In this energizing and joy-filled episode of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline sits down with three incredible women who lead, encourage, and challenge the TransFit community every single week - Lisa Patton, Angela Miller, and Lisa Williamson.

These trainers share their unique stories of how movement became meaningful in their lives and how God has used fitness as a tool to strengthen their bodies, minds, and faith. From strength training and Pilates to HIIT, mindset, community, and consistency, they offer wisdom and practical rhythms that will inspire you to honor your body and pursue health with purpose.

Through their honesty, joy, and encouragement, you’ll hear why movement is more than a workout — it’s worship, discipline, community, and a beautiful way to steward the body God has given you. Their stories will leave you motivated to move with gratitude, stay consistent through every season, and remember that true strength always starts within.

Connect with the trainers! 

Connect with Caroline!

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. to learn more.

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!

Episode Summary

In this insightful and faith-filled episode of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline sits down with Dr. Kristen Thomas, a board-certified dermatologist who is passionate about helping women care for their skin with wisdom, confidence, and gratitude. Together, they talk about what it means to see skin care as part of whole-body wellness and as a way to honor God. From sunscreen and hydration to hormones, nutrition, and stress, Dr. Thomas offers practical, approachable tips that remind listeners that caring for your skin is about stewardship, not vanity.

Dr. Thomas shares how her faith shapes her practice and her perspective on true beauty, encouraging women to see themselves as fearfully and wonderfully made. She discusses how hormones, sleep, and diet affect skin health, the importance of strength training and metabolic wellness, and the spiritual shift that happens when we care for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.

This conversation will encourage you to simplify your skincare routine, guard your heart and mind from comparison, and live with confidence rooted in who you are in Christ — inside and out.

About Dr. Kristen Thomas

Dr. Kristen Thomas is a board-certified dermatologist at Georgia Skin, Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology. She studied biology at Georgia Tech, attended Medical College of Georgia, and completed her dermatology residency at Duke University. A wife and mom of three, Kristen loves helping women care for their skin with confidence and faith — understanding that beauty begins with stewardship of the body God designed. She is passionate about whole-body wellness and the connection between faith, lifestyle, and skin health. Kristen and her husband, Dan, have a daughter in high school and two sons in middle school. She loves spending time outdoors, playing golf, gardening, discovering new restaurants, and cheering on her kids in cross country, football, and tennis.

What to Expect in This Episode

- The connection between faith and skincare: honoring God through how we care for our bodies

- Why your skin is part of whole-body wellness

- The top 3 habits every woman should practice daily for healthy skin

- Hormones, stress, and nutrition — and how they show up on your skin

- How exercise and strength training impact skin health

- The truth about sunscreen, clean products, and practical skin routines

- Why it’s never too late to start protecting your skin

- Faith-based encouragement for confidence and beauty rooted in God’s truth

- How to model healthy skin and body habits for your kids

- The power of simple daily rhythms to nurture both your faith and your skin

Scripture Anchors

- 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

- Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

- Proverbs 31:30 – “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

- Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship.”

- 3 John 1:2 – “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you.”

Key Takeaways

-Caring for your skin is an act of stewardship, not vanity.

-Whole-body health, from nutrition to sleep, shows up on your skin.

-True beauty begins with believing you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

-Consistent sun protection is one of the best gifts you can give your future self.

-Faithful self-care reflects gratitude to the God who created you

Product Mentions:

Face washes:

-Gentle Cleanser: Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

-Glycolic/salicylic acid cleanser (Dr. Thomas’ Favorite!):

https://revisionskincare.com/products/brightening-facial-wash

-Glycolic: https://www.skinceuticals.com/skincare/facial-cleansers/glycolic-renewal-cleanser/S35.html

Moisturizers:

-Simple, clean OTC moisturizer: Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

-Higher end, anti-aging moisturizer (a splurge, but people love it! Smells like lavender - very spa-like!): https://www.skinceuticals.com/skincare/anti-aging-creams/triple-lipid-restore-2-4-2/S09.html

Sunscreens:

-Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Specturm SPF 30: https://www.skinceuticals.com/skincare/anti-aging-creams/triple-lipid-restore-2-4-2/S09.html

-Supergoop Mineralmatte Screen SPF 40: https://supergoop.com/products/smooth-and-poreless-mattescreen

-Curated Protect SPF 40 (at Georgia Skin Cancer) :

https://store.georgiaderm.com/protect-spf-40/

Vitamin C:

- Revision Vitamin C Lotion 30%: https://revisionskincare.com/products/vitamin-c-lotion

