Amanda Carroll

If you have a dream that you are on the fence about pursuing, THIS will inspire you to just GO FOR IT! Did you know that Bart Millard quit college to pursue music?! I didn't either. Listen to the bravest thing he's ever done, and MORE! Don't miss moments on this podcast: Lesson One: Quit What Isn't Working[2:58] Bravest thing Bart has ever done...the moment he QUIT college! He is still a sophomore! Lesson Two: Kick the Door Open Until God Closes It[9:40] Best advise to someone who wants to take drastic action to chase down a dream: "Just kick the door open before God closes it. -Barry Graul (Mercy Me Guitarist) "If you can do anything else do it...because we need people that cannot walk away from it." -Bart Millard Lesson Three: Embrace the Beauty of the Unknown...the roller coaster[22:29] Breaking through fear is what brings you life! Bart shares how it would it be to know every step of our journey...no fun! "My favorite quote of all time is from Peter Pan is on my wall: "But what if I fall? Oh bu

Woah! Things you NEVER knew about Rachael Lampa... a teenage sensation, who quit singing Christian music, became a nanny, and background singer , found herself in prison ministry 5 days a week with Toby Mac's wife, Amanda, and writes the lyrics to her new song, "Perfectly Loved"...I'm convinced it's on it's way to #1. It feels like she the lyrics are out of my personal journal!1. WHY Rachael left Christian Music? [4:33] Bravest thing Rachael has ever done: Rachael became a sensation in Christian Music at only 15 years old. She shares her story on why she left her label at 21 years old because she was completely burned out. So what did she do? She became a nanny, sang backup with the Jonas Brothers and began a journey to find herself...again. Total Reset! [6:59] "I didn't know what it was like not to be on stage or on a mic. That is what was forming me on who I was and that was a problem." -Rachael Lampa [7:30] What it was like singing background and on tour with Jonas Brothers. She says they put on a

If you are beating yourself up for a mistake, this will help you feel so much better! Mistakes aren't bad! If you’ve had a mess up or a failure too… this is how to reframe that experience into the best thing that ever happened to you. This is a very special episode! My plan was to record the entire thing while "Getting My Brave On" and biking around Lake Tahoe. BUT! I arrived in Tahoe without my suitcase and the only pair of shoes I had were the platform wedges I was wearing. I was beating myself up. THIS is what I learned and how I got through! In this episode: 4 WAYS TO FEEL BETTER. 1. What’s missing and what is there2. Push Yourself… set a goal… that you have no clue to reach. 3. Understand Failure is Not Bad4. Shut the Mouths of the Lion with special prayerBONUS LESSON What to look for in a relationship! Did you get your free gift yet? Download Free Brave Life Planner https://mailchi.mp/amandacarroll/ndvmzjayitAmanda Carroll's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandacarrollshowI would LOVE

The Gift of Desperation I tried to not act like a Superfan. Did it work? A real BLOWFISH is on the podcast! Jim Sonefeld, the drummer from the band that defined the 90s, Hootie & The Blowfish, shares his story of how the Gift of Desperation was the BEST thing that’s ever happened.If you have found yourself in a desperate season in life, where you don’t know where to turn to get help, and you have no clue how to move forward. THIS PODCAST IS AWESOME FOR YOU! 4 Ways You Can Rebuild Your Life After a Fall[3:52] Take the risk! I asked my favorite question: What’s the bravest thing you’ve done in your life? Listen to the story of how Jim took a risk to play Division 1 Soccer and how that led him to this little college band, “Hootie & The Blowfish” [11:24] To Heal You Have to Admit Jim’s revealing story of the moment he heard other people talking about his drinking problem. He had to sit in the mirror and admit life wasn’t working for him.[24:10] It’s never too late and never too early to ask for help

LIFE IN CHAOS? Maybe that’s not such a bad thing. I feel like I met my new bestie! Do I say that after every podcast?? But seriously! YOU WILL LOVE CORINNE! She is bright and full of joy, but most of all depth of character. "Go one step beyond where you would normally stop." -Corinne Hancock, "Chaos Coach" Corrine trains CEO’s how to handle chaos and she’s about to train YOU. She has a background in International aid and global development. During the pandemic while she wasn't able to travel she became a victim advocate for her community. She is going to teach you how to embrace the chaotic moments of life and use them to propel you forward. This got super personal and we loved it. My favorite tip is #7 "Choosing the Right Reaction to Chaos. And my favorite of the moment was when I asked Corrine, "What's the bravest thing you've done in your life?" WOAH!!! You MUST listen to her answer. [42:30] You will be INSPIRED!"If you look back on your life everything you’re proud of is right on the other side

