Whatever... Is In Your Mind
Join Karmen for this last episode in the “Whatever” series. She gets real about a test in her mind God asked her to take the past few weeks.
Aug 25, 2021•16 min
Let's Be Real with Karmen Stamps
Authenticity is hard to come by in our culture today. If you are looking for more “real-ness” in your life, this is the podcast for you. Join Karmen as she shares short devotionals that may be just what you need to be real in this thing we call life.
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Whatever... Is Excellent and Praiseworthy
Join Karmen on this episode of Let’s Be Real as she discusses the last two descriptors of our thoughts found in Philippians 4:8. These two words sum up all the others. Enjoy! Scripture References: Romans 2:29, 13:3 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 8:18, Ephesians 1:6,12,14, Philippians 1:11, 1 Peter 1:7, 2:9, 2:14, 2 Peter 1:3, 5-9
Aug 04, 2021•14 min
Whatever... Is Admirable
Karmen discusses the 6th descriptor of godly thinking in this episode in her series of talks about Philippians 4:8. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be admirable. Thinking on and speaking of things that are of good report should be top on our mind's priorities. Scripture references: Galatians 1:6-10,Romans 15:2, 1 Peter 2:12, Luke 16:15, 2 Corinthians 6:8, Philippians 1:27, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 2 Corinthians 9:13, Ephesians 4:31, 6:15, 1 Thessalonnians 2:4, 2 ...
Jul 28, 2021•15 min
Whatever... Is Lovely
Karmen discusses the 5th descriptor of godly thinking in this episode in her series of talks about Philippians 4:8. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be lovely.
Jul 21, 2021•16 min
Whatever... Is Pure
Karmen discusses the 4th descriptor of godly thinking in this episode in her series of talks about Philippians 4:8. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be pure. Putting our hope and faith in Jesus makes us pure. Relying on God through each day will help us stay pure. Scripture References: Psalm 19:9, 24:4, 51:10, 119:9, Prov. 20:9, Isaiah 52:11, 2 Corinthians 6:6, 7:1, 7:10, 11:2, 1 Timothy 1:5, 4:12, 5:22, Titus 2:5, James 3:17, 1 Peter 1:22-2:3, 3:2, 1 John 1:9, 3:3. Addit...
Jul 14, 2021•18 min
Whatever... Is Right
Karmen discusses the 3rd descriptor of godly thinking in the episode. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be right. Righteous thinking leads to righteous behavior.
Jul 08, 2021•16 min
Whatever... Is Noble
Karmen discusses the 2nd descriptor of godly thinking in this episode. Join her as she looks at how our thoughts should and can be Noble, honorable and reverent. Trash thinking is out of place for the child of God.
Jun 30, 2021•15 min
Whatever... Is True
Join Karmen on this episode as she begins a new series entitled "Whatever..."-a study of Philippians 4:8. Our thought life is a battle field and God has given us instructions on what we should be thinking about. For the next 8 weeks, Karmen will look at each characteristic of godly thinking. Enjoy!" Scripture References: GOD: Psalm 33:4, Psalm 119:142, Psalm 119:160, Isaiah 45:19, Jeremiah 10:10, John 7:28, 1 John 5:20, Rev 22:6, JESUS: John 1:9, John 4:23, John 15:1, 1 John 2:8 PEOPLE: Psalm 51...
Jun 23, 2021•14 min
Father's Day Special
On today’s episode, Karmen hands the mic over to her husband and daughter for a Daddy/Daughter interview full of laughs and dad jokes! Enjoy!
Jun 16, 2021•13 min
Sisters - Part 2
Join Karmen on part 2 of her conversation with her three sisters. This episode they will discuss the death of their father and how that event changed their lives. They will also discuss their relationship now as adult sisters and how they stay connected. Lots of laughter and tears throughout this episode. Enjoy!
Jun 09, 2021•35 min
Sisters - Part 1
Karmen sits down this week for a chat with three remarkable women...her sisters! Tune in for a chat on their upbringing, influences of their parents, God’s faithfulness in the midst of sadness and how they stay connected now as adults. It will be a great time.
Jun 02, 2021•31 min
Women of Noble Character
Join Karmen as she recollects lessons she learned from her grandmothers. Lessons that impacted her life. Her grandmothers were women of noble character. Women who daily chose righteousness and godliness. Women who because of this lifestyle built a legacy that continues to outlive them.
May 26, 2021•14 min
Real Conversation: Motherhood
Karmen sits down with her mom, Adale for a real conversation about being a mother and the ups and downs that come with that calling.
May 19, 2021•25 min
Real Conversation: Happy Mother’s Day
Join Karmen this week as she chats with the one who made her a mother, her daughter Shelby. In celebration of Mother’s Day they will chat about what it’s like having Karmen as a mother. This should be REAL fun!
