"Carrie, I never knew that affected you..." These were the words spoken to Carrie when she confronted her abuser years after the sexual abuse happened in her own home. In today's episode of the Shine with Frannie Show, I sit down with author, podcaster, and coach Carrie Watts to discuss healing, redemption, and the transformative power of sharing your story. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Carrie opens up about her personal journey through trauma and sexual abuse--which happens to 1:4 women and 1:10 men--and the process of confronting painful wounds while learning to trust Jesus in deeper and more intimate ways. Her newest book, Crisis of Faith, takes the heart of her personal memoir and reimagines it through fiction for young girls ages 13–15, creating a message of hope, healing, courage, and identity for the next generation. At the center of Carrie’s mission is this truth: no matter what a girl faces, nothing is impossible with God on her side. Through faith, supportive community, and healing conversations, girls and women alike can rise above their pain and step into the purpose God has for their lives. In this episode, we discuss: The health benefits of journaling as powerful tools for healing, intimacy with God, and personal breakthrough How unresolved trauma and hidden wounds can create a “crisis of faith”—and what true healing actually looks like The deeper message behind Crisis of Faith and why Carrie believes this generation of girls desperately needs hope-filled stories rooted in biblical truth If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, questioned God in your suffering, or wondered if your story could ever be redeemed, this conversation will encourage you to keep healing, keep trusting, and keep moving forward in faith. ABOUT CARRIE: Carrie Watts is an author, speaker, and host of the Saved and Strong podcast. With a background in nursing and a passion for helping women heal, Carrie guides aspiring writers to turn their stories into powerful messages of hope and transformation. After journaling her own story through seasons of pain and healing, Carrie discovered the life-changing power of writing—not just as a craft, but as a pathway to freedom. She now equips writers with the tools, structure, and confidence they need to move from stuck to storytelling with purpose. Through her coaching, Carrie creates a safe, faith-centered space where women can process their stories, find their voice, and step boldly into their calling. She is the author of Crisis of Faith and is passionate about helping others go from trauma to testimony—one page at a time. More about Carrie: www.carriewatts.com Follow Carrie: Instagram @carriewattswrites Facebook Carrie On Saved and Strong Podcast: Watch: YouTube: @CarrieWatts-tn2em Listen: https://www.podpage.com/savedandstrong/ or on your favorite podcast channel
