The UnPerfect Podcast for Christian Women

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In episode #26, I had just discovered the richness of Psalm 91 and all that it promises about living without fear. I am no stranger to stressing over the "what ifs" of life, and I've found five fear-starving gifts presented in this Psalm to be an absolute balm to my fearful, worried soul!

Over the next few episodes, we will explore some extraordinary gifts God ...

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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!

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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 i...

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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...

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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 t...

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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...

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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 qui...

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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 thr...

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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' shen...

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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. ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 th...

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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. <...

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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 ...

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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 G...

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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 emot...