Let's Be Real with Karmen Stamps
by 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.
Episodes
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The Go-To Piece
“The Go-To Piece”. The 2nd piece of The Armor of God is the breastplate of righteousness. After the belt is securely in place, we clothe ourselves, we sink into this piece of armor. This strong and impenetrable piece is made to protect our vital organs (most importantly the heart).
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The Foundational Accessory
“The Foundational Accessory”. Description: The first piece of armor is the foundation of the full armor. It’s certainly not just an accessory. Without it, the rest of the armor would fall off. Join Karmen as she discusses the Belt of Truth in today’s episode.
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Armor Etiquette
The Armor of God is effective to our spiritual victories. In this episode, Karmen describes four fundamental points about applying this armor to your life.
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In The Bag
If we think of our spiritual self as a backpack, today’s verse reassures us that all we need to live a victorious life, we already possess! Praise God that it is sealed inside of us as well! All that we need, all the tools are “in the bag”!
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He Will Fight For You
This promise has been most evident in the pro-life line of work I am in. Our team at pregnancy resource center has experienced time and time again the attacks of the enemy on this very important work of caring for mommas and seeing babies saved from the horrors of abortions. Whether that’s…
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In All Your Ways
As we continue with God’s promises, this is one that I have heard all my life, but He has just recently shone new light and application for me. This promise in my life has been super practical and holds a measure of accountability for me. I pray this verse often.
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I Will Comfort You
Episode 9: Have you ever needed God’s comfort? Of course. Have you ever looked at him as you do your mother? Your mother is the nourisher, constant cheerleader, and comforter. God is the ultimate version of all of those things. Rely on him.
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Return to What?
I don’t want to return to normal. Normal was not my best. I want to return to God. That’s the only option for me.
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Hope and Future
God is always there for us even during the hard times. In today’s episode, I look back on a time in my life that from the human standpoint was a dark time but from a spiritual standpoint it was where I grew the most spiritually.
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Sanctity of Life: The threat of Euthanasia
Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of Euthanasia. Scripture: Leviticus 19:32, Job 12:12…
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Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Disability Bias
Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of disability bias. Scripture References: 2 Samuel 9, Mark...
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Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Modern Day Slavery
Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Modern Day Slavery Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of modern...
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Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Transgender Ideology
“Sanctity of Life: the Threat of Transgender Ideology ” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of...
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Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Abortion
“Sanctity of Life: The Threat of Abortion” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of abortion
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Sanctity of Life
“Sanctity of Life” Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. Scripture References: Gen 1:26-28, 2:7, 22-23, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 49:1-5, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Colossians 3:10
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Safety Sense: Intuitive Parking Assist
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit functions as our Intuitive Parking Assist helping us to “park” in the spaces God tells us to.
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Safety Sense: All Wheel Drive
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit functions as our All Wheel Drive. When activated, the 4 “tires” of spiritual disciplines can help us gain traction to get out of icy or muddy situations.
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Safety Sense: Blind Spot Monitor
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit functions as our Blind Spot Monitor by indicating to us little sins that are hard to see as they try and overtake us.
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Safety Sense: Automatic High Beams
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. This week she talks about how the Holy Spirit shines a bright light to direct us and bring salvation to a dark world. He is the believers Automatic High Beams.
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Safety Sense: Lane Departure Alert
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. He is our Lane Departure Alert, helping us stay in the “lanes” God has called us to and helping us to change lanes when it is time. s.
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Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System
Join Karmen as she looks at the role of The Holy Spirit helping the believer to live a holy life. He is our Pre-collision System helping us brake and be aware of objects or people are on our spiritual paths.
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The Pro-Life World
The pro-life world is thriving and there is room for you! While this topic is usually discussed in the political arena, it’s more than something you cast a vote…it’s a lifestyle! It’s a mindset! Life is precious from the very beginning and the preborn need voices in this world to speak on their...
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The Karmen and Kelly Show
Join Karmen and Kelly as they discuss real life issues and testimonies that are sure to brighten your day.
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Bethlehem: The Birthplace of Royalty
Happy New Year!!! Join Karmen as she concludes with week 5 of a celebration of the Christmas season by looking at the birthplace of King Jesus, Bethlehem. It’s a significant place for the child of God. What happened in this little town 2000+ years ago changed the course of all history and all...
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Bethlehem: The Birthplace of Good News
Merry Christmas!!! Join Karmen as she continues with week 4 of a celebration of the Christmas season by looking at the birthplace of King Jesus, Bethlehem. It’s a significant place for the child of God. What happened in this little town 2000+ years ago changed the course of all history and all...
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Distracted by Busyness -vs- Delighting in Joy
Join Karmen for a special holiday series. She will look at the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth and walk through practical ways Christians today can experience the delights of Christmas instead of the distractions of the world around us. Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:1-2
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Christmas Distractions vs Christmas Delights
Join Karmen for a special holiday series. She will look at the Biblical account of Jesus’ birth and walk through practical ways Christians today can experience the delights of Christmas instead of the distractions of the world around us. Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:1-2
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A Thankful Heart
The heart of the believer should be thankful every day not just on Thanksgiving Day. Karmen encourages us in today’s episode to begin being thankful with looking at the character of God described in Psalm 103
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Thankful for Answered Prayer
God can and does answer prayers. What have you prayed for? How has he answered? He is faithful to answer those. Join Karmen today as she looks at Psalm 138 to answer these questions.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Know Me, Lord
Join Karmen for the 8th and final week of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 23-24 and discuss how a “Known” child of God will pray bold prayers and have great faith.
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Known Adversaries
Join Karmen for week 7 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 19-22 and discuss how a “Known” child of God should respond to evil and wickedness.
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Known Thoughts
Join Karmen for week 6 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 17-18 and discuss how God’s thoughts for each person is vast and numerous and too many to count.”
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Known Beginnings
Join Karmen for week 5 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 13-16 and focus on how the child of God is known from the very beginning in our mother’s womb.
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Known Clearly
Join Karmen for week 4 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 11-12 and focus on how the child of God is known clearly-in darkness or in light-it does not matter.
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Known Location
Join Karmen for week 3 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at verses 5-10 and focus on how the child of God is known no matter the location.
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Known Daily
Join Karmen for week 2 of the series “Known: A Study of Psalm 139”. Today she will look at Psalm verses 1-4 and focus on our the child of God is known on a daily basis.
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Known-A look at Psalm 139
Join Karmen as she begins a new series on Psalm 139-“Known” by the All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Present God of the Universe. Being “known” by Him is a game changer!
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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.
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Do No Worry
Karmen talks about worry in this episode and what the believer should do instead. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
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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.
About this show
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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