The Carlos Whittaker Podcast (That Sounds Fun Network)

I am FINALLY home from Rwanda and in Nashville for a minute before going out on TOUR!!! Last week’s episode with Emmanuel really laid the groundwork for this episode, so if you haven’t listened to that one yet, go back and listen to it first!  This week, we are going to go deeper into the story and into the beauty of what the human spirit can accomplish… This week’s episode is very specific on FORGIVENESS and RECONCILIATION. Mathias and Steven were the worst of enemies. Mathias actually murdered Steven’s entire family in the Rwandan Genocide.  You get to hear their story of forgiveness and reconciliation from THEM! Not only do you hear about the forgiveness between these two people who are now as close as brothers, you get to hear about how Mathais forgave himself, which is something we could ALL use a little bit of. Just a warning, this is a heavy episode, and there are talks of violence, so this may not be the episode for our younger Instafamilia. _____ Listen to the first Rwandan episode HERE: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/200cf7c2a03f3464cc47b68a320706e5  You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ ATHLETIC GREENS: Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don’t know what just happened. I had a last-second idea to ask my Instagram familia to leave me voice messages on the best, most miraculous thing that has happened to them in the last 6 months… I thought I would get a few… “I got a new job!” messages… Which Are FANTASTIC… But little did I know HOW MANY MIRACLES AND HOPE FILLED STORIES would be waiting for me in my inbox. I’m honestly blown away and ready to hope forever. You guys are the real hope dealers. I’m just grateful that you let me gather you together. So if you are in need of some hope… From infertility to cancer, to job loss, to relationship loss, to dreams on hold… THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU. Also here is my voicemail… Just click it and drop a note of encouragement for the Human Hope family. telb.ee/m0ukb As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit This week's episode is sponsored by Better Help. An incredible and affordable online counseling service. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/humanhope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today joining me is my friend Russell Moore. He is RUNNING Christianity Today. I have followed him and what I love about Russell is that he was able to find a lane that a lot of Conservative Christians in America needed him to find.  He speaks to the problems of Christian Nationalism, calls things out when they are not Christ-like and isn’t afraid to speak the truth.  He has a podcast called the Russell Moore show and recently launched a new book, Losing My Religion.  I think this conversation will help ALL of us, especially launching into the difficult conversations that are coming in 2024. —-- Listen to Russell’s podcast HERE: https://pod.link/1074011166  Purchase his brand new book, Losing My Religion, HERE: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709965/losing-our-religion-by-russell-moore/  Follow Russell on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/drmoore  Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ Thanks to our sponsors!  ATHLETIC GREENS: Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ll be honest, I haven’t always understood Advent. Traditionally, our family celebrates with a Trader Joe’s chocolate Advent calendar.  So I want to dive into what Advent is—beyond the chocolate. What is Advent? Why would we celebrate it? Is it something that non-Christians would want to celebrate? I don’t think I’ve celebrated Advent since I was six, but this year, I’m doing it! And I’m bringing you with me. This week is all about HOPE.  Let’s dig in!  . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code CARLOS at checkout to save! AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are in more need of joy than they want to admit—especially in this post-election season. A simple way that I bring joy to my neighborhood is by decorating my yard for Christmas on November 1st.  I LOVE IT. And so do my neighbors!!  I’m giving you a tour of my yard and some tips on how you can bring joy to your home—whether it’s with a single strand of lights or a Clark Griswald level of decor.  . . . . . Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GmFtZE1M0fY Find ALL of the tools I use here: https://amzn.to/4i1iXyL . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . KC360: Go to KC360.com/CARLOS for a free high school college timeline and exclusive discounts for listeners. AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen! SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. GOFUNDME: Go to GoFundMe.com/CARLOS and receive a free coaching session with a GoFundMe expert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t ever tell me that I don’t do anything for you.  LIKE GIVE YOU A NEW BEST FRIEND!  This is not an exaggeration when I tell you that Ruthie Lindsey is the friend you have been looking for. Ruthie is a guide and mentor to humanity. Helping people feel endeared to their own life, body, and soul. She has been to literal hell and back. But when I say back, I mean living a life of purpose unlike most people ever achieve. The good news? No matter how far away from coming alive you may feel… Ruthie shows us just how close to life we really are. You can follow Ruthie @ruthielindsey on Instagram and you can learn more about her at http://www.ruthielindsey.com/ Also please leave your best clean jokes for next week's episode here!!! telb.ee/m0ukb As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone’s favorite guest is joining me today: my wife HEATHER!  We talk about why Heather left Instagram, what it’s like having my parents across the street, how I’m feeling about my dad’s dementia, our kids growing up, and all the change that’s happening in our family. We laugh, we cry, and we wouldn't change anything about this crazy, FULL season of life we’re in! . . . . . Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/humanhope to take your business to the next level today. AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. NOTES CANDLES: Get 15% off and free shipping on a custom starter kit at notescandle.com/Carlos with code CARLOS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we have two of our very best friends, Blake and Allie. We raised our kids together. At least 50% of the things we tried with our kids, we got from Blake and Allie. WHEN I TELL YOU they have raised 4 of the greatest women on Earth! It’s been a joy to watch them grow. In 2011, when I ruined my life and my family’s lives, they were the ones that said to me “you can live with us.” (If you don’t know this story, you can read about it in my book Kill the Spider). I don’t know that my healing could have happened without this family. Now you know the guts of the relationship…  Today we talk about the importance of COMMUNITY when parenting… How to create a safe space for our kids to not be okay…  The importance of not SHELTERING our kids from real life, but SHEPHERDING them to show the fruits of the Spirit through it all… _______ Purchase my book Kill the Spider HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Spider-audiobook/dp/B075X1RCJM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kill+the+spider+carlos+whittaker+book&qid=1692808769&sprefix=kill+the+spider+%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1  Watch our swimming with manatees vlog on YouTube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROMGYSALaI Get 15% off of my merch with code SUMMER HERE: https://loswhits-merch.myshopify.com/  You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ ELIC: ELIC is dedicated to changing lives by equipping and sending people to teach English in these unreached areas. If you are ready to create hope with a global impact, visit: elic.org/humanhope SIMPLE MODERN: Go to www.simplemodern.com/humanhope and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jen Pratt is a pediatric physician that is caring for children in the very same hospital where she was treated. Her story has come full circle, back to where her life was transformed. Dr. Pratt is now able to help improve the lives of other children battling critical illnesses with the gift of a wish referral and personally share in the transformation that comes with her patients’ wish experiences. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health.  Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 520,000 wishes worldwide; more than 350,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. Thanks to our sponsors… Better Help https://bit.ly/HHBetterHelp Canopy https://bit.ly/HHCanopy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys did it again. I asked “What’s the best thing that has happened to you this year?” AND YOU DELIVERED. So if you are in need of some hope, the Human Hope Fam has you covered… From overcoming covid to beating self harm… From road trips with dogs to sight being restored… You guys seriously are the best. I love you so. If you feel led please give some hope to AIM as they fight to end child sex trafficking by heading to www.aimfree.org/carlos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I’m typing this… I’m coming out of a 10-day battle royal with depression. This isn’t the first time it has come calling my name. But it has been a long time since I have had to pull out my tool belt and get to work. Since the summer of 2020, I’ve been depression-free. And I had begun walking with a little bit of a swagger. Like “Look at me! I don’t struggle with depression anymo%@%#$%$#%$#%$” Oooops. Waaaaay back on the 6th episode of this podcast, I titled it “When Anxiety Shows Up, Here's How To Show It Out…” Well, today is the same... but different. Anxiety and depression are cousins but the tools to get through a season have looked a little different for me. So today I literally let you in on how I have worked through the last ten days and give you 9 tools that I think could help you or a loved one out of a season of depression as well. Also, know that I’m not a doctor or therapist… these are just tools that have helped me. I hope you enjoy today and let it serve as a reminder that you can and will get through this… If you are thinking of taking your own life… Please dial 800-273-8255 right now and someone can help you immediately. We need you here. You are loved. Thanks to our sponsors… Better Help https://bit.ly/HHBetterHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a pen and paper podcast fam. Like seriously. Go grab it. The amount of nuggets and morals of wisdom that Dante Stewart drops for the human Hope Fam is ridiculous. Dante is a husband, father, football player, service member spouse, preacher, racial reconciliator (did I just make up a word?) But most importantly he is a hope dealer. He comes hard in this episode and gives us a lot to work on and a lot of hope when it comes to what it means to continue to fight for the equal treatment of everybody in America. Today's show will end up being a favorite for years to come. Keep up with Dante https://www.instagram.com/stewartdantec/ or linktr.ee/dantestewart Thanks to our sponsors! simplyearth.com/HUMANHOPE www.ThistleFarms.org code humanhope www.stamps.com enter code HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is our final week of the Mental Health Series and these have been some of my FAVORITE episodes of ALL. TIME.  This week, I have Dr. Dan Allender, Founder and Lead Instructor, of the Allender Center at the Seattle School. I have been following his work for a long time and he is literally a hero of mine. I wish this episode could be 15 hours long it is SO GOOD. This was one of the more special podcasts I have ever recorded… We unpack the “shattering of shalom” and what shalom really means. All the ways we numb our pain AND the difference between numbing and truly moving forward… Why we NEED one another to heal from our trauma and how to GRIEVE with each other… Dan also gives us practical next steps if you yourself are dealing with trauma. I am so excited to share this special conversation with you!  _____ Follow the Allender Center on Instagram (allendercenter( here: https://www.instagram.com/allendercenter/ Learn more about the Allender Center and Dr. Dan Allender here: https://theallendercenter.org/  You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Get tickets to see me and my friend Annie F. Downs on the Here For You Tour HAPPENING NOW!! Get tickets to the rest of the tour dates HERE: https://bit.ly/CarlosTour Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ Thank you to our sponsors! BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. SUNDAYS: Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HUMANHOPE or use code HUMANHOPE at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network & Human Hope! Today we have a special bonus episode to share with you celebrating dads & all we love about them. In this episode, hosts from all different That Sounds Fun Network shows -- including me -- share what we love about our dads/and advice about being a dad. ALSO! Our friends over at Storyworth are giving away TWO free subscriptions for our TSF Network listeners! To enter: visit thatsoundsfunnetwork.com & enter your email in the pop-up. That's it! Good luck & Happy Father's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is actually a REALLY INFORMATIVE EPISODE. For those of you new Human Hopers or you OG Human Hopers... I think this is going to remind you of some conversations that you forgot you need to listen to again... From listening to understand not to reply with Sharon McMahon... To losing your faith with Derek Webb... To disagreeing on big issues as a married couple with my wife Heather... To my changing thoughts on putting our kids on social media... To my last recorded cognitive conversation with my dad who is in the late stages of dementia... This year has been AMAZING... And I can't wait for year THREE... Please please please subscribe to my newsletter so that you will have the link to take a survey on how to shape Human Hope to be even better for you. https://www.carloswhittaker.com/mas-familia This show is for you and I'm so grateful that you are here. See you next year!!! Los Watch the podcast at http://www.humanhopevideo.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First off… THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS BOOK! www.how2humanbook.com My heart is so full. What an incredible launch week it was… And today we hear from Molly Fletcher… As a former top sports agent, Molly knows what it takes to help the world’s greatest athletes reach their full potential, and she now uses that same framework to help humans like you. And today she CRUSHES the personal development game. Grab a pen and paper. This one is POWERFUL… Thanks to our sponsors!!! ATHLETIC GREENS: Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we flew to Korea to pick up our 7 month old son in 2007, I took my camera and vlogged the entire thing. From the moment we picked up Losiah till today, at 15 years old, there has barely been a week he hasn’t been on camera. Today Losiah jumps on the mic and all 15 years of his wisdom comes pouring out. We cry. We laugh. We apologize. We learn. From adoption to social media, to friendships, to racism… Today Losiah takes us on a journey that I believe will change the way we see each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve created lots of content helping people struggling with anxiety get through it. But I’ve never made something specifically for people who are walking alongside loved ones battling with anxiety. So I made this for you. Today we talk about three major steps we can take in building the support someone we love needs while walking through a season of anxiety. I give practical tools and phrases that can open them up to see you as an ally in their battle and will allow you to help them get better faster. I hope this helps… Thanks to our sponsors… Indeed https://bit.ly/IndeedHH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re diving into the madness. The madness that America is living in (yes, we’re talking about Trump). The madness that is social media. And the rage that’s seemingly all around us right now. We’re talking about hard things with the hopes of pointing us toward some semblance of a plan and some pillars.  We’re digging in deep to what it really means to not stand on issues but walk with people and to get in their chariot.  This episode will equip you with six principles to pursue unity and reject rage. Let's do it together. It's time. . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! GOFUNDME:Go to GoFundMe.com/CARLOS and receive a free coaching session with a GoFundMe expert! HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever begged God for something only to fall into deep disillusionment when He fails to come through for you? Maybe you have been begging God for healing over sickness… Maybe you have been waiting for a miracle that hasn’t happened in your relationships yet… Maybe you have asked God for help financially and you are BROKE… We all have felt disappointment when coming to God with stuff but what is the real reason why our suffering is happening and is God allowing all this bad stuff to happen? Today I went to an amazing friend for his thoughts on this. Wes Pickering is the online pastor t my church and one of the more trusted voices of faith in my life. I love that Wes doesn’t avoid the tough stuff. I also love that Wes walks what he talks. He was in the thick of our battle during our month at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital 2 years ago with Sohaila. And today I think he is going to give you words that finally make you go… AHHHAAAAAA!!!!!! So enjoy this conversation with my dear friend Wes and make sure you follow him for an infusion of faith in your life… @wespickering Preorder How To Human here! http://www.how2humanbook.com Thanks to our sponsor… BetterHelp - https://bit.ly/HHBetterHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a very special episode for me. I go WAY BACK in my feels as I talk with some old friends. Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker from Passion Music join me on this episode to talk through the history, power, and trajectory of Passion.  Passion Music deeply shaped my life as a worship leader (back when I was young and hip). We’re digging into the vaults today and get into our feels reflecting on some of the most FORMATIVE songs of my faith.  The wisdom and reverence these guys bring to the conversation is something you don’t want to miss! . . . . . Listen to Passion’s new album Call on Heaven here: https://passionmusic.com/  Purchase your copy of my book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/humanhope to take your business to the next level today. CLARITIN: Go to claritin.com for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have a bias towards what it means to be an “undocumented worker” in America. We think it’s cut and dry. We think it’s black and white. Well if that is what we think… Then I promise you we are not Walking With People… we are Standing On Issues. In today's show, we have the honor of hearing from Bambadjan Bamba. An award-winning actor, filmmaker, and immigrant rights advocate. He has worked in prominent roles on numerous hit television shows like NBC’s The Good Place, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Amazon’s Bosch and in blockbuster films like Marvel’s Black Panther, DC comic’s Suicide Squad and Oscar-nominated film Beginners. In 2017 Bambadjan publicly disclosed that he was a recipient of the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) that is in danger of being terminated. Ever since Bambadjan has used his inspirational story to change the conversation around immigration. Thanks for listening fam. This is the good stuff… Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Signup takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Human Hope we take a deep dive into how one single facet of our emotional intelligence could accelerate the healing of racism, sexism, & other unequal treatment of people around us. Empathy. After discussing how empathy has been void in our culture the last few months... Carlos gives you 4 things to STOP doing and 6 things to START doing if you want to see empathy increase in your life… And in turn see the world through a much more hopeful lens. Follow Carlos @loswhit on Instagram to keep up with more Human Hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys know that I am a huge advocate for abolishing the death penalty. Many of you walked hand in hand with me as we watched Brandon Bernards failed last-second appeal last December and were all holding our breaths as he took his last. Stacy Rector joins us today to talk about what we can do to see this broken system abolished. And yes it’s broken. People for and against the death penalty would ALL AGREE that the system is broken. Stacy is the Executive Director of Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (TADP), an organization whose mission is to honor life by abolishing the death penalty. She also served as spiritual advisor to Steve Henley, an inmate on Tennessee’s death row who was executed on February 4, 2009. Today’s topic is a tough one but I know you are up for it. Thanks for tackling hard issues with me fam… Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, go to www.GETQUIP.comHUMANHOPE , RIGHT NOW, to save $10 on a quip Smart Electric Toothbrush. Thanks to our sponsors. Get 10% off your first month of therapy when you join Better Help at www.betterhelp.com/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is part two of our mini series, Hope for the Innocent. We have my new friend Wayne Burgess on and he helps to give us a look at what the back half of a wrongful conviction looks like. Last week, we talked with Artis who is STILL in prison and this week, Wayne is going to tell us what it has been like since he has been FREED from a wrongful conviction. Wayne shares with us where he got his HOPE from, and we get to hear a unique point of view from someone who has been released.  I appreciate so much how you all shared last week’s episode and would love for you to share this week’s episode too! These stories are far too common and need to be heard. *This week we get into a little more details about the case that involved a wrongful death, so trigger warning if you think it could be too much for you or if you have littles around! _____ Help Wayne Burgess after his exoneration HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wayne-burgess-after-his-exoneration Learn more about the Tennessee Innocence Project HERE: https://www.tninnocence.org/  Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. GREEN CHEF: Go to GreenChef.com/60humanhope and use code 60humanhope to get 60% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we have an incredible conversation with my friend Eugene. Eugene is an advocate for justice, an intellectual, and very grounded in his theology and humanity. He is such a good human that SEES humans.  Eugene is the president of Bread for the World - a Christian advocacy organization that urges U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger, whose mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. He shares with us parts of his story I have never even heard before.  We talk about immigration and how it has shaped his whole life AND his faith.  We get into what we can do to truly and honestly end hunger around the world.  I think you’re really going to love this conversation with my friend, Eugene Cho…. _______ Learn more about One Day’s Wages HERE: https://onedayswages.org/  Learn more about Bread for the World HERE: https://www.bread.org/  You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _______ Check out our sponsors! SIMPLE MODERN: Go to www.simplemodern.com/humanhope and by sharing your email you’ll get a  unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school.  