You Don't Have To Be Perfect Podcast with Vanessa Luu

Purified by God, Not Ritual | Leviticus 14 Leviticus 14 continues the discussion of skin diseases from chapter 13 and shifts into instructions about purification rituals and even mildew in homes. At first glance, chapters like this can feel distant, confusing, or even irrelevant to modern readers. But in this episode, we explore why every part of Scripture still matters and how God continues to sp...

Some exhaustion doesn’t come from doing too much. It comes from believing your worth before God depends on how well you perform for Him. This is called performance-driven faith, and it’s exhausting. This type of exhaustion is not the kind that sleep can fix, but the deeper kind—the mental, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion that comes from believing your relationship with God depends on how well...

You could be reading the Bible wrong. I don’t mean that harshly. I mean that personally. For years, I started with the question, “How does this apply to me?” But Leviticus 14 showed me something deeper. The Bible was first given to reveal who God is. When we start there, everything changes. In today’s episode of the You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Podcast , I share the lens that shifted how I read no...

Some of Leviticus is downright gross to read, but this book powerfully points to Jesus and highlights how much we need Him and how our lives should be lived out in gratitude! ************************ Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu The Wilderness Remains by Vanessa Luu Return to Me b...

Today's episode is more about finding clarity and understanding. Typically, I have several practical applications to share with you. This was more about understanding difficult text. What I found eased my mind; I hope it eases yours, too, as you continue to learn more about God. ************************ Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook...

You can’t follow God without God. Even these food laws could not be followed without the desire to be near to God. What would be their motivation for staying away from certain foods if they didn’t care about being in God’s presence? I’m sure many didn’t care enough to be in God’s presence and follow these food laws, and there were consequences for them, given by God. Today, there are still many wh...

Leviticus 10 is wild. Two priests are instantly consumed by fire because they offered “unauthorized fire” before the Lord. It’s shocking, dramatic, and honestly… it raises big questions. But tucked inside this intense moment is a deeper revelation of who God is, what He expects, and why His holiness matters. Join me in this week’s episode as we slow down, open the text, and discover what God revea...

God's Word is exciting! Even in the book of Leviticus, God speaks, and He speaks CLEARLY. I love reading God's Word and I pray you will come to love it as you grow closer to Him. Enjoy Leviticus 9 as I read it for you and share my thoughts. ************************ Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu The Relevant Old Tes...

 If I were to apply a personal application to this chapter, it would be, if God gives me specific instructions, I’d better obey. It would be foolish and dangerous to disobey. I hope this is an invitation to us all to listen for God’s voice, get familiar with his voice in the Word, and abide by it, obey, and live! ************************ Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vaness...

We’ve completed 7 chapters of Leviticus — and I’m blown away. The book makes one thing abundantly clear: Israel will sin. Even when they don’t mean to. And honestly… so will we. That means the priests were always busy — constantly offering sacrifices for guilt, for sin, for cleansing. But then I read this: “If the entire Israelite community sins by violating one of the Lord’s commands, but the peo...

Leviticus Chapter 6! It seems the heart of this chapter is the importance of keeping the fire in our hearts lit for the Lord. I’ll say again, when knowing God intimately becomes the true desire of your heart, it’s much easier to walk in His ways. His truth overpowers the darkness, and we live in His promises. Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workboo...

Leviticus chapter 5 today. I noticed an undeniable theme as I read Leviticus 5. The people will always be sinning, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and therefore will always need a sacrifice. They will need perpetual sacrifice, which points us all to Jesus, because Jesus is our perpetual sacrifice and priest. Woo hoo!! Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Trut...

Dive into scripture with me and learn more about God and His love for you! Leviticus 4 Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu The Wilderness Remains by Vanessa Luu Return to Me by Vanessa Luu

I talk about Charlie Kirk in this episode. From chapter 3 of Leviticus we can know that God cares deeply for His people and wants them to be in His presence. We can be grateful that Jesus paid it all and we can deepen our understanding of God.

Leviticus chapter 2! Sometimes God repeats Himself because we need to really hear Him. 📖✨ In Leviticus 2, God’s instructions come with a rhythm—a reminder that His Word is worth listening to, again and again. 🎧 On Episode 2 of The You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Podcast , we’ll talk about why God repeats things in Scripture and what He might be repeating in your life today. 💬 Reflect with me: Wha...

Leviticus Chapter 1. Learn how to read the OT from a different lens. Take notes and enjoy getting to know God even better! Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu The Wilderness Remains by Vanessa Luu Return to Me by Vanessa Luu

What can you expect from this series? Fresh insights into the book of Leviticus. Rediscover God's Sovereignty Grow closer to your Lord and Savior Connect with other believers Other Resources: You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu The Wilderness Remains by Vanessa Luu Return to Me by Vanessa Luu

Let this be your invitation back to intimacy with Jesus. Let this be the season where you return. Thanks so much for being here today. I’ll talk to you soon — but until then, keep seeking, keep trusting, and remember: You don’t have to be perfect. Get your copy here!

Have you ever wondered why Jesus is called our healer when so many people remain suffering and sick for years? I have. I have prayed countless times to Jehova-Rapha, the God who heals, to heal my Mom, my mother-in-law, myself, and many others. They remain sick, and so do I. Waiting for a solution in times of sickness, misery, or affliction tests our faith. I'll go far enough to say that waitin...

Worry is a form of anxiety. God the Father and Jesus the Son tell us not to worry because God is with us. In Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus tells His disciples not to worry four times. Each time, He gives them a reason why worry is unnecessary. These scriptures make me wonder if I'm sinning each time I worry about what I'm wearing or what I'll eat that day because children of God aren't supposed to worry a...

In Forty-Four years, I've seen something consistent in the church that hinders true community. We may have great discussions about being honest with our struggles or hardships, but there's also a stiffness around its practicality. Many times, after sharing a struggle or being honest about my emotions, I receive a message that says, you'll have to figure this out on your own . People may offer to p...

How can we know God’s will? Tensions are high as we have elected a new president, so it felt like the right time to release this brand new episode on the You Don’t Have to Be Perfect podcast. The world is filled with Christians, preaching love and tolerance, but their definition of love is extremely distorted. a far cry from the love of God. Tolerance and love are not the same. So how can we disce...

Is it enough that we believe in our hearts and declare in our mouths that Jesus is Lord? Does faith truly save us through grace in our Lord Jesus Christ? The Bible says so. It also says that dead branches on the vine (of Christ) will be cut off and thrown on the fire. The Bible says that many will hear, "Depart from me; I never knew you" on the day of judgment. (Matthew 7:23) These are scary verse...

God's ways rarely align with our expectations, and this reality is the source of the human struggle. (Prefer to read it? Grab the full article here: https://www.ibelieve.com/christian-living/when-god-doesnt-fit-in-your-pocket.html I strive to live in the goodness of God and share the goodness of God daily, but I'm always aware of how far I fall below the mark. For years, I've been told, "It sounds...

God never called anyone to impress. He calls us to love Him and others. I entangled impressing others with being effective in carrying the gospel. I was told no one would listen to what I had to say unless they liked me first. Have you been told that, too? You Don't Have To Be Perfect  by Vanessa Luu Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu To Support Leave...