When Fiction Meets Unshakable Faith with Kara R. Hunt

Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa

What if you could find unshakeable joy and strength in the midst of life’s toughest challenges? Join us for an inspiring conversation with author and podcast host Kara Hunt, as she shares how growing up in both urban St. Louis and rural Missouri shaped her unique storytelling voice. Kara opens up about her personal journey through life's trials, including her harrowing experience of being kidnapped as a child. Through her empathetic and powerful storytelling, Kara hopes to bring readers closer to God, offering encouragement and strength through her real-life inspired fiction. You won’t want to miss this heartfelt and uplifting conversation!

00:08 Meet Kara Hunt: Author and Podcast Host

00:34 Kara's Wig Collection and Awards

01:10 Life in Rural Missouri and Football Fandom

02:04 Kara's Writing Journey

04:19 The Cheer Up Podcast

06:04 The Habakkuk Series: Inspiration and Themes

14:25 Creating Compelling Characters

20:47 The End Goal of Writing

21:29 Impact of Stories on Readers

24:37 Personal Connection to Characters

26:22 Overcoming Trauma Through Faith

31:16 The Power of Sharing Stories

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Find Leading Ladies: My Discovery and Next Steps Creative Journal available now!

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1. Author Kara Hunt and Her Journey (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Illness and Writing Success (00:10:44)

3. Empathy in Writing Process (00:17:20)

4. Book Characters Reflect Real-Life Experiences (00:22:16)

5. Finding Redemption Through Faith (00:28:51)

6. Podcast Expansion to YouTube Channels (00:41:35)