The Honest Pod

Karrie Garcia
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You’ve stumbled across The Honest Pod with Karrie Garcia! Her hope is to create a safe space to share stories that foster healing, hope, and the honesty needed to live free and fully alive. As a pastor, author, and CEO, Karrie Garcia has been inspiring change in others by sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie is not afraid to wade through deep waters, because she has seen firsthand how God’s redemptive purpose for our lives does not begin once we’re free from pain, rather it stems directly from that pain. Listen as she shares honestly & creates space for others to engage in heart restoration.

  1. 3d ago

    Sloth Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Mario Garcia - The Honest Pod, S4 EP11

    In this episode, Karrie and Mario explore the complex nature of sloth, a deadly sin often misunderstood as laziness. They discuss how sloth is rooted in disordered desires for rest, ease, and relief, and how shame and fear keep us from engaging with the good God has for us. Mario shares his personal journey of recognizing and confronting these patterns through vulnerability, prayer, and community, offering hope for those seeking to re-engage with life authentically. _____________ About Mario: Although many from the Freedom Movement team have been with the organization since the start, Mario has truly been there since day one. As Karrie’s husband, Mario provided encouragement and input from the sidelines as Freedom Movement grew from just the spark of an idea back in 2013. While Karrie was dreaming up what Freedom Movement could be and moving forward with the organization’s earliest events, Mario was deeply entrenched in the corporate world of graphic design—from serving a number of clients at a Los Angeles agency to Creative Director roles at Easton-Bell Sports and Getting Things Done.    In 2015, he experienced a significant career transition and quickly found himself back on the job hunt. After an extensive, year-long search for a new corporate position, while taking freelance jobs to make ends meet, Mario felt God urging him to pause the search and invest whole-heartedly into Freedom Movement. From there, he took a leap of faith into the role of Creative Director and has served in this capacity ever since. Today, Mario continues to build and maintain Freedom Movement’s visual brand, overseeing everything from the website, to digital media and marketing, to branding for the organization’s tours, courses and events.  His heart for Freedom Movement mirrors Karrie’s, as he’s found himself a champion for those on the margins since he was a child. He has been honored to see true transformation take place in the lives of the women and men Freedom Movement reaches. For all of the unique challenges that come with working with a spouse, Mario takes great joy in being able to work with Karrie as a unified team in meeting people, whoever and wherever they are, to share with them how the redeeming love of Christ is available to anyone who seeks it. Aside from his role at Freedom Movement, Mario works with other nonprofit and for profit clients through his own design agency, FiveFive. He formally founded the agency in June 2019, as his freelance clients grew into a substantial portfolio of work, which has since included 21c Museum Hotels, Lululemon, Lime, and Bridge Community Church. https://www.fivefivestudio.com/ _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

  2. Nov 3

    Sloth: When “I Need to Rest” Becomes “I Don’t Want to Engage” - The Honest Pod, S4 EP10

    Karrie explores the deeper spiritual meaning of sloth, challenging common perceptions and offering insights on how rest and disengagement function in our spiritual lives. She discusses how sloth is rooted in fear and despair, and how faithful participation is the true antidote. Keywords sloth, spiritual growth, rest, disengagement, fear, despair, faithful participation, seven deadly sins, spiritual health, re-engagement Key Topics The true meaning of sloth as spiritual apathy and resistanceHistorical understanding of sloth asedia and its deeper implicationsThe difference between rest and avoidance in spiritual lifeHow fear and despair fuel slothful behaviorThe importance of faithful participation over productivityScriptural insights on sloth and rest from ProverbsPractical steps to re-engage with life and faithThe role of compassion and wisdom in addressing sloth Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and the concept of sloth 03:49 Sloth as disengagement from spiritual good 08:09 Sloth as sorrow towards spiritual good and neglecting what is good 12:01 Personal reflections on engaging hard things and fear 14:14 Jesus' invitation to rest and the difference from avoidance 16:03 The deeper roots of sloth in fear of discomfort and failure 17:54 The role of compassion and wisdom in addressing disengagement 19:56 Neuroscience and the body's response to sloth 21:49 The danger of busyness as a form of avoidance 24:01 The promise and trap of relief through disengagement 25:58 Sloth as despair and loss of hope 28:12 The importance of re-engagement and faithful participation 30:11 Practical steps to re-engage and the role of grace 31:57 The connection between sloth and disordered desires for hope and rest 33:53 The courage to feel and the process of repentance 36:07 Small acts of re-engagement and God's invitation 38:01 Summary: Sloth as disengagement from life and love 40:14 Questions for self-reflection on fatigue, avoidance, and participation 41:51 The importance of compassion and understanding in spiritual growth 43:47 Conclusion and next steps in re-engagement _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

