Let's Be Real with Karmen Stamps: Recent Episodes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 SlaveryJoin 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 2:19How can you Help? Movies to watch- “Sound of Freedom” and “Priceless”End it MovementOrganizations to support-A21, Hope for Justice, House of Cherish, Wellspring Living, Frontline Response
“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”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”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
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?
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 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.
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.
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
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”.
Join Karmen for week 3 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 5-10 and focus on how the child of God is known no matter the location.
Join Karmen for week 2 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at Psalm verses 1-4 and focus on our the child of God is known on a daily basis.
Join Karmen as she begins a new series on Psalm 139-“Known” by the All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present God of the Universe. Being “known” by Him is a game changer!
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.
Karmen talks about worry in this episode and what the believer should do instead. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Join Karmen as she recollects lessons she learned from her grandmothers. Lessons that impacted her life. Her grandmothers were women of noble character. Women who daily chose righteousness and godliness. Women who because of this lifestyle built a legacy that continues to outlive them.
Each one of us has a throne in our hearts. We have seated someone or something in that top seat. Is it who it should be? Join Karmen as she finishes this series by looking at how we can keep God on the throne by accepting and offering forgiveness.” Scripture references: Psalm 32:5, 103:3,10-14, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32
Each one of us has a throne in our hearts. We have seated someone or something in that top seat. Is it who it should be? Join Karmen as she continues this series by looking at how we can keep God on the throne by giving up sin for freedom.”
Scripture references: Exodus 1:11,13-14, 2:23-25, 16:3, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 6:6-7, 18-19, 22-23, 2 Corinthians 3:17
Each one of us has a throne in our hearts. We have seated someone or something in that top seat. Is it who it should be? Join Karmen as she continues this series by looking at how we can keep God on the throne by serving Him and sacrificing for others.”
Scripture references: Joshua 24:14-15, Psalm 100:2, Romans 12:1,11, Ephesians 4:11-13, Colossians 3:22-24
Karmen continues her podcast with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Karmen sits down this week with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Each one of us has a throne in our hearts. We have seated someone or something in that top seat. Is it who it should be? Join Karmen as she continues this series by looking at how we can keep God on the throne by being humble.
Scripture references: James 4:6-10, Psalm 18:27, 25:9, Proverbs 8:13, 16:18, 29:23, Philippians 2:5-11
Each one of us has a throne in our hearts. We have seated someone or something in that top seat. Is it who it should be? Join Karmen as she continues this series by looking at how we can keep God on the throne by praising Him and being thankful.
Scripture references: Psalm 103, John 4:21-24, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Each one of us has a throne in our hearts. We have seated someone or something in that top seat. Is it who it should be? Join Karmen as she continues this series by giving 5 tools to keeping God on the throne of your heart.
Scripture references: Romans 6, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 103, Matthew 6:14-15, John 4:24, Joshua 24:14-15, Romans 12:1, Ephesians 4:2, 11-13, James 4:6-10
Each one of us has a throne in our hearts. We have seated someone or something in that top seat. Is it who it should be? Join Karmen as she begins this new series looking at how whoever is on our heart’s throne determines the direction of our life.
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.
Episode 4: Bear with me as I share my heart today on my experience with loss. I will share how God was my father during a very difficult season of my life.
Join Karmen as she reads through a section of the book of Psalm called the “The Songs of Ascent”. She will be reading Psalm 132-134 today.
Join Karmen as she reads through a section of the book of Psalm called the “The Songs of Ascent”. She will be reading Psalm 129-131 today.
Episode 3: This morning you will be challenged to share your testimony as I share mine with you. It’s about to get REAL up in here. This is my salvation story.
Join Karmen as she reads through a section of the book of Psalm called the “The Songs of Ascent”. She will be reading Psalm 126-128 today.
Join Karmen as she reads through a section of the book of Psalm called the “The Songs of Ascent”. She will be reading Psalm 123-125 today.
Join Karmen as she reads through a section of the book of Psalm called the “The Songs of Ascent”. She will be reading Psalm 120-122 today.
Join Karmen as she and her husband Bryan talk about the dreaded topic of failure. Everyone experiences it but few like to talk about. This episode they will discuss how sin is failure but Jesus is the remedy!
