What do you really want from the thing God has called you to?In this Off The Cuff episode, Kara sits down with Pastor Christi Hendrickson for a conversation about calling, waiting on God's timing, and examining the motives behind the things we pursue.What happens when God gives you a vision but isn't ready for you to run with it? Can you carry a calling in prayer without needing immediate results? And when someone you've invested in grows beyond you, can you genuinely celebrate what God is doing in their life?From letting go of people-pleasing and performance to learning the difference between a good idea and a God idea, this conversation challenges us to ask an important question: **Do we want God's purpose—or do we want what His purpose can give us?**Sometimes faithfulness means moving forward. Sometimes it means waiting. And sometimes it means helping someone else go farther than you ever will.

How do we extend grace without compromising truth?In this Off The Cuff episode, Kara sits down with Pastor Rob Bray for an honest conversation about what it means to love and shepherd people well—even when their choices don't align with what we believe.From raising children and loving prodigals to navigating difficult family relationships, correction, mentorship, and healthy boundaries, this conversation explores the tension between meeting people where they are and still holding firmly to truth.How do we love someone without enabling them? How do we offer correction without becoming controlling? And how do we maintain boundaries while leaving room for grace, reconciliation, and the work of God?It's a reminder that following the example of the Good Shepherd doesn't require choosing between grace and truth—we're called to walk in both.

What if God is more concerned with your character than your calling?

Before the platform, before the influence, and before the opportunities, God was at work shaping a heart. In this Testimony Tuesday episode, we explore how seasons of loneliness, rejection, failure, and waiting can become the very places where God prepares us for His purpose.

This conversation dives into identity, humility, leadership, and the dangers of chasing performance over presence. It's a powerful reminder that God often does His greatest work long before anyone else sees it—and that faithfulness in the hidden places is what prepares us for the visible ones.

Whether you're waiting on God's timing or wondering if your past has disqualified you, this episode will encourage you to trust the process and embrace the work God is doing behind the scenes.

Does atheism require faith? Can science and Christianity coexist? And what happens when the questions you've spent your life avoiding refuse to go away?In this Testimony Tuesday episode, we explore the intellectual and personal journey from atheism to faith, unpacking questions about suffering, truth, evidence, and the existence of God. Along the way, we discuss why some people reject Christianity, how God often works through ordinary people and unexpected moments, and why no one is beyond His pursuit.Whether you're wrestling with your own beliefs or praying for someone who is, this conversation offers hope that honest questions can lead to lasting truth.

In this Testimony Tuesday episode, Pastor Rob Bray shares his journey of faith, from a rebellious teenager searching for purpose to planting a church during the uncertainty of COVID-19. Through personal stories of criticism, courage, and obedience, Rob unpacks what it means to stand firm in biblical conviction while maintaining a heart of humility and love.If you've ever wrestled with knowing when to stand your ground, when to listen to correction, or how to follow God's leading in the face of opposition, this conversation offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement to help you remain faithful to your calling.

In this powerful Testimony Tuesday episode, Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun shares his remarkable journey from a childhood marked by addiction, homelessness, and instability to a life dedicated to serving others. Together, Kara and Jason explore what it means to remain faithful in the face of criticism, lead with conviction instead of emotion, and love people without compromising the truth.Whether you're facing opposition in your workplace, ministry, family, or community, this conversation is a reminder that God often uses our deepest scars to prepare us for our greatest calling—and that faithfulness is always worth it.

In this episode, Kara sits down with Tony Randolph to discuss what it means to remain faithful when your convictions are challenged. From serving in the South Dakota Legislature to navigating criticism from both outside and inside the Church, Tony shares how a deep identity in Christ became his anchor through every season of opposition.

If you've ever faced resistance for following Jesus, this conversation will encourage you to stand firm, respond with grace, and remember who God says you are—not what others say about you.

What does it look like to build your life on a strong foundation instead of chasing spiritual highs?In this Off The Cuff conversation, Kara sits down with Kasiya Milimo to talk about contentment, fearing the Lord, accountability, and the quiet work God does through everyday obedience. Together, they explore why true success is found in obedience to Christ, the importance of inviting correction into our lives, and how God uses pruning to produce lasting fruit.Whether you're in a season of growth, waiting, or refinement, this conversation is a reminder that God often does His deepest work in the ordinary.

What happens when young leaders are challenged to move beyond spiritual activity and learn what it truly means to abide in Christ?In this Testimony Tuesday episode, Jenna and Justus share their experience at TeenPact National Convention and reflect on how God used the week to deepen their faith, challenge their perspectives, and strengthen their walk with Him. Together, they discuss the difference between simply doing Christian things and cultivating a genuine relationship with Christ, the importance of spiritual disciplines, and how God uses seasons of growth, pruning, and obedience to shape future leaders.This conversation is a powerful reminder that lasting influence isn't built on talent, success, or performance—it's built on abiding in Jesus.

In this special Off The Cuff episode, Kara is joined by her son, Keenan Beautiful Bald Eagle, for an honest conversation about identity, repentance, patience, and learning to trust God in seasons of waiting.Keenan shares what God has been teaching him about finding his identity in Christ rather than on a stage, the importance of confession and accountability, and what it means to remain faithful when God asks you to be still. Together, they discuss worship beyond music, the challenge of waiting on God's timing, and the often-overlooked gift of Sabbath rest.