The Soft Return Podcast

Carla P
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Spirituality
  • Updated Biweekly

The Soft Return is a 10-minute devotional for those whose faith was stalled, but not extinguished. Born from a personal journey, this podcast creates space for reflection, healing, and renewed intimacy without force or expectation, after 10+ years away from the church ("the structure" that is). Here, faith is increased slowly. God is encountered gently. And the return is soft, just as it should be.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Holy Roller

    I grew up on the holy roller train. The destination was perfection. And it almost broke me. Today I'm unpacking what holiness actually means, where the church got it wrong, and why being set apart has nothing to do with being flawless. Got 10 minutes? Hang with me Carla

    10 min

  2. May 17

    I Have Such Doubts

    The church doesn't talk about doubt enough. But doubt doesn't mean you've lost your faith; it means something is still at stake. Today, I'm unpacking what Mark 9 and one of my favorite movies revealed about bringing your whole honest self to God. I have such doubts. And that's okay. Do you have 10 minutes? Join me

    11 min

  3. May 1

    Sound On

    Sound doesn't happen without tension. Just like a string vibrates the moment it's plucked, our back and forth with God produces something and He's in that with us. He's not just watching. He's actively looking for our commitment and obedience in every situation because He already knows how the song is supposed to sound. And trust me, the symphony hits different with a skilled conductor. Today, we're looking at what Jericho teaches us about all of that. Got 10 minutes? Join me

    11 min

  4. Mar 29

    Dear God

    God hears you. Period. This episode is all about prayer, why it matters, how it shapes our relationship with God, and why your voice never goes unheard. If you’ve been distant, distracted, or discouraged… this is your reminder to lean back in. Carla

    12 min

  5. Mar 1

    Won't He Will

    Got 10 minutes? The will of God.The Book of Daniel.And John Wick. This episode explores how the will of God means something completely different to me now than it used to. What if the Will of God isn’t just about outcomes? Listen in and explore how these three threads weave together, a perspective that might shift how you see the Will of God for your life. Carla P.

    12 min

  6. Feb 6

    You Don't Have To Be In The Room

    Got 10 minutes? Let me sit with you for a second. So today, I want to talk about something that I keep coming back to — the idea that you don’t actually have to be in the room for God to be doing something. I’ve been reading Esther, and one of the interesting things about that book is that God’s name never shows up. And still… You can feel Him everywhere. In the timing, in the way people cross paths, in how things line up. And I keep thinking about how often we assume that if we don't have a seat at the table, then we must be missing it and won't be fully considered. So if you’ve ever found yourself watching from the sidelines outside the "room where it happens", this episode is for you. Carla

    14 min

  7. Jan 20

    How I Fight My Battles

    Have you ever felt surrounded on every side? Have you ever prepared to fight, but knew that you didn't have the energy for the battle? Great if you’re prepared, because we always want to stay ready, but guess what? You don't have to fight the battle to win because it's not ours, it's the Lord's. If you have 10 minutes, I'll tell you about it. Notes related to Podcast: In the 2025 release of the movie Superman, the people of Jarhanpur were victorious in the second invasion even though Superman was occupied (he called in some friends😉), the part referenced from the movie in the podcast is at 1 hr 27 minute mark, the Tye Tribbett version of Surrounded is 👌🏾) Carla

    10 min

  8. Jan 11

    Why the Soft Return?

    Welcome! Come with me this episode as I give you some context and explore what "Soft Returning" means to me. Thank you for being here! Like, follow, share, and subscribe! Carla

    13 min
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The Soft Return is a 10-minute devotional for those whose faith was stalled, but not extinguished. Born from a personal journey, this podcast creates space for reflection, healing, and renewed intimacy without force or expectation, after 10+ years away from the church ("the structure" that is). Here, faith is increased slowly. God is encountered gently. And the return is soft, just as it should be.

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