Lancaster

About Lancaster

Lancaster is a podcast for the woman who knows she was not made for small thinking. Hosted by Karolina Grant, it speaks to the rare woman who carries a holy restlessness and refuses to settle for cultural limits. She is called. Willing. Ready. Brave. His. Inspired by the legacy of Sarah Jane Lancaster, one of Australia’s earliest Pentecostal leaders and first female minister, this podcast ignites bold obedience through biblical teaching, spiritual formation and leadership conversations. This is depth. Consecration. Courage.

Publisher

Karolina Grant

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Feb 2026

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   choose life. carry hope.

   An honest conversation about abortion, human worth, and the courage to care. What does it mean to believe that every person is made in the image of God? And how might that change the way we speak about one of the most difficult questions in our culture? In this episode of the Lancaster Podcast, Karolina is joined by Bex Connett and Lola Papoola for an honest, hope-filled conversation about the sanctity of life. Together, we ask what it means to honour life from its beginning, why the language around abortion matters, and how conviction can become compassionate action. We also talk about God’s design for sex and covenant, and the kind of courage it takes to live faithfully when the culture around us sees things differently. If this topic feels personal, painful, or complicated, there is room for you here. We believe truth and tenderness belong together. There is grace for those carrying grief, support for those facing difficult decisions, and a way forward for anyone who wants to begin again. This conversation is an invitation to see every human life, including your own, with fresh wonder, and to discover how you can choose life, offer practical support, and speak with both clarity and love. You are made in His image. Your life matters. And you can be part of bringing hope to someone else’s.

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   the sexual gospel | relationship mini series | feat Nikki Dent

   What story is shaping the way you think about sex, identity, freedom and relationships? In the final episode of the Lancaster relationship mini-series, Karolina is joined by author, podcaster and preacher Nikki Dent to explore what Nikki calls The Sexual Gospel. Our highly sexualised culture is discipling a generation - often in ways we don’t recognise. But God’s design tells a better and more beautiful story. Nikki unpacks God’s intention for men, women, sexuality, covenant and marriage. Together, Karolina and Nikki discuss the biology of bonding, why wisdom and early intervention matter, and how emotional and physical entanglement can affect our ability to discern clearly. This episode also offers practical guidance for Christian women navigating dating: establishing healthy boundaries, recognising warning signs and responding with courage when a relationship is drawing them away from God’s best. And for the woman who feels she has already compromised, there is hope, healing and restoration in Jesus. Clear, compassionate and deeply practical, this is a conversation every young woman - and every parent, pastor and young adult leader - needs to hear.

3. 

   5 Aug 2026

   choose your pain | relationship advice every single should hear | feat Chris & Shannon Hodgman

   How do you know if someone is the right person to date? Is it still possible to have a godly relationship in today's culture? And how do you wait for God's best without settling? In Episode 2 of the Lancaster Relationships Mini Series, Karolina Grant is joined by pastors Chris and Shannon Hodgman for a practical, biblical conversation on Christian dating, healthy relationships, waiting on God, and building a marriage God's way. Together, they unpack the powerful principle, "Choose Your Pain." Every relationship decision comes with a cost—you can choose the temporary discomfort of waiting, trusting God, and maintaining biblical standards, or the lasting pain that often comes from rushing, ignoring red flags, and settling for less than God's best. This episode explores: • How to recognise godly character before dating • Why character matters • Healthy dating boundaries • Red flags to watch for in relationships • Why waiting on God is never wasted • Emotional maturity, discernment, and purity • How to prepare for a Christ-centred relationship Whether you're single, dating, healing from past relationships, or believing God for your future spouse, this episode will encourage you to pursue wisdom over feelings, discernment over pressure, and God's best over temporary gratification. Remember: You're marrying patterns, not potential. Don't lower God's standard because culture lowered theirs. God isn't withholding from you. His timing is good, His grace restores, and His plans for your future are worth waiting for. If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to the Lancaster Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs hope, wisdom, and practical biblical guidance for relationships.

4. 

   1 Jul 2026

   relationship mini series | wall or door

   Dating has never been more complicated. In a culture that celebrates instant gratification, blurred boundaries and constant validation, how do you pursue romantic relationships God's way without becoming cynical, fearful or compromising your convictions? In the opening episode of our Relationship Mini Series, we explore the powerful picture found in Song of Songs 8: "Will you become a wall or a door?" Karolina unpacks what it means to build a life of strength, wisdom and wholehearted devotion before inviting someone else into your heart. This isn't simply a conversation about dating. It's about becoming the kind of woman who knows who she is in Christ before she ever commits herself to someone else. Karolina explores why healthy relationships begin with healthy hearts, why character matters more than chemistry, and how culture's definition of love often stands in stark contrast to God's beautiful design for romance, intimacy and covenant. We'll also look at the tragic contrast between the woman of Song of Songs and the later life of Solomon, discovering how small compromises can slowly shape the direction of our hearts and our future. Whether you're single, dating or praying for marriage one day, this episode will encourage you to resist the pressure of culture, pursue God's best for your relationships, and become a woman who leads with conviction, lives with integrity, and loves from a place of wholeness and peace.

5. 

   3 Jun 2026

   not new, just now.

   Not New, Just Now: Ancient Battles in Modern Times We live in a culture that celebrates progress, innovation, and new ideas. Yet beneath the surface of today's biggest debates, the same spiritual battles that shaped biblical history are still at work. The names may have changed, but the forces behind them are not new. In this thought-provoking episode of The Lancaster Podcast, Karolina Grant is joined by Tara Jones and Bex Connett for a conversation about ancient spirits, modern culture, and the importance of spiritual discernment. Together, they explore how recurring patterns seen throughout Scripture continue to influence society today. This episode is about clarity. When we can accurately identify the patterns at work, we are better equipped to pray strategically, stand courageously, and engage our generation with both conviction and compassion. Drawing from the Scripture and the early church, Karolina, Tara and Bex unpack timeless biblical strategies for navigating modern challenges. You'll leave with practical tools to discern truth, anchor yourself in Scripture, engage culture without compromise, and live as a woman who is called, willing, ready, brave, and His. God's wisdom prevails; always has and always will.

6. 

   6 May 2026

   six voices. one conviction

   This episode captures a live panel conversation where Karolina interviews six remarkable Lancaster women, each bringing clarity, courage, and conviction to some of the pressing cultural conversations of our time. From law to social work, from creative industries to political spaces, from ministry to motherhood, these women carry influence in very different spheres, yet share one unshakable foundation: a deep devotion to Jesus and a willingness to live set apart, even when it costs. With guests Candace Nainby, Precious McDonald, Maja Gunsser, Lola Papoola, Shannon Hodgman and Marlene Smith, each voice speaks into a key cultural issue, offering thoughtful insight shaped not just by intellect, but by lived faith and surrendered obedience. What emerges is a picture of a generation rising. Women who are discerning the times, and choosing a life anchored in truth. This panel is a commissioning of sorts. A moment to recognise, to release, and to amplify voices that are already carrying weight in their worlds and will continue to do so in even greater measure. There is something stirring among this generation, a holy conviction and a growing clarity that the ways of the world are not leading to life. If you have felt that same tension, that same inner conviction, this conversation will resonate deeply.

7. 

   1 Apr 2026

   abiding activist

   Revival is here. But what comes next? In this episode of The Lancaster Podcast, Karolina Grant sits down with Bex Connett and Tara Jones for a conversation that feels like both an invitation and a wake-up call. This one is for the girl who knows she’s marked for more, who feels the stirring, and refuses to stay on the sidelines. Together, they unpack the tension so many young women are living in right now: the pull between deep intimacy with God and the urgency to make a difference in the world. What does it actually look like to be someone who abides and acts? Not choosing between presence and purpose, but carrying both. From the “air war” of prayer, discernment, and heaven’s perspective, to the “ground war” of showing up in culture, speaking truth, and rebuilding what’s broken, this episode brings clarity, conviction, and direction. It also tackles the real dangers, like activism without the Spirit, or allowing cynicism and mockery to shape your voice instead of holiness and love. If you’ve been feeling the tension, the urgency, or even the hesitation, this conversation will ground you and move you forward. You’re not here by accident. Revival is here. Reformation is now.

8. 

   4 Mar 2026

   ‘my truth’ collapses when scripture speaks

   In this episode of The Lancaster Podcast, Karolina Grant is joined by Bex Connett and Tara Jones. The conversation establishes a bold foundation: the natural mind cannot discern the things of the Spirit, and the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. The episode explores the cultural moment shaping young women today and how gradual changes in culture normalised through universities, media, and influencers, have removed authority and replaced it with emotion. The result is confusion, instability, anxiety, and a generation attempting to self invent without a foundation. The conversation then tackles common objections about the Bible’s reliability, ultimately, calling us to return. Every ideology that has rejected absolute truth has failed to produce human flourishing. Scripture is not God limiting you. It is God protecting you. His Word is designed for your good.

9. 

   17 Feb 2026

   the gap that started this fire

   Episode Two of the Lancaster Podcast, The Gap That Started This Fire, explores what happens when intentional discipleship fades, mentorship declines, and the wisdom of older generations becomes scarce. She reflects on her own journey through grief, leadership, and faith, sharing how stepping back into discipleship reignited purpose and influence in her life. Through scripture, story, and personal experience, Karolina addresses us directly, urging us to seek guidance from those who model obedience, truth, and faith, rather than the world’s popular voices. She challenges the older generation to step forward, open their hearts and homes, and invest in mentoring the next wave of women rising in courage, faith, and discernment. This episode also provides practical guidance for approaching mentorship: how to seek accountability with intention, respect, and a teachable heart, while embracing discomfort and long-term growth. Karolina shares real-life stories of transformative mentorship that shaped her own calling and the calling of others.

10. 

    17 Feb 2026

    that girl

    Episode One sets the scene: who this podcast is for and why it exists. Lancaster is for the rare woman who carries a holy restlessness—she senses she can be used mightily by God and refuses to settle for small thinking. She’s tenacious, willing to do hard things, and ready to live a life of purpose. She’s quiet in the noise but moves with an inner roar that cannot be ignored. This podcast is for her. The name Lancaster honors Sarah Jane Lancaster, one of Australia’s first Pentecostal leaders and its first female minister, a woman who caught the Spirit and pioneered a movement of bold obedience. Inspired by her legacy, this podcast exists to ignite the next generation of women to step into callings bigger than themselves. As I’ve travelled and observed young women, who are hungry for guidance, someone to show them how to do hard things, to step into their purpose. This podcast is for that girl—the one with a calling she cannot ignore. You’re not crazy. You’re awake. You’re hearing the stirrings of destiny and calling. God is looking for willingness, not perfection. What you feel is real, and it’s time to pay attention.

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