Enter Wild With Carlos Whittaker

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??

In a world where everything feels like a war zone—Instagram comment sections, dinner tables, even just interpersonal relationships—how are we ever supposed to find peace? Advent’s version of peace isn’t about magically fixing everything or pretending that chaos doesn’t exist. The peace of advent is a deep, steady sense of calm even when the world feels like it’s spinning off its axis. It’s the kind of peace that can stand strong in the middle of the storm.  This kind of peace comes from Jesus. I don’t know about you, but I need that non-manmade peace more than anything right now.  Listen for a few tips on how to step into peace this week.  . . . . . Check out Braver Angels here: braverangels.org . . . . . 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/a

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 check

I did not have 3 million people watching me cry over an Australian cartoon on my bingo (no pun intended) card for 2024. But here we are! In this episode we’re talking about how I met Bluey, a social media conundrum I recently faced, and how curiosity can lead us to have better conversations—even in a heated political season.  Plus, at the end I’m sharing about an exciting new project, so you won’t want to miss this episode! Remember: Curiosity leads to empathy. Empathy leads to trust. Trust leads to conversation. Conversation can lead to change.  . . . . . Apply to be a guest on my show in 2025 HERE: https://forms.gle/pugy33FpcqbXnF4u5 . . . . . 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

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

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 a

Y'all know I LOVE Christmas. And I've finally found someone who loves Christmas just as much as I do. (Maybe even more!) Today, I have the honor of talking with Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen series, about his upcoming movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. We talk Christmas, creativity, and convictions. 'Tis the season, people!! ⛄️

I’m keeping this one short and sweet but AUTHENTIC.  Today I’m screening my documentary for the FIRST TIME in Nashville. And I thought today would be full of excitement, but the truth is that I’m scared. I’m scared of people not liking it.  I’ve never done something like this before. What do you do when you feel the overwhelming stress of fear?  Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited. I LOVE this movie that we’ve made. But it’s new. And new things are scary!  . . . . . 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. AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com/HUMANHOPE and use the code HUMANHOPE at checkout. HIYA HEALTH: Receiv

My friend and mental health professional Debra Fileta is on this episode. And she’s here to help you become HAPPY and WHOLE. Don’t we all need that?? Her new book Soul Care gives you tools to nourish your soul, which is exactly what I’ve been preaching with my book Reconnected.  This book couldn’t be a more perfect companion to becoming more human on the other side of screens. . . . . . Buy your copy of Soul Care here: https://amzn.to/3Yp3sIZ Follow Debra on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/debrafileta/ Listen to Debra's podcast here: https://truelovedates.com/talktome/ Learn more about Debra here: http://debrafileta.com . . . . . 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

When’s the last time you truly trusted your gut? Like REALLY trusted it. All on its own. No googling. No looking up the reviews before you show up to a new restaurant. No 57 open tabs with conflicting information when you already know what decision you want to make. Screens have disconnected us from this ability that I really believe every single human being has.  I’m sharing stats and stories that will encourage you to trust your God-given gut again.  How many decisions have you made today based on something you saw/read on a screen? What are decisions you can make today where you don’t open your screen to make it?  Intuition is a powerful tool. Get back to basic decision-making. . . . . . 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.co

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 H

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

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.c

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 wit

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 PL

Everyone’s favorite podcast guest is back! Heather is here to talk about how she’s stewarding her role as a mom now that our kids are growing up and moving out.  If the question “What do you do?” brings up shame in you—whether you work or stay home—this episode is for you.  Every mom is different, but no mom is “just” a mom. Heather breaks away the qualifier speaks grace over the nuances of motherhood. How do you reconcile not going to work once your kids are in the next life stage? How do you know if your family is an idol in your life? How do you break free from other people’s expectations and find peace in your story? Listen for ALLLL of Heather’s wisdom!  . . . . . 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  . . . . . BE

I got an invite that I couldn't turn down... I took a last-minute trip to Chicago this week to attend the DNC, and I walked away with A LOT of feelings. I imagine the RNC felt similar—unifying, discouraging, hopeful, hopeless. What I was mostly reminded of was that our political systems can't save us. They're too unstable. Not to mention the fact that they're guaranteed to change every 4-or-so years!! I get vulnerable on this episode. I know that we've been working through the 6 pillars this summer, and they're hard practices to hold. I had a hard time living it out this week. I touch on Pillar 5: We are not naive. We know that walking with those who disagree can be messy, challenging, and even infuriating. But we believe the alternative—a world fractured by division—is far worse. We're not too far gone. We don't have to continue to live in a rage-fueled society that feels like our only hope is in politics. We can vote better. We can do better. We can be better. . . . . . Listen here for an overview of

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

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. Bo

We’re unpacking the six pillars of our motto: Don’t stand on issues, walk with people. This episode focuses on the second pillar: We hold conviction alongside compassion. The Olympics Opening Ceremony has been a HOT topic, especially among Christians. People were angry, sad, offended, confused—a lot of things. And honestly, I was surprised by the outrage. I’m digging deep and unpacking my thoughts in the context of our second pillar.  So how do we do this conviction and compassion thing? Is it possible? I believe it is! Here are a few tips: Hold a generous view of the other person in your mind Be curious and gentle with other’s stories Be confident in your conviction Listen to the episode on Pillar 1 here: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/fad4bb481248713cd5589e08fb4066bf  Listen here for an overview of all 6 pillars: https://pod.link/1249486443/episode/17ea0d74dace025534324e77893ca97d  Find Dan McClellan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maklelan/ . . . . . Preorder your copy of my new book