UnPerfect - Biblical Truth For Everyday Women

I know the pain of lost hope. What my guest today has rightfully named “hope fatigue.” When you’re worn out from doing hard and can’t seem to catch a break. It takes a toll on our hearts and our faith. Today’s podcast offers biblical hope therapy for the "hope-fatigued" as we find our way back to dependence on our ever-faithful Father.  Listen in. Grab the links mentioned in this episode...

What do you do when your adult child walks away from their beliefs, deconstructing faith in the process? In this episode, my guest, Mary DeMuth, shares practical insights on how to love your children intentionally and unconditionally—no matter where their spiritual journey leads. Grab the show notes here . More episodes like this one? Check these out: #5 What to Do When Children Leave the Faith  ...

You have a story, and I’m sure, like mine, there are some chapters you would have left out had it been up to you or if you could go back in time. My guest today is here to help you find hope in your story and grow your faith, even as you overcome trauma. She is full of biblical insights and practical ways to apply them, so listen in… Grab the show notes for this episode here . Want to hear more ep...

In today’s episode, "Creating a Personal Rule of Life: Living Fully and Faithfully Through Intentional Daily Choices," I'm talking with Jen Pollock Michel about stepping away from reactive living and building gentle , gospel-centered rhythms that nurture your soul.  Grab a cup of coffee or settle into the carpool line, and let’s dive into how intentional choices in your everyday hab...

God has given us the gift of emotions to help us deal with disappointment in this beautiful yet very broken world. Scripture offers many psalms of lament that give us a blueprint for bringing our raw emotions and honest prayers to God. My guest today shares hope through the power of prayers of lament.  All the links mentioned in this episode are ready for you here ! More episodes like this one? Tr...

Sometimes I feel like my prayer life could be titled, “There appears to have been a struggle.” If you can relate, this episode is for both of us, my friend. I’m sharing 5 tools I’ve come to value for connecting with God when I pray. For the Scripture references mentioned in this episode, check out the episode show notes here . Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and a quic...

I am not a morning person. Or at least, that’s what I’ve been declaring over my life for quite some time.  But my guest today, Jennifer Dukes Lee, is turning that declaration on its head and sharing some morning rituals that can help us start each day with Jesus.  Grab all the links mentioned in this episode here! Check out some episodes like this one: #32 Actually Finding Jesus In the Land of Our...

Does your brain sometimes jump to believing false narratives or giving unsolicited advice in your female friendships? Do you have trouble with empathic listening or set unrealistic expectations of your friends?  My guest on UnPerfect today has practical strategies for navigating female friendships, rooted in Proverbs and in our identity and friendship with God. And she's so much fun! Grab all...

If you're a chronically stressed-out woman, today's episode is for you! Even if you only stress occasionally, you're in for a new way of thinking... In a culture driven by performance, perfectionism, and self-reliance, so many of us walk around carrying the unspoken expectation that we must keep every single plate spinning. But living in a state of overwhelm and anxiety was never ho...

How about an episode that recaps all the clever ideas given by guests this season for connecting with God, serving others, and experiencing a Spirit-filled life? You got it! This fun and impactful conversation is a mash-up of our favorite strategies for Christian living shared in season 6 of UnPerfect. Pull up a chair and join Unperfect host, Shelly Snead, along with co-host Jody Allen for some ti...

If you're desperate for intimacy with God, you've tuned into the right episode, my friend! Whether you're in a season of grief or wrestling with the will to be transparent, to slow down, and to avoid burnout, my guest today is sharing some rich, biblical ideas. You’re going to leave this episode with insights on discovering intimacy with God in a few powerful ways.  Let's do th...

Are you a busy woman who loves Jesus but wrestles with meeting him in His word with the 15 minutes your morning allows? Do you desire to discover the timeless truths of God's word but often find it difficult to understand? You've come to the right place, my friend! Today's guest on UnPerfect is back in episode #142 with 3 tools for meditating on Scripture.  Even unperfect women like...

Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions in your time alone with God? Does understanding the Bible seem like a task better left to seminary professors or pastors? Well, you’re going to leave episode #141 with a practice to recharge your quiet time with God and help you embrace the role of the Holy Spirit.  Xoxo, Shelly Connect with Alli Patterson here ! Other episodes to help yo...

We often feel limited and question the providence of God in our lives. But my guest in this episode challenges our “stuck” thinking, encouraging us to ground our obedience to God in our God-given identity in Christ. As she tells us more of her story, we’ll consider what obedience to God looks like for each one of us. If you missed the first half of Zahara’s journey, head back to episode #139 for p...

If you struggle with persistent prayer or you’re growing weary from crying out to God with raw, honest prayers, your faith is going to get recharged today like a double shot of espresso through an IV! This episode is the first half of a powerful story with the CEO of Children of Grace, Zahara Seruyombya-McCoy. Listen in to see how God shows up in response to the persistent prayers of a Ugandan orp...

Are you giving your own spiritual life a failing grade? Do you struggle to experience God when his presence seems far away? My guest today offers some hopeful answers to those questions, and she has a knack for finding therapeutic humor in the Bible. You’re going to leave encouraged about sustaining a vibrant spiritual life, and you’re probably going to laugh a little, too, so maybe sip your coffe...

Do you struggle with letting go of control? Are you carrying a burden that maybe you weren’t meant to? If you struggle with surrendering to Jesus the burdens you carry your kids, marriage, job, or any other aspect of your life that you’re carrying around alone like dead weight, this short episode is a devo just for you.  Listen in on my story about handing up some rocks, and taking on a lighter bu...

Many Christian women can get stuck in shame cycles and long for wholeness in their mental health or mental illness journeys.  My guest today unpacks some hope for us, inspiring us in everything from our identity in Christ and setting biblical boundaries to taking our thoughts captive and creating new neural pathways. And you’re going to love the powerful insights and strategies she shares from her...

If you’re like me, sometimes being content feels like an elusive reality. How can I stop comparing myself to others? What does the Bible say about Comparison? These are some questions we’ll be answering today on UnPerfect as I share about my journey from comparison to contentment. You’ll leave our time together with 5 practical, hands-on, Biblical strategies you can put into practice today! Let’s...

Waiting on God is not my idea of a good time! But thankfully, we can wait with trust in God's timing. My guest on today’s episode discusses how to wait on God and how to get rid of the idols of the heart that often leave us feeling behind in life.  I know you’re going to be challenged and encouraged as we dive deeper into how to wait on God! Xoxo, Shelly Grab Rebecca's book, You’re Not T...

Do you struggle with feeling small? With feeling insignificant or too inadequate to really make a difference in the world for God’s kingdom? So do I—along with probably every other woman that you know! But today, you’re going to hear some powerful stories that will renew your faith in the hand of God to do the impossible with what's in your hands - no matter how small. Listen in for inspirati...

Are you looking for a new way to connect with God? Maybe a new practice for processing emotions and seeing how God is showing up in your life in this season?  My guest today has a creative idea for your toolkit as you seek intimacy with Jesus. Allison Byxbe joins me on UnPerfect today to talk about journaling as a spiritual practice. Whether you’ve never journaled before or you’re looking to move...

Ever wish you could just skip to the end of what you're going through? Being present in what I call the "messy middle" can be a struggle. In the words of Inigo Montoya, "I hate waiting!" Building on last week’s conversation with Tanner Olsen, today we’re revisiting three biblical truths we often forget and exploring practical strategies to stay present.  God's not jus...

If you’re desperately trying to find the balance between finding hope while you’re getting through hard times, my conversation today with author/poet Tanner Olsen is going to be a breath of fresh air for you. As followers of Jesus, we are not immune to being human in a broken world where life is hard. But we are not without an eternal hope to “rest in,” as Tanner so beautifully reminds us. Hang on...

As women, we are often drawn to being in control. The problem is that it soon becomes a form of modern idolatry and never serves us well in the end. My guest today, Jen Lilley, shares her powerful story of letting go of the illusion of control, resting in God, and believing God in the midst of her wilderness seasons. There are so many powerful nuggets of truth in this episode, so grab a cup of cof...