- Skinceuticals CE Ferulic: Vitamin C & E Serum | Fine Lines & Wrinkles | SkinCeuticals

Health Book:

-Highly recommend for overall health: Good Energy by Casey Means:

https://a.co/d/dangw0p

Devotional Book: 

-Dr. Thomas’ Favorite Christmas/advent devotional book: Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always by Ruth Chou Simons - https://www.christianbook.com/emmanuel-invitation-prepare-room-christmas-always/ruth-simons/9780736984966/pd/984965

Favorite Song: 

- The Truth: Megan Woods 

Connect with Dr. Kristen Thomas

-Website: georgiaderm.com

-Practice: Georgia Skin, Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology (Athens, Watkinsville & Lake Oconee locations)

Connect with Caroline!

-Instagram: @carolineharrisward

-Email: [email protected]

-Website: www.transfitathens.com

-App: TransFit Personal Training App

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. to learn more.

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family and honor your body as God's temple! 

Connect with Caroline!

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!

Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline sits down with her beloved friend, mentor, and Bible teacher Suzanne Chambers, the very first woman who ever led Caroline in a Bible study more than 20 years ago. Suzanne has spent decades writing and teaching the Word of God to countless women, and her wisdom, faith, and joyful endurance continue to inspire generations.

Together, Caroline and Suzanne talk about how to live with endurance, joy, and purpose in every season of life. Suzanne shares stories of her 39-year marriage, raising four children, and now delighting in her six grandchildren, as well as what it means to walk faithfully through seasons of caregiving, disappointment, and growth.

She offers practical wisdom on mentoring, motherhood, marriage, and spiritual rhythms that strengthen body, mind, and spirit. Listeners will be encouraged to prioritize faith, family, and fitness, to guard their hearts, and to live with consistency, commitment, and wholehearted devotion to God.

Through every word, Suzanne’s heart for Scripture and her steady example of godly living will remind you that transformation begins by knowing God deeply and walking with Him daily.

About Suzanne Chambers:

Suzanne Chambers is a gifted Bible teacher, writer, and mentor who has been leading women’s studies for decades. She is passionate about helping women know God’s Word and live it out with grace and strength. Married to her “tall, dark, and handsome prince” Paul for 39 years, Suzanne is the proud mom of four grown children and grandmother to six. Through every season, her joy, endurance, and unwavering faith have made her a beloved encourager to women of all ages.

What to Expect in this Episode:

- The life-changing power of mentoring and discipleship through all generations

- Suzanne’s journey of faith and the lessons she’s learned through motherhood and marriage

- How to find strength in God’s Word during life’s hardest seasons

- Practical rhythms for spiritual, physical, and mental endurance

- Why fitness and health are vital to serving God and others well

- The importance of guarding your heart and mind daily

- Encouragement for women in every season to live with discipline, joy, and purpose

- What it means to truly “live transformed” through faith, family, and fitness

- Encouragement to seek to please God rather than others

- Open your Bible with the intention of Knowing God.

Scripture Anchors:

- Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…”

- Psalm 84:11 – “The Lord God is a sun and a shield; He gives grace and glory. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”

- Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 – “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.”

- Ecclesiastes 3:11 – “He has made everything beautiful in its time.”

- Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Connect with Suzanne Chambers!

Website: www.suzannechambers.net

Connect with Caroline!

- Instagram: @carolineharrisward

- Email: [email protected]

- Website: www.transfitathens.com

- App: TransFit Personal Training App

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information.

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!

Proverbs 11:25 - “He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”

Galatians 6:9 - “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Matthew 6:33 - “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

2 Peter 1:3 - “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness.”

Connect with Caroline!

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. to learn more.

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!

In this heartfelt episode of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline welcomes a very special guest—her son, Porter Ward, a 19-year-old student at the University of Georgia. Together, they share an honest and inspiring conversation about faith, family, growth, and the lessons learned through the transition into adulthood.

Porter opens up about his faith journey, the importance of consistency, staying grounded in college, and learning that hard work truly pays off. Through stories of family traditions, funny college moments, and reflections on perseverance, Porter encourages young adults to live boldly in their faith and to be authentic in who God created them to be, and parents to encourage their children in their own faith journeys. 

This mother-son dialogue is filled with love, wisdom, and laughter—a beautiful reminder that faith is lived out not in perfection, but in purpose.

Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Connect with Caroline!

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!

In this powerful episode of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline sits down with Callie Davis, registered dietitian, personal trainer, yoga and pilates instructor, to explore how faith and nutrition intersect to help women live vibrant, balanced lives. Together, they discuss the importance of fueling your body with intention, shifting from restriction to nourishment, and viewing food as a gift from God.

You’ll hear Callie’s story of discovering her calling in nutrition, her faith-driven approach to health, and practical tips for sustainable wellness. This heartfelt conversation will leave you encouraged to pursue health that glorifies God - not perfection, but purpose.

About Callie Davis:

Callie is a registered dietitian with a master’s in clinical nutrition from UAB and a background in eating disorder recovery and mental health. She combines science and compassion to help clients simplify nutrition and restore balance in their bodies. Callie currently serves as the registered dietitian for Finish Performance Health. When she’s not coaching clients, you’ll find Callie on long walks, leading Bible studies, and soaking up community life with her dogs.

What to Expect in this Episode: 

Scripture Anchor: 

1 Corinthians 10:31 — “So whether you eat or drink, whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Connect with Callie!

Connect with Caroline!

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. to learn more.

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!

Welcome to Season 4 of The Living Transformed Podcast! In this inspiring kickoff episode, Caroline Ward shares her heart for the new season and invites you to step into a fresh start this fall. October feels like a “mini January”- a time to reset, realign, and embrace God’s plan for our lives. Together, we’ll discover how to live transformed not just in theory, but in faith-filled, practical daily steps.

Caroline opens up about her own season of change, from family transitions to new beginnings,  and reflects on the beauty of God’s timing. Drawing from Romans 12:2, Romans 12:12, and Ecclesiastes 3, she reminds us that transformation doesn’t happen all at once, but one step, one choice, one habit at a time.

Through personal stories, practical encouragement, and three intentional action steps, Caroline helps us anchor our faith, prioritize family, and strengthen fitness habits as we head into the final stretch of 2025. This episode will encourage you to stay rooted in the season God has placed you in, to let go of comparison, and to step forward with joy and purpose.

Get ready to reset, refocus, and live transformed this fall!

IG: @carolineharrisward

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.transfitathens.com

App: TransFit Personal Training App

Train with me and the TransFit Team!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. to learn more.

Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!

In this special bonus episode of the Living Transformed Podcast, host Caroline Ward sits down with her husband, Kelly Ward, to share an exciting new chapter for their family and community—FINISH Performance Health.

After 28 years as a Physician Assistant in orthopedics and sports medicine, Kelly Ward is stepping into a bold new chapter—blending his extensive clinical experience with a deep passion for preventative health, faith, and whole-person wellness. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the why and how behind FINISH Performance Health, an innovative health practice designed to help individuals live fully and FINISH well.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

Verse of the Episode:

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10

Kelly reflects on this verse as the foundation for FINISH, believing we are created to live fully and finish faithfully.

Favorite Quote:

“The glory of God is man fully alive in Christ.” – Saint Irenaeus (inspired by John 10:10)

Who Is FINISH Performance Health For?

Middle-aged adults, athletes, and anyone ready to take charge of their health. Whether you're trying to prevent chronic disease, enhance performance, or begin your health journey from the ground up—Finish is here to guide, equip, and walk with you.

Connect with FINISH Performance Health:

Connect with Caroline!

Train with me and my team at TransFit!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information! So, if you’re ready to take it to the next level, reach out to me, and let’s get the conversation started. 

Ready to conquer your fitness and health goals - the time is now!

Join us for an insightful and heartfelt conversation of the season 3 finale on the Living Transformed Podcast as Caroline welcomes back Brooke Lovingood, the Women's Ministry Director at Watkinsville First Baptist Church. Brooke is a wife to Tyler and a proud mother to ten-month-old Ella. Balancing the joys of motherhood with a deep passion for ministry, Brooke dedicates her time to supporting and equipping women within her local church. In this episode, Brooke and Caroline delve deep beyond the surface of our understanding of faith. They explore what it truly means to have faith that goes beyond routine and outward appearances, uncovering the often-underrated truths that hold immense power to transform our lives in profound and unseen ways. Get ready to have your perspective shifted as they discuss the heart of faith and its practical implications. 

We explore what it truly means to have faith beyond routine, appearances, and preconceived notions. Discover the unseen truths that have the power to transform our lives. 

In this Episode:

Quotes from the Episode:

Scripture references:

Connect with Brooke!

Connect with Caroline!

Train with me and my team at TransFit!

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information! So, if you’re ready to take it to the next level, reach out to me, and let’s get the conversation started. 

Ready to conquer your fitness and health goals - the time is now!