May 12, 2021•16 min
Irresistible Faith Part 4 - Bearing Fruit
All of our lives bear fruit. The question we must ask is it “good” fruit or “bad” fruit? Don’t you see that the fruit of our lives is a reflection of who we trust in and rely on...is it Good or evil? God or sin? Walking in the Spirit or walking with myself? Join Karmen on this last discuss on Irresistible Faith.
May 05, 2021•18 min
Irresistible Faith Part 3 - Sacrifice and Worship
Sacrifice and Worship are not easy, but it is simple. When we offer ourselves as a sacrifice back to God, we can see clearer than ever what His will for our lives will be...then just as spring brings flower blossoms, our faith will begin to blossom.
Apr 28, 2021•19 min
Irresistible Faith Part 2 - I Surrender All
You are joining Karmen on Week 2 of a series we are calling “Irresistible Faith”! Do you want a faith that compels someone to ask what is going on in your life and the hope you have? It’s possible! Today’s focus-a fully surrendered life is irresistible.
Apr 22, 2021•14 min
Irresistible Faith
Join Karmen as she begins a 4 week discussion on what it looks like to have an irresistible faith. Based on the command in 1Peter 3:15, she will look at what aspects of our faith in God would compel a friend to ask us about the hope we have in Jesus.
Apr 15, 2021•9 min
Let’s Be Real: Year in Review
Join Karmen on this week’s episode as she looks back at the 1st year of the Let’s Be Real podcast. She also previews what’s coming up next for Let’s Be Real. She now has an email and she would love to hear from you. berealkarmen@gmail.com
Apr 07, 2021•10 min
Success v. Failure: Choose Joy not Anger
The last characteristic of the series- Joy v. Anger...success (in the Christian life) is characterized by joy, failure is characterized by anger. Which one will you choose?
Apr 01, 2021•14 min
Success v. Failure: How Do You Feel About Change?
Join Karmen as she discusses the 5th characteristic of a growing Christian life. A “success” in the Christian life is having an ability to embrace change. Where a Christian trips up and fails is when change is feared. Fear does not have to be the story, faith can!
Mar 24, 2021•13 min
Success v. Failure: Do You Have an Attitude of Gratitude?
Success is characterized by having an attitude of gratitude. Failure is characterized by having a sense of entitlement. Which one describes you? Join Karmen as she discusses that God’s way is gratitude and it’s his desire for our lives-not entitlement.
Mar 18, 2021•11 min
Success v. Failure: Are You Forgiving?
The third characteristic of “success” in the Christian life is forgiving others v. holding a grudge. Are we quick to forgive or are we quick to hold a grudge? When you have been wronged, mistreated, abused and persecuted, what is your gut “knee-jerk” response? Join Karmen on this episode as she describes a time where she chose forgiveness and she will look at a Biblical figure who chose a lifestyle of forgiveness.
Mar 10, 2021•17 min
Success v. Failure: Do You Take Responsibility?
Last week, Karmen began a series on what qualities make a person a “successful Christian v. a failure”. This is not a prosperity Christianity talk. These are real life, day to day practices that will lead to a deeper, fruitful and more intimate relationship with God. Today’s quality: taking responsibility v. blaming others
Mar 03, 2021•7 min
Success v. Failure: Are you Teachable?
Join Karmen as she begins a new series looking at 6 patterns of a “successful” Christian. This is not a prosperity Christianity talk. These are real life, day to day practices that will lead to a deeper, fruitful and more intimate relationship with God. Today’s topic: Being Teachable v. Being a “Know-it-All”.
Feb 24, 2021•10 min
Family Structure: Children Part 2
In this second segment of a two part discussion, Karmen and her husband Bryan discuss what a godly family structure looks like and how children are to be trained and raised to love God.
Feb 17, 2021•17 min
Family Structure: Children
In this first segment of a two part discussion, Karmen and her husband Bryan discuss what a godly family structure looks like and how children are to be trained and raised to love God.
Feb 10, 2021•22 min
Family Structure: The Wife
Karmen begins a new series on family structure that follows God’s guidelines. Her husband Bryan will join her as they discuss how they strive to put God first in their marriage, family and home.
Feb 03, 2021•29 min
Family Structure: The Husband
Karmen begins a new series on family structure that follows God’s guidelines. Her husband Bryan will join her as they discuss how they strive to put God first in their marriage, family and home.
Jan 27, 2021•20 min
Family Structure: God First
Karmen begins a new series on family structure that follows God’s guidelines. Her husband Bryan will join her as they discuss how they strive to put God first in their marriage, family and home.
Jan 20, 2021•21 min
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