AUTHENTIC with Lauren Biar

"   If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5 You got the job? Now what! Getting there is half the battle! Navigating the work place as a believer can be daunting and discouraging but it doesn't need to be that way. The Bible has clearly stated our purpose that work and in this conversation Brittany an...

"You shall no more be termed Forsaken,[ a ]     and your land shall no more be termed Desolate,[ b ] but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her," Isaiah 62:4. Katherine and I have had some truly life-giving conversations about breaking free from legalism and stepping into the freedom that the cross offers. For so long, I lived as if I had to earn Christ’s approval—forgetting that the s...

( & a conversation on trusting Jesus in ANXIETY!) This week I sat down again with my longtime friend and another returning guest, Catelyn Greene soon to be Miller !!! We discuss how she handled post grad career decisions and changes and, how you can do the same. We get into her life as a teacher and how to be intentional with co-workers and work with excellence as worship to the Lord. We also...

IT’S BACK !!!!! After a short break, I am so excited to bring Authentic back and eager to see what the Lord does with this next chapter !!! Our first full episode back is a GOOD one and a long one to make up for lost time !!! My dear friend and mentor, Emily Fletcher, sat down with me and shared her pregnancy, birth, and NICU journey. She gives us the gift of vulnerability and all of her emotions...

a quick little advent ramble. "who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." Phillipans 2:6-8 Annie F. Downs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YE...

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;   in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 Funny story, Anabelle and I had planned to record a podcast together back in August but because of an anxious spiral, we can to push it back. But praise God because now she is back for her to share what the Lord has taught her throug...

Abby Hwang is back on the pod for round two and she is DROPPING ALLLL the wisdom!!! We sit down for a chat about what her life looks like in this season of transition and "waiting," and all that the Lord is teaching her. Abby goes into what it has looked like to surrender so many things in her life including her singleness and how that has freed her and refined her. Such a needed episode about ref...

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Hi friends !!!!!!! This week’s episode sit & chat with the podcast queen herself, Mary Claire Groves !!!! We laugh about how much we love to dance and also get down to the root of what actually satisfies our souls. May Cla...

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16  The biggest question I have been getting (and also asked myself) was how navigate sorority life after bid day! There are so many resources for rush but not enough for after it ends!  So thought why not make a whole episode about it this with o...

BONUS SURPRISE EPISODE FOR THIS WEEK !!!!! My sweet & wise Grandmother Carole Look !!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 I ask her about: the challenge of her husbands becoming paralyzed and how she trusted in the Lord and navigated life during that challenging but joyful time  looking back at her life what is important vs. what is not  how she has kept up with lifelong friendships and God-honoring community  beco...

“ Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.“ Psalm 51:15-17 For the one struggling with identity and needing to heal, the one who is feeing extremely unequipped and the one who...

In this week’s episode my sister Cate and I sit down and have an honest, fun and vulnerable conversation about all things rush! From how we both wish we could have changed our mindset going into the process, glorifying God in all your conversations and even how Cate picked a different house than me! We talk about all the things I WISH I could have known going into this process ! Praise the Lord fo...

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet[ a ] no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.   I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. " Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 Nothing...

This week my fellow podcaster Alyvia Earle and I talk about stepping out of our comfort zones, living out the love of Christ, having a firm foundation in the Lord and always seeing the gold in people!!!! I'm so excited for you all to hear about how much of a light she is within her campus and how she channeled that into her own podcast, Liv Out Love! This episode is for anyone who is wanting t...

Welcome back to Authentic Season 3 !!!! I am so beyond thrilled to be back especially with Jessica Roberts being the first guest I have on. Jessica also just entered her post grad season and has the coolest job ever, she does the social media for Live Original. We sat down to talk about comparison with others in new seasons, using social media to glorify our creator, trusting God with our futures...

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 As many of you know I am about to start working my 9-5 job, and I am so excited. There is something so special about working in an office everyday and seeing all the Lord will do in new environment. But, I...

"Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them." Pslam 139:16 Klaire Degg’s is one of my favorite people on the planet, so you know this conversation is gonna be good! Each week Klaire and I meet for discipleship and each week I wish we could share our convos with the world, and now...

A few weeks ago Refuge hosted a Greek Panel Night, a chance for older Greek women to impart wisdom from their time as believers within the Greek System. I recorded the conversation for you all to listen! We talk about everything from finding your identity in worldly things, mental health, seeing the Lord work in Greek life, being a witness and a light and so much more. Enjoy this sweet conversatio...

“ I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6BZnmbTPW-Y This week’s topic is a bit of #hottake but, full of such TRUTH! Courtney comes onto the pod today to talk about how insecurity is rooted in pride! Sounds like a contradiction but isn’t in the slight...

This week's episode is VERY different and VERY highly-requested !!!! It's a super special and such a fun episode because it's my own version a Christian boys panel ! Two of my best friends fiancés (crazy I know!!!) graciously come onto Authentic to answer all your burning questions full of wisdom and encouragement, and very spirit-lead. All five of us talk about what Christian men look...

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 This week’s episode is the FIRST episode in the new series, Corporate Christains! We were created to work and serve, and work is a joy and a privilege, so why do we not see it as such!? Today I invited one...

"We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord ,even as we put our hope in you." Psalm 33:20-22 Happy Valentine's Day! My gift to you is an incredibly chaotic yet vulnerable episode about resting in the Lord's steadfast love, finding greater intimacy with Jesus, waiti...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28  Zoe has been through so much in her life but she has learned to kiss the wave that throws her onto the rock !!!! In this episode Zoe walks us through moments in her life and how the Lord showed her so much grace, relentless pursuit and faithfulness! We talk about the Lord’s character and how happy He is to c...

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."Philippians 4:8 This episode is for the girls who are having difficulty finding hope in their current situations, for girls who can’t seem to trust what the Lord is doing, for...

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you as...