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. ZOCDOC: Find a top-rated doctor today – go to Zocdoc.com/HUMANHOPE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a first… I normally like to keep Podcast Carlos and Preacher Carlos on different planets… But today they meet each other and can I tell you… I’M EXCITED FOR YOU! Why? Because I invited preacher Carlos on here to deliver to you a message soon how to leave a mild faith and actually believe the crazy stuff we have been saying we believe for a long time. I used to think 60% living was good enough… Nope. Not anymore. Life to the full means getting to 100% and I think I can help you get there today… Thanks to our sponsors… https://bit.ly/HHButcherBox https://bit.ly/HHGiveDirectly https://bit.ly/HHAthleticGreens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I LOVE BEES!! And today we are talking ALL about bees!  When I learned about bees and how they operate, I was BLOWN away and immediately addicted to learning all about bees.  My friend Danica introduced me to Jay Williams and his bee school and can I just say, Jay and his bee school changed. The trajectory. Of my life.  Me, the guy who used to be terrified of bees, ordered 20,000 bees (Yes all those zeroes are supposed to be there!). I drove with all 20,000 bees IN MY TRUCK. When I tell you I would have wrecked my truck if one of them LANDED ON ME!! (You can watch the full story on my Instagram under my bee highlight). This episode is about way more than just some technical bee talk. Jay is one fascinating human being. He comes from working in Hollywood as a cameraman, his sister is Kim Paisley Williams from Father of the Bride, he ends up being a firefighter, and BEES ended up being the thing that really saved his life. I went out to Southall Farms where Jay is the Pollination Program Manager (and in charge of 4 MILLION bees!), put a mic on Jay and he was so gracious to share his story and knowledge. We talk all about what bees can teach us about life and the HOPE we can learn about from bees!  _____ Visit Southall Farm: https://southalltn.com/  Shop Williams Honey Farm: https://williamshoneyfarm.com/ You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Listen to my episode of Dadville: https://pod.link/1517698133/episode/75cbdcd341bd148a7a76127ca97ea476  _____ DADVILLE: Listen & subscribe to Dadville - https://tinyurl.com/DadvillePodcast BEEKEEPER’S NATURALS: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/HUMANHOPE or enter code HUMANHOPE to get 20% off your order ATHLETIC GREENS: Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worry. Not anxiety… Worry. They are different. Today we dive into 3 steps to take when worry shows up and how to show it out… These steps I LITERALLY USE EVERYDAY. They have proven SO HELPFUL for me because I’m prone to worry… Please share if you find it helpful! Preorder How To Human here! http://www.how2humanbook.com Thanks to our sponsor… United Faith Mortgage https://bit.ly/TSFNUnitedFaithMortgage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I LOVED this conversation with my new friend Joe. Joe reminds us how radical curiosity can be, especially when we work to stay curious about the things we come face to face with every day.  Joe shares a piece of his story of a time when he and his family were unhoused, living in a car. He’s going to challenge a lot of your ideas about homelessness and hopefully encourage you to find ways to support your unhoused neighbors. Joe is a mental health professional, a loving father, and a resilient community member.  Class is in session. Let’s get curious! . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . DOSE: Go to dosedaily.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription! LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen! SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made a BEST SELLER list!!! YOU DID THIS.  I have been BUSY this past week, traveling all across the country, promoting this book, and I. am. exhausted.  So I figured what a better episode to talk about slowing down than this one? We are living way too fast. How do we fix that? I’ve got some data to share about living at a slower pace and how it can really help you. Godspeed, my friends. God speed. . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. OUR PLACE: Go to FromOurPlace.com and use code CARLOS to get 10% off site wide  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so glad you’re here. Today we say goodbye to Human Hope, and I’m a little emotional about the change, if I’m being honest. But I’m so excited for what’s to come!  Don’t get me wrong, hope is still here and it’s never going away! But I want this podcast to be a place where we hold space for when hope is hard. It's going to be a place where we go beyond the soundbite culture of social media, and we dig in deep. We're going to talk about life as it comes, and how it affects me, my family, our community, and our world. This podcast is for you— whether you're long-time Instafamilia or you're just joining our community. You belong here. Come and be apart of it. All you have to do is listen. . . . . . Find me on Instagram HERE: instagram.com/loswhit Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, we witnessed yet another mass shooting in America... This time, on the anniversary of another mass shooting. The Parkland High School mass shooting. They can no longer have their days to mourn. They have to share days.  I think I speak for the majority of Americans when I say that I wonder if we have become desensitized and if we actually will ever do anything. Or have we given up? Accepting this as our new normal. And I can exchange "we" for "me" cause I found myself today, desensitized to 21 people being shot at a Superbowl parade. It almost felt like just another news story... Until I put up a question box asking the Kansas City Instafamilia how they were doing... Their answers were sobering.  This isn't an episode with answers... But I hope it is filled with the right questions. I recorded this live on Instagram, so it's a little different but I think it works. Visit https://safertn.org/ for info on how TN is coming together from both sides of the aisle to stop this now... . . . . . Listen to my episode with Voices for a Safter TN here. I want to hear from you! Fill out this survey and tell me your thoughts! Purchase your copy of my book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. NOTES CANDLES: Get 15% off and free shipping on a custom starter kit at notescandle.com/Carlos with code CARLOS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So I posted a video on Instagram today about these 12 confederate flags that wave hello to me on a daily basis a few yards away from my house in Nashville, TN. I didn't think anyone would question the validity of my being offended. But then people did. And then I found myself having convos in my DM's that were eerily similar to my DMs in 2020. A lot of grace-filled yet OMG teaching.  To be honest I was a bit bothered. I thought we were past this. But alas. There is more work to be done... On today's episode, I go into detail as to who the person is who is flying these confederate flags so close to my face on a daily basis and I dive deep into why the confederate flag is so offensive. We deep dive into the historical evolution of the flag and what it has meant through the years.  Knowing that some people see the flag as more of a pride of southern heritage. I discuss the problems with this. I also give you 6 steps that can help you have those dreaded conversations about race with family members who dismiss racism as a political issue and not a real problem. So in other words... Today's episode is FULL of helpful stuff and I also let you in on last week's survey results! You are going to love getting to know each other... Here are some of the resources I used as data points in the podcast... https://time.com/5562869/reconstruction-history/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZIeiIgHl7A https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/01/03/04/reviews/010304.04fonert.html https://www.history.com/news/kkk-birth-of-a-nation-film https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-g-o-p-s-dixiecrat-problem https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/a5799059-a479-474e-8df4-8f38c8d948a3/georgias-resistance-to-the-civil-rights-movement/#.Xxkv2PgzZyo And thanks to our partners!!! ATHLETIC GREENS: Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE  ZOCDOC: Find a top-rated doctor today – go to Zocdoc.com/HUMANHOPE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week has been heavy. U.S. Army Lt. Caron Nazario told Windsor City Police he was “honestly afraid to get out” of his vehicle in videos of the incident showing officers with their guns drawn during the traffic stop. A police officer shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Black America is exhausted. This week Carlos talks to 3 of his black friends. He asks one simple question to each of them… “How are you?” You will be amazed at how much healing can be brought to your friends when you simply ask that question. Our learning this week comes from the depths of the souls of these 3 new friends… @ejgaines @prophiphop @carinedynamite. Please reach out and let them know how much you appreciated them sharing their hurts with you all. This week's episode is sponsored by Better Help. An incredible and affordable online counseling service. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re unpacking the six pillars of our motto: Don’t stand on issues, walk with people. This episode focuses on the first pillar: We seek understanding not victory.  We prioritize listening and learning over winning arguments. We believe both are possible. We hold our beliefs fiercely, but we hold them with open hands, not clenched fists. In the age of TikTok, X, and a 24-hour news cycle, it’s easy to feel like an expert on topics we actually don’t know much about. And when we feel like an expert on something, seeking understanding can feel pointless, because we already know everything, right?  We’ve got to get to the place where we know that we don’t know everything. And that’s okay. So how do we seek understanding? Here are a few ideas: Be an active listener. (Hint: it’s impossible to be an active listener on social media, so maybe have those conversations offline.) Limit distractions. Leave your phone in another room. Remember that just because someone stops talking, doesn’t mean you need to start. Flip the funnel: ask open-ended questions to gain a fuller picture of what the other person believes Remember that the other person and their beliefs are not a problem to solve. And a single conversation isn’t going to change that. . . . . . Listen to last week’s episode for an overview of the six pillars here: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/17ea0d74dace025534324e77893ca97d  . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events . . . . . HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This isn’t 1+1 = 2 It’s more like 24x2 (−8x−3)(ax−2)−53. I don’t even know what that is. I just copy and pasted a hard math problem here. But the point is that it will be difficult… But once you get it…  You will use these tools on a daily basis when you run into conversations that need them. 6 steps that will help conversations not end up debates... Also here is my voicemail… Just click it and drop a note of encouragement for the Human Hope family. https://app.telbee.io/channel/8spzcygloi1-gwfkyvzqfg As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My daughter is getting married, and we are in the THROWS of wedding season.  She had a bridal shower this week, and it was so beautiful to see her surrounded by so many women who have been walking with us for literal DECADES through marriage and parenting and now having adult children who are getting married in 5 weeks! So, I asked them two questions: If you could go back 20 years and talk to yourself as you enter this journey of marriage and parenthood, what would you say? If you could give Brady and Sohaila one piece of wisdom, what would it be? Whether you’re thinking about becoming a parent or you’ve been doing it for 20 years, there’s something in here for you. . . . . . Purchase your copy of my book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE LMNT: Go to DrinkLMNT.com/CarlosWhittaker to get a free sample pack with your purchase! SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/carlos to take your business to the next level today. NOTES CANDLE: Get 15% off and free shipping on a custom starter kit at notescandle.com/Carlos with code CARLOS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leeann Miller met a strong, soft-spoken Amish young man when her father hired an Amish carpentry crew to fix their suburban home fireplace. 