"I didn't want to be a part of the lie selling machine anymore, I wanted to be a part of the truth selling machine." -Cynthia Garrett She traded the red carpet lifestyle to serve Jesus! She was the face of VH-1, Lenny Kravitz's step-sister... and now she serves JESUS. You're about to find your breakthrough! 4 Ways to Get The Breakthrough You've Been Begging For with Cynthia GarrettWow I loved meeting Cynthia. We are both partners with LifeAudio.com for our podcasts and I'm so grateful for their introduction. One of the LifeAudio staff said "I think you two should meet, you're the same kind of people". YESSSS they were right. Brave Babes, Cynthia is OUR KIND OF WOMAN. Supportive, Strong, Courageous, BOLD!!! If you are at a crossroad in your life, and you're not sure where to turn, you know you need more, you need direction. These are the steps you take to GET that breakthrough. YOU DESERVE IT. [8:47] 1. Surrender "God you can take the car you can take the money, you can take the famous friends, you can tak

When you feel like you're not good enough. When you feel like the broken pieces of your life are too shattered to be put back together again. Remember these 7 TRUTHS about WHO you are and HOW God wants to use you. RATE FOLLOW AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS! Download the FREE Brave Life Planner and sign up for the 5-weeks to Get Your Brave On Group coaching at www.getyourbraveon.infoIt's highly possible I needed this episode more than you. There are two good reasons why I'm re-running this episode from March 2016. First, I'm taking this week off to go on a personal retreat to finish my book. My manuscript is due to my publisher in 30 days!

Yaaaasssss Girl! Get ready to experience that beautiful synergy of laughing and crying at the same time with my dear friend and comedian, Kerri Pomarolli! Kerri is CRUSHING clean comedy. She a comic that happens to also be a Christian. She's also an author, motivational speaker, screenwriter for the Hallmark channel, AND single mother to two girls. You will LOVE her. The Three Hard Things You CAN DOHighlights in this podcast: [7:28] 1. Fix it Jesus. When you have no other choice, but to be brave, Kerri shared her very eloquent and super simple prayer FIX IT JESUS! [11:36] 2. Stop saying "I'm Sorry" Kerri shares about finding a publicist off Craigs List and how she learned to BELIEVE in herself and challenges you to stop apologizing to talk to your boss and ask for a promotion. You deserve it. "If you say it, and you believe it, other people will too!" [25:35] 3. Embrace the Mess. You do not have to fit in with the traditional Christian woman culture. In fact, if you don't you're more like the norm!

You are designed to FLOURISH! But have you lost your hope? Feel weak? Scared of the future? In this BONUS Brave Devotional learn how God wants you to flourish like a palm tree, grow like a cedar in Lebanon, and plant yourself in the house of the Lord. "...the Godly shall flourish like palm trees, and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the the Lord’s own garden, and are under his personal care. Even in old age they will still produce fruit and be vital and green. This honors the Lord, and exhibits his faithful care. He is my shelter. There is nothing but goodness in him. Psalm 92:10-13 NLT[2:08] 1. When you’re loosing your hope remember the palm tree. The Goldly shall flourish like palm trees Psalm 92:12 Ever seen one in the storm… high winds of a hurricaine… chaos around it… it still stands… oh it might bend… it might loose a few branches but once that wind is gone and the storm subsides… the palm tree stands right back up! Man made structures will crumble, but no

You want to LIVE more and worry less. This mini episode is just for you. Let's pray TOGETHER to "Awaken Greatness" in your life like Coach Dar talked about in episode #18. This is a guided prayer and mediation using Ezekial 37:4. “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! 5 This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath[a] enter you, and you will come to life. "! Listen in a quiet space and ignite the power of God's word in your life!Rate Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts"So happy to find this podcast! I stumbled upon this podcast by way of a LinkedIn post this morning and had to become a subscriber. It’s smart, uplifting and “real” … just what I needed to hear today (and in reality, pretty much any day)”CALL INTO THE SHOW! I'd love to hear how the show impacted you and play it on the next episode. Call or text me anytime at 530-4-AMANDAFree Brave Life Planner: https://mailchi.mp/amandacarroll/ndvmzjayitAmanda Carroll's Instagram: https://

