UnPerfect - Biblical Truth For Everyday Women

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the complexities of widowhood and how friends and loved ones can offer support. Our guest, Marilyn Nutter,  shares personal insights on grief, the importance of being present, and the impact of genuine connection during loss. Through her experiences of finding hope in widowhood, we learn valuable lessons on empathy, understanding, and selfless love. Episode #6...

Let's be real—it is often hard to love difficult people. In this episode, we explore the complexities of loving like Jesus, especially those we disagree with most. We need supernatural power and perspective to love difficult people in many situations. Some show up during election season, the annual HOA meeting, at work, church, or even in our own homes. This week, in Episode #68 of the UnPerf...

In Episode #67 of UnPerfect, we continue the honest discussion on marriage between two couples who have known each other for over 25 years. We have seen God show up in some very difficult seasons as we have fought for a thriving marriage. If you missed the first half of our conversation, you can listen to it here . We shared our stories and talked about what made us stick it out, and three keys to...

Have you ever thought: Why should I pray if God's going to do what He wants anyway? If so, this episode - Praying Like Jesus - is for you! Today we discuss some gems found in Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane that give us insight into how to pray honestly and confidently. Some insights from Jesus' Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane we discuss in this episode: When God doesn&...

If you have experienced marriage problems, you are not alone! While studies show that almost half of American couples struggle, they also report that commitment in relationship is the tool most people use to overcome them. In this episode of Fridays With Friends , we dive deep into the real and often unspoken struggles that couples face in their marriages. And we find hope in avoiding our natural...

"Smile, Jesus Loves You!" seems like a platitude when life is hard. But is it? Today we uncover how the love of God encourages us in suffering. Catch last week's episode - part one of this 2-part series -  here . Episode #62 focused on the verses leading up to verse 28, reminding us that suffering is crucial to how God works things together for our good. This week we discuss how the...

Welcome to Friday With Friends! The Friday episode of Unperfect where I get to pick the brains of some amazing new and old friends here on the podcast. In Today's episode, we continue our conversation with Sandy Cooper from The Balanced MomCast and Writing off Social, completing this two-part series on An Honest Conversation About Social Media . This episode explores alternative ways to conne...

Do you ever feel frustrated trying to make sense of Romans 8:28 in light of the broken world we call home? Today we'll unpack the passage leading up to this oft-quoted verse. The context gives us a backdrop for living in surrender to the sovereignty of God. Grab the free printable download that accompanies this episode here . Other podcasts mentioned in this episode that give feet to our fait...

In this episode of Fridays With Friends , I'll be talking with Sandy Cooper (from Writing Off Social and The Balanced Momcast ) about her gradual exit from social media. She shares her concerns about staying connected and informed, and how she learned new ways to meet both needs as she moved off social media. Upon hearing her story, we are challenged to contemplate the following: - What would...

In Episode #60 of the UnPerfect Podcast, I’m talking about my aha moment this summer when I began to seek a slower, quieter life to free up my mind space to better commune with God. I'm sharing 8 practical things I’ve put into place to help quiet my mind and hear God's voice. In today's episode, we'll discuss the following and how they impact our ability to meet with Jesus with...

Why do we make the gospel so complicated and sharing it so difficult? In Episode #59, you'll hear about one woman's journey from atheism to faith in Jesus. In this edition of "Fridays With Friends," I interview author, Ericka Clay on her incredible journey to following Jesus. Ericka is a published novelist and poet. As a former atheist turned believer, she seeks to write raw, r...

Ever feel like you're living in a perpetual waiting room? Waiting for the next season to get here or for the dream to be realized? What if I told you God's call on your life begins RIGHT NOW - right where you are? It's true! In episode #58 I'm discussing 3 ways we can be content in our callings - in the moments and seasons God has put us in. I also give you two practical things...

Today's guest on Fridays With Friends is here to offer hope to women who are silently asking the tough question: My husband is addicted to pornography - now what? In Episode #57 of the UnPerfect Podcast, Jody Allen offers heartfelt and practical answers to this question that well over 50% of women ask. She shares the following insights for women who have loved ones addicted to pornography: he...

