The Woman Inspired Podcast

In The Waiting (Titus 2:11-18)

How many times do you find yourself waiting...just plain waiting - on people, on hold, in line for something? Is there anything big you're waiting for? Maybe you're like me and you're waiting on the Lord in various ways and especially for His return!
What do you do while you're waiting? Many of us grumble and complain or waste the time doing ridiculous meaningless things. The Bible has something to say about what we're supposed to do and how we're supposed to act in the waiting. 
This episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast gives some Biblical perspective, personal reflection and a bit of laughter about the subject of waiting. It might even make you think a little bit about what you're doing in the waiting. 
Thanks for tuning in. For more info on this podcast or to check out how to contact me to possibly speak at your upcoming event, go to womaninspired.com 
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Halfway There (Psalm 16:8-11)

Where are you on your journey through this life? Are you expecting to arrive in heaven fully ready for whatever comes next? Or are you just sort of sitting in the middle of today's muck and muddiness, complaining about where you are in the present moment?
Today and tomorrow were meant for being thankful; for living in the present, not dreading what's to come and not sitting in fear. So many of us forget that we're almost home and this present moment will be gone sooner than we think. We forget that many of us are already halfway there - almost home - and we should look forward to where we're headed if we're walking with the Lord. That's what today's podcast episode is about - "Halfway There" is about feeling joy in the moment and being thankful instead of complaining that we're not getting everything we want whenever we want it. 
For more info about this podcast go to womaninspired.com 
And don't forget to check out Karen's newest Amazon Best Selling book - Woman Stand Firm. 
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Stand Firm (1 Cor. 16:13)

This episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast is all about standing firm in the faith! This episode is a battle cry to pick up your armor and stand firm in the faith, with courage and strength. It's an episode is for all those battling the pull the world has on you as it tries to tell you who you should be instead of fully being who God created you to be and calls you to be. 
With a celebration of the publishing of Karen's latest book, "Woman Stand Firm - Armor up in the battle or your identity", this episode is for all women who are striving to be just who God calls you to be! 
For more info on this podcast or how to schedule Karen for your next event, go to womaninspired.com 
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Season’s Greetings (Eccles. 3:1-8)

Are you going through a difficult season, just waiting for it to pass? Or are you in a season of happiness and bliss, dreading the day you have to greet a new season? The Bible talks about seasons and God's timing for everything under heaven, including your purpose. 
In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we'll be talking about "Seasons Greetings" - how to look forward to each season that comes your way without dreading it or worrying about what it may bring AND how to survive and thrive in a season filled with pain and dread. 
To tune into this episode titled, Seasons Greetings, go to womaninspired.com and listen via the podcast player right on my podcast page OR you can check it out on the Spark Collective podcast page...where you'll also find other amazing Christian, faith-based podcasts. 
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A Well Chosen Word (Proverbs 16:24)

A well chosen word can make all the difference. Whether spoken by you or someone else, words have power. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about the power of words, the power of THE Word and of a well chosen word. (Proverbs 16:24)
With Biblical truth, humor and true life stories, you’re sure to enjoy this episode. To tune in or  to get more info about this podcast and your host, as well as how to schedule her to speak at your next event, go to womaninspired.com 
You can also find The Woman Inspired Podcast and other amazing podcasts in the Spark Media podcast collection! 
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Listener questions and comments (Oh, how funny it is.)

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast Karen answers listener questions and comments, responding with some Biblical answers, personal opinions and ridiculous quips. With a focus on dealing with anger (Ephesians 4:26), how to read the Bible and why she sometimes talks too fast, this episode is sure to make you think, smile and even giggle a little. Enjoy!
For more info about this podcast, how to schedule Karen to speak at your next event or as a guest on your podcast, go to womaninspired.com
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The lies we believe (Isaiah 5:20)

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter." That's the Bible verse in Isaiah 5:20 that everyone quotes about evil being called good. We're seeing the manifestation of it all around us. But what about how it manifests in your personal life? 
Are you embracing lies that come from your own lips about what is evil and what is good and believing lies about who you are because you're listening to what the world says you must be? We're all born with a purpose and a plan but it's easy to get caught up in the negative lies the world throws at us. If you find yourself saying, "I'm not good enough. I'm stupid. I'm not pretty enough. I'm too much. I'm not enough.", then you have taken in the lies of the world, hook, line and sinker. 
In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about The Lies We Believe, how to combat them and how to speak truth! 
Thank you for tuning in. For more info on this podcast go to womaninspired.com 
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The shoes that fit you best

Have you ever thought you couldn’t empathize with someone else unless you walked a day in their shoes? Not so. The Bible says in Romans 12:15, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”  (It doesn’t say, "Take their place for a day first so you know what it’s like to weep.") and 1 Corinthians 12:26 says, “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together…” Yet, our culture tells us it’s nearly impossible to relate to someone else or empathize with them if we haven’t walked in their shoes.
Truth is, we do have the ability to empathize and we each have our very own unique walk to take on this journey that teaches us and causes us to grow if we let it. We may have some similar experiences that help us relate to and understand each other but it doesn’t take one person stepping into another person’s shoes or onto their type of journey to be able to show compassion, concern, respect and care through empathy.
That’s what we’re talking about on the newest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, “The shoes that fit you best.”
To tune in to this podcast filled with testimony, stories, humor and Biblical truth, click here https://womaninspired.org/podcasts  OR search for The Woman Inspired Podcast on all major podcast platforms.
For more info on this podcast and how to reach the host for speaking engagements, go to womaninspired.com
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Out of context (Rev. 22:18-19)

How many times have you seen something quoted from the Bible that’s taken out of context, misquoted, attributed to the wrong chapter and verse or just plain used in the wrong way? -Especially for marketing purposes and money making? It happens all the time.
In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast called "Out of context", we talk about taking scripture, quotes, and wisdom out of context and how that creates stumbling blocks for others.
With Biblical truths, scripture, humor and real life situations, this episode will hopefully cause you to think before you share a meme or a post, and do a little more research before you make a purchase of something that is not Biblically accurate.
To tune into this episode search for The Woman Inspired Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.
For more info about this podcast or the host, go to womaninspired.com  Thank you for tuning in.
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Better than mediocre (Col. 3:23)

“Lukewarm people do not live by faith, they’ve structured their lives so they don’t have to…” Francis Chan
Did you know we’re called to live a life that is better than mediocre and not lukewarm? Many people have been told that mediocre is fine and that they aren’t capable of anything else but ho hum, mediocre living or that they’re not good enough, smart enough, gifted enough to live a life with purpose and passion.
In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we confront those lies and talk about how important it is to know that you have worth and value and that you are called to live a life that is not mediocre, indifferent or lukewarm, but refined, excellent, passionate and with zeal.
To tune into this episode, titled “Better than mediocre”, go to womaninspired.com OR search for The Woman Inspired Podcast on all major podcast platforms.
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