Are you struggling to get over something that happened in your past? It's okay to feel stuck sometimes. I get it. I've been "lost" lately too. Our world has changed so much the past two years, I don't know about you, but my head is spinning and I've struggled to keep up. Coach Dar to the rescue! She’s like a real life Dr. Sharon Fieldstone from Ted Lasso! If you are yearning for more out of your life top, but just can't seem to shake off the past. This podcast is for you! Learn the art of bouncing back from a Mental Conditioning Coach for professional athletes, Darleen Santore, "Coach Dar". This could be the game changer in your life! If you are ready to develop the mental health skills you need to bounce back from any plot twist in life try these three mental health skills from the podcast. Here is a glance of what you will learn in this episode: Mental Health Skill 1: Walkup Wakeup Song[26:32] Darleen shares her morning routine secret to start your day like a professional athlete comes out of the

If you are lacking direction, feel stuck, and are allowing the fear of failure and other people’s opinions to limit you from moving forward in your life this podcast is for you! You will LOVE hearing the heart behind award winning journalist and my dear friend, Cristina Mendosa. I met Cristina while reporting for News 93.1 KFBK in Sacramento. I was in between jobs and she was a very supportive advocate. Now I’m blessed to be able to call her friend. I admire her. She has a morning radio news program, her own video production company, and is now producing documentaries! This podcast is a result of a lunch we had together. When discussing how we have both been able to push through career setbacks and try new avenues she blurted out you know “just don’t be afraid to suck!” I said THAT’S IT. That’s our podcast. We hope listening to our conversation will make you feel like you were at the lunch table having a salad with us too, and will help propel you forward to stop allowing fear to limit your future. H

Lonely? Do you feel like you have a lack of authentic friendships in your life? Learn how to meet that desire for better relationships with my friend and fellow broadcaster Corey Mann! He shared his story of entering into a 12 Day Friendship, loosing that friend because of a car accident after a For King and Country concert, and bravely moving forward from that trauma.I have SO MUCH respect for Corey. He's one of those people that I have looked up to and admired in Christian radio for years. He is EVERYONE's friend. What are his secrets? He's about to share them all with you. Learn the art of friendship.1. Sitting Shiva: The Art of With"It takes courage to be kind, it takes bravery to befriend. " -Corey Mann. SHOW UP! When someone you know is going through a crisis, don't leave them alone! Corey Mann is a morning radio show host for a Christian radio station, Pulse FM, in Indiana. The radio station had a concert with For King and Country this June. A couple on their way home from the show got into a tra

Are you lost? Are you searching for more meaning in your life and don't know where to find it. Listen to Marilyn Anniker's story. She shares how God answered this BRAVE prayer: "God What do You Want to do with my Life". I met Marilyn at a funeral. Her husband and my boyfriend, Sean, once worked for the man whose life we were celebrating that day. She said I looked familiar... we realized she listens to me on the radio on 103.9 The Fish in Sacramento every day. We were instant friends. When she shared with me her story of adopting 5 siblings from Russia, and then "stepped into their fear" to help them overcome trauma, I had to have her on this podcast! You need to hear it! When you hear how God answered her prayer for meaning, our prayer is you will ask God the same thing too and watch him work! Highlights in this Episode1:40 We Met at a Funeral. Perfect place to share your own life story.3:13 When she prayed "God what do you want to accomplish in my life before I die". She wrote it down and put it

Stop beating yourself up for your past and TELL YOUR STORY. It could just be the thing someone else needs to hear. In this podcast you will meet the most authentic version of Jesus thanks to the amazing Ben Fuller. He BRAVELY shares his story of addition and an attempt on his own life and how he is allowing that story to change lives from the stage. You can too! This podcast is design to melt away shame from your past and help you harness the power of your story too. Stage or no stage. Your story of what you've been through and how you have overcome needs to be told! I met Ben Fuller at this conference for Christian Radio People. He was just a guy with a guitar on stage at first... then he told his story. My jaw dropped!!! I've heard a lot of artists and a lot of music in my 25 years in Christian radio but THIS ONE touched my soul. It was so powerful I practically accosted Ben and his manager in the hotel lobby pitching this podcast episode. I knew you, my Brave Babe would LOVE HIM. I am so thankful

