the profound concept of reclaiming your calling. They shed light on the often overlooked distinction between gifting and calling, stressing the importance of understanding their unique interplay. Through personal anecdotes and insightful discussions, they explore the journey of reclaiming gifts that may have been lost or suppressed over time. Discover how the process of healing, introspection, and refi...
Jul 18, 2023•58 min•Ep. 94
In this episode, Karrie is joined by friend Tori Hein as they dive into the often overlooked topic of our relationship with our bodies within the context of faith. They explore the history of the church, examining periods of body-centeredness and times when the body was neglected or abused. In the present era, where we are inundated with images of others' bodies, the hosts highlight the lack of engagement with this subject in the church and emphasize the importance of honoring our bodies as the ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 93
In this episode, Karrie talks about her own experiences and the hustle she's put into launching her book, and she delves into the importance of rest and the dangers of hustle without proper rest. Drawing insights from the Ten Commandments, she discusses how rest allows for reflection, prioritization, and maintaining a healthy relationship with God. Karrie argues that hustle, when grounded in rest and a clear understanding of one's purpose, can be beautiful and fruitful, but without rest, it can ...
Jun 27, 2023•38 min
Can you live free AND fully alive AND find your worth in Jesus AND STILL STRUGGLE? How can we come with kindness and understanding towards ourselves and others as we all hold our humanity along with our holy? @cassandralspeer from @hertrueworth dives into a deep conversation with me on #thehonestpod about the realities of a life that leads and preaches truth and is still completely human. Together we pull back the veil of our own struggles and our deep commitment to standing in truth. The encour...
Jun 14, 2023•49 min•Ep. 91
Join me in the fourth episode of this Free and Fully Alive series! When I sat down with @kaitness to discuss what it means to live a fully alive life IN community I had no idea we would go so deep into the WHYS behind our behaviors… even when we know those behaviors are hurting us. On #thehonestpod we take a fascinating look at why we do what we do when we know it’s hurting us. None of us do anything of it doesn’t feed or sooth some sort of deeper hurt or motive. Join Kait and I as we take an ho...
Jun 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 90
In the third episode of this Free & Fully Alive Series, I'm joined with @lisawhittle to chat about the second pillar in the book, Connection to God. Pre-Order Free & Fully Alive releasing June 6th! Karrie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karriescottgarcia/ The Reclaim Your Story Online Training happening July 29th and we'd love to see you there. Click here to buy your ticket!...
May 30, 2023•43 min
What happens when we acknowledge the places of our story that hold grief? How is it that we can have a DEEP encounter with God and still be bound to sin and live a double life? @tonijcollier and I sit down and get REAL honest about how the abundant life is not something that just happens. It only happens when you get REAL honest with yourself, God, and others. In this episode we cover: * What freedom IS and what it isn’t! * How the process of your healing takes time and comes in stages * How to ...
May 23, 2023•40 min
To kick off the very first episode in the Free & Fully Alive Series, Karrie was joined with her husband, Mario Garcia, to share about the formations of her new book Free & Fully Alive and how the purpose of this book has shaped their own lives together. They chatted about: * how to engage and hold depression and anxiety in a spouse * why men need to look at their story and how it will bring healing to a marriage * the most powerful first step for men to begin the journey of healing Pre-O...
May 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 87
Why do we do what we do, when we do not do what we want to do? Why is this? Why do we wrestle with what we want to do, what we DO NOT do, and then why we actually do what we do? You might’ve found yourself not doing what you actually want to do because of areas in your story where you've learned a behavior from a trauma done from or to us. In today's episode Karrie helps us to actually take a look at our current behaviors and how they might be hindering us from doing the things we actually want ...
Apr 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 86
We long to be deeply known...and we all have felt the risk of this. But what is the greater risk? Allowing ourselves to be fully known in community OR to be subject to the enemy's ploy in isolation? Through life, we begin to gather data from experiences that can validate the enemy's lie that it is dangerous for us to reveal who we are to others and if we do "will I still be loved?". The good news, is that we can reframe this! This episode is for everyone, as we all have felt the heartache of bei...
