The Carrie On Podcast w/Carrie Lloyd

In this episode Carrie talks about the need to increase the intention behind psychological safety in the realms of sensitive and vulnerable conversations. How authority needs to ensure they are accountable as much as those who are serving them, and how we need to reevaluate our own pedestals for people who have abused power. Although this is directed at the church, the concepts have been learned and proven to be great solutions in other more modern industries where legalities are taken seriously and minorities are treated with respect and value. To the vulnerable and the hurting, this one is for you.

‘Building Cases' - In this episode, Carrie looks at how quickly we can build cases and the detrimental damage it can cause for an individual. She challenges those in authority as much as those in the pews, for authority can easily lose accountability, knowing those with the power should be fighting for the vulnerable. How many times have we all mistaken a story, and run with it, without doing our research? 

‘Given the current climate of the church and church hurts, Carrie tackles the challenges the concerns of gas lighting behaviour amidst the church. Whether people are wishing to skip over the problem straight to the fix-it valve, or refusing a culture of feedback, we are beginning to see the church be recalibrated into a different space. How do we avoid gas lighting those who came to help build a church in the first place, and how do we avoid the pitfalls of hierarchy? It isn't cancel culture. It isn't refusal to attend at all. The solution is within our reach.'

Carrie discusses the importance of facing difficult times. Jesus' demonstration of processing pain in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion became a recorded example of how we take the toughest questions to God. This was recorded at Magdalene Hope's annual women's conference in Bakersfield, California, in October 2023. 

Carrie looks into the current era of discussing our trauma, how we can build entire identities on overcoming. From opinion to cancel culture, are we helping ourselves when it comes to our past? Or are we hindering our future by gaining validation on the stories of victory? In this honest episode, she challenges some of the issues of social media, content creation, and why focusing on what we overcame could be holding us back. 

Carrie approaches the toxic increase of bitterness in society. What are the signs of someone functioning in bitterness and how can we avoid it ourselves?

Carrie shares her journey of qualifying to be a single foster parent! She walks through the seasons of life that led her here, the urgent need for society and the church to participate, as well the honest fears she's faced and what's helped her move forward.

Carrie explores whether the church helps or hinders shame for its devoted audience. Has the church created more shame than it's helped to remove? In an honest episode, she shares her own insights through the journey of shame in the church, and steps to overcome it.

Carrie talks to her single girl friends Kat Harris (author of Sexless in the City) and Kait Warman (author of Thank You For Rejecting Me). In this three-part series, each available on their own podcast shows, the women tell all in the world of dating in this day and age. Kat's episode explores whether she should marry a Christian and the challenges around the ratio of single men to women in the church, and Kait's episode discusses dating with an abundance mindset. On this episode, Carrie responds to the challenging question, "Why are they still single?"

Carrie shares her thoughts on deconstruction, drawing from her own experience in and out of faith and atheism. She explains the four stages of spiritual development, religion vs mysticism, and the power of loving others amidst their questions.

(Part 2) Carrie joins Bryant Ellis, entrepreneur, founder of The Adventure Challenge, and host of ‘The Fail Journal' podcast to discuss his thoughts on failure and success. From awkward auditions to experiences no one wants to repeat, Bryant gives us permission to get it wrong, and wrong again, until we find the end of ourselves and become free from the ‘must-have/must-do' culture of our time.

Carrie joins Bryant Ellis, entrepreneur, founder of The Adventure Challenge, and host of ‘The Fail Journal' podcast to discuss his thoughts on failure and success. From awkward auditions to experiences no one wants to repeat, Bryant gives us permission to get it wrong, and wrong again, until we find the end of ourselves and become free from the ‘must-have/must-do' culture of our time.

This is part two of a two-part series. Carrie invites Tinasha LaRaye back for another round of discussing racial reconciliation, and the things they have learned since their first podcast in 2017. 

Carrie invites Tinasha LaRaye back for another round of discussing racial reconciliation, and the things they have learned since their first podcast in 2017. This is part one of a two-part series.