You just visualized a blue elephant, didn’t you? What you focus on will end up happening. Digging deep with Joel Smallbone from For King and Country in this episode. You will learn how to look differently at the plot twists of your life. Maybe that could be the best thing that ever happened to you! Joel shares about how New Kids on the Block are the reason why they didn’t end up being a “pop duo”, how their plot twist created the greatest song that launched their career “Proof of Your Love” and the most interesting conversation on how maybe we are in charge of our own “prophecy”. Inside scoop: I was told Joel was not able to do video for this podcast, and that he needed to record earlier than planned. So I quickly set up from home, no makeup on, under-eye patches on and he answers with video! Haha! That moment was fun.1:00… OMG, He turned his camera on and I had gold eye patches on!6:01…Joel’s brother… Luke Smallbone photo bomb’s our video!7:30… Could prophecy be an understanding that we are co-creator

Learn how to heal from your past wounds and take the power away from your current fears with special guest, Christian Recording Artist, Author, Business Owner, and mother, Tasha Layton.It's me God, where are you? You ever wonder where Jesus was when you were hurt, when you experience loss, when you are in pain? This episode will give you a definitive answer of just where Jesus was, by your side.On the outside it looked like everything was going for her! Made it to Hollywood on American Idol, sang as a back up singer and traveled the world with Katy Perry, but found herself so deep in depression that she tried to commit suicide. Let's connect! JOIN THE SINGLE MOM CLUB HEREDownload my free BRAVE LIFE PLANNER. It includes my morning "Boot Up Your Bravery" routine, and the daily brave planner, PLUS a video that shows you how to use it so you too can #GetYourBraveOn. Get your FREE gift here YOU are my "why". My mission is to give you the strategies you need to silence fear and #GetYourBraveOn. Let's connect!Call

No matter what you are going through right now this podcast will help you realize this present trouble will not last, you will have an “after this” in your life. You are on the verge of a breakthrough!Be inspired by fellow #BraveBabe Melissa Wood’s heroic story of reinventing her life after fleeing an abusive marriage. Say NO to fear and HELLO to courage. Choose Bravery. Wear it like it's your favorite outfit. #GetYourBraveOn FOLLOW AMANDA:https://www.getyourbraveon.info/https://www.facebook.com/amandacarrollshow/FREE RESOURCES:Download Amanda's FREE BRAVE MORNING PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yWVWcbWant more faith-filled, inspirational podcasts? Visit https://www.LifeAudio.com!The best strategy to help you silence fear in your life, is to actually have a strategy!  Don't have one?  I got you!  Download my free BRAVE LIFE PLANNER.  It includes my morning "Boot Up Your Bravery" routine, and the daily brave planner, PLUS a video that shows you how to use it so you too can #GetYourBraveOn.  Get your FREE gift here YO

When the unexpected rocks your core, this is how you move forward. There is going to be an "after this" in your life! This podcast will teach you how to use the struggle you are going through in life to propel you forward, like the caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Get your Butterfly Necklace to show your transformation! Hdnen357 - Open Butterfly Pendant Necklace | Get Your Brave On: https://www.getyourbraveon.info/product-page/hdnen357-open-butterfly-pendant-necklaceFollow Amanda:https://www.getyourbraveon.info/https://www.facebook.com/amandacarrollshow/Download Amanda's FREE BRAVE MORNING PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yWVWcbWant more faith-filled, inspirational podcasts? Visit https://www.LifeAudio.com!The best strategy to help you silence fear in your life, is to actually have a strategy!  Don't have one?  I got you!  Download my free BRAVE LIFE PLANNER.  It includes my morning "Boot Up Your Bravery" routine, and the daily brave planner, PLUS a video that shows you how to use it so you too can #GetYourBrav

Imagine a world where waking up every day didn't feel like a daunting chore, but rather an absolute joy! This episode will teach you how to feel that way every morning, no matter how intense the plot twist is that you are going through right now. You will learn how to OWN the first hour of your day. It's time to stop allowing life's surprises to own you and take control of the momentum and direction of your day.Follow Amanda:https://www.getyourbraveon.info/https://www.facebook.com/amandacarrollshow/Download Amanda's FREE BRAVE MORNING PLANNER: https://bit.ly/3yWVWcbWant more faith-filled, inspirational podcasts? Visit https://www.LifeAudio.com!The best strategy to help you silence fear in your life, is to actually have a strategy!  Don't have one?  I got you!  Download my free BRAVE LIFE PLANNER.  It includes my morning "Boot Up Your Bravery" routine, and the daily brave planner, PLUS a video that shows you how to use it so you too can #GetYourBraveOn.  Get your FREE gift here YOU are my "why".  My mission is