Conversations with Carmen

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6 Steps to Survive a Really Hard Day or Season with Ellen Chauvin

1: Six Steps to Survive a Really Hard Day or Season with Ellen Chauvin

Using David’s experience at Ziklag in 1 Samuel 30, Ellen Chauvin and I offer 6 steps to survive a really hard day or season.

Ellen is a south Louisiana lady with a passion to share deep truths from God’s Word in teachable, relatable and sometimes funny stories. She encourages us to soak in the Word of God, burying it deep in our heart. Ellen guides us — with Biblical wisdom and spiritual truth — to the living water of Jesus. She says, “Filled with Him, you will sprout seeds of faith, growing spiritually. You will flourish!”

You can find Ellen online at EllenChauvin.com.

Tips on Navigating Fear and Anxiety with Gil Martin

2: Tips on Navigating Fear and Anxiety with Gil Martin

Anxiety and fear is a reality for many of us. In our conversation, Gil and I discuss tools to use when we find ourselves struggling with these challenges.

Gil began counseling in 1980. He has almost 40 years of experience helping both individuals and couples overcome problems and achieve their goals. Gil personifies Proverbs 15:23 (NLT) in our Holy Bible to me: “Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time.”

You can find Gil online at His Truth Counseling and Life Coaching.

His educational background:

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from LSU
  • Master’s Degree in Counseling from Louisiana Tech
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech

His professional qualifications:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor,
  • Board Approved Supervisor for LPCs
  • Marriage Coach for the Smalley Institute
  • Board Certified Life Coach
  • Certified Marriage Today Counselor
The Simple Secret to Live Content During Change — Philippians 4

3: The Simple Secret to Live Content During Change — Philippians 4 — with Stephanie K. Adams, Real Women Ministries

Stephanie joined me in a live conversation about the simple secret to living content during change. One of the things we know, change is inevitable.

Stephanie is a published author, In the Shadow of the Cross, the president of Real Women Ministries, and a breast cancer survivor. She is passionate about helping women develop loving relationships with each other and Christ through encouragement and accountability in His Word. Stephanie and I talk almost daily about the things the Holy Spirit is revealing to us through our own personal Bible study. 

You can find Stephanie online at Real Women Ministries.