Carlos Whittaker

Speaker, content creator, and bestselling author Carlos Whittaker asks readers who are wrestling with disappointment and doubt, What if the ache you feel isn't failure--it's the holy invitation to redefine what fulfillment looks like? You thought if you followed the plan, everything would be okay. You thought if you achieved your goals, that would be enough. You thought if you kept the faith, the faith would keep you. Yet you look at your life and wonder, Is this all there is? The myth of "almost there" has broken our hearts. But maybe feeling unfinished isn't a failure. Maybe it's a holy invitation. Maybe your blueprint was never God's plan for your life. Drawing on his own journey through grief and personal transformation, Carlos Whittaker challenges you to confront the lies you've believed about what life should be and embrace the messy miracle of beginning again, no matter what stage of life you're in. Burn the Blueprint will challenge you to identify and release the myths that have shaped your sense of self, learn to name what you're actually feeling so you can start healing, trade perfectionism and performance for presence and peace, and discover what God can do with the life we have--not the one we were trying to build. Burn the Blueprint is not about achieving more. It's about uncovering what you already have. It's not about pushing harder. It's about receiving more deeply. With rich reflections, hard-won insight, and tangible tools for transformation, Carlos gives you permission to name what's unfinished in your life and the courage to believe it's not too late to keep building.

USA TODAY BESTSELLERChange your relationship with technology. Change your life. Share. Post. Reply…Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. We feel stuck, overwhelmed, overstimulated, and we want a way out. Like many of us, podcaster and author Carlos Whittaker had lived for years in an always-on, always-connected world—and he felt more disconnected than ever from God, his community, and even himself. When Carlos Whittaker realized how many hours he was on his phone, he took extreme measures to see how unplugging could change his body and soul. In Reconnected, Carlos shares the challenges, surprises, and profound insights of his self-imposed exile from technology, spending nearly two months screen-free at a monastery, an Amish farm, and at home. As you journey with Carlos through this life-changing experiment you will discover:how to retrain yourself to notice the world before you notice your texts;what technology does to your brain and what you can do about it;ways to prioritize in-person relationships even if you need screens for work or school;why turning down your phone's volume turns up God's voice in your life;the newfound joy of being bored, getting lost, and not having to Google every question that comes to your mind. Blending wisdom from the past, practices of intentionality and community, and Whittaker's signature engaging communication style, Reconnected will inspire and equip you to reset your life in a tech-saturated world. It's time to take back control of your life from technology and recover the lost art of being human. You were made for more. This is how you start living again.

Tweens and teens will encounter much-needed hope, read inspiring true stories, and learn to love generously and why connection matters in this 90-day devotional from Carlos Whittaker, bestselling author, activist, and head of the "Instafamilia," a hope-minded online community. With Bible truths, stories of real hope and joy, and Carlos's "let's do this" energy, kids will be empowered to thrive no matter how life tries to discourage them, put them down, make them anxious, or cause them to feel isolated. In Get Your Hopes Up, young people willconnect Bible verses with real-life stories of finding and spreading hope,see prayer in action today,discover ways to advocate for the marginalized, andlearn to lead with love and fight for change. In this plugged-in world, the lines between childhood and adulthood have become blurred, and kids are exposed to hate, division, injustice, and negative emotions earlier than ever. Knowing where to find truth and positive environments can be confusing. Jesus gave us something long ago, though, that helps us remain grounded and steady in the face of all that's broken in our world: hope.

A much-needed reminder about what it means to be truly human in a world where people feel increasingly disconnected from each other and from God, by the popular author of Enter Wild. "Carlos has created an antidote to what ails us."--New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff These are crazy times, people. We are more agitated than ever. We're fighting. Wrestling with big issues. Less connected than ever to one another and to God. It's a perfect storm: debilitating anxiety, crashing relationships, and forgetting what it feels like to, well, be human. In How to Human, author, speaker, and social-media personality Carlos Whittaker offers a fresh vision for becoming the best versions of ourselves. We can refuse to let disagreements define us. We can say no to becoming upset, rage-filled humans and say yes to fuller, happier lives. It begins as we make the shift from "me" to "we" to "everybody" in a three-part journey to be human, see fellow humans, and free those around us. You'll think, laugh, and be inspired by this practical guide, which reveals how to help others, how to hope fiercely, and how to experience the thrill of being fully human. Carlos describes a radical path of love--one that requires us to become builders rather than demolitionists. One that gets personal. One that moves toward others in faith rather than away in fear. One that, when times get crazy, is willing to get crazier (in a good way). One that understands the big joy of how to human.

