CARA is a podcast focused on inspiring and encouraging you by putting Jesus at the center of our lives. Our mission is to provide a platform to promote both personal and professional development as well as encourage self-discovery on the pathway to success. Burn the limiting beliefs that are holding you back. The easiest way to achieve everything you want in life is to fall in love with Jesus and knowing that our battles are messy and beautiful along the way to becoming all that he has creat ...
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Faith Over Fear: How Paul and Jesus Guide Us Through Uncertainty
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How do we maintain faith in a world filled with fear? As we confront chaos and division in the world, Paul and Jesus offer a roadmap to navigate these uncertain times. Join us as we unpack their faith, love, and unity teachings and how they can transform our lives today.By Lori Le
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Welcome to Cara Podcast in today's episode, we're exploring a shift from transactional interactions to relational connections in our increasingly digital world. In an era dominated by texts, tweets, and likes, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of constant communication and superficial exchanges. We find ourselves overstimulated by the rap…
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Valentine’s Day is upon us, and as I have been working on my own heart this year, it’s a perfect time of year, with National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, to share with you. We are created in His image, and God is love. Life will throw us curveballs, our hearts can grow weeds and choke out the intended beauty He Created for us. He desires for ou…
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Hey, Hey, Friends! Christmas season is upon us, and in just a few days, we will celebrate the King’s Birthday and the greatest love the world has ever seen. Yes, you are rushing to get those last-minute orders in to arrive by Christmas, wrapping, preparing meals, kids wrapping up school for the rest of 2023, and getting ready to host or travel to m…
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Hey Hey, Friends!! There is power in fulfilled promises. "So, in today's episode, we will explore the complexity of promises. We have all been recipients of broken promises that have left us feeling down or completely shattered. And we'll also dive into the profound assurance that Jesus offers—promises that have sustained faith through the ages." L…
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Hey Hey, Friends! "Welcome to The Cara Podcast- the show that takes you on a transformative journey from reacting to life's challenges to embracing the bigger picture of purpose and fulfillment. In a world where it's easy to get caught up in the daily whirlwind of tasks, news, and stress, we often find ourselves reacting to the immediate demands of…
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Hey, Hey, Friends! It’s deep into August, and school is beginning across the country. Long summer days are winding down, and the carefree feel of summer is waving goodbye. For some of us we cannot wait to kiss the summer heart goodbye, get back to a schedule, and for some of us our hearts are far from ready to wave goodbye to these hazy and sunny s…
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Today we are taking hold of our futures. No matter the world's circumstances, the guilt you are struggling with, the pain, the disappointment, the feelings you are unraveling, and the easy way to numb or hide out today and friends, there is so much more for you. He is about to do a new thing. Hebrews 11 is a chapter in the New Testament of the Chri…
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Hey, Hey Friends!! It’s July, and the question is, no matter what happened in the last six months, this is the time to press forward. Maybe you're on track with our goals and resolutions, you have momentum, or maybe you are laughing and can't even remember this year's resolutions. Today we are diving into the forward momentum. Today, you can start …
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Today on the Cara Podcast, we are diving right into the depths of the heart. The heart is what sustains every moment of our lives. The heart brings forth love and heartache. It pumps super hard as we run races. Our coffee gives us a heart jolt to awaken us; the heart can overflow with joy, kindness, and words of encouragement, and our hearts can al…
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With so many celebrations and getting ready for summer, we can find ourselves on adventures traveling down new routes with open roads as our hair swirls in the breeze and feeling like we no cares in the world. It’s a feeling we want to hold onto. It’s a memory that always sticks with us. Road trips can be good for the soul, and it opens up our hear…
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Do you ever feel that you are seeing darkness and unsure how to use your kingdom authority to release the light? Or maybe you, at this moment, are walking through darkness and feel like you are stumbling through life with so many questions? We were not meant to go alone; listen to this week's episode, and get the guide to "Bring Your Light." We wan…
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There is a good saying: Hikers on the Appalachian trail have this mantra “hike your own hike”—that is, resist the urge to compare how many miles you cover in a day to how far other hikers are traveling. Today we are diving into the Highlight Reels. Last week, I caught myself grabbing my phone to do something quickly before calling it a day, and 30 …
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Happy Valentines Day, Friends! Today wanted to remind you are loved. And to stop writing love letters to yourself and read the ones from Jesus. Today we are taking a glimpse of How Great His Love Is For You!By Lori Lesnansky
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How often do we catch ourselves saying, "I'm Good"? And you may be "Good," and for some of us, that far from the truth. So today, we will dive from "I'm Good, To Betters Day Ahead," unlocking the lies of our human nature and looking at some great biblical examples of where even some of the greats struggled and turned to God. Today's episode is to s…
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LIVE THE LIFE OF ADVENTURE YOU'VE DREAMED OF...
