AUTHENTIC with Lauren Biar

" If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5

You got the job? Now what! Getting there is half the battle! Navigating the work place as a believer can be daunting and discouraging but it doesn't need to be that way. The Bible has clearly stated our purpose that work and in this conversation Brittany and I recount biblical knowledge and our life experiences in the office that I hope help and encourage you!!!

"You shall no more be termed Forsaken,[a]
    and your land shall no more be termed Desolate,[b]
but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her," Isaiah 62:4.

Katherine and I have had some truly life-giving conversations about breaking free from legalism and stepping into the freedom that the cross offers. For so long, I lived as if I had to earn Christ’s approval—forgetting that the standard has already been met in Him. Katherine has been on a similar journey, learning to believe, deep down, that the Lord delightsin her—not because of what she does, but because of who she is in Christ.

Each time we talk about this, I walk away wishing I could bottle it up or hit record just to listen again and again. And really, what better reason to have a podcast? My hope is that this conversation brings freedom, conviction, and a fresh reminder of God’s grace. Katherine is wise, thoughtful, and has walked through this herself—she speaks from deep experience.

I pray this episode encourages you and helps you breathe a little deeper in the love and rest Christ has already won for you. Enjoy!

(& a conversation on trusting Jesus in ANXIETY!)

This week I sat down again with my longtime friend and another returning guest, Catelyn Greene soon to be Miller !!! We discuss how she handled post grad career decisions and changes and, how you can do the same. We get into her life as a teacher and how to be intentional with co-workers and work with excellence as worship to the Lord. We also get candid about overcoming anxiety at work and bringing it to the Lord’s feet as well as finding peace through the power of prayer. A FUNNY and FUN episode but also a wise and life-giving one at that !!!!! 

IT’S BACK !!!!! After a short break, I am so excited to bring Authentic back and eager to see what the Lord does with this next chapter !!! Our first full episode back is a GOOD one and a long one to make up for lost time !!! My dear friend and mentor, Emily Fletcher, sat down with me and shared her pregnancy, birth, and NICU journey. She gives us the gift of vulnerability and all of her emotions and feelings during such challenging times, as well as how she still felt and saw the Lord’s goodness in the face of such adversity. In this episode, we chat about the fear of having a high-risk pregnancy, the devastation of having a child in the NICU for such a long time, and how to love friends well through trauma. It was such a great conversation; I can’t wait for you all to listen! 

a quick little advent ramble.

"who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." Phillipans 2:6-8

Annie F. Downs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YEgismqF7ii7Esys5g1kp?si=5a3681be289c4e93

John Piper Advent: https://www.christianbook.com/the-world-daily-readings-for-advent/john-piper/9780692816349/pd/816349?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C816349&p=1179710&utm_source=google&p=1229912&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=1082047678&cb_adg=173648308531&cb_kyw=&utm_medium=shopping&snav=GMERCH&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHZdzdxLkg5SvazLgrqCph1X-&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_9u5BhCUARIsABbMSPtpKPGLW0HbVgQAVEHAslqH4cIr_ztwyViUJkfyl8EJgTfv37-KiSwaAh89EALw_wcB

https://www.christianbook.com/great-devotional-readings-advent-gift-edition/john-piper/9781433573231/pd/573235?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C573235&p=1179710&utm_source=google&p=1229905&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=1065616555&cb_adg=51462729079&cb_kyw=&utm_medium=shopping&snav=GMERCH&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHaZfMGtwbBxHgjNW-n9lcpfg&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_9u5BhCUARIsABbMSPuRlWS2DBQjOD_FJ-eVH2DDdWxyYOoHLZLFu5mXmRtiYWG8Lqr0DNMaAptAEALw_wcB

Hannah Brencher Advent: https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/advent

She Reads Truth: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eL38Dcx7D0Lq3ufljFqhp?si=2c5623e899c64db9

As You Are: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mYOFSyerxqi53syU8WXlw?si=0dab0521e7cd4bc0

Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/5caVT9WZQY2QTCmGbY20gr?si=xfcqpWOcQxC-1LkXYmJ7sw

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

Funny story, Anabelle and I had planned to record a podcast together back in August but because of an anxious spiral, we can to push it back. But praise God because now she is back for her to share what the Lord has taught her through this extra anxiety- filled season! His timing is always so much better than ours, and this isn't even a topic we planned to talk about. So thankful for this raw, real and vulnerable conversation. Anabelle has such a beautiful way of talking about topics like mental health in a way that puts you at ease and can make you laugh. An episode that will encourage you and give you tangible steps on how to tackle anxiety through the power of Christ.

Abby Hwang is back on the pod for round two and she is DROPPING ALLLL the wisdom!!! We sit down for a chat about what her life looks like in this season of transition and "waiting," and all that the Lord is teaching her. Abby goes into what it has looked like to surrender so many things in her life including her singleness and how that has freed her and refined her. Such a needed episode about reframing your focus to eternity. PLUS the funniest one yet !!!!

Jess Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mn4xFJqui7N6m4Gs5ZG66?si=8f7375e9d1bb475d

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10

Hi friends !!!!!!! This week’s episode sit & chat with the podcast queen herself, Mary Claire Groves !!!! We laugh about how much we love to dance and also get down to the root of what actually satisfies our souls. May Claire shares how the Lord radically changed her life and what it looks like change your view of God. 

This episode is about being REAL with God!

Building your life around JESUS!

Letting go of your agenda 

& living out of the overflow !!!!! 

PLUS we talk about the miracle it was for MC to change her major and what it looks like to bolt ask for direction !!!!! A sweet and very wise episode, I can’t wait for you all to listen! 

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 

The biggest question I have been getting (and also asked myself) was how navigate sorority life after bid day! There are so many resources for rush but not enough for after it ends!  So thought why not make a whole episode about it this with one of my favorite people, Andre !!!!!! Andre is the Greek Ministry Coordinator at the Refuge, and is extremely passionate about Greek Life!!! This episode is for all stages of your greek life journey from the freshman to the senior, we tackle issues such as making friends, standing firm in your faith, how the Lord is so very present in greek life and of course how your letters will not go to Heaven with you! 

BONUS SURPRISE EPISODE FOR THIS WEEK !!!!! My sweet & wise Grandmother Carole Look !!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

I ask her about:

the challenge of her husbands becoming paralyzed and how she trusted in the Lord and navigated life during that challenging but joyful time 

looking back at her life what is important vs. what is not 

how she has kept up with lifelong friendships and God-honoring community 

becoming the last of her friends to be married 

waiting on the Lord 

alllll about her world travels 

& more !!!!!!!!!