In this heartfelt and introspective episode of "Dear Younger Me...," we dive deep into the reservoirs of our own pasts to share invaluable lessons, cherished memories, and hard-earned wisdom with our younger selves. We explore the moments that shaped us into who we are today through laughter, reflection, and vulnerability.

Whether you're a young adult navigating the complexities of early adulthood or someone looking back on your own past with a sense of nostalgia, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your own journey.

In today’s podcast, we discuss the intriguing interplay of personalities within the framework of faith and look at the contrasting yet beautifully complementary traits of introversion and extroversion. Just as the body of Christ is comprised of diverse members, each contributing their unique gifts, these personality tendencies also offer distinct qualities that can enhance our spiritual journeys. Join us as we embrace the wonderful ways these characteristics shape our relationships, ministries, and interactions with the world.

Whether it's starting school, going back to school, leaving for college, or working...one thing that is constant in our lives as moms...is change!

How do we deal with the constantly changing roles during our lives as moms? We tackle the real way to view how to keep hold of our hearts as our lives change right along with our kids through the years. 

Pull up a chair at the table and join us! Think about your child or children and how you navigate your own life in the midst of theirs. As always, Kim Haar shares some helpful thoughts from the therapist role, and of course, we share a laugh or two!

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If we could make the font squiggly for this podcast, that would look messy, messy, all over the page - unorganized - not according to plan, we would!

How many times do you make a "plan," and life just doesn't go according to that plan?

Listening to the start of this podcast, you'll hear that very example...and what was our response? We laughed...because this was one of those moments in life where the very topic of our podcast happened to fit exactly with how the day began.

But in those moments of laughter, we also found the joy and time to enjoy the simplicity...how about you?

Keepin' It Real Question: When is a time that something didn't go as planned, and what was your response?

In our 3 part series on Women who are single, this episode deals with what women go through living life as a single woman because of being widowed. 

How do we navigate the "I wasn't expecting this!" moment of widowhood? 

Tell your heart to beat again...the words of a song by Danny Gokey seem so fitting for this series we've shared...Suddenly Single, Suddenly Single: Divorced, and now the final and 3rd part of our series, Suddenly Single: Widowed. 

For any of our podcast listeners going through pain due to any of the singleness times in life, we understand, we've lived them in one way or another, and we want to reassure you...you aren't alone! We pray these episodes bless you and that you'll share them with someone you know who may need it. 

Join Kim Haar on her website if you decide it's time to seek counseling while you may be at a stage of life where you are ready to talk to someone who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to help.  Go to www.thereshopehere.com for more information. 

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This is episode #2 of our Single series...
No one enters into marriage with the thought of it ending in divorce, and yet nearly half the marriages in America end in divorce. 

In this episode, Kim Haar and Kim Spence share their real experience with divorce from their personal perspectives. 

Starting over? There is a beautiful world for you in your singleness...being complete in yourself and being whole in yourself is for you. 

Single and sensational came about because both of us have been single in different ways, and we both went through a part of life, being single once again after major life changes. 

Here's what we both experienced:
Adventure
Wholeness
Full-Life
Beauty
All while being single once again later in life.

Here's the KIR Question: How do YOU view and embrace your singleness?

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We have the most amazing moms, and we realize how blessed we are to have had the opportunity to spend time with them for this interview. 

Enjoy Part 3 with Dorothy Enns and Kay Spence. If you missed the previous episodes, you can go back and listen to catch up! 

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May is a special month for the Keepin' It Real Podcast!

Enjoy Part 2 of this special time spent with Kay Spence and Dorothy Enns...our moms!
These 2 women have experiences that show us that no matter what you face in life, with God, all things are possible! Enjoy!

Thank you to all women who take the time to honor those who have paved the roads of life so we can learn from them. Take time today to honor a woman in your life who has planted the seeds of love, joy, and peace and has contributed to helping make your world better!

We couldn't let Mother's Day pass without bringing in the experts! We sat down with Kim Haar's mom - Dorothy Enns, and Kim Spence's mom - Kay Spence... and we had the best time listening to their stories of motherhood and talking about their lives as daughters when they were kids. 

What's it like growing up outside of the United States? What happens when you have a family of 12 brothers and sisters? Join us for this special time with Kay & Dorothy, we call them "Mom," and we love them dearly. 

We had so much fun that we decided to keep the recording going, so we've made this a 3 part series for the month of May.  

Happy Mother's Day to all the women who have birthed children and to those who may not have but have mentored and impacted so many through your influence and caring...we salute you!