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapter 31 and discusses how we can all be people of moral worth, reflecting the character of God in our everyday lives. Now that’s wisdom!
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 28-30 and discusses how we can recognize Godly leadership to decide who to follow. We will all benefit from a “righteous ruler”.
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 25-27 and discusses what a good and wise leader is and what he isn’t. Are you a leader? You’ve been called to lead well.
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 20-24 and discusses how God searches the hearts of his children to reveal the real motives behind all that we do in every area of life. Are you ready for a heart check?
Join Karmen as she and her husband Bryan talk about the dreaded topic of failure. Everyone experiences it but few like to talk about. This episode they will discuss how to not get an “F”in failure and to learn from your mistakes and move forward.
Join Karmen as she and her husband Bryan talk about the dreaded topic of failure. Everyone experiences it but few like to talk about. This episode they will discuss how to gracefully fail and get back up again.
Karmen sits down with her work “Sister” Debbie to discuss how God can be glorified and honored in your work life. They have learned through prayer and grace filled interaction, that they can work together in unity and love.
Join Karmen as she and her husband Bryan talk about the dreaded topic of failure. Everyone experiences it but few like to talk about. This episode they will discuss the fear of failure and what God’s Word promises us when we experience this real emotion.
Join Karmen as she and her husband Bryan talk about the dreaded topic of failure. Everyone experiences it but few like to talk about. They will share some of their significant failures and how they responded to them.
Karmen and her husband Bryan sit down to chat and recap 2022. Join them as they tells us about the adventures they took and good things that came their way.
Episode 13: 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.
Karmen and her daughter Shelby look at Psalm 136 and discuss if they could be thankful if God was the only thing left in life. Could you?
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
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
Join Karmen as she continues with week 3 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 Peace! Scripture References: Luke 1:26-38, 46-55, Psalm 85:8, John 14:27, Romans 5:1, Isaiah 26:3-4
Join Karmen as she continues with week 2 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 Hope! Scripture References: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14, 1 Kings 8:56
Join Karmen as she shares her personal reflections on the book of Ruth. She will share how this scripture has helped her stay true to God throughout several seasons of her life.
Join Karmen as she looks at the Book of Ruth Chapter 4. Three people in this book remain strong and true to God in the midst of the society around them collapsing. Today we will see how Boaz goes to great lengths to bless Ruth and Naomi-from his efforts Ruth is blessed with a husband and Naomi is blessed with an heir-a grandson who becomes the grandfather of a king.
Scripture References: Genesis 38, Genesis 46:12, 2 Chronicles 2:3-17, Matthew 1 and Luke 3
Join Karmen as she looks at the Book of Ruth Chapter 3. Three people in this book remain strong and true to God in the midst of the society around them collapsing. Today we will see how integrity is present through Ruth and Boaz’s high moral character.
Join Karmen as she looks at the Book of Ruth Chapter 2. Three people in this book remain strong and true to God in the midst of the society around them collapsing. Today we will meet a strong man relying on God’s kindness to empower him to show kindness to Ruth.
Join Karmen as she looks at the Book of Ruth Chapter 1. Three people in this book remain strong and true to God in the midst of the society around them collapsing. Today we will meet two strong women relying on God and each other.
Join Karmen as she begins a look at the Book of Ruth-an Old Testament book of the Bible. Today she gives an introduction to the book and the concepts she will discuss in the next 5 episodes. Three people in this book remain strong and true to God in the midst of the society around them collapsing.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join Karmen as she begins a new series on the possible spiritual conditions of humanity. We are spiritual beings and we must respond to the spiritual invitation on the table. Scripture: Luke 15, Ephesians 2:1-10
Karmen continues her podcast with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Karmen sits down this week with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Join Karmen this week as she shares commentary on how the Church can respond to the issue of abortion in what is now “Post-Roe America”. There is much to be done!
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.
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.
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.”
Join Karmen for week 5 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 13-16 and focus on how the child of God is known from the very beginning in our mother’s womb.
Join Karmen for week 4 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 11-12 and focus on how the child of God is known clearly-in darkness or in light-it does not matter.
Join Karmen for week 3 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 5-10 and focus on how the child of God is known no matter the location.
Join Karmen for week 2 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at Psalm verses 1-4 and focus on our the child of God is known on a daily basis.
