UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the Fullest
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!
Connect with me at hello@shellysnead.com, or join our UnPerfect Community via my weekly newsletter at https://shellysnead.substack.com/subscribe - there's a free printable gift awaiting your subscription!
Episodes
119 episodes
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
Five Thoughtful Strategies to Reduce Busyness and Find Balance in Life with Sandy Cooper
Has busyness become a guest who has overstayed her welcome in your life and home? Discover the barriers that keep you from finding balance in episode #110 of the UnPerfect podcast. (Check out the first half of our conversation
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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23:10
Tired of being overly busy? Discover the Busyness Barriers Keeping You from Finding Balance with Sandy Cooper
Has busyness become a guest who has overstayed her welcome in your life and home? Discover the barriers that keep you from finding balance. Today, I'm chatting with Sandy Cooper from the Balanced Momcast on all things busyness. She ...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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23:54
Grieving Unfulfilled Dreams, Unmet Expectations, and Living Losses: Giving Ourselves Grace in Our Non-Finite Grief
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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20:39
3 Biblical Tools to Navigate Challenges and Overcome Adversity with Myshel Wilkins: What happens when we praise God during difficult times, know our God-given authority, and claim God’s promises with unwavering faith
Today's discussion with Myshel Wilkins is filled with wisdom to navigate challenges that bombard you with relentless intensity, and to do it with unwavering faith and hope. Faith has been the foundation of Myshel Wilkins' life. As t...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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44:29
Desperate to find joy in being a mom? Practical Ways to Enjoy your kids and leave mom guilt behind
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of joy, especially for moms who might feel their "joy meter" running low. We discuss how true joy isn't something we can conjure up on our own, and we unpack some supernatural and practica...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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49:38
Does Waiting on God Have You Feeling Stuck? Three Ways to Turn Waiting Patiently into Active Waiting
In a world of instant gratification and streaming services (where even commercials feel like an eternity!), we're losing our ability to wait patiently. And waiting on God can seem to last an eternity. But what if there's a way - backed by Scrip...
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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19:16
Experiencing Biblical Community: The Blessings of a Fellowship of Believers with Biblical Accountability
Bonding over shared struggles. Calling each other out on blindspots. Coming out of hiding into authentic relationships. The fellowship of believers. The value of Biblical accountability. We are talking all things Biblical Community today on Epi...
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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29:25
Working Moms Are Homemakers Too: From Hustle Culture to Intentionally Spending Time With Family
Today, we continue our discussion on being working moms and homemakers. Working women, along with busy moms everywhere, will gain life-giving insights on rejecting hustle culture and creating a home your family loves.In t...
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Season 4
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Episode 103
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30:00
Home Management for Working Women (and Busy Moms): Redefining the word “Homemaker,” and Strategies to Rest in Your Role
Today we get a refreshing makeover of the word "homemaker." Working women - and busy moms in general - can absolutely prioritize home management and nurturing their families well.In this episode, I sit down with author, mom, and En...
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Season 4
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Episode 102
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31:46
Important Topics In Women’s Health: Identity In Life's Seasons, Perimenopause and Hormones, Sex, Sleep and Midlife Health
Today, we are unpacking some more important topics in Women's Health (check out the first half of our conversation in episode #100).Dr. Michaela Albertson joins us once more to talk about the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts wom...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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24:22
Important Topics In Women’s Health: Loving Your Body, The Danger of Health and Wellness Culture, and Supplements for Women
Our culture bombards us with unrealistic expectations and misleading messages that make it challenging to rest confidently in the identity our gracious Creator has given us. But my guest today skillfully and compassionately discusses important ...
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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30:08
5 Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners in an Age of Indulgence
Do you regularly fast? What does the Bible say about fasting? What did Jesus say about it? How should modern-day followers of Jesus (you & me!) practice Biblical fasting? These are some of the questions Shelly and Jody are tackling in episo...
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Season 4
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Episode 99
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32:47
Trusting the God of the Bible Instead of Your Emotions: Meditating on Scripture Through Highs and Lows
Does trusting the God of the Bible seem to get harder in the midst of your big emotions? Are you seeking ways to stay grounded in the Word, despite your current emotions? I've got you covered today in part two of this interview. We're diving in...
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Season 4
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Episode 98
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27:35
Cutting Through My Big Emotions: Putting My Confidence in Scripture When God Is Silent
In episode #97, we unpack what it means to put our full confidence in Scripture. Our big emotions can fail us, but God's Word guides us through the valleys—and equips us for the mountaintops.My incredible guest on today’s show i...
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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29:52
5 Biblical Gifts to Help Us Stand Strong: Lessons from King David's Playbook for Overcoming Spiritual Attacks
Today, we look at 5 gifts we can take advantage of to help us stand strong when we are under spiritual attack. We unpack some lessons straight from David’s playbook.We dive into 1 Samuel and the story of David and Goliath—not just...
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Season 4
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Episode 96
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17:31
Struggling to Accept God's Will? Find hope in surrender and practical tips to support caregivers you know
Do you ever find yourself struggling to accept God's will? Do you ever think God chose the wrong person for the role he's put you in? Have you experienced anger at the season he is allowing you to experience? You are not alone, my friend. I've ...
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Season 4
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Episode 95
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24:00
Searching for Peace In A Season of Loss? A Caregiver's Journey to Peace Through Surrender
Are you or a loved one desperately searching for peace in a season of loss? Are you in a hard role with no end in sight? Today's episode of UnPerfect is a testament to God's faithfulness in our hard. Listen in for one caregiver's journ...
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Season 4
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Episode 94
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