{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S11.18 | When Christmas Feels Heavy: Encouragement for the Weary Christian Woman","description":"Christmas is often painted as a season of joy, peace, and celebration - but for many women, it feels heavy instead. If you\u2019re walking through grief, loneliness, disappointment, burnout, or overwhelm this Christmas, this episode is for you. In today\u2019s conversation, Carla offers gentle encouragement for the Christian woman who is struggling, reminding her that God does not ask for emotional performance - He offers His presence. Together, we\u2019ll explore how Christmas is not about perfection, but about Emmanuel - God with us - in the middle of our pain. You\u2019ll be reminded that your struggle does not mean your faith is weak, your questions do not offend God, and your weariness does not disqualify you from rest. Get on the waitlist for the next Rooted &amp;amp; Resilient cohort https:\/\/carla-arges.myflodesk.com\/v6slser7rb&amp;nbsp; Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season. &amp;nbsp;Book a discovery call today! Join Carla\u2019s Substack: https:\/\/substack.com\/@carlaarges&amp;nbsp; GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Affirming Truths Podcast | Christian Mental Health, Encouragement","author_url":"https:\/\/www.carlaarges.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39402545\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39402545"}