The Honest Pod

Something we talk about a lot on The Honest Pod is our connection to ourselves, God and others. Join us this week as Karrie, Mario, and Allyson share some of their experiences as a friend and being a friend. They also discuss some of the markers for WHEN it’s time to invite a friend into hard seasons and why you should seek that SAFE outside perspective to ground you in your story. 

This week Karrie speaks about why it’s necessary to pause and grieve when you are experiencing loss and shares some of her process of grieving Shara’s absence on The Honest Pod. Karrie’s heart is for The Honest Pod to remain a space for herself and others to share their stories honestly. Even during seasons where life and hope feel dormant, life is always waiting to bloom. Stay tuned for an exciti...

This week Shara shares some exciting news about the new direction her life is heading and says a tearful goodbye to The Honest Pod family. Listen in as we talk about the reality of goodbyes and the beauty in saying goodbye well.  If you would like to share a way that Shara has impacted your life, please email hello@thehonestpodcast.com and we will get your message to her!

This week Karrie and Shara bring on the rest of The Honest Pod family (Mario Garcia and DJ AllyMills) for a joy-filled episode where they review and discuss some of 2021's most popular Christmas gifts!

This week Karrie and Shara wrap up their series on the enemy’s plan by discussing the ways in which the enemy has personally attacked their mindsets and how they fought back. They also dive into the authority the scripture gives us in this area and the freedom that will come when we step into that authority. As always, you can send your questions to us at hello@thehonestpodcast.com!  Referenc...

This week Karrie and Shara talk about the importance of naming the specific times and places the enemy has tried to assault you and how those areas are often related to your gifting. They also break down, step-by-step, how to break a contract with the enemy. Join us next week for the third and final part of the series on the enemy’s plan! Resources discussed in this episode:  Adam Young's pod...

This week Karrie and Shara laugh about some of the things in life that they are NOT currently thankful for but have actually highlighted what they ARE thankful for. We are so thankful for all of your support and wish you all a happy holiday season!

This week Karrie and Shara name some of the places in their life where they have realized the truth behind the lies of the enemy. Places in their life where the enemy has kept them feeling stuck, small, and fearful and how knowing and naming the enemy’s plan allows for true freedom to rise.  This week they cover three tactics the enemy uses to assault you in your daily life and especially in...

This week Karrie interviews author and speaker, Lisa Whittle, about her newest book/devotional, “The Hard Good,” and some of the stories in her life that shaped the tone and tenderness of each chapter.  Lisa shares honestly that hard things are a part of life, but they don’t have to have the final word. They can become the keys to our greatest usability in the kingdom of God—that is, if we le...

This week Karrie interviews mental health advocate, Brittney Moses about how, as Christians, we can integrate the mental health conversation into the Church by engaging all the aspects of our humanity (mind, body and soul) that He created while keeping God and His word as the ultimate truth. In the Church, we typically experience a lot of shame or even abstract talk around mental health and it is...

This week, Karrie and Shara share some of their typical signs and behaviors that rise to the surface when they are feeling overwhelmed and how, during these times, we can meet ourselves with kindness by practicing the three things that Jesus did; pause, presence and pivot. Things referenced in this episode: Redeeming Heartache by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel: https://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Hea...

This week, Karrie talks with renowned Psychologist, Dr. Dan Allender, and trauma expert, Cathy Loerzel, MA about their new co-authored book, Redeeming Heartache. This book will help you recognize what trauma has formed your strengths, heal from trauma you have forgotten, and identify how your stories of suffering have set the trajectory of your calling. Throughout the book, Dan and Cathy walk you...

This week Karrie interviews author and coach, Jess Connolly about the frustration, disappointment, and the shame of somehow feeling both too much and never enough in her body. And how that feeling brought about the creation of her newest book, “Breaking Free From Body Shame.” Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about fa...

This week, Karrie interviews her dear friend, Jen Jones, about her struggle with the word “significant” and how our passions are most often birthed from places of pain. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences, podcast and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create t...

Wading through the seemingly complex waters of why freedom seems to take so long. What does this say about us? What does this say about God? In this episode, Karrie and Shara dive deeper into their own healing journeys and identify the realities of why God gives freedom little by little.

This week Karrie and Shara catch up and discuss some new exciting news in Shara’s personal life and they both share how her relationship with God has kept them both grounded through the many ups and downs in their story.

**Trigger Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation This week Karrie interviews her dear friend, Heather Funk Palacios about how to hold space for yourself and/or others who are battling mental afflictions or suicidal tendencies. Heather shares honestly about her personal journey with mental affliction and how her pain has shaped her purpose. Ultimately, there is so much power and beauty with just stayi...

We all have survival techniques that our body has unconsciously created in order to help us “survive” by avoiding pain. Listen in this week to hear Karrie and Shara talk through how we can start to retire those old thought patterns or narratives and let God hold us in really hard and big feelings.

This week Karrie guides you through a body scan and scripture meditation to create space for some soul care. Learn some practical and easy exercises to calm anxiety, depression, or just gain clarity to a restless mind.

This week Karrie interviews Jackie Brewster, a certified Enneagram coach and a certified Experiential Specialist about her personal experience with the Enneagram and why she believes the it can help people, teams, and organizations uncover and discover who they are and how to grow towards health in their personal lives as well as in their corporate roles through the teachings of the Enneagram and...

This week, Karrie and Shara share about how we can own the light in our lives based on Matthew 5:14. We will see how no matter what your story, God wants to ignite HIS light through you. We also get to hear a bit more about the Own the Light tour Karrie and Shara are a part of!

After the year we have had, many of us are having to navigate loss more often than ever before. This week Karrie and Shara discuss how we can hold others during their time of loss and how we need to allow ourselves to be held as well. As always, please send any questions or topics you would like to hear Karrie and Shara discuss to hello@thehonestpodcast.com.

This week Karrie interviews pastor and author, Adam Weber, about his own journey of realizing his passion for befriending his neighbor. This honest and candid interview shows the heart of a pastor that beats for the marginalized, helping restore your faith and ignite your own passions. Adam Weber is the founder and lead pastor of Embrace, a church based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Author of...

This week Karrie and Shara interview Karrie’s husband and Freedom Movement’s Creative Director, Mario Garcia about his story of radical obedience and surrender. Mario shares honestly about his encounter with God that brought about total surrender, and how his BOLD YES has allowed him to fully step into the person that God created him to be.

This week, Karrie and Shara talk about how just one bold “yes” to what God is inviting you into can change the trajectory of your life. They unpack what it means to live in delayed obedience and share some of their own bold yes’s! What was one bold yes you have made that changed the path of your life?