  3. Oct 27

    Greed Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Tori Hein - The Honest Pod, S4 EP9

    In this episode, Karrie and Tori explore the complex nature of greed, how it manifests in everyday life, and its roots in disordered desires. They share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical reflections on surrender, contentment, and trusting God with our provision. Keywords greed, contentment, surrender, disordered desire, biblical principles, personal stories, generosity, trust in God, spiritual growth, overcoming greed Key Topics The definition of greed as an excessive desire to acquire and hold wealthPersonal stories illustrating struggles with greed and disordered desiresBiblical insights on greed, contentment, and generosityThe impact of cultural and familial stories on our view of money and worthThe importance of surrender and trusting God for provisionThe role of community and relationships in overcoming greed Sound Bites "Greed is an excessive desire to acquire and hold wealth""Generosity is the antidote to greed""Trust God with your provision, not your possessions" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the topic of greed and personal stories 02:00 Defining greed and exploring personal experiences with disordered desire 05:01 The influence of cultural and family stories on greed 09:51 Biblical insights on greed, contentment, and generosity 20:00 The journey of surrender and trusting God with provision 29:56 The impact of greed on relationships and community 40:06 Practical steps to overcome greed and embrace generosity 49:48 The blessings of surrender and living with contentment 54:49 Closing reflections and encouragement to trust God’s provision ______________ About Tori Hein: Alongside her personal coaching and mentorship programs, Tori serves as the Director for Marketing and Strategy for Freedom Movement, a non profit providing trauma-informed and Biblically based coaching trainings and certification programs.  Her and her husband, Matt, and two children, Micaiah and Amara, live in the Tennessee countryside just south of Nashville. You can find out more about Tori and her work as a coach and mentor at https://www.torimaehein.com/ or https://www.wearefm.org/tori _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

  4. Oct 20

    Greed: When "Just a Little More" Will Finally Make Me Safe - The Honest Pod, S4 EP8

    Karrie explores the roots of greed, how it manifests in our lives, and how trusting God can free us from its grip. She shares personal stories and biblical insights to help listeners understand and overcome disordered desires. __________ keywords greed, money, security, trust, biblical principles, disordered desires, freedom from greed, faith, financial anxiety, spiritual growth key topics The biblical definition of greed as AvariceThe difference between money as provision and as securityThe roots of greed in disordered desires for safety, worth, and controlThe story of the rich fool and the danger of trusting in possessionsPersonal stories of financial anxiety and surrender to GodThe importance of trusting God's provision over accumulating wealthQuestions to reflect on personal disordered desires related to moneyThe paradox of greed promising security but producing fear of lossThe role of faith and trust in overcoming greedPractical steps for surrendering control and trusting God's provision Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the series on the seven deadly sins 02:13 The biblical and historical understanding of greed as Avarice 04:24 Money as amoral, not inherently evil, and its proper use 05:50 The progression from provision to security to mastery over money 07:08 The desire for security and worth as good desires from God 08:03 Questions of whether money provides security or worth 09:19 The influence of personal stories and financial loss on greed 12:36 The internal struggle with fear and the need for more 13:20 The internal conflict between obedience and anxiety about provision 16:26 The story of trusting God through consecration and surrender 18:01 Money as a source of anxiety and the need for curiosity over shame 20:24 The parable of the rich fool and the danger of trusting possessions 28:26 Jesus' teaching on worry, provision, and trust in God 33:53 The paradox of greed: security versus fear of loss 37:06 Trusting God as the true provider, not money 39:46 Questions to reflect on disordered desires and trust in God's provision 42:45 The root of greed in disordered desires for security and worth 43:51 The invitation to trust God and not money 45:58 Upcoming episode with Tori on greed _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

