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The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

Ep 60 - Carlos & Heather Whittaker: Respecting Big Differences, Breaking Bad Habits and Fighting for Forgiveness

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4697 Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2022

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

This episode of “Faith & Calling” is coming in hot, as in hot topics! They’re everywhere these days, splintering even the deepest and longest of relationships. But Paula’s guests this week have managed to stay united (even thriving!) in marriage while being divided on politics, parenting and the vaccine. Sounds impossible, right? So what’s their big secret?  Social media influencer (shout out to the #Instafamilia!), social justice advocate, speaker, and best-selling author Carlos Whittaker and his incredible wife Heather sit down with Paula for a straight-shooting conversation that will leave you encouraged and inspired by what happens when we stop standing on issues and start walking with each other! The Whittakers have been married for 21 years and together share three teenage children. While they’ve worked in ministry for much of their marriage, they’ve built much of their solid foundation on the backs of trials, crisis and even personal betrayal, including Carlos’ early struggle with porn. After a lot of therapy and inner healing, he uncovered what was at the core of his addiction to artificial intimacy. He shares with Paula a powerful analogy for anyone looking to destroy the roots of a deep-seated habit and embrace true freedom on the other side.  On the flip side, that season of dishonesty brought Heather face to face with navigating forgiveness. Despite wanting to throw in the towel on their marriage, she tells Paula about the powerful image God gave her of what was actually going on, which led her to pull back and focus on the bigger problem. Hear what she learned in the process about her own deep-seated habits – and her warning for others who may be wishing for a different kind of life than the one they find themself in.  The Whittakers are the real deal and this episode is packed with real joy and wisdom from two imperfect people who know, trust, and rely on God like their life, marriage and parenting depends on it. If you could use some hope, let this conversation with Heather and Carlos - the self-described “hope dealer” - encourage you to let the Spirit move!  Follow Carlos on Instagram  Follow Healther on Instagram  Check Carlos’ books, podcasat and latest work at CarlosWhittaker.com  Learn more about Paula’s new company CARRY Media™ and sign up for CARRY™ ALL, an essential weekly newsletter for the working mom that drops every Sunday!     Follow along with CARRY Media on social media: @carry_media Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Sign up for Paula’s new and improved newsletter to get a message from her every two weeks.  Order Paula’s Book - “Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling” Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: AccessMore | Spotify | Apple

Transcript

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0:00.0

Access more.

0:03.8

Hi friends, it's Paula Ferris.

0:05.9

You might remember me from Good Morning America or The View.

0:09.6

It's okay if you don't, but I have a new view now.

0:12.6

My husband and I moved to South Carolina with our three kids, and I'm exploring new seasons

0:18.3

of calling.

0:19.2

Each week I'm joined by friends to have real,

0:22.1

honest conversations about their stories, their struggles and triumphs, all to encourage

0:27.2

and empower you. We're going to be talking about what people are called to do and who

0:31.7

they're called to be. I welcome you in to the Paula Ferris, Faith and Calling podcast.

0:38.7

Hey, everyone.

0:39.7

Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going to be in conversation with some couples that I just flat out admire.

0:45.9

And this week, they differ on politics, parenting, and the vaccine.

0:50.8

Yet, they have somehow managed to be married for 22 years now. And we've come from

0:55.2

very different backgrounds. Like my parents were hippies from California. His parents were in the church

1:01.4

conservative, conservative, southern. Yeah. I'm talking to Carlos and Heather Whitaker. They have a

1:07.2

podcast of their own. Carlos, you might have seen his content on social media.

1:11.6

He's an influencer, best known for his Insta Familia, that raises money for people that need it.

1:17.9

Now, this episode shows what can happen when we stop standing on issues and we start walking with one another.

1:24.2

It's something that they both feel very called to do, but they're also going to

1:29.2

get really real about their struggles. If you really think that the biggest crisis in your marriage

1:34.6

is going to be politics, parenting, and a vaccine, can I let you know that there are going to be

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