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Karrie GarciaExplicit
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2020/08/06
Latest episode
2026/10/27
Average duration
53 min.
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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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Greed Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Tori Hein - The Honest Pod, S4 EP9
2026/10/27
In this episode, Karrie and Tori explore the complex nature of greed, how it manifests in everyday life, and its roots in disordered desires. They share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical reflections on surrender, contentment, and trusting God with our provision.
Keywords
greed, contentment, surrender, disordered desire, biblical principles, personal stories, generosity, trust in God, spiritual growth, overcoming greed
Key Topics
The definition of greed as an excessive desire to acquire and hold wealthPersonal stories illustrating struggles with greed and disordered desiresBiblical insights on greed, contentment, and generosityThe impact of cultural and familial stories on our view of money and worthThe importance of surrender and trusting God for provisionThe role of community and relationships in overcoming greed
Sound Bites
"Greed is an excessive desire to acquire and hold wealth""Generosity is the antidote to greed""Trust God with your provision, not your possessions"
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the topic of greed and personal stories
02:00
Defining greed and exploring personal experiences with disordered desire
05:01
The influence of cultural and family stories on greed
09:51
Biblical insights on greed, contentment, and generosity
20:00
The journey of surrender and trusting God with provision
29:56
The impact of greed on relationships and community
40:06
Practical steps to overcome greed and embrace generosity
49:48
The blessings of surrender and living with contentment
54:49
Closing reflections and encouragement to trust God’s provision
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About Tori Hein:
Alongside her personal coaching and mentorship programs, Tori serves as the Director for Marketing and Strategy for Freedom Movement, a non profit providing trauma-informed and Biblically based coaching trainings and certification programs.
Her and her husband, Matt, and two children, Micaiah and Amara, live in the Tennessee countryside just south of Nashville.
You can find out more about Tori and her work as a coach and mentor at https://www.torimaehein.com/ or https://www.wearefm.org/tori
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Greed: When "Just a Little More" Will Finally Make Me Safe - The Honest Pod, S4 EP8
2026/10/20
Karrie explores the roots of greed, how it manifests in our lives, and how trusting God can free us from its grip. She shares personal stories and biblical insights to help listeners understand and overcome disordered desires.
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keywords greed, money, security, trust, biblical principles, disordered desires, freedom from greed, faith, financial anxiety, spiritual growth
key topics
The biblical definition of greed as AvariceThe difference between money as provision and as securityThe roots of greed in disordered desires for safety, worth, and controlThe story of the rich fool and the danger of trusting in possessionsPersonal stories of financial anxiety and surrender to GodThe importance of trusting God's provision over accumulating wealthQuestions to reflect on personal disordered desires related to moneyThe paradox of greed promising security but producing fear of lossThe role of faith and trust in overcoming greedPractical steps for surrendering control and trusting God's provision
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the series on the seven deadly sins
02:13 The biblical and historical understanding of greed as Avarice
04:24 Money as amoral, not inherently evil, and its proper use
05:50 The progression from provision to security to mastery over money
07:08 The desire for security and worth as good desires from God
08:03 Questions of whether money provides security or worth
09:19 The influence of personal stories and financial loss on greed
12:36 The internal struggle with fear and the need for more
13:20 The internal conflict between obedience and anxiety about provision
16:26 The story of trusting God through consecration and surrender
18:01 Money as a source of anxiety and the need for curiosity over shame
20:24 The parable of the rich fool and the danger of trusting possessions
28:26 Jesus' teaching on worry, provision, and trust in God
33:53 The paradox of greed: security versus fear of loss
37:06 Trusting God as the true provider, not money
39:46 Questions to reflect on disordered desires and trust in God's provision
42:45 The root of greed in disordered desires for security and worth
43:51 The invitation to trust God and not money
45:58 Upcoming episode with Tori on greed
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Lust Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Joshua Broome - The Honest Pod, S4 EP7
2026/10/13
In this episode, Joshua Broome shares his powerful journey from a successful porn star to a man redeemed by faith, exploring the roots of lust, the importance of honesty, and the path to heart transformation. This conversation offers deep insights into understanding desire, overcoming shame, and embracing God's love for true healing.
