The Honest Pod

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: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

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.Keywordssloth, spiritual growth, rest, disengagement, fear, despair, faithful participation, seven deadly sins, spiritual health, re-engagementKey TopicsThe 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 slothChapters00:00Introduction to the episode and the concept of sloth03:49Sloth as disengagement from spiritual good08:09Sloth as sorrow towards spiritual good and neglecting what is good12:01Personal reflections on engaging hard things and fear14:14Jesus' invitation to rest and the difference from avoidance16:03The deeper roots of sloth in fear of discomfort and failure17:54The role of compassion and wisdom in addressing disengagement19:56Neuroscience and the body's response to sloth21:49The danger of busyness as a form of avoidance24:01The promise and trap of relief through disengagement25:58Sloth as despair and loss of hope28:12The importance of re-engagement and faithful participation30:11Practical steps to re-engage and the role of grace31:57The connection between sloth and disordered desires for hope and rest33:53The courage to feel and the process of repentance36:07Small acts of re-engagement and God's invitation38:01Summary: Sloth as disengagement from life and love40:14Questions for self-reflection on fatigue, avoidance, and participation41:51The importance of compassion and understanding in spiritual growth43:47Conclusion and next steps in re-engagement_____________________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

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.Keywordsgreed, contentment, surrender, disordered desire, biblical principles, personal stories, generosity, trust in God, spiritual growth, overcoming greedKey TopicsThe 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 greedSound 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"Chapters00:00Introduction to the topic of greed and personal stories02:00Defining greed and exploring personal experiences with disordered desire05:01The influence of cultural and family stories on greed09:51Biblical insights on greed, contentment, and generosity20:00The journey of surrender and trusting God with provision29:56The impact of greed on relationships and community40:06Practical steps to overcome greed and embrace generosity49:48The blessings of surrender and living with contentment54:49Closing 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: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

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 growthkey topicsThe 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 provisionChapters00:00 Introduction to the series on the seven deadly sins02:13 The biblical and historical understanding of greed as Avarice04:24 Money as amoral, not inherently evil, and its proper use05:50 The progression from provision to security to mastery over money07:08 The desire for security and worth as good desires from God08:03 Questions of whether money provides security or worth09:19 The influence of personal stories and financial loss on greed12:36 The internal struggle with fear and the need for more13:20 The internal conflict between obedience and anxiety about provision16:26 The story of trusting God through consecration and surrender18:01 Money as a source of anxiety and the need for curiosity over shame20:24 The parable of the rich fool and the danger of trusting possessions28:26 Jesus' teaching on worry, provision, and trust in God33:53 The paradox of greed: security versus fear of loss37:06 Trusting God as the true provider, not money39:46 Questions to reflect on disordered desires and trust in God's provision42:45 The root of greed in disordered desires for security and worth43:51 The invitation to trust God and not money45:58 Upcoming episode with Tori on greed_____________________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

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 TopicsThe 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 shameTakeawaysHonesty 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.Chapters00:00Introduction and guest introduction02:06Joshua shares his childhood and early struggles07:08The decision to enter the porn industry12:01The consequences of success and the crisis of meaning18:02The turning point and encounter with faith21:56The process of healing and heart transformation30:03The importance of honesty and community39:59Understanding lust as idolatry and desire as God-given49:59Practical steps to healing and living in freedom59:58God's design for love and sexuality01:03:25Final 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: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

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 topicsThe 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: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

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.Keywordsgluttony, body image, desire, spiritual healing, health, wellness, Revelation Wellness, disordered desire, body positivity, Christian healthKey TopicsThe 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 wholenessChapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Lisa Keaton01:51 Lisa Keaton's background and mission with Revelation Wellness04:07 Understanding gluttony beyond food and calories06:55 The biblical and spiritual roots of desire and hunger09:46 The enemy's use of food and beauty in the garden15:05 Disordered desire as a form of idolatry20:01 The cultural barrage against our bodies and desires25:02 The true meaning of fitness and health in God's design29:54 The importance of embodied presence and spiritual connection35:03 Practical steps: honesty, community, slow change40:09 Rebellion against excess and cultural lies44:59 The role of compassion and curiosity in healing50:02 Dealing with cravings and disordered desires54:51 The power of surrender and God's love in transformation58:09 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: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

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 topicsThe biblical understanding of gluttony as a disordered appetiteThe role of pleasure and taste in God's designHow food activates reward systems in the brainThe difference between nourishment and masteryThe connection between emotional needs and eating habitsThe cycle of shame and self-control in food choicesThe invitation to find satisfaction in God, not foodQuestions to reflect on your relationship with foodThe importance of community and relationships in healingThe spiritual practice of repentance and curiosityChapters00:00 Introduction to the Series on the Seven Deadly Sins00:28 Karrie shares her personal journey with gluttony and scripture01:27 Understanding gluttony as a disordered desire, not just overeating03:23 The beauty of God's creation of food and taste11:02 The desire for nourishment and comfort as God-given17:02 The cycle of emotional eating and its roots22:08 What gluttony covers: loneliness, grief, exhaustion27:34 Invitation to repentance and reordering desires36:51 Upcoming episode with Elisa Keaton on love for food and body_____________________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

In this episode, Karrie and Cathy explore the nature of pride, its roots, and how it manifests in our lives. They discuss how pride is often a mask for deeper insecurities and shame, and how humility can lead to true freedom and connection. ______________________key topicsThe anchor sentence: pride is the exhausting work of trying to prove you matterPride as a mask for insecurity and shameThe roots of pride in childhood shame and humiliationThe difference between humility and humiliationThe role of comparison and envy in prideThe importance of being a beginner and embracing vulnerabilityThe danger of over-propping oneself through prideThe connection between pride and fear of not enoughPractical ways to recognize and dismantle pride_____________________________________________________Cathy Loerzel received her MA in Counseling Psychology in 2007 and is the Co-Founder of The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Your True Calling. She has spent the last 15 years developing the theory and methodology of a popular new coaching and therapeutic approach called Story Work that moves people through their past stories of heartache to heal and discover healthier ways of being in the world. She is a storywork coach, popular speaker, writer and consultant based out of Seattle, WA where she lives with her husband, 2 little boys, 2 big dogs and 7 chickens on their urban farm.https://www.cathyloerzel.com/https://www.sacredinterruptionretreats.com/_____________________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey

Karrie explores the complex nature of pride, its roots in insecurity, and how it manifests in our lives. She offers biblical insights and practical questions to help us recognize and lay down pride to find true identity and rest in God's love.Keywordspride, insecurity, biblical wisdom, self-worth, spiritual growth, humility, identity, Christian life, pride vs humility, spiritual freedomChapters00:00 The Burden of Pride10:08 The Distorted Desire for Significance19:41 The Armor of Pride and Its Consequences27:06 The Quest for Belonging and Worth29:24 The Dopamine Trap of Performance33:13 Pride vs. Identity in Christ38:23 The Call to Repentance and Rest43:57 Finding Freedom from Pride_____________________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: ⁠karriegarcia.com⁠Freedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: ⁠https://www.wearefm.org/trainings⁠Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karrie⁠Purchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1⁠Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:⁠https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie⁠ Music by Tanya Godsey