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Hosted by Kara Raap · religion · EN
To share stories of how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things through faith and perseverance.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Unlikely Leader is hosted by Kara Raap. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Faith, Fitness & Fellowship Retreat Presentation" (14 October 2026, 44 minutes), "The Unlikely Leader: Survivor to Shepherd" (7 May 2026, 43 minutes), and "The Unlikely Leader: “Hope in Heartbreak”" (3 April 2026, 46 minutes).
The Unlikely Leader publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for The Unlikely Leader is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Unlikely Leader requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Unlikely Leader's contact route on record: public web form.
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Kara Raap hosts The Unlikely Leader, a religion podcast with 16 episodes published.
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This is the presentation I shared at the Faith, Fitness & Fellowship Christian Women’s Retreat on October 11, 2026! In this message, I talk about discovering the spiritual gifts God has uniquely given each of us and...
Episode #15
In this episode of The Unlikely Leader, “Survivor to Shepherd,” I sit down with Andrew Papasan, a senior pastor, youth pastor, and fellow podcaster whose story is one of deep pain, silence, and ultimately, redemption...
Episode #14
What do you do when life brings unimaginable loss and overwhelming trials all at once? Where do you turn when grief and fear collide? In this powerful episode of The Unlikely Leader: How God Turns Setbacks Into...
Episode #13
🎙️ The Unlikely Leader: “Purpose in the Pain” What if the setback you never asked for… was actually part of God’s greater plan? In this powerful episode of The Unlikely Leader: How God Turns Setbacks Into Comebacks, I...
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT‼️ 👩🏼🔬 What happens when science and faith collide? 💥🧫🙏🔬⛪️🔭 🎙️On the latest episode of The Unlikely Leader, “The Chemistry of Faith and Science,” I speak with chemist, author, and Christian...
Episode #11
🤗 I had the absolute joy of chatting with Lacey Cleland for this episode of The Unlikely Leader podcast, “Faith and Fitness” — and Wow, what a powerful conversation! 💛 👟Lacey is a dance fitness instructor from Fort...
Welcome back to The Unlikely Leader, the podcast where we share stories of ordinary people who said “yes” to God—and watched Him do extraordinary things. Today, I’m sitting down with Susan Perry, a Christian author and...
Episode #9
✨A Story of Faith, Loss, and Unshakable Hope ✨ What does it look like to keep trusting God when life feels impossibly heavy? In this powerful episode of The Unlikely Leader Podcast, I sit down with author Karol Holmes...
Episode #8
Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. — over 40 million people — experience an anxiety disorder each year? Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles of our time, yet so many feel alone in...
“Christmas may be over… but you still have gifts to unwrap!” …spiritual gifts, that is. As we step into a brand-new year, many of us are still asking the same big question: What does God actually want to do with my...
Episode #6
The Unlikely Leader: “Faith in the Fire” 🔥 🎙️ In this episode of The Unlikely Leader, I welcome back Patrick Stivers, a guest whose story took an unexpected turn after his last visit. The last time Patrick joined us...
In this episode, I talk with Mark Mast, an interim transitional minister who walks congregations through seasons of change with wisdom, compassion, and solid biblical grounding. Our conversation was filled with insights...
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with longtime nurse and resilient woman of faith, Nancy Dunn. Nancy opens up about the challenges she faced early in life, the obstacles she overcame through determination, and the...
Episode #3
Episode 3: In this episode of The Unlikely Leader, we sit down with Patrick Stivers — a man whose heart for service is transforming lives on the streets. Patrick shares his powerful journey of faith and compassion as he...
In this inspiring episode of The Unlikely Leader, I sit down with Judy Stalter — a true coach both on and off the field. Judy’s passion for developing athletes extends far beyond sports; she’s helping shape hearts and...
<p>In this episode of The Unlikely Leader, host Kara Rapp interviews Heather Shaffer about her life—from a shy, bullied teen to a technology coach who uses her experiences to guide and serve. Heather candidly shares the...
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