Apr 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 85
In today’s episode, Karrie is joined with author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach Jo Saxton. In today's episode, they discuss: - The realities of being a women in leadership - The misconceptions of "the call to ministry" - Taking up space in ministry as a women Jo Saxton's website: https://www.josaxton.com/ Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josaxton/ Karrie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karriescottgarcia/ Pre-order Karrie's New Book, "Free & Fully Alive", releasi...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 84
In today's episode, Karrie and friend Phylicia Masonheimer discuss... * the concept of "my truth" vs The Truth * the wrath of God * the stewardship of our emotions and how God values them Karrie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/karriescottgarcia/ Phylicia's IG: https://www.instagram.com/phyliciamasonheimer/ Phylicia's Blog: https://www.perfectlyimperfect.org/ Verity Podcast with Phylicia Masonheimer...
Mar 30, 2023•59 min
In today's episode, Karrie is joined by her father Dr. Timothy Scott, Co-Founder/Co-Host of the Hope Rescue podcast and author of his new book Breathe; Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and Negative Emotions. Where we can often navigate scripture by our personal projections, Dr. Scott emphasizes the importance of reading scripture through the intended cultural lens it was written and the danger of "cherry picking" from the Bible. He talks us through simple and practical ways to read through the Go...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 82
In today's solo episode, Karrie introduces us to the sometimes hefty topic of theology. She discusses what theology is and why it's important to understand scripture in it's FULL context. Karrie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com Freedom Movement: https://www.wearefreedommovement.org FM Instagram: https: //www.wearefreedommovement.org...
Mar 17, 2023•35 min
Today, Karrie is joined with musician, writer of @commoners_communion, spiritual director and author Strahan Coleman. What is prayer, why do we pray, and how do we pray? It’s easy to get discouraged with prayer - so we need to re-frame it. Strahan chats about his revelation on how prayer isn’t about ‘performance’ for God, but about entering into a meaningful connection with Him. They discuss what it looks like practically to take thoughts from your brain and getting them into your body to be ful...
Mar 09, 2023•50 min
Overtime, we've seen that the practices of Lent have been adjusted to fit culture, but the tradition remains strong! This season of Lent is something many of us didn't know growing up. Today, Karrie takes us deeper into the meaning of this special season and how it can enrich our faith! Karrie goes through the different practices that are prayer, fasting, and giving, and enlightens us on the important concept of depriving ourselves from something to then draw nearer to the Lord. She poses the po...
Mar 02, 2023•37 min
Karrie chats with good friend, author and spiritual formation pastor, Alex Gowler, on today's episode. He walks us through how the choices we make today, form who we are tomorrow. Alex talks through some topics from his book, "What the Feels" such as the importance of our emotional literacy, what it looks like to honor those emotions and answering, "What do we do with all of our feelings?". Book: "What the Feels" by Alex Gowler...
Feb 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 78
This week, Karrie chats with her friend Heather Stringer, artist, licensed mental health therapist and ritual maker. Heather leads with the quote, “forgetfulness leads to exile, while remembrance leads to redemption” as they dive into the practice of embodiment and the importance of ritual making to mark your life. Heather challenges some of the ideas and misconceptions of rituals today and brings us back to the original intent and beauty of rituals and how they play a big part in relationship w...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 77
Karrie sits down with artist Tanya Godsey to talk about her creative process with God and stepping into obedience to her calling. She discusses the value of walking in confidence and choosing contentment while knowing that what God has entrusted her with, is reward enough in her life. Tanya talks about her transition as the Director of Spiritual Formation at Freedom Movement with spiritual transformation and what that means for her life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyagodsey/ Spotfiy:...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 76
Karrie rings us into the New Year with her own reflection of the last year and how she is approaching this new year to set herself up for the future. Karrie walks us through what she is planning for this year and how she is approaching growth and her goals. Listen to Karrie discuss the importance of Spiritual Formation and needing Jesus in our every day.
Jan 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 75
Karrie sits down with her husband Mario Garcia to talk about family traditions and their purpose. They discuss how traditions are created and knowing when they need to be let go. Hear their conversation covering traditions, family dynamics, and finding belonging. Whether you are a parent, just married, or single, learn more about the value behind having traditions and creating connections during the holidays.