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Our new year’s resolutions. Goals, diets. Workout plans, setting out to get organized and to book more travel, or maybe we just jumped on the trend that others are doing, or maybe? Just go with the flow. Those are all excellent for having a focus and setting the course of direction for the year. And today, we will talk about the direction for setti…
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Hey Hey, Friends! On the last episode of Cara Podcast, we dove into the hope of the season and the wisdom of the Wise Men, and this week, we will dive a bit deeper into the boldness of faith! I believe for so many of you that this season has a gift and a wonder that will spark and ignite within for you to experience The Wonder of the World fully. H…
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Hope, Wonder and Worship This Christmas Season
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Hey Hey, Friends! How are you? Happy December!! WOW, there is 30 days left in 2022, and this is the season of expectancy and anticipation! This season can be filled with so much hope and joy, and it can also be filled with less than expectancy. Today we will dive into the hope of the season and the wisdom from the Wise Men. Those wise men were pret…
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Love comes out of the heart. Today we will dive into the heart issues and hit the slow-down button this holiday season to experience a season of gratitude that will become the new source of joy in your lives. My heart desires you all to feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude deep in your heart, bones, and souls as the season's stress becomes flipp…
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Hey, Hey, Friends! How often do you find yourself scrolling your Insta Feed and seeing all of the influencers sharing reels on how to have your best life? And if your reel looks like nothing they are experiencing, you have missed out on life. His Influence is one that you will never miss out on; He is the only influencer in this world that truly ma…
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The newest episode of the Cara Podcast dropped. Our faith can be shaken in our current world, and we can find ourselves longing for something different. How do we turn that longing into living in possibility full of faith to walk in step with Him as He leads us? Faith can cut through the circumstances, the shame, the hurt, the guilt, the fear, and …
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Hey Hey, Friends! How are you? As we head into Labor Day weekend and enjoy the last weekend of summer fun as we stand on the edge of fall, knocking on the door. When I think of standing on the edge, it feels like so many are on edge that the battle is real for our hearts. And darkness is trying to throw those stones to fill our hearts with rocks th…
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Hey, Hey Friends, how are you?!? If you stroll down the isles of the local stores or rush through the grocery store, have you noticed that Halloween and Christmas are starting to fill the shelves, from decor to candy, to PSL lattes and to all the things that make you desire to fast forward through the current season to the next? Today, let's get fo…
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Hey, Hey Friends, how are you?!? It’s hard to believe we are ushering in August. With that in mind…let’s begin this month by receiving His Grace..the gift He gives so freely to refresh us in the dead heat of the summer. Grace is like a reprieve for our hearts. Through grace, God works an effective change in our hearts and lives.…
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Who's exhausted and feels maybe your missing out on bringing heaven to earth? Today we are diving in to find the rest our bodies need to recharge and be ready to carry heaven on earth. First, you know who you are; the ones that rest does not come easily; it's hard to turn off the mind, the feeling that the to-do list is significant, and that if we …
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Hey, Hey friends, welcome to the CARA Podcast. ON THIS WEEK'S PODCAST, WE ARE GOING TO DIG INTO DOING ALL THINGS EVEN WHEN IT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE. If you're like me, we jump in with complete faith, and then life happens while we are in the battle, and we operate out of our strength and forget our reliance on Jesus, who has proven over and over that He…
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Hey, Hey Friends, how are you?!? Have you ever been distracted? Of course, we get distracted by our kids, co-workers, neighbors, relationships, pets, our tech, and schedules, and we can even distract ourselves, and the list can go on and on of distractions. And you know what? The Devil wants nothing more than to distract us from the purpose and pla…
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Hey Hey Friends, When we look at all that happens every day around us, we often wonder is God really in the business of loving and blessing us. The answer to that question is: YES, he wants more than anything to love us and bless us. The power of a blessing can change everything in our lives.By Lori Lesnansky
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Hey Hey, Friends! Your Story...Have you ever stopped to think about all those life choices, experiences, and pathways you took? Every one of your life experiences makes you uniquely you, and today we will be digging into your story and the best seller of hope.