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Key Topics
The childhood roots of lust and brokennessThe role of honesty in healing and freedomThe impact of shame and the power of confessionThe spiritual battle behind lust and desireThe importance of community and accountabilityGod's design for love and sexualityThe process of heart transformation and renewalPractical steps for overcoming lust and shameTakeaways
Honesty is the first step to true freedom from lust.Shame cannot survive being spoken; confession leads to healing.Desire for connection is God-given, but it can be distorted by brokenness.God's love is restorative and invites us into wholeness.Heart transformation is more powerful than behavior modification.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and guest introduction
02:06
Joshua shares his childhood and early struggles
07:08
The decision to enter the porn industry
12:01
The consequences of success and the crisis of meaning
18:02
The turning point and encounter with faith
21:56
The process of healing and heart transformation
30:03
The importance of honesty and community
39:59
Understanding lust as idolatry and desire as God-given
49:59
Practical steps to healing and living in freedom
59:58
God's design for love and sexuality
01:03:25
Final encouragement and resources for listeners
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Joshua Broome has a radical story of redemption which gives him a unique perspective in today’s culture that God is using in a mighty way. Now over a decade removed from the darkness of being in the pornography industry for 6 years, that seemed inescapable, he now shares his story on podcasts, TV shows and stages worldwide about how he discovered both purpose and lasting freedom in Christ.
Equipped with an education in Christian Ministries from Liberty University, Joshua and his wife, Hope, have been married for 8 years and live in Dallas, Texas with their four sons. His message is centered on the good news that no matter what you’ve done or what has happened to you nothing can separate you from the love available to you in Jesus!
Website https://www.joshuabroome.me/
7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life https://a.co/d/0cK5Cu7g
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Lust: When The Desire to be Known Becomes The Desire to Consume - The Honest Pod, S4 EP6
2026/10/06
Karrie explores the complex nature of lust, its roots in desire, and how disordered desire can lead to destructive behaviors. She emphasizes understanding desire as a good gift from God, and discusses how to rewire and redirect lust towards healthy, holy intimacy.
key topics
The difference between desire and lustHow desire is rooted in human longing for connectionThe impact of disordered desire on behavior and relationshipsNeuroscience of dopamine and addiction in lustBiblical perspectives on lust and heart intentionsThe role of shame and redemption in healing lustPractical steps for rewiring desire towards intimacyThe importance of vulnerability and covenant in relationships
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Gluttony Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Alisa Keeton - The Honest Pod, S4 EP5
2026/09/29
In this episode, we explore the deeper spiritual and emotional roots of gluttony, body image, and desire, featuring insights from Alisa Keeton of Revelation Wellness. Discover how disordered desires influence our relationship with food and body, and learn practical steps to pursue wholeness in Christ.
