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Authenticity is hard to come by in our culture today. If you are looking for more “real-ness” in your life, this is the podcast for you. Join Karmen as she shares short devotionals that may be just what you need to be real in this thing we call life.

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    • Dec 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Go-To Piece

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 10:34


    “The Go-To Piece”. The 2nd piece of The Armor of God is the breastplate of righteousness. After the belt is securely in place, we clothe ourselves, we sink into this piece of armor. This strong and impenetrable piece is made to protect our vital organs (most importantly the heart).

    The Foundational Accessory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 7:56


    “The Foundational Accessory”. Description: The first piece of armor is the foundation of the full armor. It’s certainly not just an accessory. Without it, the rest of the armor would fall off. Join Karmen as she discusses the Belt of Truth in today’s episode.

    Armor Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 7:49


    The Armor of God is effective to our spiritual victories. In this episode, Karmen describes four fundamental points about applying this armor to your life.

    In The Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 5:47


    If we think of our spiritual self as a backpack, today’s verse reassures us that all we need to live a victorious life, we already possess! Praise God that it is sealed inside of us as well! All that we need, all the tools are “in the bag”!

    He Will Fight For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 6:03


    This promise has been most evident in the pro-life line of work I am in. Our team at pregnancy resource center has experienced time and time again the attacks of the enemy on this very important work of caring for mommas and seeing babies saved from the horrors of abortions. Whether that’s internal attacks in our own camp or external attacks, God comes through every time.

    In All Your Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 10:14


    As we continue with God’s promises, this is one that I have heard all my life, but He has just recently shone new light and application for me. This promise in my life has been super practical and holds a measure of accountability for me. I pray this verse often.

    I Will Comfort You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 8:24


    Episode 9: Have you ever needed God’s comfort? Of course. Have you ever looked at him as you do your mother? Your mother is the nourisher, constant cheerleader, and comforter. God is the ultimate version of all of those things. Rely on him.

    Return to What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 5:44


    I don’t want to return to normal. Normal was not my best. I want to return to God. That’s the only option for me.

    Good Purposes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 7:30


    Today’s topic is one that is not widely talked about but many have experienced. It’s a message about miscarriage and the promise from God’s word that best helped me during my miscarriage and in the years after as my heart hurt for the child I did not get to hold, love and raise.

    Hope and Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 10:19


    God is always there for us even during the hard times. In today’s episode, I look back on a time in my life that from the human standpoint was a dark time but from a spiritual standpoint it was where I grew the most spiritually.

    Real Conversation: Lost and Found, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 16:06


    Join Karmen and her friend Aisha for a real conversation about how each decision in life can take a believer away from God or closer to Him. Aisha has a compelling story of how one decision after another took her away from God, further than she ever thought…but God!

    Real Conversation: Lost and Found, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 23:11


    Join Karmen and her friend Aisha for a real conversation about how each decision in life can take a believer away from God or closer to Him. Aisha has a compelling story of how one decision after another took her away from God, further than she ever thought…but God!

    FOUND

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 11:08


    Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parables of the lost things” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being found. Scripture: Luke 15:5-6, 9, 31-32, Acts 4:12, Philippians 3:1-11

    Lost - Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 16:50


    Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Son” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:25-30

    Lost - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 23:05


    Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Son” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Isaiah 6:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

    Lost - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 17:25


    Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Son” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

    Lost - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 17:35


    Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Sheep” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15: 1-7, John 10:7-16, Psalm 23:1-4, Colossians 3:11

    Lost - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 17:47


    Join Karmen as she looks at “The Parable of the Lost Coin” and the spiritual application for us as it pertains to the the spiritual condition of being lost. Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Isaiah 49:15-161

    Sanctity of Life: The threat of Euthanasia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 17:24


    Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of Euthanasia. Scripture: Leviticus 19:32, Job 12:12, Proverbs 16:31, 20:29, Romans 12:12, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-3

    Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Disability Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 17:05


    Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of disability bias. Scripture References: 2 Samuel 9, Mark 2:1-12, John 5:1-15, Colossians 3:11, James 2:1-12

    Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Modern Day Slavery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 21:16


    Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Modern Day Slavery Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of modern day slavery and human trafficking. Scripture References: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 146:7, Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18-21, 2 Peter 2:19 How can you Help? Movies to watch- “Sound of Freedom” and “Priceless” End it Movement Organizations to support-A21, Hope for Justice, House of Cherish, Wellspring Living, Frontline Response

    Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Transgender Ideology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 11:21


    “Sanctity of Life: the Threat of Transgender Ideology ” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of transgender ideologies.

    Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Abortion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 13:28


    “Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Abortion” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of abortion

    Sanctity of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 18:18


    “Sanctity of Life” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. Scripture References: Gen 1:26-28, 2:7, 22-23, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 49:1-5, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Colossians 3:10

    Success v. Failure: Choose Joy not Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 14:05


    The last characteristic of the series- Joy v. Anger...success (in the Christian life) is characterized by joy, failure is characterized by anger. Which one will you choose?

    Success v. Failure: How Do You Feel About Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 12:58


    Join Karmen as she discusses the 5th characteristic of a growing Christian life. A “success” in the Christian life is having an ability to embrace change. Where a Christian trips up and fails is when change is feared. Fear does not have to be the story, faith can!

    Success v. Failure: Do You Have an Attitude of Gratitude?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 10:54


    Success is characterized by having an attitude of gratitude. Failure is characterized by having a sense of entitlement. Which one describes you? Join Karmen as she discusses that God’s way is gratitude and it’s his desire for our lives-not entitlement.

    Success v. Failure: Are You Forgiving?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 17:20


    The third characteristic of “success” in the Christian life is forgiving others v. holding a grudge. Are we quick to forgive or are we quick to hold a grudge? When you have been wronged, mistreated, abused and persecuted, what is your gut “knee-jerk” response? Join Karmen on this episode as she describes a time where she chose forgiveness and she will look at a Biblical figure who chose a lifestyle of forgiveness.

    Success v. Failure: Do You Take Responsibility?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 6:46


    Last week, Karmen began a series on what qualities make a person a “successful Christian v. a failure”. This is not a prosperity Christianity talk. These are real life, day to day practices that will lead to a deeper, fruitful and more intimate relationship with God. Today’s quality: taking responsibility v. blaming others

    Success v. Failure: Are you Teachable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 9:57


    Join Karmen as she begins a new series looking at 6 patterns of a “successful” Christian. This is not a prosperity Christianity talk. These are real life, day to day practices that will lead to a deeper, fruitful and more intimate relationship with God. Today’s topic: Being Teachable v. Being a “Know-it-All”.

    Safety Sense: All Wheel Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 21:52


    Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit functions as our All Wheel Drive. When activated, the 4 “tires” of spiritual disciplines can help us gain traction to get out of icy or muddy situations.

    Safety Sense: Blind Spot Monitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 20:53


    Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit functions as our Blind Spot Monitor by indicating to us little sins that are hard to see as they try and overtake us.

    Safety Sense: Automatic High Beams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 15:38


    Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit shines a bright light to direct us and bring salvation to a dark world. He is the believers Automatic High Beams.

    Safety Sense: Lane Departure Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 13:52


    Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. He is our Lane Departure Alert, helping us stay in the “lanes” God has called us to and helping us to change lanes when it is time. s.

    Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 18:03


    Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. He is our Pre-collision System helping us brake and be aware of objects or people are on our spiritual paths.

    Safety Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 17:42


    In this series, Karmen will be looking at the Holy Spirit as our “Safety Sense”. He is our security guard. He is with us and in us to get us home to Heaven safely. God has him in place to keep the most precious thing about us safe, our spirits.