Join Karmen as she begins a new series on Psalm 139-“Known” by the All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present God of the Universe. Being “known” by Him is a game changer!
"Happy Mother's Day" Join Karmen and her mother for a celebration of mothers. Words of wisdom for being a great mother are sprinkled throughout!
Join Karmen for week 6 of a series on how to live a godly life in the midst of a culture hostile to the Christian way of life. On this episode Karmen will discuss how a believer can operate in love following God’s example of how He loves people.
Join Karmen for week 5 of a series on how to live a godly life in the midst of a culture hostile to the Christian way of life. On this episode Karmen will discuss how a believer can be strong through God being the power source.
Join Karmen for week 4 of a series on how to live a godly life in the midst of a culture hostile to the Christian way of life. On this episode Karmen will discuss how a believer can be courageous in the face of opposition as they prepare for Jesus’ return.
Join Karmen for week 3 of a series on how to live a godly life in the midst of a culture hostile to the Christian way of life. On this episode Karmen will discuss how a believer can stand firm in their faith as they prepare for Jesus’ return.
Join Karmen for week 2 of a series on how to live a godly life in the midst of a culture hostile to the Christian way of life. On this episode Karmen will discuss how a believer can be on their guard and preparing for Jesus’ return.
Join Karmen for a new series on how to live a godly life in the midst of a culture hostile to the Christian way of life. This episode is an introduction of this series.
Join Karmen for a quick word of encouragement about the righteousness we receive from God upon believing in Jesus as Savior.
Join Karmen and Bryan this week as they discuss the next step after accepting Christ as Savior, baptism and finding and connecting with a local church, and telling your story of salvation—establishing a regular personal Bible Study time. They will share how Jesus is our example for getting alone to pray and spend time with God. They will also share tips and a simple strategy for prayer.
Join Karmen and Bryan this week as they discuss the next step after accepting Christ as Savior, baptism and finding and connecting with a local church—telling your story of salvation. They will share example of individuals in scripture whose lives were radically changed by Christ and they could not help but go and tell! You can do the same!
Join Karmen and Bryan this week as they discuss the next step after accepting Christ as Savior and baptism—finding and connecting with a local church. They will share scripture and talk about the value that can be found in a fellowship of believers. Plus some do’s and don’t’s to help in your search.
Join Karmen and Bryan this week as they discuss the next step after accepting Christ as Savior—baptism. They will share scripture and talk about the importance of this act of publicly declaring a new faith in Christ.
What will you do with Jesus? Today is the day to answer that question. Join Karmen as she shares the Gospel message with an invitation to trust Jesus as your savior.
Bear with me as I share my heart today on my experience with loss. I will share how God was my father during a very difficult season of my life.
Karmen sits down this week for a chat with three remarkable women...her sisters! Tune in for a chat on their upbringing, influences of their parents, God’s faithfulness in the midst of sadness and how they stay connected now as adults. It will be a great time.
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapter 31 and discusses how we can all be people of moral worth, reflecting the character of God in our everyday lives. Now that’s wisdom!
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 28-30 and discusses how we can recognize Godly leadership to decide who to follow. We will all benefit from a “righteous ruler”.
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 25-27 and discusses what a good and wise leader is and what he isn’t. Are you a leader? You’ve been called to lead well.
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 20-24 and discusses how God searches the hearts of his children to reveal the real motives behind all that we do in every area of life. Are you ready for a heart check?
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 15-19 and discusses how God has an active role in a person getting wisdom. In fact, just like a recipe has a main ingredient, God is the main ingredient for wisdom.
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 10-14 and discusses how each person’s life will produce fruit of either righteousness or wickedness. The fruit will be evident through our hands and feet, our hearts, our minds, and our mouths. Which fruit will your life produce?
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 7-9 and discusses the difference between a life guided by wisdom or by folly(sin). They are both inviting you to their parties. Which invitation will you accept?
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 4-6 and discusses the many benefits of gaining godly wisdom. Get Wisdom. Get Understanding. Hold on to it with all you’ve got!
Tune in as Karmen looks at Proverbs chapters 1-3 and discusses the many benefits of gaining godly wisdom. Wisdom is calling out to you!
Join Karmen as she begins a 10 week study on the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is God’s practical instructions on how to live a life that pleases him. This scripture is so helpful in gaining wisdom and understanding in how to interact with God and those around us.