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Hey, Hey Friends, how are you?!? This week as we wrap up April, let’s recap the month. We started the month on The Cara Podcast with the theme: How To Have Your Best Month. So how was your month? You and I have so many encounters each day. So many times, we are in full-on mode and focused on the things we set out to conquer the day that we miss the…
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Hey Hey, Friends... When was the last time you had a dance with someone? The last time someone took your hand and led you to dance, you could feel all the worries, stresses, and failures fade away as everything around you became blurry, as your heart and soul got lost in the moment. Today tune into how to slow dance or break out in dance as we seek…
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Hey Hey, Friends!! We come to the end of March and wrap up the first three months of 2022. Let that sink in for just a moment, and ASK yourself this question: What is it that you set out to do this year? I set up those questions as a simple guide to position yourself for the best start to April and the best beginning of your life possibility. Liste…
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Hey Hey Friends!! When I think of Luck and Gold…..we have the choice to step into a posture to live in a beautiful state of mind and protect our peace. First, at one time or another, we face troubles, pain, disappointment, betrayal, loss, and the list goes, AND we get to decide how we show up each day. Listen now and how to HIS peace can change eve…
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Hey, Hey Friends, how are you? Today on the Cara Podcast, let's get ready to be refreshed and refocused by camping out in His Presence. Have you ever experienced a night where the sky was filled with darkness, and when you gaze up at the galaxy and a billion stars shining so brightly, it felt as it was within your grasp, that is how With Jesus, eve…
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Hey Hey Friends!! I have a lot on my mind, and there are so many things all around us that we have very little control over. So amid a DIM world, how do we show up and be BRAVE? How do we take a stand for what we believe and be unstoppable for the calling on our lives? Join me on the Cara Podcast today as we give practical ways to step into JOY. Wh…
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Hey Hey Friends, last week I watched the sunset cast over the horizon sweeping over the mountains of the peaks as the clouds kissed the mountain tops and enveloped the valleys. It’s a reminder of our life. Life was created to be a journey and not a sprint. He is above all our peaks and valleys. If you have ever been out on a good hike and when you …
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Hi Friends, I hope you are doing well. As we kickstart Feb, what if we woke up to receive Kisses of grace with each sunrise and took a posture every day grateful! Listen in now.By Lori Lesnansky
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Hi Friends, I hope you are doing well. As we come to the end of January, we look back over the start of 2022 to reflect on the resolutions, goals, and flow of the month. So here is what I want to share with you on this week's podcast on how to take into HE HOLDS OUR FUTURE. He is the one who knows your heart. He understands your deepest desires, he…
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Hey Hey, Friends, I hope you are doing well. We are deep into January, and depending on where you live, you may be longing for the sunshine to brighten up your days, or maybe you are in a place where you are soaking in all of the rays. Today take a moment to place your hand over your heart and feel the warmth of your hand on your chest. You and are…
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Hey, hey friends, I hope you are well. Today, we share with everyone who wants the prescription to the good life. Listen in and receive.By Lori Lesnansky
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Happy 2022 Friends!! First, I want you to receive that all things are possible for you this year! Then, join us on the Carapodcast to listen in as we dive right into how you can take the posture of receiving to live your best life by putting the right captain at the helm of your life.By Lori Lesnansky
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Hey Hey, Friends, We are just a day away from Christmas Eve. So as we rush to get those last-minute gifts, catch that flight, pack the car or prepare your home, please let these words soak in…never lose the magic of Christmas. Tune in to prepare your heart to be giving heart is a beautiful heart.By Lori Lesnansky
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Today, no matter what is going on in life, I want you to hold onto this: 'Highly Favored." How do I know that? Listen in, and here is a nugget to hold onto from an incredible story: "The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God," We have favor with God, it can change everything for you. Why? God's Grace is ours'…
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Hey Hey Friends!! It is Thanksgiving week and a time to gather and reflect on all things we are grateful for. A time to ignite that spark within to bring forth a glow to illuminate our inner lights. How do we get that inner glow? Tune into this week's podcast.By Lori Lesnansky
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Welcome to CARA PODCAST, where we are on a mission to encourage, inspire and put Jesus at the center of our lives. This week is all about Gratitude. On Veteran's Day, how could we not be overflowing with Gratitude with the freedoms we get to experience in American are because of the sacrifice of another. Let that sink in for a moment. It is a remin…
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Hey, Friends, The current season has made so many weary and tired and honestly feeling a bit stuck. So today, we will lift our eyes, hearts, and hope to break through this barrier to more than the seasons we have been weathering as we learn from someone who understood the prescription needed over 2000+ years ago.…
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Hey Hey, friends, I hope you are great! Today I wanted to jump into a conversation. We know the power of conversations, ones that lift us, the ones that fill our hearts and souls, and those that bring forth great belly laughs. Then we all have had those hard conversations of truth, conversations of disappointments, or we are waiting to have a conve…
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Today on the Cara Podcast, listen in on how you can stand in awe of expectancy. So to go ahead and release what we are holding on to and stand in awe of what HE will do. Let fear be the liar, and let’s stand in AWE of EXPECTANCY of WHAT HE will do. The Cara Podcast is a community driven by creative, authentic, remarkable, and accomplished people ju…
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Fall is around the corner here in the US and when a new season arrives on our doorstep, it is a time to step back for a moment and look at this past season we are wrapping up. Then to be able to be on the cusp of stepping into a new season as the best possible version of ourselves so that we can be ready for all that Jesus wants for us in this seas…
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Hey Hey Friends!! I hope you are great! Be sure to head back through our episodes to find the topics that will speak to you as well. Today, the word abundance and how to live abundantly. To experience the spirit's juicy fruits and have life to the fullness here on earth and eternally.By Lori Lesnansky
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