The Woman Inspired Podcast

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 re...

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 h...

“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 p...

Are you walking into your day outfitted with the right clothing? Protected? Ready for whatever comes your way? Or are you standing around anxious, afraid and unprepared? Col. 3:12  says, "So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we delve into how to "dress fo...

In the newest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re talking about truth and righteousness - specifically about clothing ourselves with both.  Ephesians 6: 14   Says, “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,” but are you actually going around spiritually naked? Unprotected? Clothed in things of the world you think mig...

Ephesians 4:32 says Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. But how do we do that? How do we forgive and not take it back? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about the commandment to forgive, how to know if you haven't actually forgiven someone and the importance of stopping UNforgiveness from stealing your peace.  Thank you fo...

Are you ready for the detours in life? The unexpected, the big, the small, the ruts, the bumps and the storms? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we talk about spiritually preparing for the detours in life. With an emphasis on strapping on those gospel shoes (Ephesians 6:15) and the rest of the armor of God.  With humor, experience, personal testimony of the good, the bad and the muddy...

We're told to put on the full armor of God and one of those pieces of armor is THE ultimate head gear. We're blessed to have God's protection and blessing through the helmet of salvation...but what is it and why is it so important?  Tune in to this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast as we delve back into the full armor of God and what each piece of armor does for us.  For more info on this podc...

Proverbs 16:24 tells us that "gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." And they can be. But words can also slice and dice, hurt and torment. Our words matter and so do the actions that preceed and follow them.  In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast Karen talks about the power of words, the power in THE Word, and the importance of getting your words right...

Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so shall he be." This is evident in today's culture. As we look around to see all the name calling, surely we also know that this name calling that is epidemic in society today doesn't just happen one to another but to self.  Are you in the habit of calling yourself names? Negative, frustrated, degrading name calling affects our thoughts, our he...

Sometimes it's so difficult to keep our eyes focused on Jesus when the buzz of distraction is all around us. What can you do? What keeps buzzing around you and how do you keep it from distracting you from the path the Lord has set before you?  Tune in to this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast to find out! For more info on this podcast and to schedule Karen to speak at your next event or join y...

1 John 4:8 tells us that whoever does not love, does not know God, for God IS love. But we often act as if God has little to do with love. What IS love? And what does God have to do with it?  In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about what love is, how God's love manifests and why it's the most important love there is. With stories, some giggle-inducing humor, scripture and inspir...

Decisions, decisions – we all have to make them - day in and day out, big ones and small ones. What guides your decision making? Do you look to Google, ask Alexa, seek advice from family or friends? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about turning to God and His Word for wisdom, insight and strength to make the right decisions, be they big or small. With lots of humor, testimony...

What does it mean to live your best life? You hear it coming at you every which way you turn - live your best life, look your best, be your best. But what IS your best? The Bible has something to say about how you live your life and what your best life is.  For stories, humor, scripture and testimony you can relate to about living your best life, tune in today! For more info about this podcast and...

The Bible tells us we should be rooted and grounded. But what does that mean and how will that help us? The wisdom in the Bible has much to share with us about becoming balanced, stable and able to withstand the storms of life.  In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, learn about becoming rooted and grounded, stable and strong. Filled with Biblical insights, humor and down to earth reality....

"Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity." Psalm 21:23 - but how do you do that?  Words matter, but not just words, tone of voice, attitude, response - they all matter. In this podcast episode titled, "It's all in how you say it" we talk about words, tone of voice and what the Bible says about it. With Biblical examples, scripture, humorous stories and more, th...

Longing to hear those words "Well done, my good and faithful servant?" Most of us are. But what exactly does that mean and what do you have to do in order to hear those words one day?  Tune into The Woman Inspired Podcast's 100th episode celebration to find out! We'll dig into this scripture as we talk about serving God and what Jesus did to serve us and save us!  With personal stories, humor, Bib...

"Pray and pray some more" is the title of the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast AND it's the only way to have a true, deeper knowledge of who God. My hope and prayer for you is the same as Ephesians 1:17-19 - "I pray that the God of the Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him."  This podcast episode is all about ho...

Some people think that God is too busy for them; that their stuff is too small and He has more things to concern Himself with than their little old lives. But God cares for ALL of us. He is a God of precise love, exact decisions, accurate care. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, God's precision, His lovingkindness and personal care for us are all talked about. With Biblical examples, p...

Man, have you ever been fractured? Inside or out? Psalm 34:18 says "The Lord is near to those who are brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."  In this episode of The Woman Inspired, we discuss what it means to be fractured, broken, in pieces, and how the Lord is the only one who can truly put all the pieces together again. He is a salvager, a repurposer and renewer! For more info...

Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. Branches made to bear fruit. What kind of fruit are you bearing? Good, bad, none at all? The Bible has something to say about all of it.  In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about bearing fruit - the good, the bad, the fruitless.  Thank you for tuning in to a little serious, a little fun and a whole lot of fruity talk. For more info on t...

Have too many shoes already? Perhaps. But do you have the shoes described in Ephesians 6:15? The shoes of the gospel of peace? They're part of the armor of God we're blessed to have.  What are these shoes we get to add to our collection? Tune in to this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast to learn more about the shoes of the gospel of peace, how they help armor us up and what this verse means fo...

Have you seen the Asbury Revival pics and videos? Have you heard the testimonies? I have. I went. It IS true revival. Why? Because people are thirsty and hungry for more than junk! They want to be spiritually fed and be with people who get it -  no matter their age, race, disability, ability, titles, denomination, gender, or financial status. They are hungry to realize we have more in common than...

Are you lacking joy? Not able to understand how you can feel joy when there's SO much going on in the world to make us sad, worn out, worried? The Bible has MUCH to say about joy and how joy in the Lord is our strength.  Tune in to this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast - Happy, happy! Joy, joy! to learn more about what joy is, what it is not and how to embrace the gift of joy even in the mids...

Have you ever decided to cook something only to find out it came out half-baked, unfinished and not what it should be? Have you ever set out to accomplish something and it not come to fruition? Could it be because you didn't follow the directions? Did you skip steps in the recipe? Anxious to move ahead or afraid not to skip forward? Been there, done that! I learned the hard way that I need to foll...