UnPerfect - Biblical Truth For Everyday Women

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...

We've all had those moments where we realize that God's plan was in a totally different universe than the one we crafted. Today, we're going to look at two women in Scripture who found their hope in counting on the character of God. We, too, can find purpose and respond to God in worship when we remember that his story is bigger than us... I'm right there with you today as we e...

Finding time and creativity to connect with others can be tricky, even when we value building stronger relationships with friends or family.  Today, co-hosts Shelly Snead and Jody Allen are taking some of the pressure off by giving you ideas for game night, inviting you to deeper connections around the table! Listen in to hear why game nights are a powerful way to deeper connections, and to learn...

How do we respond to suffering that changes the trajectory of our lives? How do we walk in joyful surrender to God when it feels like our life has fallen apart or our dreams have been dashed? Sheila Preston Fitzgerald, author of One Foot In Heaven , knows the struggle of trusting God in hard times and through trauma. But she daily chooses surrender and joy . And she’s here to share her story of ho...

What does God say that should inform our theology of suffering? That’s the topic of today’s episode, as we dive into five assumptions we can make from what the Bible says about suffering.  Want to meditate on some of the Scripture quoted in this episode? Take a look at these: ·      Matthew 11 ·      Romans 8 ·      Psalm 84:11 ·      2 Corinthians 4 ·      Psalm 91 ·       Psalm 73 ·      Psalm 1...

If you desire to gain confidence in Christ, my guest, Lisa Allen, has so much truth to speak into your life today on the UnPerfect Podcast. She’ll answer questions like: ·      What is calling? ·      What is self-leadership? ·      What is confidence (and how do I get it)? ·      How do I harness my strengths and bring my best self into my other relationships and responsibilities? Listen in to he...

Do you struggle to keep your dreams surrendered to God? If you’re like most women, we struggle to wait on God and let go of control in some regions of our heart.  We can get frustrated and discouraged – especially when God closes doors or worse, when God says, “Wait.” But what if our waiting on God could become waiting with God ? It’s possible, my friend, and the following conversation is going to...

If you’re looking to discover the secret to truly resting in God – even in the middle of your chaos – you’re going to love the second half of my interview with Becky Thompson, author of Healing Rest. (If you missed part one, head back to Episode #121 ), Finding peace isn’t something we can only experience when we finally go on vacation or the kids are grown or the chaos has settled down—it’s a gif...

“ If I can just get through this season, then I’ll experience rest .” If you’ve ever said or thought that statement, this episode has your name written all over it!  Because healing rest—truly resting with God—is a gift for your present moment. We all know the feeling of desperately needing to experience rest. My guest today challenges the common misconception that rest is something to be earned o...

Do you ever feel that God is distant or “unimpressed” with you? Do you struggle to view God as a Father, based on your experiences with an earthly parent? I’ve been there. And I’ve found that only by truly understanding the character of God the Father can I live content, strong, and secure next to the very heart of God.  Often, we are inadvertently looking to others to fill our crater-sized love g...