Keepin' It Real!

In this powerful Part 2 episode of Keepin’ It Real , co-host and author of Healing From Life’s Deepest Hurts: Reclaiming Your Life After Grief, Loss, or Trauma Kim Haar, LMFT , opens up about what happened after the unthinkable. If you caught Part 1, you heard the moment her world was shattered in an act of violence that forever changed her life. Today, she invites us behind the curtain into the q...

In this special two-part series, I, Kim Spence Mullen, get to do something deeply personal and incredibly meaningful: interview my dear friend and co-host, Kim Haar. In Part 1 , Kim opens up about the night that changed everything when her ex-husband broke into her home, armed and dangerous, claiming to have killed her parents. What followed was a harrowing experience of kidnapping, emotional torm...

What do you do when your child is hurting, and there’s nothing you can do to fix it? Whether they’re 7 or 70, watching your child suffer is one of the deepest heartaches a parent can face.  In this Keepin’ It Real conversation, we talk about the ache of watching our kids struggle, the prayers we whisper (or cry) in the dark, and the truth that God sees both of you. If you’ve been asking God for a...

We’re diving into the rollercoaster of emotions that come when the kids leave the nest. From excitement and freedom to unexpected tears and identity shifts, we’re talking stages, struggles, and sweet surprises. Our Keepin It Real Question: What does your journey of empty nesting look like? We’re keepin’ it real about the highs and lows and reminding each other that it’s okay if some stages are har...

Why is it so hard to ask for help? Why do we struggle to receive it? And what does it truly mean to offer help in a way that honors God? In this episode of Keepin’ It Real , we dive into the challenges and blessings of help—whether it's asking for it, receiving it with grace, or offering it with love. As Christian women, we often feel the pressure to be strong and self-sufficient, but God des...

How many Facebook friends do you have? Now, how many of them are truly close friends? In this episode, we’re getting real about the illusion of connection in a world where social media makes it seem easier than ever to stay in touch—yet loneliness still creeps in. We tackle two Keepin’ It Real questions:  1️⃣ How many of your social media “friends” are actually close friends?  2️⃣ When was a seaso...

Ever catch yourself thinking, I shouldn’t have said that… That probably sounded weird… They must think I’m awkward… ? Those sneaky ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) creep in, feeding our fear of rejection and performance-based fear , keeping us stuck in self-doubt. But here’s the truth: We can never rise higher than our own self-worth. In this episode of Keepin’ It Real , we dive into recognizing...

Let’s be real—talking about body image can be tricky. Whether it’s weight, height, skin, hair, or something else entirely, most of us have felt the sting of body shaming at some point. And honestly? It stays with us. In this episode of Keepin’ It Real , we’re diving into the tension between body shaming and body positivity —how our culture, past experiences, and even our self-talk shape how we see...

Welcome back to an all-new year of Keepin It Real ! We’re kicking off the year with awesome topics, heartfelt conversations, and plenty of encouragement. In this episode, Kim Haar and Kim Spence Mullen dive into a deeply personal and powerful discussion: Where is God When Bad Things Happen? They share intimate stories of walking through tough times and how their faith in God became their anchor in...

✨ In this episode: Wonderful Words of Life ✨ Have you ever experienced the life-changing power of kind and loving words? 🌟 This week, we’re sharing stories of moments when someone’s words breathed life into us—encouraging, uplifting, and reminding us of the beautiful impact our words can have. Inspired by the timeless hymn lyrics: 🎵 “Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life...beauti...

In this heartfelt episode of the Keepin' It Real Podcast , we explore the incredible power of a mother’s prayers. As moms, we often feel what our kids feel, carrying their joys and burdens in ways that only a mother can. It’s the hardest yet most rewarding job of all, and through it all, we have the unique authority to pray God’s promises over our children—whether they’re little, grown adults...

Pull up a chair and join us, ladies, as we dive into the world of imposter syndrome! Have you ever felt like you don’t belong or that you’re not qualified enough? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about those moments when the inner critic takes over, making us question our worth and feel like a fraud. The Keepin It Real question of the day is, "Have you ever felt unqualifi...

