Enter Wild With Carlos Whittaker

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  . . . .

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 F

This book means a lot to me. I put my life on hold for it. I put a lot into it. I didn’t look at a screen for 7 weeks. I lived with monks at a monastery. And I lived with an Amish family on their farm. And then I lived with my family at home. I didn’t disconnect. I reconnected.  I’m not unpacking everything in the book today. But I am answering some of your questions!  . . . . . Find Micah Kandros’ work here: https://www.micahkandrosdesign.com/  . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book Reconnected and get the first chapter NOW (plus 2 more surprise bonuses): : 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 . . . . . AROMATRU: Go to AromaTruOrganics.com/HumanHope and get a free waterless oil diffuser with a free lemon eucalyptus oil! AIR DOCTOR: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use

Join me, Heather, Seanna, and Sohaila (and our friend Jacinda!) as we work through some BIG feelings about the wedding in 4 days. What’s it like to be the father of the bride, the mother of the bride, the sister of the bride, and the bride herself? Listen and find out. This is raw and authentic. With lots of tears. And there are nuggets that come out of this that I think are applicable to every season of life.  This might be the most memorable conversation I have with my daughter Sohaila. (And the other girls in my life!!) . . . . . 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. . . . . . 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. CLARITIN: Go to claritin.com for a

Wow! Talk about wedding brain… At the time of recording this, we’re about to head to Jackson, WY for my first-born daughter’s WEDDING. I feel different about my daughter getting married HOURLY, so I’m talking through that with you. I’ve been putting together a video for her that has just been reminding me of how far we've come and what an honor it has been to raise her.  And there’s a little update about my parents in here too… . . . . . 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! 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 Clarit

Welcome to the first FATHER OF THE BRIDE episode! We are less than 20 DAYS away from marrying off my FIRST-BORN daughter. Y’all… We talk about our feelings as the day approaches, the father-daughter dance, the ceremony, the details, and MORE. If you have young daughters, I hope this gives you a helpful perspective as they grow up.  Plus, I give you a few tips on how to build a close relationship with your daughter(s) and STAY CLOSE as they get older.  . . . . . 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. . . . . . 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 with 10% off your first month. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now

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 t

We are rewinding time with this episode. Matt Brown knew me before most.  We’re talking about a season of my life that most people don’t even know EXISTED. That’s right. I used to be a worship leader / Christian music artist. And it all started at Sandals Church under the leadership of Matt Brown. Over 20 years later, and he’s still there! Matt saw me through high highs and low lows. And he and Sandals are a major part of who I am and what I do today. We’re talking about young Carlos and Matt, our dads, trusting the church again, and Matt’s insight into life with God now.  . . . . . Find Matt's newest book Every Day A Miracle here: https://amzn.to/3JAsKeP Get a copy of Matt's book A Book Called You here: https://amzn.to/44hzKXS 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. . . . .

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 p

This episode is for YOU. Not everyone who is listening at once. Just you.  You know that I go to church, and I love my church. But you also know that I’m not shy about speaking out about how the church has had many missteps over the years. So what do you do when you’ve been hurt by the church but you still want to be part of it? I unpack part of my journey when it came to reevaluating church, and I hope it guides you through some thoughts and questions to ask yourself as you consider re-entering the church as well.  This process doesn't need to feel hopeless. . . . . . 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. . . . . . 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. ATHLE

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,

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 mo

If it feels like you just can’t catch a break in life, this episode is for you. Today we’re acknowledging the fact that sometimes life just sucks. And it’s okay to admit that! But how do we not get stuck there? I’m sharing what I love to do in those tough seasons… praying promises, feeling the feelings, celebrating the small wins, and so much MORE! Resilience isn't about never falling down. And it isn't even about standing up all the way again. It's about the next best thing you can do. . . . . . Listen to The Effects of Doom Scrolling here! . . . . . 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. . . . . . WEAR WE ARE: Listen and subscribe to Wear We Are here: https://tinyurl.com/WearWeArePodcast LMNT: Go to DrinkLMNT.com/CarlosWhittaker to get a free sample pack with your p

Have you ever created something that you’re really proud of, but when it comes time to share it with the world, you don’t feel like it’s good enough? Or maybe even that you’re not good enough?  Let me tell you something: no matter how many books I’ve written or talks I’ve done or videos I’ve shared, I fear self-promotion.  I’m fearful of what people think of the work itself, but I’m also fearful of what people think of me.  On this episode we’re tackling that fear.  . . . . . Purchase your copy of my NEW book, Get Your Hopes Up: 90 Devotions + True Stories for Young World Changers HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/get-your-hopes-up Fill out this form to receive video resources and a discussion guide for Get Your Hopes Up HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/pre-order-get-your-hopes 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

I LITERALLY had to hold myself back from saying “oh, that’s good!” every ten seconds during this conversation because it is just SO GOOD. Todd Deatherage from the Telos Group is back again to answer YOUR questions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  Todd’s ability to speak to people from all different points of view is incredible. He brings a nuanced and level-headed voice to this highly emotional topic. And he offers hope amidst a seemingly hopeless conflict.  . . . . . I want to hear from you! Please take 5 minutes to fill out this survey that will help me produce the best podcast for you!! https://bit.ly/428x0Lg Listen to my first conversation with Todd here: Is Peace Possible Between Israel & Palestine? Learn more about The Telos Group here: telosgroup.org Download The Principles and Practices of Peacemaking here. . . . . . 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://ap

It’s been a heavy couple of weeks, so this week I asked YOU what you wanted me to talk about. There were so many great ideas that I couldn’t pick just one. So today is a smorgasbord of thoughts based on your submissions!  I talk about... How to “faith” again when Christian spaces feel hard Whatever happened to the ASL goal? What did I think my life NOW would look like 20 years ago? Robbin School Why pickleball is the BEST My family's experience with eating disorders What happened when I disappeared from social media 2 years ago And how I handle being in the sandwich generation, taking care of my kids and parents at the same time We cover A LOT!!! As always, thanks for listening! . . . . . Buy Walking with God by John Eldredge here. Start learning ASL with Lingvano here. Watch my video on Robbin School here. . . . . . 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/a

This is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have for a long time, and I'm grateful to be joined by someone who has been working with Israelis and Palestinians long before October 7th. Todd Deatherage is the co-founder of The Telos Group, an organization dedicated to seeking the freedom, security, and dignity of every human being in the Holy Land. We talk about why this conflict can feel hard to address, historical trauma among the people groups, the role of America(ns), how to be a peacemaker, what you can do to help, and so much more! This conversation is educational, hopeful, and activating! . . . . . Learn more about The Telos Group here: telosgroup.org Download The Principles and Practices of Peacemaking 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/19

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

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 check

I’ve talked about a lot of controversial things on Instagram, but I don’t know if I have EVER gotten the kind of reaction that I got from my Taylor Swift reel this week.  When I tell you that comment section is a dumpster fire, I mean it! So I wanted to dig a little deeper into why this feels like such a big deal.  This episode is part commentary, part introspection, and part warning of the underlying toxicity of this controversy. . . . . . NOTES CANDLES: Get 15% off and free shipping on a custom starter kit at notescandle.com/Carlos with code CARLOS . . . . . 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices