UnPerfect - Biblical Truth For Everyday Women

Living in a broken world promises that we will experience hurt or pain. There are so many hurdles that push the pause button on our hope. But our God of restoration and faithfulness gives us tools for finding hope when life is hard. In episode 44, I'll share the top 22 themes we've covered in the last year on The UnPefect Podcast. As we celebrate a year of living in the UnPerfect of the...

In this episode of the UnPerfect Podcast, we wrap up this series on fear. Thanks to some incredible gifts of God, we can kick worry and fear to the curb. He enables us to build a faith that is stronger than our fear! Link to the listener survey - thanks so much for taking the time to participate! In this episode, we will examine the last two God-given gifts that enable us to live fear-free. *** Wh...

I am no stranger to stressing over the "what ifs" of life. But I've found five fear-starving gifts presented in Psalm 91 to be an absolute balm to my fearful, worried soul! In episode #41 , we talked about the first one - God's presence. Today, we explore the next two extraordinary gifts God gives us to combat the natural inclinations of our faithless flesh. Whether you fear wh...

Want to stop worrying and live fearless? You've come to the right place. In this 3-part podcast series we'll be looking to God's Word for 5 powerful ways to kick fear to the curb. Over the next 3 episodes, we will explore some extraordinary gifts God gives us to combat the natural inclinations of our faithless flesh. Whether you fear what could happen five years from now or five min...

In Episode #40, writer/speaker/ministry leader Jody Allen and I continue our conversation on making changes by trading one habit for another.  In episode #39, she shared her personal journey into trading one habit for another and gifted us with the first two steps in the process. Head there now if you missed the first part of this mini-series on habits trading—find it here! In today's episode...

What if that habit you know you need to curb could be changed by a more intentional system than just self-discipline or an act of the will ? In episode #39 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, we'll learn how to trade one habit for a better one. Out with the old, in with the new!  I thoroughly enjoyed my interview with speaker/writer/ministry leader Jody Allen in this episode. She is wise (she once tal...

As women, we often find ourselves stuck in the misery and disappointment of past regret. But God’s Word and the gospel of hope grant us a more productive and purposeful trajectory. Today, we are once again diving into ditching our regret and embracing hope. In episode #37 - How To Ditch Your Regret and Embrace Hope - part 1 , we looked at two different types of regrets we often hold on to. We also...

As women, we often find ourselves stuck in the misery and disappointment of past regret. But God's Word and the gospel of hope grant us a more productive and purposeful trajectory... In episode #37 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, we begin a two-part series on handling regret through a Biblical lens. There are four fundamental truths we must realize and take to heart in order to move past a regret....

Waiting. Not sure it's enjoyable for anyone. While waiting happened a lot to God's people in scripture, it also happens often to us in life. Sophia Light once wrote, "Once the waiting is over, whatever we were waiting for pales in comparison to the prize of his presence, which we already won in the waiting. " In Episode #36 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, I have a fun and meaningful...

My scars tell a story. So do yours. Often, we remember the worst parts of the story. But what if our healing is aided by appreciating what God has done in the midst of our pain and his presence that remained throughout the journey? Today, you get to hear about my minivan. It’s been to a lot of places and been through a lot. But it also reminds me of... me . I’ve been through quite a lot and have c...

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Did you know the Bible talks about "foxes" as things that can be destructive in our relationships with others? In episodes #33 (and #34) of the UN-Perfect Podcasts, author/speaker Lori Hatcher helps us weed these hidden "relationship-wreckers" out so that we are free to love like Jesus. In part 1 of this series, we uncover the first "fox" that threatens our relationsh...

Ever noticed that the times you've spent intimately searching for and finding Jesus have been in your times of darkest tragedy and crisis? We're taking a page from St. Patrick's playbook on the UN-Perfect Podcast today. Welcome to Episode #32! I'm your host, Shelly Snead, and today I'll be talking to you about more of the hoodlum Snead kids' shenanigans - cause those...

Learn how the Bible Study, Graced, is laid out in this short bonus episode... This is a bonus episode where Teresa Whiting, who I interviewed in episode  #31, tells us a little more about her Bible Study, Graced. I've made it a mini-episode for those interested in diving deeper, whether for yourself, a friend, or a group of women you’d like to do the study together with. As she shared in our...

Do you or someone you love desperately want healing from the shame of past hurts? Are you longing for restoration for sexual brokenness? Are you wondering how to steward your story of brokenness? Today on The UN-Perfect Podcast, I pray you'll find hope and practical steps toward healing. Today's guest on episode #31 is Teresa Whiting. She is passionate about helping women connect God’s w...

If there's anything I've learned as a parent, it's that I am ultimately NOT in control of my child's outcomes. Today, I am joined by author/podcaster Laurie Christine. She gives us truth and hope as we answer the question, "How can I trust God with my kid's heart?" In episode #29 of The UN-Perfect Pocast, Laurie Christine shares her personal story of navigating t...

Most of us were never taught healthy ways to listen to the stories others were telling us. In today's episode, we'll discuss how we view others' stories and practical strategies to be more present as we listen to them. Healthy Ways to Listen: Giving dignity to the stories others are sharing… In Episode #28 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, we discussed the value of our own stories – no mat...

If you’re like me, you’ve questioned the effectiveness and impact your own story can have. You want to know that your story matters in eternity and here on earth.  There’s a key to every story that makes it extraordinary . And you are the only YOU in your sphere of influence to tell it! In today's episode of The UN-Perfect Podcast, I want you to understand why your story matters. Listen in to...

In Episode #27 of the UN-Perfect Podcast, I have a lovely – and honest – conversation with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy about anger, particularly as we experience it as moms. We desperately want to respond to our kids, spouses, families, and friends calmly and peacefully, but we often don’t have the emotional capacity or strategies to do it. Elizabeth , a Stress Coach for Christian moms (and a mom of fo...

In episode #26 of the UN-Perfect Podcast, we delve into fear and its implications for our spiritual lives. Fear is not a one-size-fits-all package, and understanding its different aspects can help us live fearlessly. We unpack three types of fear - timidity/cowardice, fear of tomorrow (the unknowns and the knowns, the "what-ifs"), and fear of eternity - and look to God's word for ho...

Today, in episode 25, I continue my discussion with registered dietician Jane Curry Weber for part 2 of 12 Reasons You Don’t Have Peace at Your Table. If you missed part one, head back to episode 24, where we cover the first eight reasons you don’t have peace at your table. They ranged from feeling rushed or not even having a table available to giving shame a seat, food scars, and emotional eating...

If you don't have peace at your table... There is hope! Part of the solution is acknowledging the culprits. In Episode #24 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, I interview registered dietician/blogger Jane Curry Weber, who gives us valuable insights into what is robbing us of rest surrounding meal times. Listen in to hear her discuss the first 8 reasons in detail... 1. Rush. Time is non-existent at mea...

When You’re Stuck In Last Year/Season Most podcasters are talking about goal-setting and hitting the ground running this week as we begin a new year. But in today’s episode, I'm going in a different direction. If you’re feeling stuck in last year or in a season you are struggling to exit, I pray you’ll find some encouragement and hope for getting unstuck as you listen in. This episode include...

In episode #22 of the UN-Perfect Podcast, we talk about finding balance between the surprise and stress of Christmas!  In this episode, we discuss... Finding Balance in some fun traditions... the tradition of taking a day off to do all Christmas shopping on my birthday the Christmas wrapping tradition with each child having a different patterned wrapping paper A funny prank with a gift box that ap...

Welcome to episode #21 of the UN-Perfect Podcast! In today's episode, we explore the topic of trees, delving into a personal story of two trees and the lessons they taught me about my daughter and God's work in our lives. Discussion: Setting the scene: It's December, but this isn't a Christmas episode. Christmas tree traditions: Some families have charming traditions of cutting...