In this episode, Carla shares how she has been navigating a challenging season while many have asked how she continues to smile and show up with hope. Her answer is simple: it isn't her strength - it's the joy of the Lord.

Together, we explore what Scripture truly means by "the joy of the Lord," why biblical joy is different from positivity or denial, and how joy strengthens us on a spiritual and neurological level. You'll also learn practical, faith-rooted tools to cultivate the joy of the Lord in your daily life, especially in seasons of uncertainty or emotional heaviness.

If you're carrying more than you know how to hold, this episode will help you discover that joy is not something you strive for - it's something God imparts.

Get on the waitlist for the next Rooted & Resilient cohort https://carla-arges.myflodesk.com/v6slser7rb

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

Join Carla's Substack: https://substack.com/@carlaarges

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In this update episode, Carla shares why she suddenly stepped away from the podcast these past few weeks - and how God has been meeting her in the middle of one of the most stretching seasons of her life. From her father's dementia diagnosis, to family conflict, to her son's emergency surgery and more, Carla opens up about the valleys she's been walking through.

But woven through it all is one theme: God's unshakeable goodness.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to trust God when life keeps piling on, this tender and faith-filled episode will remind you that His character is steady even when circumstances are not.

Get on the waitlist for the next Rooted & Resilient cohort https://carla-arges.myflodesk.com/v6slser7rb

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

Join Carla's Substack: https://substack.com/@carlaarges

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

In this powerful interview, Carla sits down with Hannah to talk about the raw, unfiltered process of healing from trauma, eating disorders, and deep emotional pain. Hannah opens up about growing up in a Christian home, struggling silently with mental health, and the night she almost gave up hope. But God met her there - turning her pain into a story of redemption and purpose.

Together, Carla and Hannah unpack how faith and vulnerability intersect in healing, why honesty in prayer matters more than performance, and how hope can coexist with suffering. If you've ever wondered where God is in your pain, this conversation will remind you that He's right there with you.

Bio:

Hannah Hughes is a Denver-based mama, author, and podcaster who is passionate about helping everyday women build authentic faith in every season of life.

Through her own journey, she has learned that purpose isn't about reaching mountain top moments or having it all figured out — it's trusting Jesus through the messy middle and hidden seasons, where real life happens, hard questions arise, and grace meets us in our imperfections.

Through honest conversations and Biblical truth, she equips women to grow deep in their relationship with God, embrace hope in every season, and break free from the pressure to be "the perfect Christian."

Hannah's willingness to share vulnerably and talk about the hard stuff honestly empowers women to embrace every chapter of their story with God and walk boldly in all that He has created them to be!

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

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Are you exhausted from trying to fix yourself? So many Christian women on the healing journey are striving for wholeness—believing peace will finally come once they "get it all together." But what if you could live from wholeness instead of constantly working for it?

In this episode of Affirming Truths, Christian Mental Health Coach Carla Arges shares how healing becomes lighter when we stop chasing worth and start living from our identity in Christ. Drawing from Colossians 2:10 and Ephesians 2:10, Carla shows that wholeness isn't something you have to earn—it's already yours through Jesus.

If you're tired of performing for peace, this episode will help you find rest for your soul and confidence in who God says you already are.

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

Join Carla's Substack: https://substack.com/@carlaarges

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

Have you ever been told that if you just had more faith, you'd be healed? This harmful message has left many believers struggling with guilt and shame, wondering if their faith is somehow "not enough."

In this episode of Affirming Truths, Christian Mental Health Coach Carla Arges unpacks what Scripture actually says about healing and faith. From Paul's unanswered prayer in 2 Corinthians 12 to the "heroes of faith" in Hebrews 11—many of whom never received their miracles on earth—we see that God's grace, not the size of our faith, is the foundation of our healing.

Carla also explores how healing takes many forms: spiritual, emotional, and practical, often involving tools like therapy, medication, and community support. This episode is a powerful reminder that your healing journey does not disqualify your faith—it reveals God's ongoing grace in your life.

