UnPerfect - Biblical Truth For Everyday Women

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...

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...