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 Intuitive Parking Assist helping us to “park” in the spaces God tells us to.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join Karmen for this last episode in the “Whatever” series. She gets real about a test in her mind God asked her to take the past few weeks.
Join Karmen on this episode of Let’s Be Real as she discusses the last two descriptors of our thoughts found in Philippians 4:8. These two words sum up all the others. Enjoy! Scripture References: Romans 2:29, 13:3 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 8:18, Ephesians 1:6,12,14, Philippians 1:11, 1 Peter 1:7, 2:9, 2:14, 2 Peter 1:3, 5-9
Karmen discusses the 6th descriptor of godly thinking in this episode in her series of talks about Philippians 4:8. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be admirable. Thinking on and speaking of things that are of good report should be top on our mind's priorities. Scripture references: Galatians 1:6-10,Romans 15:2, 1 Peter 2:12, Luke 16:15, 2 Corinthians 6:8, Philippians 1:27, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 2 Corinthians 9:13, Ephesians 4:31, 6:15, 1 Thessalonnians 2:4, 2 Thessalonnians 1:8, Romans 1:21-32, Jeremiah 9:5, Colossians 3:8,16
Karmen discusses the 5th descriptor of godly thinking in this episode in her series of talks about Philippians 4:8. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be lovely.
Karmen discusses the 4th descriptor of godly thinking in this episode in her series of talks about Philippians 4:8. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be pure. Putting our hope and faith in Jesus makes us pure. Relying on God through each day will help us stay pure. Scripture References: Psalm 19:9, 24:4, 51:10, 119:9, Prov. 20:9, Isaiah 52:11, 2 Corinthians 6:6, 7:1, 7:10, 11:2, 1 Timothy 1:5, 4:12, 5:22, Titus 2:5, James 3:17, 1 Peter 1:22-2:3, 3:2, 1 John 1:9, 3:3. Additional References: Gill's Exposition Commentary
Karmen discusses the 3rd descriptor of godly thinking in the episode. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be right. Righteous thinking leads to righteous behavior.
Karmen discusses the 2nd descriptor of godly thinking in this episode. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be Noble, honorable and reverent. Trash thinking is out of place for the child of God.
Join Karmen on this episode as she begins a new series entitled "Whatever..."-a study of Philippians 4:8. Our thought life is a battle field and God has given us instructions on what we should be thinking about. For the next 8 weeks, Karmen will look at each characteristic of godly thinking. Enjoy!" Scripture References: GOD: Psalm 33:4, Psalm 119:142, Psalm 119:160, Isaiah 45:19, Jeremiah 10:10, John 7:28, 1 John 5:20, Rev 22:6, JESUS: John 1:9, John 4:23, John 15:1, 1 John 2:8 PEOPLE: Psalm 51:6, John 8:32, John 19:35, 2 Thess 2:10, 1 John 5:20
LIES/FALSEHOOD: Psalm 5:6, 10:7, Psalm 34:13,Psalm 119:163 Proverbs 6:17,19, Prov 19:5, Prov 26:28, Isaiah 59:2-3, Rom 1:25, Eph 4:25, Col 3:5-9, 1 John 2:21, 1 John 4:6
On today’s episode, Karmen hands the mic over to her husband and daughter for a Daddy/Daughter interview full of laughs and dad jokes! Enjoy!
Join Karmen on part 2 of her conversation with her three sisters. This episode they will discuss the death of their father and how that event changed their lives. They will also discuss their relationship now as adult sisters and how they stay connected. Lots of laughter and tears throughout this episode. Enjoy!
Karmen sits down this week for a chat with three remarkable women...her sisters! Tune in for a chat on their upbringing, influences of their parents, God’s faithfulness in the midst of sadness and how they stay connected now as adults. It will be a great time.
Join Karmen as she recollects lessons she learned from her grandmothers. Lessons that impacted her life. Her grandmothers were women of noble character. Women who daily chose righteousness and godliness. Women who because of this lifestyle built a legacy that continues to outlive them.
Karmen sits down with her mom, Adale for a real conversation about being a mother and the ups and downs that come with that calling.