Is it that simple to turn our worry into worship?! We understand that you're dealing with real life. Whether it's your kiddos, your marriage, finances, health, or the future, there are plenty of places where our thoughts can cause us to get carried away in worry and anxiety. In this episode, "Turning Worry Into Worship ," we'll explore a struggle so many of us face: anxiet...

We all love a good makeover, but today’s episode is about a different kind of transformation—the one that happens on the inside.  We’re diving deep into the messages we tell ourselves daily and how we can give those messages a "Me Makeover." Are we being kind to ourselves, or are we stuck in a cycle of negativity? It’s time to replace those harsh thoughts with more positive, uplifting wo...

In this episode of Keepin' It Real, hosts Kim Haar and Kim Spence Mullen discuss how often we mold our lives into something we should be doing instead of what we are called to do. Have you ever tried to fit into a role that wasn’t meant for you? Whether it’s feeling the pressure to be the perfect mom tending the garden or exhausting yourself with networking groups to please others, sometimes...

We invite you to pull up a chair and join Kim Spence Mullen and Kim Haar around the table because we're keepin' it real. This is a podcast for Christian women of all ages. We share from our hearts about the every day topics that matter most. In today's episode, "Get in the Picture," we encourage women to see themselves through the eyes of those who love them, especially wh...

In this episode of the Keepin' It Real Podcast, Kim Haar and Kim Spence Mullen dive into the powerful topic of how holding onto offense can build barriers that cut off our friendships and relationships.  Living in offense doesn't just hurt us; it creates fences that distance us from those we care about. Today, we explore how to work through being hurt or unintentionally hurting someone e...

Welcome to another "Keepin' It Real" episode with Kim Haar and Kim Spence Mullen. Today, we dive into the challenging yet transformative "Seasons of Waiting." Our Keepin' It Real Question is, "What was one of the hardest seasons of waiting for you?" In this episode, we share our stories of waiting and invite you to share yours. We explore how the enormous ba...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Keepin' It Real Podcast, a Christian podcast for women navigating life's journey with faith and authenticity. In one of our previous episodes, "Dear Younger Me," we encouraged you to revisit your younger self and let her know how grateful you are that she made it through all of the life you've experienced up to this point. W...

In this powerful episode of Keepin It Real, we dive into the challenging "Seasons of Hard" that life often throws our way. Everyone faces tough times, but how we navigate through them shapes our growth and resilience.  Join us as we explore the idea that difficult periods can be divine opportunities for personal growth and that emerging from these hardships allows us to cherish the bless...

In this episode, "You Matter," we explore a question that many of us have pondered: Have you found your place in the world? It's a journey of self-discovery, purpose, and understanding the impact we have on those around us. Our Keepin' It Real question for listeners is thought-provoking: Have you ever felt like your role or your place doesn't matter in the world? This sent...

Welcome to Keepin' It Real, where we dive deep into life's most intriguing questions and moments and we promise to keep it real! In this episode, "The Nudge," we explore that inner voice we attribute to God's voice. You know the feeling—the sudden urge to pay for someone's groceries, make a heartfelt phone call, or extend a helping hand. But what do we do with these n...

From the mundane to the extraordinary, every role we've undertaken has left its mark, shaping us into the individuals we are today.  Whether it's the resilience cultivated through long hours of manual labor or the lessons in empathy learned from serving customers, these stories resonate with the universal truths of the human experience. Keepin It Real Question: What was the first thing y...

We're exploring the concept of what it truly means to be a neighbor. We often think of neighbors as just those who live next door or down the street. But could it extend beyond that? Could a neighbor be a work associate, the person we see regularly at the grocery store, or even someone we interact with in our daily routines? We delve into this idea, examining how our understanding of 'ne...

In this episode, we delve into how kindness can be expressed in our daily lives, from the simplest gestures to grand acts. We discuss how small actions, like remembering someone's name, paying for the lunch of the person behind you in a drive-through, leaving change in a vending machine, holding the door open, and using 'please' and 'thank you' can make a significant diffe...