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Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynBONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty GeorgeCheck out the Simple Faith podcast with Rusty George, the lead pastor at Crossroads Christian Church. Rusty and the Simple Faith podcast are doing a brand new limited experience in the month of June called, "Friend of God"This is a sneak peek at the first of the 40 episode series, for the full series, look for "Simple Faith With Rusty George" on your favorite podcast app or by clicking here: http://www.pastorrustygeorge.comThis first episode: Ever thought about what it means to be "the one Jesus loves"? In today's devotional, we're kicking off...2024-05-2904 min
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynServant's Purpose Prayer MeditationThis bonus episode consists of the Servant’s Purpose Prayer meditation extracted from Episode 7. There are elongated pauses and an open ending to spend as much time as you want in that space. You can simply repeat the prayer in the pauses, spend time in gratitude, or lean into God for answers.A special thanks to my friend Lis Lassa, creator of the Spiritual Circle Journal, who allowed me to create a meditation from her Servant's Purpose Prayer. This wonderful prayer is available for purchase on her website: https://lizlassa.com/shopThis series was ba...2023-05-0111 minConnect the Dots with Coach KarynEpisode 7 - Wrapping it all up!Thank you for tuning in to Connect the Dots with Coach Karyn!This series has walked you through 5 steps to get to your personal mission statement. We couldn’t have done this without Julie; I am so very grateful for her courage, obedience, and trust.This unscripted journey with the Holy Spirit brought Julie to clarity, peace and purpose as she discovered and created her mission statement.My online, on-demand training called Connect the Dots: 5 Thoughtful Steps to Your Mission Statement was used: https://www.learndesk.us/class/6401512748089344/connect-the-dotsIf...2023-04-2429 min
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynEpisode 6 - Filled, Fulfilled & Identity in ChristWelcome to episode six in this series! We’ve been going through steps that reveal what Julie does well, what people-group her heart leans toward, and what her passion and values are. But today’s emotional episode pulls together component pieces that reflect who Julie is in Christ. Julie began stuck and unclear about how she was supposed to serve God. In 5 short weeks God has give her clarity, peace and purpose she was seeking. Clarity, peace and purpose isn’t’ just for Julie, because God never disappoints when we seek him to discover how we were made to g...2023-04-1757 min
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynEpisode 5 - Mission StatementWelcome back friend to Episode 5 of Connect the Dots with Coach Karyn. Today is exciting because Julie creates a draft of her mission statement. Today we consolidate and word-smith all her summaries from the previous steps into one statement. Julie not only gets to see the big picture of her mission, but she ends up uncovering her vision as well. She walks away with her personal mission, vision and purpose as well as the confidence, peace and clarity she’s been seeking all along. · We are using my online, on-demand training called Connect the Dots: 5 Th...2023-04-1048 min
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynEpisode 4 - ValuesWelcome, thank you for joining us in episode four of Connect the Dots with Coach Karyn. We are walking through an online training called Connect the Dots with our guest Julie. If you’re just popping in here, I highly recommend that you begin with episode one in order to hear her story from the beginning. In today’s episode we explore Julie’s values and see how they drive the decisions in her life. Julie used my free values assessment. This online assessment has you pit one value against another until you get your prioriti...2023-04-031h 00
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynEPISODE 3 - Passion and PeopleWelcome to episode three of Connect the Dots with Coach Karyn. In this episode, our guest Julie, explores Step Two which reveals her passion and the people God has put on her heart to serve. Join us as Julie reshapes her idea of what suffering is, while coming to the realization that secular stuff like Peloton and True Crime can indeed lead to kingdom impact. Her story gets unstuck in this episode and continues with the beautiful work of God redeeming her desire for a “something more” life, into an offering of a “something more” life for...2023-03-2757 min
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynEPISODE 2 – What You Do WellThank you for tuning in again to Connect the Dots with Coach Karyn!You get to meet Julie in today’s episode, and get to listen to what made her want to share her journey with you. Step one of Connect the Dots is “What you do well.” Here you’ll be able to witness Julie’s revelations around her spiritual gifts and insights into herself as an Enneagram 9. Come and hear how God works in this space and maybe get some insight and clarity for yourself.We are using my online, on-demand training called Connect th...2023-03-201h 05
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynEPISODE 1 - IntroductionThank you for tuning in to Connect the Dots with Coach Karyn!This series will walk you through 5 steps to get to your personal mission statement. You’re invited to witness what that looks like as I train and coach my good friend Julie through these steps. This is an unscripted journey that takes Julie to the answers that God has for her and where she finds clarity, peace and purpose.We are using my online, on-demand training called Connect the Dots: 5 Thoughtful Steps to Your Mission Statement. You can find the training at this lin...2023-03-2017 min
