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Jan 2024
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Ep. 77: Want More Courage? Do It Scared ...

Kari Kampakis
About this episode

Do you ever feel God nudging you to be brave - but you hold back because of fear? Do you look back and see missed opportunities you wish you'd taken? Find encouragement as Kari as she talks to Frances Lyon, a senior at the University of Alabama and outgoing president of Kappa Delta sorority, as Frances shares her story of being a shy teenager who learned to leave her comfort zone by taking one small (and brave) step at a time.

Ep. 77 Show Notes:

o  Frances Lyon on Instagram

Brookwood Baptist Church, Bigtime Ministries, Alabama's Kappa Delta Sorority

o   Join Kari's new community on Substack for original articles, downloads, and content

o   Join Kari's email list

o   Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o  Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

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