    The Pro-Life World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 31:26


    The pro-life world is thriving and there is room for you! While this topic is usually discussed in the political arena, it’s more than something you cast a vote…it’s a lifestyle! It’s a mindset! Life is precious from the very beginning and the preborn need voices in this world to speak on their behalf! Is that you?”

    The Karmen and Kelly Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 32:00


    Join Karmen and Kelly as they discuss real life issues and testimonies that are sure to brighten your day.

    Bethlehem: The Birthplace of Royalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 21:49


    Happy New Year!!! Join Karmen as she concludes with week 5 of a celebration of the Christmas season by looking at the birthplace of King Jesus, Bethlehem. It’s a significant place for the child of God. What happened in this little town 2000+ years ago changed the course of all history and all eternity. It was a birthplace of Royalty! Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 72, 103:19, Daniel 2:44-45, Matthew 13, John 18:36, Hebrews 12:28, James 2:5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Revelation 1:6, 22:5

    Bethlehem: The Birthplace of Good News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 18:17


    Merry Christmas!!! Join Karmen as she continues with week 4 of a celebration of the Christmas season by looking at the birthplace of King Jesus, Bethlehem. It’s a significant place for the child of God. What happened in this little town 2000+ years ago changed the course of all history and all eternity. It was a birthplace of Good News! Scripture References: Luke 2:8-20, Romans 1:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Colossians 1:15-23, Revelation 14:6

    Distracted by Busyness -vs- Delighting in Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 12:18


    Join Karmen for a special holiday series. She will look at the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth and walk through practical ways Christians today can experience the delights of Christmas instead of the distractions of the world around us. Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:1-2

    Christmas Distractions vs Christmas Delights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 11:48


    Join Karmen for a special holiday series. She will look at the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth and walk through practical ways Christians today can experience the delights of Christmas instead of the distractions of the world around us. Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:1-2

    A Thankful Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 9:25


    The heart of the believer should be thankful every day not just on Thanksgiving Day. Karmen encourages us in today’s episode to begin being thankful with looking at the character of God described in Psalm 103

    Thankful for Answered Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 8:03


    God can and does answer prayers. What have you prayed for? How has he answered? He is faithful to answer those. Join Karmen today as she looks at Psalm 138 to answer these questions.

    Irresistible Faith Part 4 - Bearing Fruit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 17:35


    All of our lives bear fruit. The question we must ask is it “good” fruit or “bad” fruit? Don’t you see that the fruit of our lives is a reflection of who we trust in and rely on...is it Good or evil? God or sin? Walking in the Spirit or walking with myself? Join Karmen on this last discuss on Irresistible Faith.

    Irresistible Faith Part 3 - Sacrifice and Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 18:47


    Sacrifice and Worship are not easy, but it is simple. When we offer ourselves as a sacrifice back to God, we can see clearer than ever what His will for our lives will be...then just as spring brings flower blossoms, our faith will begin to blossom.

    Irresistible Faith Part 2 - I Surrender All

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 14:22


    You are joining Karmen on Week 2 of a series we are calling “Irresistible Faith”! Do you want a faith that compels someone to ask what is going on in your life and the hope you have? It’s possible! Today’s focus-a fully surrendered life is irresistible.

    Irresistible Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 8:58


    Join Karmen as she begins a 4 week discussion on what it looks like to have an irresistible faith. Based on the command in 1Peter 3:15, she will look at what aspects of our faith in God would compel a friend to ask us about the hope we have in Jesus.

    Know Me, Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 17:04


    Join Karmen for the 8th and final week of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 23-24 and discuss how a “Known” child of God will pray bold prayers and have great faith.

    Known Adversaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 15:09


    Join Karmen for week 7 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 19-22 and discuss how a “Known” child of God should respond to evil and wickedness.

    Known Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 15:26


    Join Karmen for week 6 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 17-18 and discuss how God’s thoughts for each person is vast and numerous and too many to count.”

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