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In this episode, Carie gets real about what the Lord has been telling her to do: let go.

Let go of trying to figure out every next move. Let go of needing to know what comes next. And trust that when God is ready, He will show you the next step. But this isn’t just something God is speaking to Carie. It’s a word for the Church.

Sometimes we want the whole plan when God is only asking us to trust Him with the next step. We can get so focused on what we think we need to do that we miss what God is actually asking us to surrender.

What if trusting God means being willing to stop trying to control the outcome?

Listen as Carie shares what God has been showing her—and why sometimes the hardest thing to do is simply let go and trust Him.

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We know we need Jesus for salvation, but sometimes we live like everything after salvation depends on us. We try harder, do better, love better, fix things, and measure ourselves against what we think God expects from us.

But what if our inability to do it perfectly isn't the problem? What if it's meant to show us that we need Him?

In this episode, Carie looks at the law, salvation by grace through faith, our calling to love God and people, and the danger of trying to do God's work in our own strength.

The truth is:

I can't. He can.
I can't. He did.
I'm not. He is.

You were never meant to save yourself and you were never meant to walk this life without Him.

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False teaching doesn’t always sound false. Sometimes it starts with something that’s completely true and then subtly distorts it.

In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie looks at Jesus’ warning about false messiahs and false prophets in Mark 13 and teaches us how to recognize false teaching, why we need to know the Word of God, and how to measure what we hear against Scripture.

Because knowing the truth is the first step to recognizing the distortion.

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Have you ever wondered why you keep struggling with the same sin or habit no matter how hard you try? In this episode of Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie teaches that real transformation doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from surrendering to the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Peter's journey from self-reliance to Spirit-empowered living, discover what the cross truly accomplished and how God changes us from the inside out.

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Have you ever wondered what Paul really meant when he wrote, "Take every thought captive" in 2 Corinthians 10:5? Many Christians have been taught to suppress their thoughts or feel guilty for having them. But is that what Scripture actually teaches?

In this episode, Carie takes a closer look at one of the Bible's most quoted verses and uncovers its original context. Discover how understanding Paul's words can transform the way you approach the battle for your mind and learn to replace distorted thinking with God's truth.

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The conversation around tithing has created endless debates in the church. Should Christians still give ten percent? Is tithing a command under the New Testament? How much does God really expect from us?

But Jesus' teaching about generosity was never simply about a number.

In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, we look at the story of a widow who gave two small coins and discover that Jesus wasn't measuring her gift by its amount. He was revealing the posture of her heart.

Generosity is not about earning God's favor, checking off a spiritual obligation, or finding the minimum requirement. Under grace, God isn't asking for a percentage of our lives. He invites us to surrender all of it.

This episode challenges us to move beyond asking:  "How much should I give?"

And begin asking: "What am I still holding back from God?"

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In this episode, Carie dives into Haggai 2 to discover the difference between obedience driven by obligation and obedience that flows from a surrendered heart. God isn't simply looking for our actions; He's after our hearts. Join me as we explore what true surrender looks like and why trusting God always leads to something greater than we can see.

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Have you ever felt like you've messed up one too many times? Maybe you've wondered if God is disappointed in you, if you've lost your worth, or if you'll ever be enough.

In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie exposes the lie that our worth is based on our performance. She explores what Scripture really says about our identity in Christ, why comparison and people-pleasing steal our freedom, and how to walk confidently in the worth Jesus has already given us. Your mistakes do not define you; your identity does.

If you've ever questioned whether you're still worthy after failing, this episode is for you.

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Does Matthew 6:14–15 teach that God won't forgive you if you struggle to forgive someone else? This passage has confused many believers, but when we look at it in context, Jesus reveals something much deeper than a list of rules.

In this message, Carie explores what biblical forgiveness really means, why unforgiveness affects our hearts, and three practical steps to help you walk in the freedom Christ has for you.

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Does Jeremiah 29:11 really promise immediate prosperity and success, or is there more to the story?

In this episode, Carie explores the historical context of one of the Bible's most well-known verses. Discover why God spoke these words to His people in exile, what we can learn about waiting on His timing, how to faithfully serve Him in difficult seasons, and why understanding Scripture in context changes everything.

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