28 days later they eloped. 30 years later she sits down to tell us the story of how their 30-year love story started and how it’s going. I haven’t been this enthralled with a guest’s story in a long time. What does sacrifice really mean when it comes to relationships? How has the current cultural climate diluted what true love means? What can we learn from how the Amish do community? LeeAnn’s story is fascinating and I’m ready to squeeze all the wisdom out of her story and the Amish way of life… And thank you again to our sponsor AIM… Join the fight against sex trafficking at www.aimfree.org/carlos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirsten has spent her career as a political commentator on Fox News, CNN, and USA Today. She watched firsthand from in front of the camera as America spiraled towards chaos during the 2016 and 2020 elections. And today she helps us ALL realize how to get it BACK TOGETHER… Kirsten offers a template for a different kind of America, one where we can engage with people who hold opposing views without sacrificing our values or our passionate beliefs in the causes we care about. It’s a culture that embraces repentance and repair, a process through which those who have caused harm can take responsibility and work toward righting the wrongs in which they have participated. It’s a place where we’re empowered to see the possibility in other people, even people who are driving us nuts. Follow Kirsten online @KirstenPowers on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve been trying to lean into what’s been happening in society and culture as we unpack our 6 pillars.  This episode is unpacking Pillar 4: We chase civility, not silence. We reject the false choice between conviction and kindness. We can disagree fiercely, but with respect and a commitment to finding common ground. Let me tell you, choosing civility is usually harder and will cost you more than choosing silence. But it is the MORE REWARDING choice.  I believe I chose civility over silence when I posted a prayer for President Trump after the assassination attempt last month. That cost me followers, but I don’t regret it because seeing the humanity in someone who went through something traumatic was the right thing to do, rather than staying silent to keep my follower count up.  So how in the world do we make the hard choice to respectfully disagree while still engaging in conversation? Here’s a few ideas: Think before you speak. Don’t assume. Seek out shared values.  Take stock of the voices you’re paying attention to. . . . . . Listen here for an overview of all 6 pillars: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/17ea0d74dace025534324e77893ca97d  . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen! AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. GOFUNDME: Go to GoFundMe.com/CARLOS and receive a free coaching session with a GoFundMe expert! SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s two days post-election, and there are LOTS of feelings happening all over the political spectrum. Whether you’re feeling joy or grief over this election’s results, you’re welcome here. I hope you know that this is a safe place, even if we don’t agree on everything. Today I’m just talking through my thoughts, sharing a few opinions, and urging you on to continue the good work we’ve already been doing.  May this be the season when we learn to work together and get tired of hating each other.  . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. KC360: Go to KC360.com/CARLOS for a free high school college timeline and exclusive discounts for listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She may just be the sweetest, most creative, entrepreneur on Instagram… But don’t let that fool you. Danielle Coke is a strong and focused freedom fighter. In today’s episode, she takes us on her journey from 700 followers on Instagram to 1/2 a million in a little over a year and we dive into the personal details of how she is feeling after 18 months of being an anti-racism educator. Follow Dani online @ohhappydani and please let her know how much you appreciated the hope she slung today! Get 10% off your first month of counseling at www.betterhelp.com/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited for you to meet today’s guest! Jess Burke is one of the most inspirational stories of rags-to-riches. From cleaning toilets in an office complex with her kids in a playback next to her to now being an executive in corporate America, running a team of thousands of people.  It’s never too late to chase your dreams. It’s never too late to change the trajectory of your life. Jess has done this so well and shares such a humble and beautiful outlook on what it means to believe for new things in your life.  Class is in session. Let’s get curious! . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today! HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE DOSE: Go to dosedaily.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription! SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Jan 6th, 2021 I got a text from a friend of mine… “I see now.” Three words from a super close friend who lives on the opposite side of the aisle as I do. Three words that finally broke me and I wept. A white, conservative, middle-aged, Trump-voting man whom I love dearly. We have had many deep talks the last 4 years. Me explaining the depths of my concern. Him listening and explaining his. The goal wasn’t to turn him from his conservative roots. The goal wasn’t to make him lean left. It was simply to be seen. And he saw me. That doesn’t mean he turned his back on his values... It simply meant he faced me and protected mine. In today’s episode, I talk to one of my best friends Rob Sentell. And we talk about how to have rich and deep relationships with people whom you may massively disagree with on politics and policy. Spoiler alert… It’s not only possible… It’s necessary… Thanks to our sponsors. Get 10% off your first month of therapy when you join Better Help at www.betterhelp.com/humanhope Join the CHIME family at www.chime.com/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I absolutely LOVED this conversation with the man, the myth, the legend - my friend, Miles Adcox. Miles is the CEO of Onsite Workshops here in Tennessee. Onsite is an emotional wellness lifestyle brand dedicated to changing the world through enhanced emotional health.  If you have read my book Kill the Spider, the story arch IS Onsite. It is all about my 7 days spent there and how it completely transformed my life. Miles shares all about how therapy changed his own life and his journey that led him to starting Onsite. We get into the importance of therapy and great first steps to finding your own therapist… How to talk to people we love that are in our lives and present the option of getting help and going to therapy… The ways EMPATHY can lead us towards healing through tough conversations and relationships…. And thoughts on why we now have a hyper-sensitive society… If you have any questions about therapy, it is likely they will be answered in THIS episode!!!  __________ TOUR IS HEREEEEEE!! The Here For You Tour JUST kicked off with my friend Annie F. Downs and it is SO MUCH FUN!!! Tickets for all remaining dates are HERE: https://bit.ly/CarlosTour Listen to my Kill the Spider episode HERE: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/d5d04c2fc2a314d7ed4e04ee0b3308c7  Follow Miles on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/milesadcox/  Check out Miles’ website for more information him HERE: https://milesadcox.com/ Learn more about Onsite Workshops HERE: https://onsiteworkshops.com/  Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes __________ Check out my sponsors! GREEN CHEF: Go to GreenChef.com/humanhope60 and use code humanhope60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. SUNDAYS: Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HUMANHOPE or use code HUMANHOPE at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I MISSED YOU HUMANS SO MUCH!!! And since I missed you I ended up talking A LOT about my heart on this episode. It wasn't supposed to be part of it but oooops here we are. Along with a heart check I also pull out my secret project for 2023 and ask you to help me with it... And we end with my Creative Coaching that I think is gonna end up giving some of you just the spark you needed to start chasing that dream... Happy New Year Fam. I missed yall so much. Thank you to our sponsors! BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next week is our 21st wedding anniversary. And we are JUST BARELY figuring this marriage/relationship thing out. From almost calling it quits 10 years ago to thriving in year 21… We go all in with you guys… If you loved episode 5 with Heather and I just jawing back and forth about life you are going to love this one as well. I took questions off of Instagram and we answered your relationship questions as well as added some tips for how to spice your relationships up. Heave at times yet hopeful… This convo is one for the books. Leave a voice memo for the show here… telb.ee/m0ukb As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharon McMahon is a former high school government and law teacher on a mission to combat political misinformation. She is also one of my closest “instafriends”. Se was on the premiere episode of Human Hope and now pops in again on episode 37 to fill us in on all sorts of good, old-fashioned American history. We talk about it all. From why Uranus is now pronounced differently, to why indigenous people in America need to be celebrated… From Andrew Jackson and the trail of tears to how we can simultaneously celebrate our past leaders and hold them accountable… This is an episode you don’t wanna miss… Follow Sharon on socials @sharonsaysso. Also thank you to our sponsors… https://www.getquip.com/humanhope (Get your first refill FREE bu clicking that link) Thisle Farms - Learn more about their mission and their products - at www.ThistleFarms.org.  They have created a special code "humanhope" (all one word) that will give you 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming to you LIVE FROM NEW YORK!! My book Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks With Monks And Amish Famers Helped Me Recover The Lost Art Of Being Human released THIS WEEK.  I’m sharing my unfettered thoughts as an author releasing my fifth book. Yes, I’m hopeful and I’m dreaming of a best seller and I get vulnerable about that. But mostly I’m just so excited for this message to get into the hands of those who need it. Because I LEGITIMATELY think this message will change lives. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me thus far. And don’t forget to get your copy if you haven’t already!!! . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . GOFUNDME: Go to GoFundMe.com/CARLOS and receive a free coaching session with a GoFundMe expert! AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen! INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Favorite, Heather Whittaker is HERE to begin the series on Parenting! If you have ANY kids in your life, this series is for YOU! Even if you don’t have any kids in your life, this series can still help you! We touch on fostering relationships with your kids, how to navigate drama and emotions in the tween years, some family rules and guidelines, what happens when you start parenting their kids when they’re over 18, and SO MUCH MORE. _____ You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ Thank you to our sponsors! SIMPLE MODERN: Go to www.simplemodern.com/humanhope and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. ATHLETIC GREENS: Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s almost Father’s Day, so who better to have on my show than MY OWN DAD, Dr. Fermin Whittaker?! Many of you have been on the journey with me as I walk with my parents through my dad’s dementia. And they currently live across the street from me!!  