We all need friends who help us process serious life matters - without taking ourselves too seriously.  Cynthia Yanof, author of the newly released book Life is Messy, God is Good, is that funny friend in the trenches who "gets" our secret struggles as women and helps us feel stronger and more equipped to get to the other side. Join Kari as she talks to Cynthia Yanoff about seeing God's hand at work in our lives and finding heartfelt companionship that makes our struggles and trials feel bearable. Ep. 82  Show Notes: o   Order Cynthia's new book: Life Is Messy, God Is Good: San ..read more

One Friday night in 2017, Mark Russell suffered a cardiac arrest event while officiating a football game in Huntsville. In front of thousands of people, a miracle occurred as his life was saved through the quick actions of a cardiac care nurse taking game pictures and a husband-and-wife EMT team.  In this episode, Mark talks with Kari about what it means to "live ready" for your life's ultimate departure. Ep. 80 Show Notes: o  Mark's Story: Having a Heart Attack and Living to Tell About It o  Contact Mark: mark.russell@huntsvilleal.gov o  Estate Planning: 11 Things ..read more

While some stress in life and healthy and good and helps us rise to meet new challenges, there is also unhealthy stress that turns into anxiety and causes real damage. Join Kari as she talks to Birmingham counselor Alice Churnock about one of the prevalent issues facing our children (especially daughters) and how we can help them work through it. Ep. 79 Show Notes: o   Follow Alice on Instagram or email her at  alice.churnock@covenantcounsel.com  o   Ask Alice Podcast, Covenant Counseling, Brain Core Birmingham o   Join Kari's Substack for new articles/content ..read more

The number one predictor of success in marriage, according to America's top couples therapist John Gottman, is how well a couple can resolve conflict. And yet, this is a skill that nobody teaches - leading us to learn lessons the hard way. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship. Ep. 78 Show Notes: o   Contact Will: Instagram o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram o   Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should ..read more

The number one predictor of success in marriage, according to America's top couples therapist John Gottman, is how well a couple can resolve conflict. And yet, this is a skill that nobody teaches - leading us to learn lessons the hard way. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship. Ep. 75 Show Notes: o   Contact Will: Instagram o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram o   Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should ..read more

Do you ever feel God nudging you to be brave - but you hold back because of fear? Do you look back and see missed opportunities you wish you'd taken? Find encouragement as Kari as she talks to Frances Lyon, a senior at the University of Alabama and outgoing president of Kappa Delta sorority, as Frances shares her story of being a shy teenager who learned to leave her comfort zone by taking one small (and brave) step at a time. Ep. 77 Show Notes: o  Frances Lyon on Instagram o  Brookwood Baptist Church, Bigtime Ministries, Alabama's Kappa Delta Sorority o   Join Kari's new co ..read more

Waiting on the Lord feels difficult in a world where we barely wait on anything (not dinner, thanks to DoorDash, rides, thanks to Uber, or groceries, thanks to Shipt). Yet God transforms us powerfully as we wait if we refuse to lose hope or get lost in our setbacks. Join Kari as she speaks to Farrell Mason, a Nashville grief counselor and author of Soulfull, a new devotional about seeking a more sacred existence by pulling heaven down to earth and discovering the thrill of hope.  Ep. 75 Show Notes: o   Get Farrell's Book for Your Christmas List Soulfull: A Weekly Devotional to ..read more

We all feel left at times, and with social media, we're more aware of every invitation we don't get.  Join Kari, Mary Frances, and Mary Lauren as they talk about healthy ways to respond to feeling left out and not letting it spiral into negative thinking and destructive self-doubt. Ep. 74 Show Notes: o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables) o   Kari’s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook o   Cont ..read more

God created us to live in the light. And as we grow closer to Him, we're able to bring our past mistakes to light to escape the shame of darkness and move forward with hope. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship. Ep. 73 Show Notes: o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables) o   Kari’s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o   Contact Kari:  kari@karik ..read more

Almost ten years ago, Emily Lassiter lost her husband Joe in a tragic plane accident. With two little girls to raise on her own, she quickly realized the need to manage her finances well. As Emily found her footing, other women started coming to her after losing a spouse or a divorce. Money was always a main concern, and this inspired Emily to start empowering women in this area of life. Today she is a financial advisor with Somerset Advisory, and in this conversation with Kari, she shares tips and strategies for single ladies of all ages (even teenagers!) to be smart with their money.  ..read more