  5. Oct 13

    Lust Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Joshua Broome - The Honest Pod, S4 EP7

    In this episode, Joshua Broome shares his powerful journey from a successful porn star to a man redeemed by faith, exploring the roots of lust, the importance of honesty, and the path to heart transformation. This conversation offers deep insights into understanding desire, overcoming shame, and embracing God's love for true healing. ________________ Key Topics The childhood roots of lust and brokennessThe role of honesty in healing and freedomThe impact of shame and the power of confessionThe spiritual battle behind lust and desireThe importance of community and accountabilityGod's design for love and sexualityThe process of heart transformation and renewalPractical steps for overcoming lust and shameTakeaways Honesty is the first step to true freedom from lust.Shame cannot survive being spoken; confession leads to healing.Desire for connection is God-given, but it can be distorted by brokenness.God's love is restorative and invites us into wholeness.Heart transformation is more powerful than behavior modification. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest introduction 02:06 Joshua shares his childhood and early struggles 07:08 The decision to enter the porn industry 12:01 The consequences of success and the crisis of meaning 18:02 The turning point and encounter with faith 21:56 The process of healing and heart transformation 30:03 The importance of honesty and community 39:59 Understanding lust as idolatry and desire as God-given 49:59 Practical steps to healing and living in freedom 59:58 God's design for love and sexuality 01:03:25 Final encouragement and resources for listeners _________________________________ Joshua Broome has a radical story of redemption which gives him a unique perspective in today’s culture that God is using in a mighty way. Now over a decade removed from the darkness of being in the pornography industry for 6 years, that seemed inescapable, he now shares his story on podcasts, TV shows and stages worldwide about how he discovered both purpose and lasting freedom in Christ. Equipped with an education in Christian Ministries from Liberty University, Joshua and his wife, Hope, have been married for 8 years and live in Dallas, Texas with their four sons. His message is centered on the good news that no matter what you’ve done or what has happened to you nothing can separate you from the love available to you in Jesus! Website https://www.joshuabroome.me/ 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life https://a.co/d/0cK5Cu7g _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

  6. Oct 6

    Lust: When The Desire to be Known Becomes The Desire to Consume - The Honest Pod, S4 EP6

    Karrie explores the complex nature of lust, its roots in desire, and how disordered desire can lead to destructive behaviors. She emphasizes understanding desire as a good gift from God, and discusses how to rewire and redirect lust towards healthy, holy intimacy.   key topics The difference between desire and lustHow desire is rooted in human longing for connectionThe impact of disordered desire on behavior and relationshipsNeuroscience of dopamine and addiction in lustBiblical perspectives on lust and heart intentionsThe role of shame and redemption in healing lustPractical steps for rewiring desire towards intimacyThe importance of vulnerability and covenant in relationships _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

  7. Sep 29

    Gluttony Part 2: The Seven Deadly Sins with Alisa Keeton - The Honest Pod, S4 EP5