You’ve fallen in love with the sweet, sweet old man he’s become. And you’ve fallen in love with my mom, who is his caretaker and is LITERALLY living out her vows every. single. day. Many of you love this version of my dad, and I realized it’s the only version of my dad that you know.  But for the majority of my life, the version of my father that I had, you don’t know. And I actually have kind of forgotten about that version myself.  So today I’m introducing you to the father I knew growing up.  . . . . . Listen to Episode 44: Dementia Won't Steal My Father's Story... With Fermin Whittaker HERE: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/1c0b212b17244f84f84eb416333ee401 Listen to Episode 101: Interviewing My Mom And Dad As They Battle Dad's Dementia. And 7 Ways To Care For A Caregiver HERE: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/ff455208a5724cdb704f8e647fd82af9 . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/Carlos to take your business to the next level today. AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! CLARITIN: Go to claritin.com for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is IT. The last podcast of 2024. WHAT!! This episode has it all. I recount a Christmas tragedy. I dissect the difference between happiness and joy. (Hint: Joy isn’t a feeling; happiness is.) And I get into a tangent about the humanity of Jesus. HAHA.  How can we find joy in a world that feels like it wants to suck the joy out of everything? (I mean, have you been to the mall lately?? 😅) Joy comes from knowing who you are, what you believe in, and what truly matters.  Let’s end this year joyfully! . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/CARLOS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code CARLOS at checkout to save! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE ALL WANT THIS TO BE OVER. And Jessica helps us understand when we can say it's finally over. This week we dive deep into the ethos of Jessica Malaty Rivera. Infectious disease epidemiologist and science communication lead at the COVID Tracking Project. She has spent the last 16 months of her life trying to communicate the science behind Covid19 to people across the planet. I know that there are MANY different points of view with it comes to this stuff but what I ask is that you listen to understand Not listen to reply or debate. My goal with this interview isn't to get you to land on some worldview... It's to get us to understand each other. I am grateful for Jessica and her colleagues who have devoted their entire professional lives to helping us... Big ups to our sponsors AIM for showing us just how easy it is to join with the fight against sex trafficking. Join the fight at www.aimfree.org/carlos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is throwing so much bad news at us on a daily basis… Our kids are addicted to video games… Our aunts are swallowed up by conspiracy theories… WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO?!!!! On today's episode our new favorite psychologist, Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein, CALMS US THE HECK DOWN. First of all she is the CHEIF WELLNESS OFFICER for Misfits Gaming… One of the largest Esports gaming teams in the world and flips the script on what we have been told about video games and our kids mental health. Her research and data is going to give many of you parents of video game loving kids such much-needed breath in your lungs… We also dive into how to control the content we consume so that we aren’t jeopardizing our mental health. We dive into why some people are never going to be satisfied by simple truth and have to dig to always find deeper truth which can lead to unhealthy rhythms, or conspiracy addiction… And we go all in on many other topics having to do with our minds. I’m so grateful to have stumbled upon her work and I know you will fall in love with her as well. Please follow her on Instagram and thank her for her time on the show @carolynrubenstein and her website is www.carolynrubenstein.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREACHER CARLOS IS BACK!!!! Today we dive into 3 ways to make our HOPE limitless when it seems like Hope is the last thing available these days… Learn how we limit God by not accessing the faith that we need to believe the impossible— but we can also limit the hope God can give us by placing our hope on things here on earth. Preorder How To Human here! http://www.how2humanbook.com Thanks to our sponsors… BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/humanhoope United Faith Mortgage https://bit.ly/TSFNUnitedFaithMortgage The Chosen https://bit.ly/TSFNTheChosen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys. I CAN’T WITH THESE INCREDIBLE HUMANS. My 2 new favorite humans on planet earth (sorry mom and dad). These legends are leading up the incredible organization called AIM (https://aimfree.org/carlos/) which is working to relentlessly rescue, heal and empower survivors of trafficking to be free. In addition to this, their protection programs are targeting the root of the issue by addressing the demand for purchased sex and protecting the vulnerable in the community. And the extra bonus you get? To be inspired to chase your dreams at any age… The Brewsters started AIM when they were in their 50’s. It’s never too late. Enjoy the convo… Leave your clean joke for next weeks show here… telb.ee/m0ukb As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit Thanks to our Sponsors! That Sounds Fun - For a list of all the cities on the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour, visit anniefdowns.com & grab your tickets now! Better Help - Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/humanhope. PolicyGenius - When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right. Compare personlized quotes by visiting Policygenius.com. AIM - Check out aimfree.org/carlos to join the Hope Dealers in the work of freedom alongside AIM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That’s right. I’m the guest this week. LOL.  If you’ve been online this week, you’ll know that I launched an online course called Human School. However, what you don’t know is how anxious it has made me feel. As an online creator, I battle all kinds of feelings like anxiety, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure. Selling anything online feels like a huge risk. So today I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you a peek into my brain.  AND I’m sharing about why I believe in the content that I create. Here’s a tip: Believing in what you’re doing is the antidote to imposter syndrome. Class is in session. Let’s get curious! . . . . . Want to join Human School? Email whitney@carloswhittaker.com before April 14th for exclusive access! . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my latest book Reconnected. Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates.  Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak.  . . . . . SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. DOSE: Go to dosedaily.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription! HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I FINALLY FINISHED MY MANUSCRIPT!!!! This book I turned in has taken it OUT of me but it is off to the editor and I feel breath in my lungs again! Today, speaking of books, we have Edwin Raymond, author of An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight to Change Policing in America. Since 2020, I have had a lot of people asking me to put a black police officer on the show. I wanted someone that was well versed, not emotive but also understands that there IS work to be done, and I found that in my new friend Edwin.  He served in the NYPD for over 15 years and was born and raised in East Brooklyn. He gives a very important perspective on policing in America. He shares why he became a police officer, why he stepped away and what he thinks can help the system.  I am SO grateful for this conversation with Edwin Raymond and think you will be too! _____ Purchase Edwin’s book HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Inconvenient-Cop-Change-Policing-America/dp/0593653165  Follow Edwin on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/e.raymond_/  Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ Thank you to our sponsors!  INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y’all. I can’t. I CAN’T WITH YOU! How are you so freaking incredible? Like you single candidly (or 255,000 hands. Or is it double that cause you have 2 hands?) changed the lives of 8 people… I’m so proud of us! I dive into some deeper thoughts on what all this means today as well as I READ CHAPTER ONE OF MY NEW BOOK and can I tell you something… NOBODY HAS HEARD ME READ IT so you get first dibs… And I’m ad-libbing like a mad man so I think you’ll enjoy. It’s a really good chapter. I was even amening myself lol. If you enjoyed the book please preorder today! It comes out TUESDAY!!! www.how2humanbook.com Thanks to our sponsors!!! ZOCDOC: Find a top-rated doctor today – go to Zocdoc.com/HUMANHOPE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I just spent the day with children’s gaming specialists at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and I am blown away.  As someone who spent 7 weeks without looking at a screen and has written a BOOK about how beautiful life is on the other side of them, the irony of my speaking at this gaming symposium does not escape me. But today was such a beautiful reminder of why screens themselves are not bad. These professionals are using screens to create, receive, and rescue moments for children all across America. That’s powerful. Today was inspiring and FASCINATING. And I want to share it with you! . . . . . Listen to Sohaila talk about her time in hospital here: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/0f0a235138aba991006e64938f166830 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/CARLOS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. CHRISTIAN PARENTING: Go to ChristianParenting.Org/SignUp and get free parenting resources each week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My new friend, Kobe, is a therapist in Charlotte, NC and she is on the cutting edge of what therapy can be.  We talk about how God and therapy can exist in the same space.  