God is famous for a lot of things - but some of them are hard to swallow. In this episode, we unpack some scriptures with difficult promises and our struggle with believing God is good even when he promises pain. In this episode of the UnPerfect Podcast, You'll hear some crazy behind-the-scenes stories from my son's wedding and the wink God gave me the next morning in the depth of my exh...

Welcome to Fridays With Friends , where I get to pick the brains of some amazing friends of the UnPerfect podcast! Today I am honored to chat with Michelle Myers of She Works His Wa y about the only thing that matters - according to the wisest, richest most powerful man who ever lived. Listen as Michelle unpacks Solomon's teachings from the book of Ecclesiastes that challenge us to make obeyi...

Welcome to Season 3 of the UnPerfect Podcast! Our theme this season is Doing Hard With Hope.  Each Tuesday you'll continue to hear solo episodes from yours truly, but this Friday begins a new show, "Fridays With Friends." I can't wait to share what God is teaching me about gaining glimpses of Him in the hard , and interviews with some wise, fun, and inspiring people who have ex...

Today’s episode will answer, “Why ‘Un-perfect’?”  Or more directly, why your life can’t be perfect (this side of heaven). No matter what their social media feed looks like, NO ONE is living an ideal life, and it's time we as followers of Jesus - women in particular - choose to let go of perfect and grab on to God's perspective. Scriptures you'll hear in today's episode: Philipp...

Do you ever struggle to trust God's plan for your kid's life? Entrusting our kids to Him is tough - we are often wired as parents to imagine we know what's best for them. But what if God knows better? (Spoiler alert - he does:) Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. Scripture Passage discussed in this episode: Isaiah 61:1-3 (Download your free graphic of...

Do you ever feel like your gifts, past, age, education, or personality disqualify you from being a woman God can use? Thankfully, his criteria for a life that glorifies Him is much less complicated than ours. In episode #51, we'll be reminded of the significance of our God-given identity. It's all that matters concerning the impact our lives can have for His glory. In stories from my lif...

Have you ever felt rejected? Maybe you felt left out, your opinions dismissed, or that you were somehow not enough for someone else. In Episode #50 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, author/speaker Jessica Van Roekel offers insights and hope for processing rejected feelings through the lens of the Bible and giving grace to others in the process. Jessica's book, Reframing Rejection: How Looking throug...

Do mundane and ordinary moments have you wondering where God is hiding? Welcome to episode #49 of The UnPerfect Podcast - Experiencing God During Mundane Moments: Why Ordinary Time Matters. Today's guest, author K. C. Ireton, talks with me about Ordinary Time in the Church Year and why our ordinary moments matter. K. C. is the author of several non-fiction books, including The Circle of Seaso...

When I compare myself to others, I allow myself to be robbed of much more than joy. Comparison robs me of my God-given identity, my time, and my ability to live FULLY in my present reality. Welcome to part 2 of this series. In Episode #47, I discussed the first 4 ways I compare myself to others: My appearance – I’m learning to only compare myself to the me I was yesterday. My ministry – Gift envy...

There are many ways I compare myself to others, but in this episode, I discuss the first four that women tend to struggle with. Episode #47 is the first in a two-part encore series where I'll examine some of the top ways I tend to compare myself to others. I'll discuss how I’m learning to combat these traps and what Scripture says to encourage us—or convict us if needed. I hope you’ll fi...

We each want to be a better listener and to be God's gaze on others as they tell their stories. Episode #46 gives us some practical strategies for doing this well . The amazing guest on today's episode of the UnPerfect Podcast is Dr. Jackie Perry. A gifted communicator, Jackie is passionate about making theological, biological, and neurological concepts accessible. She draws from experie...

Do you ever notice your thoughts drifting when you sit down to read the Bible? Particularly in those familiar passages that you've visited countless times? Today, I'm presenting 10 creative approaches to connect with God's Word that might pique your interest. Tune in to today's rebroadcast of one of my top 8 downloaded podcast episodes from seasons 1 and 2… Some links mentioned...