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 74
**Warning: references sexual abuse and some explicit language** Blaine and Karrie discuss Blaine’s journey writing his new book “Exit the Cave” and the process of putting his own story into writing. Blaine talks about how he was able to discover his own freedom and healing by working through his story of addiction. Hear Blaine and Karrie dive deeper into how it takes strength and a level of risk to be vulnerable - but the risk is always worth it. Website , Instagram , Twitter Book: “Exit the Cav...
Nov 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 73
**Trigger Warning (references violence and sexual assault)** Karrie sits down with Cheryl Nembhard, an international speaker, author, podcast/tv host & social justice advocate. Cheryl walks us through her own story of her need to belong and how God has used her story to connect with other's pain. Listen in as Cheryl and Karrie discuss the importance of being able to hold other people’s pain and surrender to God’s divine plan. Instagram: @cherylnembhard Twitter: @cherylnembhard Facebook: Cher...
Nov 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 72
This week, Karrie sits down with Cassandra Speer to discuss her new book "Her True Worth", her personal story, and how she provides a healing space for others. Cass talks about stewarding her time in order to walk alongside others going through the trenches of life and how to remain faithful through heartaches. You can find Cassandra and Brittany Maher's book “Her True Worth” at Target, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores. Instagram: @Hertrueworth @cassandralspeer @brittmaher Facebook: www....
Oct 28, 2022•59 min•Ep. 71
Alex and Karrie sit down to continue their discussion on the importance of taking an extended time of rest and restoration through a sabbatical. Alex talks in more detail about how he intentionally rested, the process that came along with ample rest, and the many surprises that occurred. Hear more on the need for rest not only for our leaders, but for everyone. Alex is the Spiritual Formation Pastor at The Hope Collective Church in Lake Zurich, Illinois. After being on his own journey of what it...
Oct 14, 2022•38 min•Ep. 70
Alex and Karrie sit down to discuss the counter-cultural idea of finding value in resting and restoration. They talk about how we need rest in order to tap back into God’s presence, so when moving forward into the next season, we also move closer to God. Alex shares his own experiences with rest in his weekly sabbaths and his recent sabbatical. Alex is the Spiritual Formation Pastor at The Hope Collective Church in Lake Zurich, Illinois. After being on his own journey of what it means to rest, A...
Sep 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 69
This week Karrie brings back Cathy Loerzel to continue their conversation on calling and how we are meant to live. In this episode, they discuss what it means to live in the fullness God has for us. A life that is filled with both joy and grief - and the importance of bringing God into the pain in our stories. Cathy is a co-author with Dr. Dan Allender of “Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling” and co-founder of The Allender Center. Listen to this part 2 episode where ...
Sep 23, 2022•58 min•Ep. 68
This week Karrie talks with Cathy Loerzel, speaker and coach, about our calling and what that really looks like in our lives. In this episode, they share their own perspectives of adhering to their calling while also finding joy in their everyday lives. From speaking to many on stage, to serving our families in the mundane, we are called to find beauty and delight in God's calling on us, big or small. Cathy is a co-author with Dr. Dan Allender of “Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals ...
Sep 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 67
**Trigger Warning (References Violence and Sexual Assault)** Pastor Florence sits down with Karrie to share her story and how she is living out her dream to serve Rwanda. Listen in as Pastor Florence tells us how God has constantly provided for her and her family while living in her purpose. Pastor Florence’s dream has come to life through the Dream Center in Rwanda, Africa. Africa New Life serves over 11,000 Rwandan children and mothers by teaching life skills, meeting needs, and empowering the...
Sep 08, 2022•52 min•Ep. 66
Karrie shares about her upcoming trip to Rwanda and how God is challenging her in her preparation. Are you preparing for the BEST case scenarios to happen in your life? Karrie discusses her tendency to prepare for the worst-case scenario as a form of protection instead of planning for God’s best for her. She walks us through what it looks like to trust in God’s goodness in spite of fearing disappointment in our lives. What does it mean to prepare for your best-case scenario? Africa New Life Psal...
Sep 02, 2022•28 min•Ep. 65
