UnPerfect -Real-World Applications of Biblical Truth for Everyday Women in search of Godly Hope and a Good Laugh
Do you desire to connect with God in real and tangible ways? Do you struggle with the reality that life hasn't gone the way you imagined it would? My friend, you've come to the right place to pursue living the abundant life—and you are not alone! I'm your host, Shelly Snead, and it's my weekly mission to help you overcome obstacles that keep you from experiencing intimacy with God. Through authentic stories and experiences rooted in the truth of God's Word, hope—and most likely some humor—is headed your way. Let's grow in faith and live life to the fullest— together!
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Episodes
136 episodes
5 Keys to Being Content: A Journey of Comparing Myself to Others & What the Bible Says About Comparison
If you’re like me, sometimes being content feels like an elusive reality. How can I stop comparing myself to others? What does the Bible say about Comparison?These are some questions we’ll be answering today on UnPerfect as I share about...
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Season 6
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Episode 135
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32:37
How to Wait on God Faithfully: Evicting Idols of the Heart When Feeling Behind in Life
Waiting on God is not my idea of a good time! But thankfully, we can wait with trust in God's timing. My guest on today’s episode discusses how to wait on God and how to get rid of the idols of the heart that often leave us feeling behind in li...
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Season 6
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Episode 134
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41:00
Feeling Inadequate? Surrendering to God What's In Your Hands
Do you struggle with feeling small? With feeling insignificant or too inadequate to really make a difference in the world for God’s kingdom?So do I—along with probably every other woman that you know! But today, you’re going to hear some...
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Season 6
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Episode 133
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38:10
Journaling for Christians as a Spiritual Practice with Allison Byxbe
Are you looking for a new way to connect with God? Maybe a new practice for processing emotions and seeing how God is showing up in your life in this season? My guest today has a creative idea for your toolkit as you seek intimacy w...
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Season 6
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Episode 132
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23:22
3 Tips for Being Present in the Messy Middle: What to do While You're Waiting on God to Move
Ever wish you could just skip to the end of what you're going through? Being present in what I call the "messy middle" can be a struggle.In the words of Inigo Montoya, "I hate waiting!"Building on last week’s conversation with Tan...
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Season 6
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Episode 131
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19:13
Getting Through Hard Times & Finding Hope with Tanner Olson
If you’re desperately trying to find the balance between finding hope while you’re getting through hard times, my conversation today with author/poet Tanner Olsen is going to be a breath of fresh air for you.As followers of Jesus, we are...
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Season 6
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Episode 130
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39:21
The Modern Idolatry of Being in Control: Surrendering to God with Jen Lilley
As women, we are often drawn to being in control. The problem is that it soon becomes a form of modern idolatry and never serves us well in the end.My guest today, Jen Lilley, shares her powerful story of letting go of the illusion of co...
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Season 6
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Episode 129
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50:09
Counting on the Character of God When His Story is Bigger than Me
We've all had those moments where we realize that God's plan was in a totally different universe than the one we crafted. Today, we're going to look at two women in Scripture who found their hope in counting on the character of God.We, t...
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Season 5
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Episode 128
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13:22
Connect with Others & Build Stronger Relationships Around the Table: Ideas for Game Nights with Friends and Family
Finding time and creativity to connect with others can be tricky, even when we value building stronger relationships with friends or family. Today, co-hosts Shelly Snead and Jody Allen are taking some of the pressure off by giving y...
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Season 5
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Episode 127
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42:56
One Foot In Heaven: Joyful Surrender to God When Life Hurts
How do we respond to suffering that changes the trajectory of our lives? How do we walk in joyful surrender to God when it feels like our life has fallen apart or our dreams have been dashed?Sheila Preston Fitzgerald, author of
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Season 5
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Episode 126
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44:46
Five Assumptions We Can Make from What the Bible Says About Suffering
What does God say that should inform our theology of suffering? That’s the topic of today’s episode, as we dive into five assumptions we can make from what the Bible says about suffering. Want to meditate on some of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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17:20
Gaining Confidence in Christ: Understanding Who God Made Me to Be with Lisa Allen
If you desire to gain confidence in Christ, my guest, Lisa Allen, has so much truth to speak into your life today on the UnPerfect Podcast. She’ll answer questions like:· What is calling?· W...