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

Join Carla's Substack: https://substack.com/@carlaarges

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

Do you ever feel like what you have to offer God is just too small? Maybe it's your time, your finances, your energy, or even your faith. In this episode of Affirming Truths, Christian Mental Health Coach Carla Arges shares how God takes the little we place in His hands—our "loaves and fishes," our "oil and flour"—and multiplies it into more than enough.

Drawing from the miracles of Scripture and her own life, Carla reminds us that before the miracle comes, there's an invitation to surrender. What feels small in our eyes is often the very seed God uses to bring breakthrough. If you've been waiting on God for provision, healing, or direction, this episode will encourage you to take the step of faith and offer Him what you have today.

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

Have you ever found yourself asking, "Why did God allow this?" Whether you're walking through grief, trauma, or unanswered prayers, this question can weigh heavy on your heart. In this episode of Affirming Truths, Christian Mental Health Coach Carla Arges reminds us that it's okay to wrestle with God, but we don't have to stay stuck in the "why."

Through Scripture, encouragement, and her own experiences, Carla explores how God's character never changes—even in suffering—and how shifting from "Why, God?" to "Where is God in this?" can bring peace, perspective, and healing. If you've ever felt buried by pain, this conversation will help you lean into trust and see God's goodness in the midst of struggle.

Come join me as I wrestle in faith through struggle on my new substack https://substack.com/@carlaarges

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

In this bonus episode of Affirming Truths, Carla sits down with Christian life coach and podcast host Joy Johnson to share a powerful testimony of loss, resilience, and the goodness of God.

Joy opens up about losing her mother, grandmother, and brother to suicide—and how generational trauma shaped her early years. With raw honesty and deep faith, she shares how God brought restoration, equipped her to break unhealthy emotional patterns, and led her to create the Joyful Fit Life community, where women of faith find clarity, consistency, and Christ-centered support.

If you've ever wondered how to see God's goodness in the middle of heartbreak, this episode will encourage you to hold onto hope, embrace healing, and choose joy.

Bio: Joy Johnson is the founder of The Joyful Fit Life and host of The Journey to Becoming Podcast. She has helped hundreds of women of faith step out of survival mode and into the abundant life God created them for. Known for her heart, authenticity, and Christ-centered approach, Joy guides women in building clarity, consistency, and confidence through practical systems, community, and faith-based encouragement.

Get a FREE month in The Joyful Fit Life community!: https://joyful-fit-life.mn.co

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

Have you ever felt buried under shame, trauma, or brokenness—like you were living in a grave? The good news is that God specializes in resurrection. In this episode of Affirming Truths, Christian Mental Health Coach Carla Arges unpacks what it really means for God to turn our graves into gardens.

Drawing from Scripture, personal testimony, and the natural process of growth, Carla shares how the Lord transforms the dead and barren places of our lives into something beautiful and fruitful. You'll learn why healing is seasonal—requiring planting, waiting, pruning, and then blooming—and how to partner with God in that process.

If you've been praying for breakthrough but feel stuck in a season of waiting, this episode will remind you of God's promise: "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:19).

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

Do you ever feel like your body is stuck in anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm - even when you know the truth of God's Word? Trauma and mental health struggles can rewire our brains and keep us trapped in fight, flight, or freeze. But there's hope.

In this episode of Affirming Truths, Christian Mental Health Coach Carla Arges shares practical, biblical tools to help you reset your nervous system and return to peace. Learn how breath prayers, grounding practices, gentle movement, and Scripture meditation can calm your body and renew your mind.

If you've been searching for Christian strategies to manage anxiety and trauma responses, this episode will equip you with both faith-based encouragement and neuroscience-backed tools to reset and heal.

Go deeper with Regulate Your Nervous System mini course

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. Book a discovery call today!

GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall

Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards