We are not defined by where we start in life.

Most would agree with that statement, yet so many people are never able to see themselves as becoming more. Danae Judd used to see herself that way. Stuck on who she was, she never felt she could do more, but she proved herself wrong.

Listen in to hear her story, the ups and downs of redefining herself and good advice from someone who's been there.

There are a lot of ideas about what it means to be fit. 

 

Sadly quite a few of those ideas stem from the usually unrealistic stereotypes pushed by social media and popular culture.  

 

Gina Roberts has made it her mission to shatter those preconceptions.  Helping people realise that there is more to getting fit than getting that beach body.  She has a passion for helping people achieve their goals, no matter how deceptively small they might seem. 

 

Such a great conversation!

 

Gina and I agree on so many things, so it was a blast getting to know her.  

 

If you’re like me and getting a tad tired of all the bikini posts by these so called “fitness influencers”, then allow Gina and I to cut through the nonsense and speak some truth of what it really means to be both fit and healthy.

We're Back!!😉

Jason and I are here again to tackle one of your questions. Most of you know this but Jason and I really enjoy music. Not just listening to it, but playing, preforming, and even, for Jason, writing it. It is one of our shared passions.

So I hope you enjoy listing to us discuss our history with music, what we really enjoy about it and how we suggest getting into it yourself.

A life in missions is not always easy.

Leaving your home culture, engaging with challenges and trusting God to provide financially. These are all obstacles that missionaries must overcome.

Ike and Trudy Agawin were missionaries working overseas for 20 years. They lived and worked in some of the most dangerous countries in the world, everyday trusting God to provide, and everyday being touched by his faithfulness.

I've been hearing Ike and Trudy's stories since I was a kid. They have done so much good to further the gospel. It is my pleasure to share their stories with you.

It’s hard for me to admit this but I’ve struggled with various addictions over the course of my life.  Not with drugs and alcohol but with food and other dopamine inducing stimulants.

 

I have battled and gained freedom but the fight isn’t over. 

 

Addiction is not an easy subject, but what we learn by discussing it is well worth any discomfort. 

 

The first time I spoke to Bethany Hoath, she made me cry because the truth she shared brought up so much for me.

 

Bethany spent much of her life controlled by addiction.  It was only by acknowledging it and cutting it out of her life that she was able to turn things around.  But that doesn't mean it was easy, or that it didn't come back in other ways. 

 

Bethany has an amazing story, and an inspiring desire to help others overcome their own struggles.  Even if you don't think you struggle with addiction, you need to hear this.

Pastor George Stone has been a figure in my life for as long as I can remember.

So it was great getting to talk to him and hearing him open up about parts of his life I hadn't known.

George has been the pastor of the Carrot Creek Christian Fellowship church in Alberta for over 30 years, but not every part of his life has been smooth sailing.

George went through an intense time of spiritual drought. Struggling to feel God's love and questioning everything he believed.

Thankfully his story doesn't end there

We asked and you answered.

This episode is the 60th episode of The Carla Rand show. So I have a very special guest in store for you. Presenting my husband and all around amazing man, Jason Rand.

This past week I asked you all what kind of questions you would have for Jason and I. The one we choose is "how do you support each other's interests?"

So hold on to your hats as we dive into this fun and challenging discussion.

Iain Jack is a rather unlikely fitness coach from Scotland. 

 

I was surprised to hear about the rather unusual path he took to become a coach.

 

Iain traded drugs and alcohol for fitness and health after his life became unmanageable.  

 

He came from a life of purposeless wandering to one of meaning and drive.

 

Iain has some inspiring dreams and important lessons he wants to share with the world.  I felt so inspired after our conversation.  I know you will too. 

I like asking questions (probably to a fault).

What we do, how we do it and, most importantly, why we do it keeps me digging down various rabbit holes.

My long time friend, Christopher Klemm excels at questioning the status quo as well.

Chris grew up in Canada but has lived in Finland for the last 24 years, which gives him a unique perspective.

He and I discuss what it’s like to be unemployed for a long period of time, our take on Covid and more.

Challenge yourself to ask the right questions as you tune in to this weeks show!

What does it mean to be a leader??   Google that question and you will find dozens of answers which sometimes don't even agree with each other.  That's why it is good to focus on specific aspects of leadership.  On the show this week my guest Phil Web and I try to answer the question; 'what does it mean to be a strong christian leader?'     Phil has a lot of experience grappling with this question, and others like it.  A life spent in ministry has equipped him with the wisdom and humility that only comes through personal struggle.     I loved this conversation. I could talk to people like Phil for hours. So take some time to listen in and learn a little something from this man.