About Me

Hannah Falldorf Carr

Christian, Wife, Adventurous. Alaskan. Resident of Chicago; Member of Harvest Bible Chapel, Graduate of Hillsdale College. Student of Theology and Psychology. 

Christian: for the sake of being thorough,  I posted a general statement of faith that I ascribe to. I took it from my church's website. My own personal story is that I was raised in a Christian home, but in my high school years had to deal with many serious issues that led me to question what about Christianity is so great, why I should believe, how it's different than other religions and philosophies, how it matters in my own everyday life, and to what purpose I want my life to be all about. With the help of Jesus Christ, I've come through periods of depression, isolation, intense arrogance, pride, hopelessness, family crises involving drug and alcohol abuse, as well as adultery, my parents divorce, Jason's parents divorce, messy in-law struggles and the ongoing, habitual sinfulness of my own flesh. A very good friend in high school told me when there was nothing else to say "Hannah, one day you'll be able to look back on this and say that God has gotten you through it."  That was truth I needed then, and it's truth I proclaim now. Jesus Christ is my strength, my joy, my present and future. 

A fairly normal day. 

Wife: I'm the proud and excited wife of just over a year to a fantastic guy named Jason. We met at college, dated for 3 years, and then married each other 2 days after I graduated from college. He's been living here in Chicago for roughly 9 more months than me, and loves his job as a software engineer. He's got a huge passion for Jesus, he's my teacher, leader, the biggest goof I know, and has developed a crazy obsession with board games. Consequently, he thrifts them weekly and we now have an extensive collection. I love being married. It's the most fun thing I can describe! Also, it is the best. God has used my husband to humble me, to teach me, to lead me, to show my faults, to deal with sin: Jason has been a vessel of the work of Sanctification. And it's been wonderful. 

my home and sole companion for most adventures

Adventurous: I love traveling. I've been to 48 states and 11 countries, and hope that I get to visit more. I've driven across the United States East to West and North to South. My most exciting road adventures were in the summer of 2009 when I drove from Michigan to Washington and then up Canada to Alaska, and then from Alaska back across Canada to Colorado back to Michigan through Chicago. I've driven long hours; my longest in one go trip was from West Cliff, Colorado to Evanston, IL along a winding course to hit all the states in the middle totaling over 12oo miles over 24 hours. DO NOT ATTEMPT, IT WAS A BAD IDEA. I also love new experiences: new foods, new languages, etc.

A view that is normal for everyday

Alaskan: Born in Homer, Alaska and raised primarily there and in Nome, Alaska. It's the closest thing to roots I have, is an entire state. Alaska is more than another state: it's a totally different mindset, unique people, and landscape. I miss it terribly, and adjusting to city life has been a daily struggle. I grew up in a "city" that had under 3,000 people, and now live in a city that has over 9 million. 

Population: over 70,000

Resident of Chicago:  Last May I moved to Evanston, Illinois. It's the most urban area I've ever lived. I've found it, like any other place has pro's and con's. It's on Lake Michigan, which is beautiful, it's very close to the city, has thriving cultural experiences, and tons of unique restaurants and shops. It's also the most liberal area I've lived, over run with unitarian churches, and churches that claim Christianity but are apostate. The attitudes of so many people are shocking to me, and very often overwhelming. Most of the people here also are horrific drivers. 

Senior Pastor: James Macdonald

Member of Harvest Bible Chapel (Niles Campus): One of the greatest difficulties Jason and I found upon moving to Evanston was finding a church. There are so many churches in the area, but none that we could agree with doctrinally or ever be a part of: until the Lord used both friends and family to lead us to Harvest Bible Chapel. Together Jason and I have found ourselves thriving in the most vibrant, solid church we've ever encountered. To our surprise, it's a "mega church," and a multi-site church. It has roughly 24,000 attenders each weekend between 6 different campuses. Even more to our surprise, it's done in a healthy, profitable way that instead benefits the role and duties of the church instead of hindering it. The preaching is outstanding. We became members in September of 2010, joined a men's and women's small group, and are eagerly looking forward to getting more involved as time progresses.  

the alma mater

Graduate of Hillsdale College: I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Hillsdale College; a small, well-known conservative college in rural (middle of nowhere) Hillsdale, Michigan. My 4 years were spent studying psychology (especially biological psychology and cognitive psych), philosophy, religion, my boyfriend and now husband Jason, and wedding planning my senior year. It was here that Jason and I met, attended the same church (Countryside Bible Church)  and received continuing mentoring from our second family the Evans. The Evans led us through almost 9 months of pre-marital counseling before helping us with our wedding, held at our church in Hillsdale. 

Student of Theology and psychology: My interests tend to revolve around these two areas, though I'm finding that now out of the institutionalized way of learning, my interests are ever expanding. Most of the blogs and other things I attempt to read daily focus on these two areas. I find it most interesting in human relationships.