Join Karmen this week as she chats with the one who made her a mother, her daughter Shelby. In celebration of Mother’s Day they will chat about what it’s like having Karmen as a mother. This should be REAL fun!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join Karmen on this week’s episode as she looks back at the 1st year of the Let’s Be Real podcast. She also previews what’s coming up next for Let’s Be Real. She now has an email and she would love to hear from you. berealkarmen@gmail.com
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?
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 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.
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.
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
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”.
In this second segment of a two part discussion, Karmen and her husband Bryan discuss what a godly family structure looks like and how children are to be trained and raised to love God.
In this first segment of a two part discussion, Karmen and her husband Bryan discuss what a godly family structure looks like and how children are to be trained and raised to love God.
Karmen begins a new series on family structure that follows God’s guidelines. Her husband Bryan will join her as they discuss how they strive to put God first in their marriage, family and home.
Karmen begins a new series on family structure that follows God’s guidelines. Her husband Bryan will join her as they discuss how they strive to put God first in their marriage, family and home.
Karmen begins a new series on family structure that follows God’s guidelines. Her husband Bryan will join her as they discuss how they strive to put God first in their marriage, family and home.
Waiting on Christmas as a child was so excruciating. Did you ever feel like that? It seemed like the month of December lasted for 365 days… I know my children probably feel that way now. For me, the Christmases seem to fly by now. But can you imagine waiting your entire life for Christmas to arrive? Can you imagine the one thing you had hoped, dreamed and prayed for not being realized until the last days of your life? That seems to me to be the definition of excruciating. How does one stay faithful to that dream, that hope for an entire lifetime? We will discuss two individuals who did not give up hope as they awaited the arrival of their Messiah.
Episode 5: I was so caught up in trying to delight myself in other people who could give me heartache and disappointment that I was neglecting the one relationship that could take my heart to a whole new level.
There are two days left in a year that many would like to see leave-a “good riddance” situation. Some have lost so much this year. We have all seen “life as we knew it” fly out just as quick as the coronavirus flew in. We will all definitely look back on 2020 and not be so quick to forget it-- Much like the men affected by the year of our Lord’s birth. We will see today how a supernatural event changed not just their year, but their eternity.
One Christmas Eve, my sister and I were startled by a noise outside our bedroom window. Our “regular” night of going to sleep was interrupted by an astonishing event. On a much larger and more significant scale, the Shepherds (on the night Jesus was born) were the recipients of a Divine interruption into their regular life. Let’s see how God’s radical arrival changed their eternities.
Today, we will look at how Jesus’ birth is grace for US! We have to decide what to do about God’s Radical Arrival. We will allow it to change our eternities? The reason Jesus is worthy of our love and adoration is because He was GOD! HE and only HE can change our eternities.
In today’s episode, I want us to look at how God’s bending low to earth immediately changed the life and eternity of one closest to him and how that same bending low can change my life and yours for eternity. Let’s see how Joseph reacted to the announcement of God’s radical arrival.
Several years ago as I was preparing Christmas lessons for the students at our church, God gave me this phrase that I feel embodies what grace is for that 1st Christmas, this Christmas and every Christmas in between. It’s an acrostic. Each letter in the word grace matches the words in the phrase. G.R.A.C.E.-God’s Radical Arrival Changed Eternity. Is that not so true?? God’s supernatural coming to earth as Jesus changed my eternity and yours. It also changed the eternity of Mary. We will look at her “yes” to Grace today.
Episode 36: The last seven Psalms focuses in on the reasons to Praise the Lord. Find encouragement during Thanksgiving week to Praise the Lord regardless of your circumstances. Happy Thanksgiving! Scripture References: Psalm 144:1-4, 9-10 Psalm 145 Psalm 146:1-2 Psalm 147:1-7 Psalm 148 Psalm 149:1-5 Psalm 150
Episode 35: Karmen and her daughter Shelby look at Psalm 136 and discuss if they could be thankful if God was the only thing left in life. Could you?
Episode 34: 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
Episode 33: 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.
Episode 32: November 3rd will mark the day that the US decides it’s future. I am not exaggerating. In my personal and humble opinion, the future of the US is at stake. Seek God. Research the candidates. Vote. Helpful websites for candidate information: https://ivoterguide.com https://www.myfaithvotes.org prayvotestand.org American Family Association
Episode 31: Spiritually we drift and if we are not careful, aware and watchful, we will be far away from where we started.