We get into our bodies and how they carry trauma… How anxiety, depression and trauma can actually be passed down through generations… This episode will BLOW. YOUR. MIND. AND leave you with hope. _____ Get Kobe’s new book ‘Why Am I Like This’: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Am-Like-This-Restore/dp/0785296425  Follow Kobe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobecampbell_/  You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Get tickets to see me and my friend Annie F. Downs on the Here For You Tour HAPPENING NOW!! Get tickets to the rest of the tour dates HERE: https://bit.ly/CarlosTour Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes _____ Check out my sponsors! ZOCDOC: Find a top-rated doctor today – go to Zocdoc.com/HUMANHOPE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now.HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I learned SO MUCH from my Ugandan friends over the last 2 weeks. I learned that THEY are really good at knowing what THEY need. I learned that asking what they need is more important than telling them what they need. I learned that serving them as a Christian IS NOT the same thing as colonizing their land as a Christian. I learned tons about the history of Christianity and its African roots. I learned that Ugandans don’t need Americans to “rescue” them. I learned that it’s important to have these conversations… So in today’s episode, I spend some time unpacking these thoughts the first 1/2 of the show, and then the second 1/2 I interview the producer of the new documentary “Unspoken” - An in-depth look into the Christian heritage of Africa and people of African descent, intended to dispel the notion of Christianity being an exclusively white man’s religion. It is SUCH A GOOD DOCUMENTARY. http://www.unspokenmovie.com Lisa is one of the world’s most sought-after Christian apologists, combining her passion for biblical literacy with her heart for sharing God’s love with all those she meets. This is one of those episodes that you will come back to over and over again… Hopefully, this is helpful! Thanks to our sponsors… Better Help https://bit.ly/HHBetterHelp Babbel - https://www.babbel.com/humanhopeI learned SO MUCH from my Ugandan friends the last 2 weeks. I learned that THEY are really good at knowing what THEY need. I learned that asking what they need is more important than telling them what they need. I learned that serving them as a Christian IS NOT the same thing as colonizing their land as a Christian. I learned tons about the history of Christianity and it’s African roots. I learned that Ugandans don’t need American’s to “rescue” them. I learned that it’s important to have these conversations… So in today’s episode I spend sometime unpacking these thoughts the first 1/2 of the show and then the second 1/2 I interview the producer of the new documentary “Unspoken” - An in-depth look into the Christian heritage of Africa and people of African descent, intended to dispel the notion of Christianity being an exclusively white man’s religion. It is SUCH A GOOD DOCUMENTARY. Lisa is one of the world’s most sought-after Christian apologist, combines her passion for biblical literacy with her heart for sharing God’s love to all those she meets. This is one of those episodes that you will come back to over and over again… Hopefully, this is helpful! Thanks to our sponsors… Better Help https://bit.ly/HHBetterHelp Babbel - https://www.babbel.com/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The baby of our family is transitioning into adulthood, and I have so many THOUGHTS!! Losiah and I sit down and talk about what we've been through and what's next. My son brings the WISDOM, so grab your pencils because you’re going to want to take notes.  I hope this conversation helps you see your kids differently and maybe prompts some good questions to ask as you walk through parenting your teens. . . . . . Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/humanhope to take your business to the next level today. LMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/CarlosWhittaker to get a free sample pack with your purchase! HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! NOTES CANDLE: Get 15% off and free shipping on a custom starter kit at notescandle.com/Carlos with code CARLOS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My good friend John O’Leary is joining us today, and he’s sharing some good good wisdom.  John is a master of turning his pain into a hope that he can share with others.  We cover everything from encouraging strangers, living with chronic pain, caring for aging parents, and the importance of community. You don’t want to miss this. Class is in session. Let’s get curious! . . . . . Listen to Carlos on John's Live Inspired podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20JDgh1AQwWphxsoFQp9oa?si=5fcaed6b6d694a26 Learn more about John here: https://johnolearyinspires.com/ . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today! AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com and use the code CARLOS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! How is it already 2025?!! This year on the podcast, I want to focus more on people’s stories. I want to BREW curiosity. And I’m starting with an oldie but a goodie. I know many of you love my mom and my dad. And as you probably know, my dad has dementia, and I moved my parents into the house across the street from mine last year so I could see them more and help out. This episode contains a very special interview, and a story I think you’re all curious about. This is the last fully recorded conversation I had with my father before he wasn’t able to have conversations like this anymore.  . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/CARLOS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guys. I CAN’T WITH THIS CONVO. Mary Heffernan shares her story of how she and her attorney husband Brian risked everything and sold it all in the suburbs to raise their 4 little girls on a cattle ranch in Northern California. THEY HAD TO LEARN HOW TO DO EVERYTHING. And now they are a successful company growing every day. It wasn’t overnight. It was a lot of hard work. But today's conversation will make the most pessimistic 1/2 dreamer out there come alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I realized after getting numerous messages from you that I have not gone into the story of how I lost my marriage and family and how I got them back… Like I’ve written about it in detail in my book from 2017 but haven’t really talked about it online since then. With over 130,000 new friends around here I thought maybe some of you could use some encouragement that no matter how far away from freedom you feel, you are actually really, really, close… Today’s episode I dive into 3 steps that will help you finally stop whatever destructive behavior you have been trying to stop on your own. (Clue phone: We ALL have them…) Also we have a PRECIOUS MOMENTS DESIGNER on the pod along with your clean jokes and your stories of hope. Today’s episode is truly fit to be called Human Hope! Thanks to our Sponsors! Better Help - Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/humanhope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From that time he bailed me out of jail, to raising our babies together… Today's episode Heather and I have our best friends, Brian and Jacinda Hale on the show to talk about relationships, parenting, and chasing your dreams in your 40’s… Today we invite you to pull up a chair to our table and get inspired by this conversation with our people… Thanks to our sponsors… Express VPN https://bit.ly/HHExpressVPN Better Help https://bit.ly/HHBetterHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We did it. 100 episodes. In today’s episode, we finally find out what lies ahead for this show and how YOU helped craft the future. I hope you are excited about what is to come… it’s all because of YOU… And the state of the union is strong… surprise  Thanks to our sponsors!!! ZOCDOC: Find a top-rated doctor today – go to Zocdoc.com/HUMANHOPE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE!INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we’re talking about savoring.  I’ve been in the midst of book launch MADNESS, but I’m really trying to SAVOR the excitement of my book being out in the world.  It’s not always going to be like this, so I want to savor it. The moment that you’re living right now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So savor it. This is something we have to continue to practice doing, and I’m going to tell you how. . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we get to the show… PLEASE PLEASE FILL OUT THIS LISTENER SURVEY! It’s super important to the future of the show and I want your feedback! Show survey: https://bit.ly/HumanHopeSurvey I’ll also be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of How To Human to one person who fills out the survey!!! The account that hits us right in our feels every single day. Good News Movement is a movement of joy and hope. With all the awful news we get bombarded with on a daily basis, Michelle Figueroa is doing what she can to keep us sane. In the summer of 2020 I had a video go viral with my neighbor James and a black bunny… It’s because Good News Movement shared it. I became addicted to her feed and then one day I got a voice memo with the most perfect Argentinian accent from Michelle… She quickly became my sister from another mister. Watching the behind the scenes of how she does what she does has been so inspiring and today YOU GET A FRONT ROW SEAT TO THE HOPE SHE DEALS… Make sure you let her know how much you appreciated her chat… Follow Michelle here… https://www.instagram.com/iammichellefigueroa/ And follow Good News Movement here… https://www.instagram.com/goodnews_movement/ Thanks to our sponsors!!! IMAGINE FAITH TALK: Listen & subscribe to Imagine Faith Talk! BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. ZOCDOC: Find a top-rated doctor today – go to Zocdoc.com/HUMANHOPE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all. I mean it when I say I can't stop thinking about this interview. This conversation deserves your FULL attention. It was so good that we had to make it two parts. Get ready! Evan's story is actually your story. He's going to inspire strength and courage in you. With just a cell phone (see these things aren't TOTALLY bad), Evan sparked a movement throughout the nation of Zimbabwe that instilled hope in the hearts of citizens who had been under dictatorship for 37 years. Despite whatever situation you find yourself in, know that you have more courage within you than you think. Grab some tissues, lean in, and get curious. Class is in session! . . . . . Buy Evan's book here: https://amzn.to/4228VqT Follow Evan here: instagram.com/pastorevanlive/ . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . DOSE: Go to dosedaily.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription! SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today! HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let me ask you a question: How are you feeling this holiday season? A) I’m feeling the Christmas magic! Grateful!  B) I’m sad or lonely or really stressed… If you answered yes, you’re in good company. Maybe you’re having the best Christmas season you’ve had in a long time! Or maybe you’re coping with grief, illness, financial insecurity, or something else. There’s a good chance you’re dealing with some mix of all of the above, and that’s okay.  The holidays can be complicated, and every Christmas song tries to tell you to “be of good cheer.” I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to. And you’re not alone. So how do you cope when the holidays are hard? Take a listen, and I’ll share some ways I’m shedding expectations this year. (And I sing a little too…)  Prayer: God, we acknowledge who You are, and we are grateful. We praise You for who You are, and we thank You for what You’ve done. We know You’ve done so much for us this year, but we also want to come to You and say there’s many of us that are struggling this holiday season. May we base our expectations on Your expectations. May we be grateful for the gift that Jesus was in our life and is in our life, and the fact, God, that You sent Your only Son. And if that is the end of our gratitude, may we not feel shame in that being all we can celebrate. May You bring comfort to those who are mourning. May You bring freedom to those that are chained. And may You bring peace to those that are in pain. We pray all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen. _____ Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates: https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. _____ INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the very first episode ever of Human Hope!  When I was thinking about who I wanted on the very first episode... It was a no brainer. Sharon McMahon (@SharonSaysSo) has quickly become one of my favorite human beings on planet earth. She is exactly the human we need to walk us gently through this chaotic political season. Sharon & Carlos discuss why this year has been the year everyone decided to become a "governerd", if she still knows every word to “I’m Just A Bill On Capitol Hill, why we must learn to compromise, and where Sharon is finding hope in and for humanity in 2021... Please share this episode, leave a review, and subscribe! Thanks friends. This is going to be fun... Check out all Sharon is up to by following her on Instagram - @sharonsaysso Register for her upcoming government classes at www.sharonmcmahon.com Follow Carlos @loswhit on Instagram & Twitter and www.carloswhittaker.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Jordan Montgomery is joining us to teach us about the art and science of ENCOURAGEMENT.  Encouragement is a universal language that the whole world will understand in your personal life or your professional life.  