    In this episode, we explore the deeper spiritual and emotional roots of gluttony, body image, and desire, featuring insights from Alisa Keeton of Revelation Wellness. Discover how disordered desires influence our relationship with food and body, and learn practical steps to pursue wholeness in Christ. Keywords gluttony, body image, desire, spiritual healing, health, wellness, Revelation Wellness, disordered desire, body positivity, Christian health Key Topics The biblical and spiritual understanding of gluttony as disordered desireThe role of desire, hunger, and attachment in eating behaviorsThe influence of the enemy in using food and beauty to distract and destroyThe importance of embodied presence and spiritual connection in healingPractical steps for honesty, community, and slow change in overcoming gluttonyThe impact of culture, media, and diet culture on body image and desireThe significance of understanding our body as a gift for ability, not vanityThe role of compassion, curiosity, and surrender in the journey to wholeness Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Lisa Keaton 01:51 Lisa Keaton's background and mission with Revelation Wellness 04:07 Understanding gluttony beyond food and calories 06:55 The biblical and spiritual roots of desire and hunger 09:46 The enemy's use of food and beauty in the garden 15:05 Disordered desire as a form of idolatry 20:01 The cultural barrage against our bodies and desires 25:02 The true meaning of fitness and health in God's design 29:54 The importance of embodied presence and spiritual connection 35:03 Practical steps: honesty, community, slow change 40:09 Rebellion against excess and cultural lies 44:59 The role of compassion and curiosity in healing 50:02 Dealing with cravings and disordered desires 54:51 The power of surrender and God's love in transformation 58:09 Closing thoughts and resources for further help ___________ Alisa Keeton is the founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness®, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping people break free from body shame and diet culture by experiencing deep spiritual healing and embodied physical health. She has spent more than 30 years helping people move beyond surface-level fitness to understand that we don’t just have bodies, we are our bodies, fearfully and wonderfully made for communion with God. She is the bestselling author of The Wellness Revelation, Heir to the Crown, and The Body Revelation, and host of the Revelation Wellness podcast, which has reached more than 9 million downloads. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, Simon and a proud parent of her two children, Jack and Sophia. https://www.revelationwellness.org/ The Body Revelation https://a.co/d/0iBuD7Xa _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

  8. Sep 22

    Gluttony: When Food Becomes More Than Food - The Honest Pod, S4 EP4

    In this episode, Karrie Garcia explores the deeper spiritual and emotional aspects of gluttony, emphasizing that it's not just about food but about disordered desires and mastery. She encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with food, pleasure, and God's design for nourishment and comfort. key topics The biblical understanding of gluttony as a disordered appetite The role of pleasure and taste in God's design How food activates reward systems in the brain The difference between nourishment and mastery The connection between emotional needs and eating habits The cycle of shame and self-control in food choices The invitation to find satisfaction in God, not food Questions to reflect on your relationship with food The importance of community and relationships in healing The spiritual practice of repentance and curiosity Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Series on the Seven Deadly Sins 00:28 Karrie shares her personal journey with gluttony and scripture 01:27 Understanding gluttony as a disordered desire, not just overeating 03:23 The beauty of God's creation of food and taste 11:02 The desire for nourishment and comfort as God-given 17:02 The cycle of emotional eating and its roots 22:08 What gluttony covers: loneliness, grief, exhaustion 27:34 Invitation to repentance and reordering desires 36:51 Upcoming episode with Elisa Keaton on love for food and body _____________________________________________ Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Karrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠ Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movement Freedom Movement Website: wearefm.org Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:  ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠ Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠ Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠ Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements: ⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠  Music by Tanya Godsey

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You’ve stumbled across The Honest Pod with Karrie Garcia! Her hope is to create a safe space to share stories that foster healing, hope, and the honesty needed to live free and fully alive. As a pastor, author, and CEO, Karrie Garcia has been inspiring change in others by sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie is not afraid to wade through deep waters, because she has seen firsthand how God’s redemptive purpose for our lives does not begin once we’re free from pain, rather it stems directly from that pain. Listen as she shares honestly & creates space for others to engage in heart restoration.

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  • Creator
    Karrie Garcia
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Karrie Garcia
  • Show Website
    The Honest Pod

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