Carrie talks with her friends Lori and James Burke about our definition of alpha males and females, especially in and outside of the church. What's the correct definition, and are we lacking alphas because we've deemed it a bad thing? Carrie also shares on her experience being perceived as an alpha female, and how that's affected her journey in the church. Tyler Linahan (co-producer) joins us in the starry night background for this one

In light of the global pandemic, Carrie talks about loneliness, the injustices that can catalyze loneliness, and how we can change our perspectives on what to do and think during this difficult time. Carrie talks honestly about her own journey, with the intent of helping you feel more hopeful. Get your tissues, this one is a tear-jerker.

Continuing from the last episode, Carrie answers your questions about dating, dreaming, disappointment and keeping the hope alive – Quarantine style ❤️

Carrie answers some of the questions asked to her on Instagram in the first of a two-part series. This episode answers questions on leadership, singleness, the deconstruction movement, and pastoring others.

Ever felt like you're going mad because those around you aren't telling the honest truth? This episode is for you. Carrie talks about her gratitude for the truth-tellers in her life and what happens when we consistently sit on the fence instead of stand for the truth. Is honesty always the best policy?

Carrie talks about her time when she left the church and the one element that inspired her in return. The Fearless looks at the components of fear and how debilitating it is for your own destiny. From early childhood dreams that have only just been realized, to looking at why we stay behind fear, expect some amusing stories and a charge to change your day!

Carrie talks about the need for seeking divine wisdom versus worldly wisdom. Can you be intellectual and yet not wise? Of course you can. What are the hurdles to our own wisdom and why are scholars saying we are getting less wise than even 5 years ago? What are your thoughts? We love hearing from you! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriegracey/

Ten years ago Carrie participated in a 3 part documentary series for the BBC called ‘The Big Silence'. The programme looked at 5 busy people with noisy lives to see what would happen if they lived with Jesuit Monks, in silence, for 8 days. The findings were the beginning of Carrie discovering how important silence was and how she could never return back to the way she used to be. Relationships too. Does silence and stillness play a part in your life?

Carrie talks to Mike Maeshiro about the fear behind a lot of dating and what the spiritual implications dating without honor can do. How taking the time and building friendship might be one of the best foundations that anyone can do these days.

How do we love God in grief? Carrie opens up about her decision to walk away from God for two years in 2005 and what bought her back with a new perspective. This is a useful episode for those questioning the goodness of the divine and those suffering to stay intimate in their faith.  

First of a two-part series Carrie talks about the useful, and not so useful attempts of helping those who are bereaved. A subject that so many people shy away from, Carrie finally plucked up the courage to talk about how friends help and what they can do to soften the blow of grief.

A podcast for my single/divorced/widowed AND married friends. This takes a look at being single in your thirties/forties and onwards. How do we steward the best life being single and avoid pining for a season we are not yet in? Couples - some advice on how to help your single friends and some thoughts on the segregation that happens when people begin to marry. This episode looks at both sides of the coin, how we need to stop fixing our single friends and instead start matching them. Carrie gives an honest account on being single and how to remember your worth without a beloved. 

In this episode, Carrie confronts the issue of criticism – the importance of it, how we receive it, and how we deliver it. If we are to grow, it's a vital component to live in a culture of confrontation.

In part 2 of the Trust Series, Carrie talks about how you build trust with others and the intentionality it requires. She also explains the common mistakes people make and how we often don't set ourselves up for success.

Episode one of a two-part series. Carrie talks about taking an intentional look at building trust within ourselves. Once that begins, the sky is the limit. Take a listen for practical steps in gaining confidence in the decisions you make for yourself and for others. Like what you're listening to? Give us a review on iTunes.

Carrie talks about the epidemic of porn, how we have reacted to it, and how it's not technically porn that is the issue but the motivation behind clicking online. From shaming the spouse to shaming from church members - those tactics haven't worked, but Carrie has discovered success within her own journey and pastoring others to having successful relationships once more.  

