Real Talk With Ansen, Kara, And Isaac (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? What was an unexpected joy in your life this last year? If you were to have a "catch phrase" for 2019, what would it be? What was your biggest time waster this year? What was your biggest personal change? Who were your most valuable relationships with? What made you laugh the hardest? What was an area you felt stuck in? What are 3 words your partner would use to describe your year? What was a new discovery you made this past year?

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?

We all know that mentoring relationships make sense, but how do we get started? Plus... Ansen, Kara, and Isaac discuss how to recognize your time-traveling children and their favorite baby names. Ansen and Isaac's future sons may need counseling.

It's the Real Talk Podcast "Avengers: Endgame" Special! We discuss our favorite moments from the movie, our favorite minor MCU characters, and our preferred superpowers. If it wasn't obvious already, spoilers abound.

#CancelCulture is trending, but should it be? How do we know when it's appropriate to boycott an organization or even a person? Plus Ansen, Kara, and Isaac discuss purchasing TV's, firearms, and massages.

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac decide to take a break from the heavy stuff for an episode, focusing instead on the little things in life that bring us joy... which happens to include road trips, the color pink, snow days, and getting a hug.

Death is a part of life, but it's not something most people prefer to think much about. Ansen, Kara, and Isaac discuss what impact our mortality should have on the way we live our lives. Oh, and they rank their top classic Disney movies.

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac get nostalgic about video rental stores, classic children's literature, skateboarding, and other things that shaped our childhood. Plus, Isaac makes a compelling case for launching horses into the sun.

"Hard work" is one of the great virtues of American society. Is it possible to push ourselves too far? And if so, how do we know when we've crossed the line? Ansen, Kara, and Isaac discuss those questions, as well how to win a giant game of hide-and-seek.

We're kicking off Season 4 of Real Talk with THE Talk. Ansen, Kara, and Isaac discuss what both modern mainstream and Christian culture has gotten wrong about sexuality. Plus... how to be angry, top date night ideas, and gambling with our lives.

It's time to put a bow on 2018! What were some Ansen, Kara, and Isaac's favorite (and least favorite) things that happened this year? We cover "Baby Shark," Black Panther, customer service reps, ageism, and more...

Don't worry... Ansen, Kara, and Isaac aren't going to share their laundry lists of political opinions. Instead, they discuss the question, "What role should Christians play in politics?" Oh, and the merits of robot vacuums.

Christmas shopping season is here, so Ansen, Kara and Isaac present the Real FM Holiday Gift Guide! We've got ideas for every category of person in your life, including the "Man of the Woods," the "Impossible-to-Shop-for-Dad," and "Blanket Fort Betty!