When The Rooster Crows

In this episode, Kara sits down with Tony Randolph to discuss what it means to remain faithful when your convictions are challenged. From serving in the South Dakota Legislature to navigating criticism from both outside and inside the Church, Tony shares how a deep identity in Christ became his anchor through every season of opposition. If you've ever faced resistance for following Jesus, this...

What does it look like to build your life on a strong foundation instead of chasing spiritual highs? In this Off The Cuff conversation, Kara sits down with Kasiya Milimo to talk about contentment, fearing the Lord, accountability, and the quiet work God does through everyday obedience. Together, they explore why true success is found in obedience to Christ, the importance of inviting correction in...

What happens when young leaders are challenged to move beyond spiritual activity and learn what it truly means to abide in Christ? In this Testimony Tuesday episode, Jenna and Justus share their experience at TeenPact National Convention and reflect on how God used the week to deepen their faith, challenge their perspectives, and strengthen their walk with Him. Together, they discuss the differenc...

In this special Off The Cuff episode, Kara is joined by her son, Keenan Beautiful Bald Eagle, for an honest conversation about identity, repentance, patience, and learning to trust God in seasons of waiting. Keenan shares what God has been teaching him about finding his identity in Christ rather than on a stage, the importance of confession and accountability, and what it means to remain faithful...

In this Off The Cuff episode, Kara sits down with Holly Strand for an honest conversation about slowing down, creating margin, and making room for what matters most. Together they explore the pressure of modern family life, the temptation to fill every moment with activity, and the importance of protecting time for rest, relationships, and spiritual growth.

In this special Off The Cuff episode, Kara sits down with Pastor Jason Stuen of LifeWay Church to talk about redemption, the purpose of the local church, and learning to pay attention to what God is saying. From Jason's powerful testimony to a simple traffic stop that became a spiritual wake-up call, this conversation explores spiritual complacency, the balance of grace and truth, the fear of...

In this episode of When the Rooster Crows, Kara and Ketura Veal continue a conversation sparked by Episode 5 and wrestle with an important question: Are you too young for leadership? Together they explore the difference between gifting and readiness, why God often develops people in hidden places before bringing them into the spotlight, and the danger of placing a mantle on someone before they are...

In this Off The Cuff episode of When the Rooster Crows, Ross Moslander joins the conversation for a candid discussion on learning to be content in every season of life. Together, they unpack parenting, patience, personal convictions, and the challenge of trusting God when life feels uncertain. Through conversations about God’s provision, worry, and remembering His faithfulness, they explore how ea...

In this episode of Off the Cuff, guest Elijah Houchens, shares how God is stretching him in a season of much change. He shares how he finds that when he reaches the end of his own strength God shows up so he may continue to invest in his family even after a long stressful day of accounting during tax season. Host, Kara Beautiful Bald Eagle, shares that God is showing her through the Exodus that He...

In this Off The Cuff episode of When the Rooster Crows, Bethany Veal returns for a raw and honest conversation about God’s presence, gratitude, and what happens when life feels heavy. Together, they unpack seasons when God can seem distant, how shame can create barriers in our walk with Him, and the invitation to draw near again through truth and surrender. They also explore the powerful connectio...

In the last testimony of this series, Gracie’s Beautiful Bald Eagle returns to share about being disappointed by unmet expectations of church people in her Christian college experience. She shares how God has used her story to minister to others and how she counts it all worth it for the glory of God. Be encouraged that God comforts us in our affliction that we may comfort others!

Do we feed the hungry or fatten the holy? Continuing in the Church hurts series, Pastor Jason acknowledges church hurt is a real thing whether it comes from the pain of being hurt through sinful harm, or disappointment/ offense from unmet expectations. He gives practical, yet powerful advice to pastors and church leaders on preventing it, as well as how to heal from it. He speaks to the dangers of...

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Continuing In this series of Without Excuse, today’s Episode features the testimony of Summerlin Ranta. You will hear how she felt the effects of a double standard in the Church when the sexual abuse she experienced by a youth within the church was swept under the rug, while her own teen pregnancy was met with discipline. She shares how this experience sent her into a rebellious spiral and how God...

Continuing with the series “Without Excuse” guest- Ross Moslander shares of a time when he and his family were abandoned by the church (where his dad was the pastor) in a trying time when they needed the church Body most. Despite the difficulty of the circumstances and mis-representation of Christ by the elders of the church, Ross declares God is good and he has no choice but to worship God as wel...

Today’s episode of Testimony Tuesday features a 30 year old story of the redemption of God in ALL things in the life of Ketura Veal. She walks us through how she saw the goodness of God despite being molested by her father, who was also her pastor, and then ignored when she came forward. She shares how God revealed Himself and His goodness even though she felt simultaneously rejected and manipulat...

How do you recognize a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Turns out the Bible not only warns us there will be wolves among us, but also tells us how to recognize them. In today’s episode we discuss how not discerning a wolf can lead to “church hurt.” It is our responsibility to be on guard and alert because Satan is disguising himself as an angel of light and sitting right next to us in pews as well as pre...

Today’s conversation is a continuation of the Pendulum Swing, this time centering on the Purity Movement. Kara is joined by special guest and Editor of When The Rooster Crows, Milton Torres and his incredible wife, Charity. Milton and Charity share how being raised in the Purity Culture shaped their decision to remain abstinent until marriage, as well as what they see as the pros and cons of what...

In Part 3 of the Pendulum swing, Dawn Wozna joins in on the conversation concerning the pendulum swing in our culture of worship music as well as the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. We discuss the momentum given to that by the women’s liberation movement and what the Word of God has to say to keep us in the center of the pendulum concerning all the issues discussed in this series.

Why does the church tend to go from one extreme to the next? Am I covered by grace , or am I supposed to be following rules? What ever happened to the purity movement and is purity a requirement to be a Christian? What about alcohol and cussing? Should I just follow tradition or is the Holy Spirit an actual person of the trinity that I can hear? These are questions that are answered in exploring a...

Avoiding Pendulum swings in our Christian walk is like avoiding gravity- it seems almost impossible. But if we stay grounded in the Word, and not let the pull of the world and our experiences woth others drag us to the other side, we will find the full blessing of The Lord right in the middle. Today we explore the spirit of religion that tugs on both ends of the pendulum, and the holiness, and rig...

In this episode of off the cuff Ketura Veal and Host, Kara Beautiful Bald Eagle, discuss what God is showing them through Scripture in this season. The conversation centers on the goodness of God and the cost of what we are to offer God. 

Should church leaders consume alcohol? In today’s episode, Kara is joined by her daughter Gracie to speak unscripted and totally “off the cuff.” Gracie share from her devotions in Proverbs 31 and asks her mom what her thoughts are on leaders drinking alcohol. Kara shares those thoughts along with lessons learned on giving up things so others can move up that came out of her devotions for the day.

Inspirational missionary and servant, Bethany Veal, joins Kara for Part 2 of The Neglected Instruction manual. The discussion centers around the importance of not just claiming to be a Christian but knowing Him through His Word. How will we know if we are denying Him if all we do is let the world tell us who we are supposed to be. What if we took the time to know our Creator, the same way we take...

Part 1 of The Neglected Instruction Manual compares ignoring the instructions of an owner’s manual for a Diesel pickup to fill up with a cheaper unleaded fuel, and all of its ramifications, to our neglect of God’s Word in our life due to our lack of belief or simply desire for our will and way. Host, Kara Beautiful Bald Eagle shares a significant time in her life when what she was reading in The B...