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Season 5
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Episode 124
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55:16
Dreams Surrendered to God: From Waiting on God to Waiting with God
Do you struggle to keep your dreams surrendered to God? If you’re like most women, we struggle to wait on God and let go of control in some regions of our heart. We can get frustrated and discouraged – especially when God closes doo...
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Season 5
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Episode 123
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57:47
Resting in God with Becky Thompson: Hidden with Christ, Letting Go of Control
If you’re looking to discover the secret to truly resting in God – even in the middle of your chaos – you’re going to love the second half of my interview with Becky Thompson, author of Healing Rest. (If you missed part one, head back to
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Season 5
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Episode 122
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31:35
Healing Rest with Becky Thompson: Resting With God by Finding Peace with Jesus
“If I can just get through this season, then I’ll experience rest.” If you’ve ever said or thought that statement, this episode has your name written all over it! Because healing rest—truly resting with God—is a gift for...
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Season 5
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Episode 121
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37:38
Strong And Secure: Why Knowing the Character of God the Father Matters to our Spiritual Formation with Lynn Cowell
Do you ever feel that God is distant or “unimpressed” with you? Do you struggle to view God as a Father, based on your experiences with an earthly parent? I’ve been there. And I’ve found that only by truly understanding the character of God the...
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Season 5
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Episode 120
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30:45
Choosing the Best Bible Reading Plan for You: Studying the Bible in Your Current Season
We’ve all been there. Day 187 of a bible reading plan, drowning in Levitical law or wondering how Nahum or Obadiah can speak into our lives today. Choosing the best bible reading plan can be hard and at times feel spiritually “dry.”If yo...
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Season 5
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Episode 119
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1:13:32
Challenge Negative Thoughts with the power of “Again” (Dismiss “Stinking Thinking” by Telling Yourself the Truth, Creating New Neural Pathways, & Replacing Toxic Positivity with Biblical Hope)
Our thoughts can propel us deeper into spiritual maturity, or they can keep us stuck in repetitive cycles of “stinking thinking.” Like you, I often find myself rehearsing negative thought patterns when I’m dealing with disappointments or challe...
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Season 5
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Episode 118
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1:01:14
Who Is My Neighbor and How Do I Love Like Jesus? What the Bible Says About Immigration and its Impact on Followers of Jesus
Do you ever wonder about the narrative you are hearing on immigration and immigration policy? Maybe you’ve entertained the following questions:· Who is my neighbor?· How do I truly love like...
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Season 5
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Episode 117
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1:16:23
Come Out of Hiding into Freedom In Christ: Share your story, reject a “works faith,” and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit
Are you or someone you love hiding behind a shameful past or a faith you’re trying to earn by being good enough for God? Do you struggle with finding true freedom in Christ as you process your story?Today’s UnPerfect guest has known the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 116
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59:35
Calming Anxiety and Finding the Peace of God: How Dependency on God Leads to Intimacy with God, with Kara Stout
Do you have an anxious heart? What if I told you the key to knowing the peace of God is found in intimacy with God? Life is filled with tragedy, trauma, suffering, and waiting, but God longs to cover us with his wi...
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Season 5
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Episode 115
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39:10
Struggling With Hard Questions for God? How Honest Prayer Leads to Intimacy with God, with Niki Hardy
Do you have hard questions for God that you’re afraid to ask him? Do doubts about God or tough Biblical questions make you anxious about owning your faith or trusting God in difficult times? What if instead of drawing you further away from God,...
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Season 5
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Episode 114
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45:18
How to be Resilient and Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Charles Stone
Are you struggling to lower stress levels and increase resilience? What if instead of being stressed out, you could learn to stress less? I’ve got great news for your anxious heart today: God has gifted us with spiritual and p...
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Season 5
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Episode 113
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54:22
God is My Refuge: Confidence in God during the Uncertain Times of Life
Are you in a season that feels like the bottom has just dropped out from beneath you, and you’re either floating in uncertainty or drowning in difficulties that are entirely out of your control? Like you, I have struggled with...
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Season 5
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Episode 112
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20:15
Help! I’ve Got Mom Anger! How to Have More Patience, Stay Curious, and Improve Emotional Health in Motherhood
Have you ever wondered, “Why am I so angry?” What if instead of feeling frustrated and exasperated, you could be more present and positive with your family?It is possible! My guest today is helping us discover the reasons we experience m...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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30:46
