The Really Real Podcast (Real FM)

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac are back for Season 6! Ansen hops on "The Struggle Bus" and admits to sulking, Kara shares why her stress ball makes her happy, and Isaac goes "On The Record" with special guest... Andy Mineo! For Valentine's Day, the group discusses Gary Chapman's "5 Love Languages," and how this framework can help us express love more effectively in our relationships.

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac are joined by Real Talk's first ever guest host: Dr. James Hawkins. James is a counselor, pastor, and podcaster who joins us for a candid conversation on racism and racial reconciliation from a Christian worldview.

Before we move on to 2020, Ansen, Kara, and Isaac time some time to ponder some personal reflection questions for the past year. Want to go through the questions yourself?

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac attempt to answer two questions: 1) What is the purpose of suffering? 2) How do we not just survive, but rejoice in the midst of suffering? And since those are some difficult questions, the gang also discusses (and drinks) some delicious hot chocolate.

What do you make of Kanye's new album, "Jesus is King?" And what about his self-proclaimed conversion? Ansen, Kara, and Isaac tackle those topics... plus a quick detour into "fibroblasting." Also for some reason Ansen is ranking countries' flags.

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac are back to talk about fun! Why do many of us find it hard to be ok with the idea of having fun just for fun's sake? Plus... lots of fun is had talking about meanies, movies, and the mythical cactopus.

Does God have a plan for your life? Well, probably... but how do you figure out what that plan is exactly? What you're stuck in a dead-end job or are facing down a seemingly impossible decision? Ansen, Kara and Isaac discuss calling, sleep, and even candles on this episode of Real Talk.

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac discuss the topic of forgiveness... is it an immediate decision, or is it a process? What makes it so hard? Is there a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? All that, plus a brief sidetrack about whether or not dogs can operate street sweepers.

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac return to ask the question, "What do we do with doubt?" Is "deconstructing" our faith an important spiritual practice, or a danger to avoid? And why is Isaac so obsessed with sparkling water?