Navigating Our Lives: Recent Episodes
KS Williams
We have conversations we need to be having in order to live an informed life, and become our best self's in this complex world we live in.
In this episode, we reflect on this past year of the podcast. We celebrate what has been and discuss what new years traditions we have.
In this episode, we close out our podcast and suggest a few good reads that have shaped us. If you want keep up with Sarah's writing, you can follow her blog Of Life and Mind. If you want to keep us with Kara, you can follow her on Instagram @kswilliamslife. We wish you all the best, our listeners!
In this episode, Sarah and Kara discuss how to integrate Santa and Christmas. Should you have your kids believe in Santa? Should you not? What should our relationship be with this figure during Christmas? We discuss this and more. Listen to find out the details.
The end of the year is often filled with hustle and hectic schedules. How do we carve out time and are there some practices we can put into place to prevent burnout?
We continue our Halloween conversation, and talk about other pagan ideas and modern day trends. Is there power outside of God? What are modern trends that have pagan roots and tenancies?
Fall is upon us, and things are getting a bit wilder. We will be back next week. We hope you have a beautiful one!
Halloween is a popular holiday. In this episode, we discuss some history on the holiday, and ask you to decide if its dark past can be redeemed and useful for today.
In this episode, we discuss ambition and the Christian life. How do we balance personal ambition and godly ambition? Listen to hear our thoughts.
In this episode, Sarah and Kara discuss the topic of insecurity. Does it ever go away? Can we step into confidence instead? We talk about this, and more, in this episode.
Last week, we discussed red flags in relationships. This week, we talk about the green flags that you should look for and go for when you're seeking out your significant other.
In this episode, we talk red flags in relationships for all people. We all have something wrong with us, but what constitutes for a red flag? Listen to hear what we have to say.
We're on holiday this week, but next week we will have the first part of a 2 part series. Have a great holiday!
In this episode, Sarah interviews Kara about her upcoming book - coming out August 31st on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, amongst other places.
It is called Navigating Life: From "Who am I?" to "Who I am." If you're interested in learning more about your human nature, true self, or navigating a faith or identity crisis, this book is for you.
Below are a few links, although it is available in other locations. ISBN: 9781955043762
Barnes and NobleAmazon USA
Amazon Germany
Abe Books
In this episode, Sarah and Kara discuss the mantra "Live Your Truth." We discuss how we believe it arrived in culture, and how to approach it.
"Live Your Truth" might sound simple, but it is hard to live in a world where this is so prevalent. Listen to the episode to hear this, and more.
In this episode, Sarah and Kara discuss what they would tell themselves at 22. This is a pivotal age in American society, when a lot of bigger decisions are being made, and transitions are happening. We have a good laugh at our younger selves, and also give advice to general 22 year olds. Listen to find out our thoughts.
In this episode, Sarah and Kara chat tattoos. The Bible mentions them. What's the relevance to now?
We have a new special guest this episode! His name is Samuel Paris. Samuel worked with Kara for over two years, and have been friends for 3 years.
In this episode, Samuel and Kara discuss how to navigate the leadership world when you're not fully in charge. Both Samuel and Kara have been in upper-level leadership roles in different business realms. In this episode, they discuss their past and current work places. Listen to hear what they have to say!
In this episode, we discuss the differences and similarities between "being in love" and "loving someone." How is this important for our dating life and our marriage life? Do you need to have both to be in a committed relationship? Listen to find out our thoughts.
We have a returning special guest this episode, Tory Bonners! She has served as a hospital chaplain during Covid, and is currently pastoring a local church.
She and Kara discuss grief, how it fits into the human experience, and how to live faithfully through that season. Listen to find out more.
In light of recent events, Sarah and Kara discuss how to love people who don't agree with you. We discuss the church, politics, social media. Listen to the podcast to hear all our thoughts.
In this episode, we discuss "spilling the tea" - aka gossip. What does scripture say? How do we juggle our world in context with a over-sharing day and age? Where's the line of our speech? Find out what we have to say in this episode.
We have a new special guest this episode! His name is Josh Wong, and he is a good friend and old co-worker of Kara's.
In this episode, we discuss how to have a DTR. When should we do it? Who should do it? What's with all the messiness of relationships these days? We discuss this and more in this episode. Have a listen to hear our opinions.
We have a special guest this episode! Her name is Tory Bonners, and she and Kara attended Seminary together. Tory has an MDiv and is currently pastoring a Mennonite church.
Tory and Kara discuss their stories as women in the church world, how they have arrived at their conclusions, and how to practically live in the world today. Listen to the episode for our thoughts!
We have a new special guest this episode! His name is Matt Mckinney, and he is friends with both Kara and Sarah. We talk about both Matt and Sarah's individual journeys, and the different ramifications of porn on personal and other people's lives.
FYI - this was recorded via ZOOM in 3 different locations, so there is a little background noise. But it's worth the listen!
In this episode, we continue our discussion from last weeks forgiveness episode. Reconciliation is the next step and his has a lot of different ramifications. Is it something we always have to do? What are the steps? What should we keep in mind in this step we take after forgiveness?
This is a 2 part series on forgiveness and reconciliation. In this first episode, we just talk about the steps of forgiveness, and our own personal journeys. There are a lot of misconceptions about forgiveness, and how to do it biblical way. On the surface, this is an easy thing to understand, but emotionally challenging space to tackle and execute at times.
In this episode, we discuss what we should do with cancel culture. What is good and bad about it? Should we practice it or distance ourselves from it? Find out our perspectives in the podcast.
We have a new special guest this episode! His name is Jacob Thomas, and he has been in leadership and business for over five years. He is one of Kara's friends and old co-workers.
We talk about whether or not your values need to match your work environment. Is the bible clear? Listen to hear what we have to say!
The Enneagram has become a popular subject and personality test the last 5+ years. There are a lot of different views about it. So, how should we engage it?
In this episode, we discuss the Self Care world and if it has a biblical reference. Do you guys have a normal self care routine?
In this episode we have a special guest and friend, David Gaskins. He is a part of SEND Network Church Planters and is based in Provo, Utah. David gives us his perspective of what it is like to live there on mission there. Feel free to reach out to David for more information!
FYI - this episode might skip a couple times due to us recording over zoom in 3 different locations. However, it is a MUST LISTEN for our second guest of the show!
This is our final episode of the series of "Christian Lingo." We ended with a classic, and while it is SO rich - it is greatly misunderstood and lost in our culture. We redefine what it is today, and how "Guarding Your Heart" is absolutely essential to live a abundant life.
In this episode, we look at what it means to be #Blessed via our social media feeds, and in actual life. Do you think there's a difference?
This week we discuss "Let Go, Let God" and the ramifications of those who speak it, and those who receive it. Have you ever used this phrase? Has it ever benefited you or harmed you?
This week, we launch a new mini-series talking about some strange things Christians say. You'd never hear "Modest Is Hottest" anywhere. So, why do we say it and what does it mean? Does this have any relevance to today?
We talk about our upbringing of small-town South with booze to where we are now living elsewhere in the States. We ask the question, "What's a biblical framework around alcohol?"
We can be praying during this time of war, but we can also help those closer. Kara has volunteered with Josiah Venture, and they have a crisis relief fund. Here is their link:
https://www.josiahventure.com/
Also, if you feel led, you can support Zuza Szymik, one of Kara's dear friends and missionaries in Poland, who is expecting to serve the refugees. Her link is here: https://www.josiahventure.com/people-and-places/poland/36595
This week we have our first guest, Ben Brown. He is a senior in college, and has a huge transition coming up. We talk about the transitions we've personally gone through, and try to answer the question, "How can we transition from one season to another faithfully that is representative of God?"
Prayer is something we're suppose to do. It's talking to God, right? Pretty simple. But - it is something that has its difficulties too. We discuss our personal difficulties, obstacles that exist, and continuing the journey of prayer.
Are you looking for love? In this episode, we discuss soulmates and their origin. Do they have a place in Christianity? If you're single and mingling this Valentine's Day, we wish you luck!
Welcome! In this introduction episode, you get to know co-hosts Kara and Sarah as they discuss their desires and vision for the podcast. They have been friends for a decade, and have conversations weekly. After this episode, the NOL podcast looks forward to diving into a variety of topics concerning our faith, and this journey we call life.