Jordan gives us great examples on how to encourage others including  Putting others first Taking responsibility outside of your lane Noticing others AND letting them know they matter If it isn’t obvious, you’ll leave these conversation feeling ENCOURAGED and empowered to encourage others. . . . . . Preorder your copy of Jordan's new book The Art of Encouragement: How to Lead Teams, Spread Love, and Serve from the Heart here: https://amzn.to/3xtoM5p Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . GOFUNDME: Go to GoFundMe.com/CARLOS and receive a free coaching session with a GoFundMe expert! HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! CLARITIN: Go to claritin.com for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve known Jon for 14 years…  14 years of dreaming and hustling and swinging and missing…  Today he unpacks exactly how it is that you can not only shift the soundtracks that rob you from your full potential…  But help your kids and friends change theirs too…  This is one of my fav convos I’ve had Ono the show…  And omg he makes me laugh…  Pick up a copy of “Your New Playlist” wherever books are sold…  Or click this link… https://acuff.me/playlist/  Thanks to our sponsors…  Butcher Box -  http://www.butcherbox.com/HUMANHOPE and use code HUMANHOPE   Better Help -  http://www.betterhelp.coom/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm 51. Can someone please send me the over 55 community with the deepest vibes? I'm ready. Today I let you in some thoughts I have on turning 51 and holding joy and grief at the same time. Celebrating my upcoming book while grieving my father's dementia progressing. This was a sort of stream of conciseness episode and hope you enjoy it! Here is the book I recommended! God's Creative Power Will Work For You . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. GOFUNDME: Go to GoFundMe.com/CARLOS and receive a free coaching session with a GoFundMe expert! OUR PLACE: Go to FromOurPlace.com and use code CARLOS to get 10% off site wide  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re unpacking the six pillars of our motto: Don’t stand on issues, walk with people. This episode focuses on the third pillar: We walk alongside, not ahead or behind. We acknowledge the complexities of human experience. We understand that the path to a better future is paved with diverse perspectives. This is where it gets hard. We can work towards having civil and honoring conversations, but how do we actually walk alongside someone—especially when the disagreements just feel too big?  We’re going to break down what it looks like to walk ahead, walk behind, and what you can do to walk alongside instead.  . . . . . Listen here for an overview of all 6 pillars: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/17ea0d74dace025534324e77893ca97d  . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE : ReconnectedBook.com  Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . OUR PLACE: Go to FromOurPlace.com and use code CARLOS to get 10% off site wide  INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OK. So today I dive deeper into the content of my upcoming book than I have before… We talk about what the last few years have done to us as humans and how we can course correct. It may feel impossible… But I have a few steps that I think can get us back on course. I HATE asking for help. But I literally can’t get this book out into the world without you. So I’m asking my Human Hope Familia to help me out and preorder TODAY!!! https://www.carloswhittaker.com/how-to-human And today, podcast listeners get first access to my exclusive Preorder Bundle. You get all this FREE if you simply preorder the book... The HOW TO HUMAN LIVE EXPERIENCE: A 6 week masterclass where we put handlebars on the three steps outlined in Carlos Whittaker’s newest book "How To Human - Three Ways To Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, & Disconnects Us" Through weekly live teachings from Carlos, as well as live conversations with some of his friends who are doing the “human” thing well... Sharon McMahon. Danica McKellar. The Black Aunties. Donald Miller. The Holderness Family. And A Few More Surprise Guests! You will learn how to… Be Human See Humans Free Human From repairing relationships the last few years have damaged… To how exactly we don’t stand on issues but walk with people… To setting goals and sticking to them… To unlocking your human superpower (there are 9 and you’ve got them all inside you) And so much more... This live experience will help you live out the message of this book and give you the tools to help others live it out as well! WEDNESDAY JAN 25 7:30PM WEDNESDAY FEB 1 7:30PM WEDNESDAY FEB 8 7:30PM WEDNESDAY FEB 15 7:30PM WEDNESDAY FEB 22 7:30PM WEDNESDAY MAR 1 7:30PM ALL CLASSES WILL BE RECORDED  FOR YOU TO WATCH AT ANYTIME IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND LIVE! https://www.carloswhittaker.com/how-to-human Preorder How To Human here! https://www.carloswhittaker.com/how-to-human Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 2019 I was stricken with massive panic, anxiety, and generally felt horrible every single day. That is until I met a robin in my front yard. Today we take a dive into something that many of you didn’t even know you needed to know. How the nature in our own backyards can bring you breath you didn’t know you were missing. We talk to backyard bird and monarch butterfly expert Katie Walsh and she gives us mind blowing facts about monarch butterfly migration that will leave your mouth hanging open. She also gives us all the tips on how to attract and become the Snow White of our own hoods as we become one with the birds in our yards. This episode will blow your mind and heal your soul… Thanks to our sponsors… Athletic Greens https://bit.ly/HHAthleticGreens Chime https://bit.ly/HHChime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People ask us all the time how we raised such awesome kids… Without skipping a beat we always say… “Sissy Goff” Sissy has been our daughters' personal counselor from their elementary years through their high school years. She has single handily changed the direction of our family's lives and we are forever grateful. Sissy is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville TN and is one of the most sought-after voices in helping our kids overcome anxiety in their lives. Today she gives us 4 very sticky tools to use when helping our kids navigate these national tragedies as well as gives us 3 ways to help with our kids and any other anxiety they may be dealing with. Today's episode is rich with goodness and practical help. Please let sissy know how much you appreciate her @sissygoff on Instagram. Thanks to our sponsors… Better Help https://bit.ly/HHBetterHelp Canopy https://bit.ly/HHCanopy StoryWorth https://bit.ly/HHStoryWorth Babbel http://www.babbel.com (code: humanhope) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My dad passed away last week, so don’t mind my tears. Every day I'm learning more about what it means to grieve, and so far I've learned that it's grueling and exhausting. My dad has influenced every part of my being, and that fact doesn’t escape this podcast series. I hear him in the questions I ask; I see him in the way I approach the world. I know my dad would want me to continue to help people become better humans and become more other-focused. And today’s conversation is going to do just that!  My new friend Valerie is going to absolutely transform your idea of what a food pantry is and what it means to really be a neighbor. Valerie teaches us about taking risks, being okay with questions, and boldly treating others with dignity. Class is in session. Let’s get curious! . . . . . Learn more about Nourish MKE here: nourishmke.org https://www.facebook.com/friedenspantry/ https://www.instagram.com/nourishmilwaukee/ . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on Human School. . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected. Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak.  . . . . . FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today! SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. DOSE: Go to dailydose.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription! LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas? They came after me on Instagram this week when I said that Dallas was Central Texas.  Which caused me to go through trauma that ended up with me in therapy for 4 days in San Diego. Only 1/2 way kidding. In today's episode, I take a deep dive into my journey with my dad's dementia and how therapy is helping me process it all. I also give you 2 acronyms that will help you communicate better with those you love. Those are worth the price of admission to this podcast alone. Thanks to our sponsors betterhelp.com/humanhope and policygenius.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Gibbons, a Korean American Venture Capital & Hollywood production advisor, has risen as a leading voice in speaking out and leading a movement against the rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in America. Dave unpacks 3 very clear steps that his white, brown, and black brothers and sisters can do to help the AAPI community in a season where they need us the most. Plus, Carlos shares his thoughts on the Boulder, CO mass shooting and how we need to be caring for our mental health in this season of trauma after trauma after trauma. Please visit https://stopaapihate.org/ for more resources on how you can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I woke up this morning, after a lot of me talking on the internet for 3 days about the horrific tragedy that happened in my community here in Nashville TN on Monday at The Covenant School, and I had the thought… “There are LOT’S of opinions on what WE think they need. But how about asking them?” So I did… And they responded.  So my question to you is simple… Are you ready to step up for the parents of the survivors? Make sure you are following me on Instagram @loswhit as I give us marching orders this Monday… Love you fam… It’s time to care for the parents… Los Thanks to our sponsors!!! CHANGE YOUR BRAIN EVERYDAY: Today is the day to start changing the trajectory of your life, one tiny step at a time. Visit changeyourbrainbook.com to learn more. BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeanne has poured her soul into this message that is going to transform so many of your lives… It’s not the state of the world. It’s not your particular circumstances. It’s not even your turbulent relationships. When it comes down to it, what keeps us from experiencing peace is either living in the past or living for the future. When we obsess over what’s already happened or put all of our efforts into creating a picture-perfect tomorrow, we miss what is for us here and now. The result is regret over what we can’t change and anxiety over what we feel we must change. Today everything changes… Pick up What’s Here Now?  By clicking this link… Thanks to our partner Indeed! Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at www.Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a decade of indulging his darkest vices as a nightclub promoter, Scott declared spiritual, moral, and emotional bankruptcy. He spent two years on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, saw the effects of dirty water firsthand, and came back to New York City on a mission. He spent the next 15 years building one of the most impactful charities on the planet… And then covid hit… Here is how Scott and Charity Water are moving into this next season of their mission… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready! We’re talking about how to navigate political conversations while PRESERVING relationships.  Sounds kind of impossible, right? I promise it’s not.  Did you know that there is actual psychology behind polarization? That’s right. And did you know that your conversations don't have to be polarizing? Right again. Join me in this episode as I break down some of the ways psychology plays a part in political polarization, common pitfalls to avoid, and some practices we can all implement to help us have BETTER conversations and relationships. Let's make 2024 the year that we look for shared values and common ground. . . . . . Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So a few days ago I did a Q&A where I talked about how our kids have been doing all the laundry in the house since they were in elementary school. Insert 4324325543 DMs as to how we pulled that off. Yes it’s true. Heather and I have not done any laundry nor have we even made our own bed since the kids were old enough to wash a dish. We go over homeschooling, the sex talk, chores, allowance, technology, dating, roles, struggles, what we did wrong, and so much more. Our way of raising kids IS NOT the best way nor the only way. But we’ve found the best way for our kids. So take what we say with a grain of salt… But also know that we’ve known no greater honor than raising these kids. Hope this helps you guys. Thanks to our partner AIM for sponsoring the episode. Please join ME and their movement of rescuing children from sex trafficking over at www.aimfree.org/carlos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on instagram I asked people if they needed prayer to leave a comment. I was fully expecting like 300 comments. I got over 5000 requests. While many people told me that it felt heavy, I reminded them that this is normal. People are suffering and in need of our prayers all around us. So today we dive deep with the prayer warrior herself, my wife, Heather Whittaker. Heather has studied inner healing prayer for years and is basically my go-to when it comes to questions on prayer. Do I need to pray a certain way? What if God doesn’t answer our prayers? How can I know if God heard me? Am I wasting my time praying for something God won’t answer? Yes, we go there. So if you have ever had a question on prayer or how to pray or if your prayer was even worth it… Today’s the episode for you… Thanks to our sponsors. Get 10% off your first month of therapy when you join Better Help at www.betterhelp.com/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November of 2019 we rushed our 17-year-old daughter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center as she was experiencing massive chest pain. The next 21 days in the hospital would change all of our lives and bring out a strength we didn’t know existed. Sohaila’s story is going to make you feel like you can bust down any wall that is in front of you. Also your stories of the most impactful gift you ever received. Make sure you have some Kleenex nearby. And thank you to our sponsor Better Help. www.betterhelp.com/humanhope for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You are in for a TREAT today! This week my pastors and some of my greatest friends, Alex and Henry Seeley, are joining me.  A lot of what I believe about healing and the Holy Spirit has come from learning from these two. They share about how they started The Belonging in their living room, COMPLETELY unintentionally… We talk about what a HEALTHY church can look like… What to do when you’re let down by your leaders and how to ultimately build your foundation in God and the importance of encounters with the Holy Spirit… Alex and Henry are GREAT examples of how to BE, SEE and FREE Humans… _____ Listen to Episode 103: My Faith Journey: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/podcast/episode-103-faith-series-my-personal-story  JOIN ME at the Belonging Co conference: https://thebelonging.co/conference/ Follow The Belonging Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebelongingconashville/  Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexseeley/ Follow Henry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henryseeley/     You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Get tickets to see me and my friend Annie F. Downs on the Here For You Tour this summer!!! We just announced Franklin, TN, and tickets are selling FAST! Get access to all 13 dates HERE: https://bit.ly/CarlosTour Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes                                                                                                                                   _____ HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE … BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. … ZOCDOC: Find a top-rated doctor today – go to Zocdoc.com/HUMANHOPE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! … TUTAPONA: Give $15 per month for 15 months to help put 3 adults or children who have lived through armed conflict through one of Tutapona’s mental health programs. Give at https://www.tutapona.com/give15 INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids' therapists are here!! I am SO grateful for David Thomas and Sissy Goff. They are the hosts of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast and are SO wise. They are also both Executive Directors of Daystar Counseling Ministries here in Nashville, TN. With a combined 50+ years of experience, they KNOW what they are talking about!!! I’ve had each of them on separate episodes but never together. YOU AIN’T READY FOR THIS! You are going to need to grab a journal and a pen because some of what they share will literally change your life. We lean into boys, we lean into girls, we lean into socialized behavior, we lean into medicated behavior, we lean into girls anxiety and perfectionism and how we tend to ask boys about what they do or think RATHER than how they feel. This episode is PACKED. I cannot tell you enough about how this episode will impact you!! ____ Learn more about Daystar HERE: https://www.daystarcounseling.com/  Listen to Raising Boys and Girls HERE: https://pod.link/1366344369  Pre-Order Sissy’s brand new book The Worry-Free Parent HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Free-Parent-Living-Confidence-Your/dp/0764241028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P93DGMXE16XS&keywords=worry+free+parent+sissy+goff&qid=1692213411&sprefix=worry+free+%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1  Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes _____ ELIC: ELIC is dedicated to changing lives by equipping and sending people to teach English in these unreached areas. If you are ready to create hope with a global impact, visit: elic.org/humanhope SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/humanhope to take your business to the next level today. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now.HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Trigger Warning Childhood Abuse Sexually abused by her Sunday school teacher for years… Finally found the strength to tell the truth and find rescue… She thought she was rescued. She thought they believed her… She was not believed… The one she should have trusted the most. The betrayal and wounding from her youth that sent her into a life of gangs and rage… Cheryl Nembhard has been through more than most of us will go through in our lifetime. And she uses the powerful story to help others not only heal… But thrive. You aren’t gonna wanna miss this conversation with our newest Human Hope Familia… Cheryl Nembhard… Make sure you go tell her thanks on Instagram… http://www.instagram.com/@cherylnembhard https://www.cherylnembhard.com Thanks to our sponsors!!! GREEN CHEF: Go to GreenChef.com/humanhope60 and use code humanhope60 to get 60% off plus free shipping.  ATHLETIC GREENS: Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an episode I’ve been looking forward to for a LONG time.  My great friend and the creator of the statement that has changed my life and many others… Mike Ashcraft is in the house! Mike dives into what it really means to not stand on issues and walk with people. Plus we talk about what it’s like to build and lead a church AND taking care of aging parents. Get ready for some deep WISDOM and quite possibly to have a new favorite pastor! . . . . . Find Mike Ashcraft on Instagram here: instagram.com/mikeashcraft/   Get a copy of To Be Concluded here: https://amzn.to/4a955Ou Get a copy of My One Word here: https://amzn.to/3VsU0mS  Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. . . . . . AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUMANHOPE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. FACTOR: Go to FactorMeals.com/CARLOS50 and use code CARLOS50 to receive 50% off! NOTES CANDLE: Get 15% off and free shipping on a custom starter kit at notescandle.com/Carlos with code CARLOS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather joins me on today's episode where we got OH SO JOLLY. It’s officially December 1 so everyone can finally drink your eggnog. Heather and I lean into a few different things in today’s episode. Why we go so BIG at Christmas… (And you don’t need $$$ to go big!) Help you with some new holiday traditions no matter what your family dynamic looks like… Give you some of our fav gift ideas… Sing our first duet together in the history of our marriage. And just think that you heard it first before we go on tour and charge hundreds of dollars to listen to us sing. Hope today's episode gives you some hohoho’s and a few smiles. Happy Holidays Fam!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I can’t believe it happened. All 5 of us on one episode. It’s never happened. And all it took was having my kids locked inside a car with their mom and dad for 30 minutes driving through the tiny streets of a small town in Italy. Today on the podcast we talk about our trip to Italy and then answer your questions on current international travel and what it’s like. I hope you enjoy this lighthearted episode! Thanks to your show sponsors as well!!! Athletic Greens https://bit.ly/HHAthleticGreens Chime https://bit.ly/HHChime Green Chef https://bit.ly/HHGreenChef130 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I literally interview my mom and dad on the episode. The fact that my mom even said more than 2 words was miraculous because she IS NOT ME. And I'm so grateful she lent her voice to the show so you can hear firsthand from someone who is living their marriage vows unlike any other. And then you head from my dad. And then... And then we rewind 6 years and I play a clip from a message that my dad preached that was exactly what I needed to hear today. I also give you a list of things to NOT SAY and things TO SAY to a caregiver... Hope this helps... Love you fam... CHANGE YOUR BRAIN EVERYDAY: Today is the day to start changing the trajectory of your life, one tiny step at a time. Visit changeyourbrainbook.com to learn more. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roman candles, fireflies, and sweet tea… I LOVE the Fourth of July. I love this country and the ideas that it was founded on, and I love the opportunities it has given me and my family. But just because I love America doesn’t mean that I have to accept its DYSFUNCTION.  It’s okay to be PROUD of your country and celebrate. And it’s okay to have a COMPLICATED relationship with this holiday. This episodes gets into WHY the Fourth can feel complicated… And why there is still HOPE for this country. THANK YOU for leaning into these conversations with me and for sharing them. Our empathy will be the thing that leads us all toward freedom! _____ Watch my trip to Panama with my dad here: ⁠https://youtu.be/BasID3OFg-E  Listen to my conversation with Kobe Campbell here: ⁠Episode 113: Mental Health Series - Our Bodies and Trauma with Kobe Campbell Read NPR's 6 Immigrants Reflect on their Complicated Relationships with the 4th of July here: https://www.npr.org/2022/07/04/1109722326/4th-july-independence-day-immigrants  Get tickets for Summer Worship Nights with Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake and ME here: https://summerworshipnightstour.com/ You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: ⁠https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes ⁠ Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, here: ⁠https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes⁠ Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates: ⁠https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes⁠ _____ Check out my sponsors! ATHLETIC GREENS: Athletic Green is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. HIYA: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices