Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

AI and the Soul: A Psychologist Talks About Loneliness and the Digital World

Mar 10, 2026

In this thought-provoking conversation, Jason VanRuler joins Dr. Carol to explore the growing influence of artificial intelligence on human relationships, intimacy, and spiritual life. Together they examine emerging trends, such as young people forming “relationships” with AI, and discuss what defines...

AI and the Soul: A Pastor Talks About Embodied Faith in a Disembodied Age

Mar 3, 2026

Christianity has always been an embodied faith—rooted in presence, touch, community, and shared life. But we now live in a world of digital discipleship, online relationships, and increasingly, AI-shaped interactions. What does this mean for the church, for our spiritual formation, and for the kind of community our...

AI and the Soul: A Theologian Talks about How AI may be Forming US

Feb 24, 2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming woven into everyday life – our work, our personal lives, even our emotional and spiritual reality. But what does this technology do to us as people made in the image of God?

In this first of our series on "AI and the Soul", Dr. Carol talks with Dr. John Dyer, professor, author,...

What Jesus Really Teaches About Marriage and Divorce

Feb 17, 2026

In this episode, we take up one of the most painful and frequently asked questions in the church: What about God and divorce? Whether someone is in a miserable marriage, has been left by a spouse, or is carrying the wounds of divorce, this conversation is both challenging and important.

We unpack the biblical...

When Feelings Fade: Keeping a Relationship Alive When Romance Wears Off

Feb 10, 2026

Today Dr. Carol is joined by Lindsey Maestas, a writer and podcast host known for saying the hard things gently, and for telling the truth about love with honesty, depth, and compassion. Together, we talk about what happens when the feeling of being “in love” begins to fade, and why romance alone is never enough...