Keywords
gluttony, body image, desire, spiritual healing, health, wellness, Revelation Wellness, disordered desire, body positivity, Christian health
Key Topics
The biblical and spiritual understanding of gluttony as disordered desireThe role of desire, hunger, and attachment in eating behaviorsThe influence of the enemy in using food and beauty to distract and destroyThe importance of embodied presence and spiritual connection in healingPractical steps for honesty, community, and slow change in overcoming gluttonyThe impact of culture, media, and diet culture on body image and desireThe significance of understanding our body as a gift for ability, not vanityThe role of compassion, curiosity, and surrender in the journey to wholeness
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Lisa Keaton
01:51 Lisa Keaton's background and mission with Revelation Wellness
04:07 Understanding gluttony beyond food and calories
06:55 The biblical and spiritual roots of desire and hunger
09:46 The enemy's use of food and beauty in the garden
15:05 Disordered desire as a form of idolatry
20:01 The cultural barrage against our bodies and desires
25:02 The true meaning of fitness and health in God's design
29:54 The importance of embodied presence and spiritual connection
35:03 Practical steps: honesty, community, slow change
40:09 Rebellion against excess and cultural lies
44:59 The role of compassion and curiosity in healing
50:02 Dealing with cravings and disordered desires
54:51 The power of surrender and God's love in transformation
58:09 Closing thoughts and resources for further help
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Alisa Keeton is the founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness®, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping people break free from body shame and diet culture by experiencing deep spiritual healing and embodied physical health. She has spent more than 30 years helping people move beyond surface-level fitness to understand that we don’t just have bodies, we are our bodies, fearfully and wonderfully made for communion with God. She is the bestselling author of The Wellness Revelation, Heir to the Crown, and The Body Revelation, and host of the Revelation Wellness podcast, which has reached more than 9 million downloads. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, Simon and a proud parent of her two children, Jack and Sophia.
https://www.revelationwellness.org/
The Body Revelation https://a.co/d/0iBuD7Xa
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Gluttony: When Food Becomes More Than Food - The Honest Pod, S4 EP4
2026/09/22
In this episode, Karrie Garcia explores the deeper spiritual and emotional aspects of gluttony, emphasizing that it's not just about food but about disordered desires and mastery. She encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with food, pleasure, and God's design for nourishment and comfort.
key topics
The biblical understanding of gluttony as a disordered appetite
The role of pleasure and taste in God's design
How food activates reward systems in the brain
The difference between nourishment and mastery
The connection between emotional needs and eating habits
The cycle of shame and self-control in food choices
The invitation to find satisfaction in God, not food
Questions to reflect on your relationship with food
The importance of community and relationships in healing
The spiritual practice of repentance and curiosity
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Series on the Seven Deadly Sins
00:28 Karrie shares her personal journey with gluttony and scripture
01:27 Understanding gluttony as a disordered desire, not just overeating
03:23 The beauty of God's creation of food and taste
11:02 The desire for nourishment and comfort as God-given
17:02 The cycle of emotional eating and its roots
22:08 What gluttony covers: loneliness, grief, exhaustion
27:34 Invitation to repentance and reordering desires
36:51 Upcoming episode with Elisa Keaton on love for food and body
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Pride Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Cathy Loerzel - The Honest Pod, S4 EP3
2026/09/15
In this episode, Karrie and Cathy explore the nature of pride, its roots, and how it manifests in our lives. They discuss how pride is often a mask for deeper insecurities and shame, and how humility can lead to true freedom and connection.
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key topics
The anchor sentence: pride is the exhausting work of trying to prove you matterPride as a mask for insecurity and shameThe roots of pride in childhood shame and humiliationThe difference between humility and humiliationThe role of comparison and envy in prideThe importance of being a beginner and embracing vulnerabilityThe danger of over-propping oneself through prideThe connection between pride and fear of not enoughPractical ways to recognize and dismantle pride_____________________________________________________
Cathy Loerzel received her MA in Counseling Psychology in 2007 and is the Co-Founder of The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Your True Calling. She has spent the last 15 years developing the theory and methodology of a popular new coaching and therapeutic approach called Story Work that moves people through their past stories of heartache to heal and discover healthier ways of being in the world. She is a storywork coach, popular speaker, writer and consultant based out of Seattle, WA where she lives with her husband, 2 little boys, 2 big dogs and 7 chickens on their urban farm.
https://www.cathyloerzel.com/
https://www.sacredinterruptionretreats.com/
_____________________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Pride: The Exhausting Work of Proving Your Worth - The Honest Pod, S4 EP2
2026/09/08
Karrie explores the complex nature of pride, its roots in insecurity, and how it manifests in our lives. She offers biblical insights and practical questions to help us recognize and lay down pride to find true identity and rest in God's love.
Keywords
pride, insecurity, biblical wisdom, self-worth, spiritual growth, humility, identity, Christian life, pride vs humility, spiritual freedom
Chapters
00:00 The Burden of Pride
10:08 The Distorted Desire for Significance
19:41 The Armor of Pride and Its Consequences
27:06 The Quest for Belonging and Worth
29:24 The Dopamine Trap of Performance
33:13 Pride vs. Identity in Christ
38:23 The Call to Repentance and Rest
43:57 Finding Freedom from Pride
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
The Seven Deadly Sins Introduction - The Honest Pod, S4 EP1
2026/09/01
In this episode, Karrie Garcia explores the deeper roots of the seven deadly sins, their origins, and how they reflect our disordered desires. She offers insights into how understanding these sins can lead to healing and spiritual freedom.
Keywords
seven deadly sins, desire, spiritual healing, neuroscience, biblical truth, pride, envy, lust, greed, wrath, sloth
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Season Four
02:54 Exploring the Seven Deadly Sins
06:05 Understanding the Roots of Sin
09:53 Desires Behind the Deadly Sins
19:47 Breaking Down Each Sin
29:50 The Path to Healing and Transformation
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Season 3, Episode 14 (Finale): The Power of Healing - Transforming Churches with Dave Mudd
2026/05/19
In this insightful final episode, Pastor Dave Mudd shares his journey of integrating biblically sound, spirit-led, and trauma-informed practices into church life. Discover practical steps, personal stories, and the transformative power of healing work within the church community.
Dave Mudd is the Lead Pastor of The Hope Collective and a founding visionary behind The Hope Center and The Hope Network. He is deeply passionate about seeing God’s mission of reconciliation reflected in both the local and global church. Under his leadership, The Hope Collective has embarked on a transformative journey, focusing on cultivating hearts radically redirected toward Jesus. Dave believes that true transformation occurs within community, and he is supported and challenged by many communities that encourage him in his own life. Alongside his wife, Natalie, Dave is a devoted father to their four children: Alexia, Cayden, Alivia, and Paxton.
Resources
The Hope Collective Website: https://thehopeco.com/
Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Season 3, Episode 13: The Impact of Story Work on Relationships and Leadership with Todd Fields
2026/05/12
In this insightful interview, Todd Field shares his journey from leading worship on stage to embracing trauma-informed story work. Discover how healing past wounds has transformed his life, ministry, and relationships, and learn practical steps for integrating trauma healing into your spiritual journey.
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Todd Fields is a worship leader, worship pastor, and songwriter who has worked with Billy Graham, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio and many other leaders and churches over the past 25 years. He served at North Point Community church for 22 years as worship pastor in charge of worship leader development. In 2014 he started an online worship leader mentoring ministry called Worship Circle that exists to let worship leaders and pastors know they are loved and not alone and to care for them as they care for others.
Resources
Worship CirclePastor CircleDan Allender's Story WorkMichael John Cusick
Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Season 3, Episode 12: Putting Trauma-Informed Knowledge Into Practice
2026/05/05
Karrie Garcia shares her journey into trauma-informed care, neuroscience, and faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding our bodies and minds for healing and spiritual growth. She offers practical steps to become more trauma-informed and invites God's presence into our healing process.
Resources
Anatomy of the Soul by Kurt ThompsonBeyond Behaviors by Mona De La HookWhy My Story Matters by Adam YoungFree and Fully Alive (Karrie Garcia's book)
Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Season 3, Episode 11: Trauma-Informed Care with Debra Fileta
2026/04/28
In this episode of HonestPod, Karrie Garcia and Debra Fileta explore the importance of honesty in the healing process, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed care within the church. They discuss the holistic approach to healing, addressing emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. Debra shares her personal journey with anxiety and the significance of understanding trauma to differentiate between anxiety and God's voice. The conversation highlights the church's evolving perspective on mental health and the vital role of community in the healing journey, encouraging listeners to pursue accessible resources for their own healing.
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Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is the bestselling author of nine books including Choosing Marriage, Are You Really OK?, RESET, and Soul Care.
Debra is the host of the popular podcast and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions with notable pastors and leaders. You may also recognize her voice from her appearances on national television and radio, including Better Together, The Kirk Cameron Show, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and many others. She reaches millions of people each year with the message of mental, emotional, and relational health. Connect with her on Instagram or at DebraFileta.com.
Debra's newest book, People Skills is available today!
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Season 3, Episode 10: What Does Being Trauma-Informed Actually Mean?
2026/04/21
Karrie Garcia explores the importance of trauma-informed care within the church, emphasizing how understanding trauma can foster healing and community. She shares personal stories, neuroscience insights, and practical approaches to regulate the nervous system and promote spiritual and emotional well-being.
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie’s Website: karriegarcia.com
Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement
Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org
Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:
https://www.wearefm.org/trainings
Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie
Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1
Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:
https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie
Music by Tanya Godsey
Season 3, Episode 9: Healing with the Holy Spirit with Jen Jones
2026/04/14
Join us as Jen Jones shares her profound journey of faith, surrender, and trusting God's Spirit through life's hardest seasons. Discover how living Spirit-filled transforms despair into hope and creativity.
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About Jen Jones:
Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences 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.
Jen knows what it’s like to experience the unexpected when nineteen years ago she welcomed her first daughter with a birth diagnosis of Down Syndrome. She embraced the unknown and has become an advocate for all people to belong. She helps families identify their core values and champions women to know and own their God-given worth to live a life of significance.She is a certified health coach, and has built a nationwide health and wellness business. She guides people on a path to help them take control of their health—mentally, physically and spiritually. She is in the personal transformation business.
Jen has appeared as a speaker and coach in numerous conferences, retreats and podcasts, including ABC Family and theLive Out Loud Show. She is also the author of Thrive: Growing Through Life’s Greatest Challenges, Tribe: Building Your Family onWhat Matters Most, The Five-Minute Marriage Mentor and her upcoming book, Divinely Different: Creating a Significant Life
Website - https://jenjones.com
Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenjones
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Wannabe musician 76 2026/05/07
Thankful
Karrie,
I am so thankful for your ministry. It truly helps keep my heart, mind, and soul focused on the Lord and on scripture. Your book is one that ...
LeahDeen 2026/05/06
Biblical Healing Loading…….
A true God sent platform! After taking the Academy Class with Karrie, I immediately signed up for the certification. She speaks such truth and passion...
tblg1992 2026/04/02
Living biblical lives
What a beautiful podcast. Karrie & Tori communicate so clearly and vulnerably. My heart is pierced every single time!
notmylifetolive 2026/03/29
Down to earth healing invitation
Karrie is so raw and down to earth all while inviting us to look at the stories of our lives that have shaped us and to seek healing for those areas o...
SarasmilesJ 2026/03/04
#1ofthe11listeners
So blessed by Karrie’s teaching and sharing! Biblically sound and funny too! I SO appreciate the wisdom, the education and the heart in this podcast! ...
amcliff7 2026/02/24
Must listen!
This podcast, freedom academy, literally everything Karrie and the team puts out there for the world has been life giving for me and the people around...
Danaecoop 2025/11/25
One of the BEST!!
If you want to get to the heart of the matter - listen to this podcast. Honest, humble humorous but most important, Karrie is Holy Spirit led and cle...
lakiesix 2025/11/20
Fabulous!
Appeals to both head and heart! There’s so much realness here. Grateful to the insights and information available here.
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ashb325 2025/09/24
Life changing
If you’re looking for truth and a place to not feel like you’re crazy 🤪 …. This is the podcast. Karrie is talking about all the hard things (emotions...
-KO 2023/12/01
Thankful for the consistent truth spoken!
With wisdom, expertise and a wide variety of speakers on this show I’m thankful for the consistent truth, scriptures shared and practical application!...
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