Carolyn Watts

Carolyn Watts is an obstetrician, author, and spiritual director. She completed an MATS at Regent College, where she began working on Risking Rest: Embracing God’s Love Through Life’s Uncertainties. In her memoir, she shares her experience of living and working in Afghanistan, and her journey with chronic illness that prevented her from continuing to practice medicine, but led her deeper into the heart of God. Born in Ontario and raised in Nova Scotia, Carolyn is preparing to return to Nova Scotia after living in Vancouver for the past sixteen years.

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Jan 9, 2026

Podcast: Discovering God's Gentleness by Risking Rest

Carolyn Watts

This episode explores Carolyn Watts’ journey from obstetrics in Afghanistan to life with chronic illness. Drawing on her memoir Risking Rest, she reflects on God’s intimate care, the gifts of singleness, trusting Him in hardship, and embracing rest amid life’s pressures.