In a world full of fighting opinion, Carrie looks into the importance of diversity and how we love in disagreement. From finding friendships with Christians when she was an atheist, to the current political climate, freedom of speech is losing its edge and causing an identity crisis. Photo credit: JD Hudson 

Carrie discusses her early twenties and the era of being in love with addicts as well as being one herself. She also shares a conversation recorded two years ago, where she counsels a friend from drug addiction to finding life again. Whether you're addicted to a substance or loving an addict, this one is for you.

We live in a time when it's become so commonplace for people to deflect, blame others and see the world as a barrier to our personal well-being and success.  On this latest editon of Carrie On, Carrie Lloyd exhorts us to take personal OWNERSHIP of our lives, our relationships, and our communication. 

We live in a world torn by a lack of priciples, honesty, caring ... in her latest edition of "Carrie On," Carrie Lloyd disusses the lost character trait of "Nobility" in a talk recorded live in front of students at Bethel Church in Redding, CA. 

Excellence is a term tossed around by many today, but in this episode of Carrie On, Carrie Lloyd emphasizes the "action" element of being a person of excellence.  Taped live in front of a student audience at the Bethel campus in Redding, CA, Carrie is introduced by her former teacher and mentor - Katrina. 

In this episode, Carrie brings on good friends, James and Lori Burke to discuss marriage, dating (including dating the same person) and an examination of good and bad British accents in this free wheeling look at what happens when you do a podcast with no script.  At the very least, it's highly entertaining. 

From a remote location aligning the crashing waves of Carmel, CA, Carrie goes on the road for a podcast about a topic near and dear to her heart - codependency.  She views this topic as a global issue effecting so many people in so many different age groups that she felt it was time to share her views and advice on something she has dealt with for years as a counselor and pastor. 

Carrie goes it alone on this editon of "Carrie On" and discusses our current cultural malaise where everyone seems to be offended.  Because of social media this has never been so easy, but according to Carrie it's a "heart issue" and she discusses ways we can not only be less offended, but how to continually love the unlovable in our lives. 

An different and unusual edition of "Carrie On" as Carrie takes you onstage with Bethel Senior Pastor Bill Johnson and Gabe Valenzuela as the three discuss important issues like honor, criticism and taking ownership in front of 800 second year students on the Bethel campus in Redding, CA. 

On this episode, Carrie talks with Dr. Mike Hutchings, who idiscusses the issues surrounding every day life with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the potential for healing a psychological issue that is certainly not limited to those coming home from military engagement. Dr. Hutchings works with Dr. Randy Clarks's Global School of Supernatural Ministry and is director of education in Mechanicsburg, PA. 

On this ediiton of the Carrie On Podcast, Carrie draws upon the knowledge of writer and musician, Joshua Mohline who dances along the sometimes blurry line of faith and science and gives some interesting insight into this always controversial topic. 

Carrie talks with the co-founder of The Children's Legacy Center (with husband Bob), Kimberly Johnson who has dedicated her life as a mother of five and to creating a world without orphans. In this latest edition of "Carrie On" Carrie Lloyd talks with Kimberly about her mission and of her passion for global adoption. 

In another far ranging exercise in BFF brain exchanges, Carrie and Amanda Cook delve into topics from faith to air travel to Volvo safety. We're not kidding. It's certainly worth a listen to see how the minds of Carrie and one of the world's top Worship Leaders and writers collide. 

There are probably not a lot of friendships like the one that Carrie has with Amanda Cook, who in addition to being her BFF, moonlights as one of the most recognized and accomplished worship leaders in the U.S.  The two friends sat down for Part One of an introspetive and whacky look at the glue that keeps these two together. 

Just to prove we don't just tackle the soft out layers of life, Carrie and special guest Tinasha LaRaye take on something people only usually talk about - the act of "Racial Reconciliation" by, well, talking about it with a bit of depth on this edition of Carrie On. 

To know Carrie is to, well - love her and radio veteran Mark Gilman interviews Carrie in this latest "Carrie On" episode to find out more about what makes her tick and how she came to the place in her life she is today. 

In her debut podcast episode, Carrie brings us an "Ode to Wonder," an article she penned for "Darling Magazine" and her thoughts on what the concept of wonder can mean in your life.