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Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping men, women, and couples experience good health, loving relationships and joyful spirituality that Jesus came to bring.

Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 21 Ratings

Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping men, women, and couples experience good health, loving relationships and joyful spirituality that Jesus came to bring.

    The Impact of Narcissistic Abuse in Marriage

    The Impact of Narcissistic Abuse in Marriage

    Confused, emotionally exhausted, or feeling crazy or depressed about your marriage? These might be signs you are being impacted by narcissistic and emotional abuse. Narcissism is a loaded word in our contemporary culture. But how do you know if that's what you're experiencing is your imagination, or is truly toxic?

    Dr. David Hawkins, director of the Marriage Recovery Center, has been dealing with individuals so affected for over 40 years. He joins Dr. Carol on this episode to provide a sobering picture of the suffering narcissistic and emotional abuse brings, and also to offer some wonderful guidance and hope for some steps to take next if this is you.

    Connect with Dr. Hawkins and the Marriage Recovery Center on their website, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

    Check out Dr. Carol's new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships
    And look around at all the supplementary resources at YourSexpectations.com.
    Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here.

     

    • 53 min
    The Truth About Faith, Trauma, PTSD, and Post-Traumatic Growth

    The Truth About Faith, Trauma, PTSD, and Post-Traumatic Growth

    Bad things happen even to good people. What happens in a person when they experience trauma or ongoing hardship? There's been a lot of talk in the last few years about trauma-informed care, PTSD, and such. How does all that integrate with faith in God and one's Christian experience?

    Dr. Shannae Anderson, licensed clinical psychologist, has been working in this field for over 25 years. She talks with Dr. Carol on this episode about integrating psychological trauma-informed care with the Holy Spirit's presence and work in a person's heart to bring healing, growth, meaning, and resilience. They talk about sexual trauma in particular, and also the role of the body of Christ in healing for people so affected.

    Find out more about Dr. Shannae Anderson on her website.

    Read Dr. Carol's article How to Experience God in Your Past Trauma
    Check out Dr. Carol's new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships
    And look around at all the supplementary resources at YourSexpectations.com.
    Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here.

    • 44 min
    How Feeling Entitled to Sex Can Destroy Your Marriage

    How Feeling Entitled to Sex Can Destroy Your Marriage

    Culture has made many people believe you must have a happy sex life in order to be whole and fulfilled in life. The church has "Christianized" that idea, leading many to believe you are entitled to sex, especially if you're married. But countless Christian married people are finding that doesn't work out well.

    Author, husband, podcaster, and pastor Noah Filipiak talks with Dr. Carol on this episode about how feeling entitled to sex almost destroyed his marriage, and what he believes now. They talk about the belief some have that sex is the "prize" for getting married God's way, 1 Corinthians 7, handling one's sex drive in a God-honoring and spouse-honoring way, and more.

    Find Noah Filipiak on his website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
    Check out the Beyond the Battle community Noah facilitates.
    Read Noah's book Beyond the Battle: A Man's Guide to His Identity in Christ in an Oversexualized World
    Noah's sermon based on 1 Corinthians 7

    Check out Dr. Carol's new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships
    And look around at all the supplementary resources at YourSexpectations.com.
    Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here.

    • 48 min
    Addressing the Hole in Your Heart: Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships

    Addressing the Hole in Your Heart: Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships

    How are you attempting to fill the empty places in your heart? If it's with sex, how's that working for you? And when it hasn't gone well, how do you find grace for your messy story?

    On this episode Dr. Carol talks with Matt and Laurie Krieg. Matt's a licensed therapist. Laurie is president of Impossible Ministries. Together they help people deal with issues around sexuality and marriage, including LGBTQ+ issues, in God-honoring ways. Here they share how they are living out grace in their own messy stories, and what it's been like to help other people do the same.

    Find Laurie Krieg on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
    Find Matt Krieg on his counseling page or Instagram
    Find their book An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel     

    Check out Dr. Carol's new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships
    And look around at all the supplementary resources at YourSexpectations.com.

    • 40 min
    10 Questions Christians Most Ask About Sex

    10 Questions Christians Most Ask About Sex

    Christians have questions about sex! But where do you go for the answers? Some questions have factual answers, but more often the questions have to do with deeper matters of the heart.

    In this challenging episode Dr. Carol responds to 10 questions YOU have asked, about all kinds of things - married sex, sexless marriages, single and sexual, porn, masturbation, different sexual practices, STDs, sex ed, and more. Yup, we're "going there!"

    And you'll want to find out more about Dr. Carol's new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships.

    If you're listening to this when it first airs, mark your calendar for TONIGHT, February 13, 8pm eastern/7pm central for our YouTube LIVE book launch party! We'll have giveaways, fun facts about sex, Christians, love, and relationships, answering your questions, and more.

     

    • 39 min
    How to Have the Intimacy You Always Wanted in Your Marriage

    How to Have the Intimacy You Always Wanted in Your Marriage

    The illusion that intimacy in marriage just "happens" may not even last as long as the wedding cake. Maybe the intimate connection between you was good but became broken, or maybe you've never had that strong of a connection. What are the practical steps for those who want more from their relationship to actually build true intimacy that lasts?

    Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith had to wrestle with that question in their own marriage. On this episode they talk with Dr. Carol about not only their story, but the practical framework they've developed to help couples at every stage of their relationship build (or improve) the foundation of safety, develop trust, and enjoy a deeper intimacy than they thought possible.

    Connect with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith on their website or Instagram.
    Find their book Building True Intimacy: Creating a Connection That Stands the Test of Time

    Find out more about Dr. Carol's new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships.
    Check out Dr. Carol's article What God Designed Intimacy in Marriage to be Like

    Don't forget to mark your calendar for next Tuesday, February 13, 8pm eastern/7pm central for our YouTube LIVE book launch party! 

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

MamaZ&E ,

Thank You for Speaking to These Sensitive Topics!

I’ve had the privilege of meeting Dr. Carol in person and have had her as a guest on my podcast and am SO thankful to have her as a resource! Many people shy away from speaking to such sensitive topics, but Dr. Carol’s expertise and education are such a blessing to so many women. THANK YOU!

Lydia Santos | The Jar Podcast

RickrodROX ,

Super Helpful

Listened to your interview with Eric about anxiety and depression and how God changed him through changing his thoughts. "Seeing yourself as a victim is the definition of depression"....Sooooo good!

Asaud7 ,

Informative and great advice

Great insights and practical advice on relationships and more.

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