Episode 30: Are you tossed by the storms in your life? Do you fight the storms? Do you just want to escape? I challenge you (as well as myself) to not be so quick to pray the next storm away. God has purposes for those storms.
Episode 29: Today Karmen continues the journey through Psalm 107. She will be looking at the 3rd type of person in need of God’s redemption. “The Sick Fool” finds themselves in a sick foolish state because not their own rebellion from God’s way. Join Karmen as she looks at this person and how God breaks through the foolishness to bring redemption.
Episode 28: In today’s episode, Karmen looks at the one needing redemption who has found himself/herself in a depressed dark prison shackled in place with iron chains. Frozen. Just sitting in utter seclusion not knowing what the next move should be. Join her as she looks at God’s redeeming power for the “Depressed Prisoner”.
Episode 27: Have you wandered from the good place of spiritual peace, rest, provision? If so, cry out to God. He is waiting to deliver you and lead you back to the good city where he can supply all your spiritual needs.
Episode 26: God is in the redemption business. He is out searching for those he can redeem. He can rescue. He can bring home. He did it for the Israelites and the early church. He did it for me and he can do it for you!
Episode 25: Join Karmen as she talks more with her coworker Debbie. Debbie shares her personal redemption story of deciding to her abort her 2nd baby and the healing and forgiveness that God brought to her life in the years that followed. Debbie wants anyone who has abortion as part of their story to know there is forgiveness. Post-Abortion Hotline: Concepts of Truth International 1-866-482-life.
Karmen sits down with her work “Sister” Debbie to discuss how God can be glorified and honored in your work life. They have learned through prayer and grace filled interaction, that they can work together in unity and love.
Karmen sits down with her mom, Adale for a real conversation about being a mother and the ups and downs that come with that calling.
Karmen continues her podcast with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Karmen sits down this week with her husband, Bryan with a real conversation about marriage.
Episode #20 - The Glue of the Armor This last piece of armor is the glue that holds all the pieces together. Without prayer, those other pieces may fall off one by one and without even realizing it, we are again exposed to the enemy’s attacks. Pray without ceasing!
Episode 19: A Sword, not a Butter-knife Don’t go through your spiritual life thinking the bible is nothing more than a butter knife. See it as what it is--a deadly sword that can cut to the core of Satan’s schemes and to the truth of any matter.
Episode 18: Helmet Yes Please! The free gift of salvation that we gladly accepted at the time of belief is the same salvation we need for the protection of our heads. More specifically our minds!
Episode 17: A Shield from the Elements This piece, regardless of the sour elements, shields and protects. The Shield of Faith is the 4th piece of God’s supernatural protection plan. Faith will not work as a shield if I leave it in the proverbial spiritual coat closet. The shield is the outward demonstration of an inward faith.
Episode 16: The Shoes You Need Today we will continue our talk on the Armor of God. We have already put on the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness. Today we will discuss the next piece of armor. I am excited because this is one of my favorite topics...SHOES
Episode 15: “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).
Episode 14: “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.
Episode 13: 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.
Episode 12: 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”!
Episode 11: 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.
Episode 10: 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.
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.
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.
Episode 7: 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.
Episode 6: 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.
Episode 5: I was so caught up in trying to delight myself in other people who could give me heartache and disappointment that I was neglecting the one relationship that could take my heart to a whole new level.
Episode 4: Bear with me as I share my heart today on my experience with loss. I will share how God was my father during a very difficult season of my life.
Episode 3: This morning you will be challenged to share your testimony as I share mine with you. It’s about to get REAL up in here. This is my salvation story.
Do you find it hard to do good all the time? You are not alone. It is hard to do but it’s possible. Join in today as we are challenged to not give up doing good and the sweet reward that comes with this promise.
Today I want to begin a series on God’s promises. I have seen God come through on these promises and I want to share them with you. God is true to His word and as a daughter of the King, these promises are for you sweet friend. Join in as we start this 10 week series.
Be Real! Why? With so many heavy issues going on in the lives of those around us, the world needs to see us struggle not for struggles sake but to see God receive the glory and for someone we truly love and care for to be encouraged in their walk. That’s why this podcast is about being real. Join Karmen Stamps on this weekly journey of being real.