Connect the Dots with Coach KarynConnect the Dots with Coach KarynHave you ever asked yourself questions like: What am I here for? Or, how am I supposed to use the gifts God’s given me? Well, you’re in the right place! Connect the Dots with Coach Karyn will help you explore your mission, vision and purpose. By joining us you’ll gain direction, clarity and peace, you’ll know when to say yes and when to say no, and you can uncover the ways you stay effective and fulfilled as you live out your mission.So, leave stuck, or confused behind and follow along to figure out your...2023-03-0700 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynFollowOur final episode of the season ponders how we follow God and the way in which I learned to grow more intimate in my relationship with him by just realizing that my proximity and position makes a difference. This revelation came to me through a meditation from The Daily Still podcast, by my friend Cindy Helton. Even if you aren’t as much of a visual person as I am, meditation is a powerful spiritual discipline to connect with God, increase your mindfulness, and reduce your stress. Travel with me through the times and the peop...2022-11-0414 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynSadnessOf all the thousand of emotions that there are, sadness is one that we don’t like to invite. In fact, we try our best to block sadness, to distract sadness and to ignore sadness because no one likes to feel sad, and we certainly don’t like watching our loved ones feeling sad either. This ponder episode gives sadness the dignity and respect that she deserves and it will hopefully lessen your fear of her, because some things are tear worthy and God awaits to collect them from us.God gave us sadnes...2022-10-2810 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynStep Right Up!This is an an amazing witness account of 4 guys that experienced the hard spiritual walk through infertility. It struck me that we mostly hear about infertility experiences through women’s voices, and that’s good. But, I wondered about the husbands, I wondered what resources men had to go through it, and what their emotional, spiritual landscape looked like. So, I interviewed 4 men, who revealed less about their incredible selves and more about their astonishing God. Step right up to a witness that will make you desire their faith, without the struggle. But, it’s in fact through the strugg...2022-10-2122 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynThe CatToday we ponder the difference between guilt and shame along with a story that is not one of my best moments. (Although by now, I think you’re getting the hint that there aren’t many of those!) This is an odd and tragic event that involves a cat, a dog, a mother-in-law, a husband, and a complainer. It demonstrates that even when our hearts aren’t in the right place, God’s grace is not only sufficient, it is magnanimous. As a certified Christian Life Coach I can help you move from where you are to where God...2022-10-1416 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynThe Grace ShieldThis ponder episode, called the Grace Shield, distinguishes the differences of the emotional intelligence skills of pity, sympathy, empathy and compassion. This is set to a backdrop story of how I accidently offended a friend who, under stress, retorted her justified frustration my way, and then what God did with it. The grace shield is an emotional and spiritual intelligence skill that summons curiosity and connection instead of judgement and separation. This act of grace will help you learn to manage your emotional reactions better, as well as actually care for someone who may be h...2022-10-0715 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynSandra the JewbuWelcome to our first witness episode which is where you will find stories of other people. Today’s story is about Sandra and her search for spiritual satisfaction. It is also a story of my awkward attempt to share Jesus with someone who was a self-proclaimed Jewbu. Our story begins in a Trader Joe’s parking lot, and while it went a mile a minute, I’m not sure we ended up anywhere significant. Evangelism is not my spiritual gift and I was way over my head, but I know Jesus showed up in our conversation of life, love, and sp...2022-09-3017 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynTrenchworkIn this episode we ponder sin. (Yeah, brace yourself for tons of fun!) No sin is pretty and it’s all the same in God’s eyes, but in our eyes some sins are more tolerable, like the ones that come along with looking good as a Christian. Our story this week takes place in the spiritual trenches where Jesus meets me and we work to overcome ways I over-strive spiritually and end up sinning instead. Come explore your own trenchwork, and let Jesus’ grace and forgiveness lead you into an even more powerful witness and fulfilling life.If y...2022-09-2310 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynYour Best SelfOur first episode is about our best selves. I find that my best self appears when I’m able to control the appetites, desires and emotions which detract from my Christ likeness. You know, as Christians, we talk a lot about looking like Christ, yet if we’re honest, our failure to do so is one of the main reasons people choose something or someone other than Jesus to follow. The funny thing about control is that we typically work our hardest at controlling things outside ourselves, like people or circumstances, yet we seldom put that...2022-09-1610 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynWitness + Ponder IntroductionThis episode lets you know if W+P is for you. I explain who it's for, and what you'll be doing; because it's not your typical podcast format. It's also an introduction to me and my story, so you get a sense of who I am, and if the future stories I share will be something that will intrigue you. I invite you to dip your toe in and see if you're ready to go where each episode will take you with God.Psalm 111:2Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all w...2022-09-1618 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynWitness + Ponder with Coach KarynWelcome to Witness + Ponder, I'm Coach Karyn and my mission is to make a difference in the difference makers. This space is an invitation for you to ponder why you do what you do, learn ways to do what you want to do, as well as witness inspiring accounts of others who have already figured it out. Through rich stories and direct coaching prompts you'll be able to increase the difference you're making too. 2022-08-3100 min
Witness + Ponder with Coach KarynRelaxation MeditationThis relaxation meditation is designed to bring self-awareness and relaxation to your body. Christian meditation is a spiritual discipline that develops concentration, focus, mindfulness and intimacy with God. 1. You will begin by sitting comfortably. Close your eyes, uncross your arms & legs, with your palms up and open.2. Some soft music will play in the background.3. I will lead you through a full body meditation.4. You can expect a couple minutes of silence where you can choose to visualize an encounter with Jesus, to meditate on the Scripture I share, or d...2022-06-0611 min