For many of us, believing in Jesus feels like the first step on a journey that can only get better and better with every step. Then trials come and it can be hard to keep walking. When faced with disappointment, disillusionment, doubt, and death, we may be tempted to turn back. The road ahead seems too hard, too long, too fraught with danger and difficulty. With great passion and deep understanding of the struggles believers go through, Rashawn Copeland encourages and inspires you to stay the course. In No Turning Back he shares practical and productive ways you can experience true and lasting growth based on the promises God makes to those who follow him. He shows you how to apply the truths of Scripture to be transformed by God's power, grow your identity in Christ, renew your mind, free yourself from your past, and become the person God has called you to be.

Popular speaker and author Carlos Whittaker reveals how he broke free from a safe, boring faith and invites readers to experience all the wild and wonder Jesus promised his disciples. In John 10:10, Jesus said, 'I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.' While we have direct access to the radiant life of the Holy Spirit that Jesus promised us, many Christians today feel worry instead of wonder and anxiety instead of amazement. In 'Enter Wild', Carlos Whittaker shares the exciting news that we are meant to experience the abundance that God promises us here and now; we are not meant to wait until heaven to experience his best. With his trademark blend of humour and transparency, gifted storyteller Carlos Whittaker shares his personal struggle with crippling anxiety, and how the key to his freedom was rediscovering a wild faith. The first step to experiencing a wild faith is to learn how to lower the volume of life and truly hear God when he speaks to us. Then, we need to speak God's Word over our lives and pray His promises instead of praying the problems. Only then will we be positioned to experience the abundant, full, wild life God has in store for us. So, get ready! You can receive God's favor and abundance even in the midst of the traumas and trials of our broken world. You can leave mild, and enter wild.

You Can Help Your Daughter Overcome Anxiety and WorryIt's surprising to find a girl who doesn't struggle with anxiety and worry--either in short episodes or for longer periods. For a variety of reasons, childhood anxiety rates are soaring, especially among girls. Today's parents need to know what contributes to anxiety and worry and how they can empower their daughters to overcome fears and live more courageously. In this immensely practical book, veteran counselor Sissy Goff shares how you can instill bravery and strength in your daughter. Addressing common age-specific issues, Goff gives you the tools to help you and your child? understand why her brain is often working against her when she starts to worry? learn how she can fight back by helping her body, mind, and heart? find the anchoring truth of God's strong, safe love for her and the confidence she needs to thrive

Carlos Whittaker equips you with practical steps to destroying the roots of your deep-seated habits so you can get rid of what's holding you back and embrace true freedom in Christ. Are you tired of trying to live for Christ--only to fail time and time again with the same old behaviors? Do you pray for guidance, ask for deliverance, and vow to do better, yet fail to progress? As an author, speaker, podcaster, and communicator for our time, Carlos has lived much of his spiritual life in the spotlight. But, like any Christian, his faith story has had its ups and downs. He spent decades trying to figure out how to be a "better person." Time and time again, he strived for holiness, only to get caught in a cycle of destructive habits, behaviors, and thought patterns. But the buck stops here. Or, rather, the spider is killed here. Throughout Kill the Spider, Carlos walks you through the key aspects of killing the spiders in your own life, including:Confessing the lies you've believedRenouncing the lies that have held you backRejecting every lie that Jesus has exposed to youReplacing these lies with Jesus's truthIn Kill the Spider, Carlos shares everything from hilarious, self-deprecating stories to passion-filled wisdom to teach us that we can't just clear away the pesky cobwebs. Instead, we need to find the spider--the source of the issue--and take it out entirely. Carlos offers a breath of fresh air to any believer looking to finally step into the freedom in Christ. Take a seat, open up your book, and grab a shoe. We're going on a spider hunt.

Life is made of moments. What are you doing to make the most of them? In Moment Maker, Carlos Whittaker shows you how to make each moment count, so those moments add up to a life rich with meaning, deeply satisfying, and full of purpose. Every day we have an opportunity to make our lives meaningful, to make them matter. Yet, for so many of us, we let too much of life happen without taking notice. For author, speaker, and podcaster Carlos Whittaker, living deliberately has become a way of life. Making moments that are significant, memorable, or impactful are a part of how he navigates each day, and it has forever changed the landscape of his story. In Moment Maker, Carlos shares powerful stories and examples from ordinary life, as well as insights from Scripture, that have formed his practical and meaningful game plan for living on purpose and with purpose. In these pages, he will guide you to:Increase awareness of your surroundings, the people you encounter, and the needs of othersRecognize opportunities that present themselves and be encouraged to seize themDiscover how to create, receive, and rescue key moments in everyday lifeAnd, ultimately, unlock the satisfaction of living to the full depth of your life's potentialThe beauty of having a moment-making life is that it does not require a big investment in time, energy, or money. It simply requires a commitment to pay attention. All around you there are opportunities to meet a need, shift your focus, and begin healing. It is time to become a Moment Maker.