UnPerfect - Experience God and Fully Live the Life I'm In
Hey, Sister. Are you frustrated that life hasn’t turned out the way you planned? Do you wonder if abundant life is possible on this side of eternity? I’ve been where you are, and girl, do I have some hope to share with you! Welcome to UnPerfect. I’m Shelly Snead, and each Tuesday I bring you stories from my real life - the hilarious AND the hard - and hope-giving truth from the Bible. I am honest about my jacked-upness while still confident in my Jesus. We'll chat about practical ways to experience God and fully live the life we're in - amid difficult circumstances and brokenness. On Fridays, listen in as I chat with faith-filled guests on "Fridays With Friends." Join us on a journey of authentic faith in the midst of "hard" with plenty of laughter on the side. Together, let’s find glimpses of God’s glory in the now and the not-yet.
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Episodes
73 episodes
Eliminating Stress During the Holidays: Thriving (not just surviving) in the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
In this heartfelt episode, we tackle the common struggles many face during the holiday season—regret, stress, and the challenge of staying connected with loved ones. Eliminating stress during the holidays is possible! If you’ve ...
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Episode 72
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From Grief to Hope: Navigating Widowhood and Loving Others in Their Grief
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the complexities of widowhood with author and grief expert Marilyn Nutter. She shares her personal experiences of loss, the concept of secondary losses, and the importance of finding hope in grief and loss....
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Episode 71
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26:33
How to Trust God's Methods When They're Not What I Prefer
In this episode, we explore the unexpected ways God answers our prayers and the tension that results when they’re not the ones we’d choose. We look to the gospels for an out-of-the-box idea on how to trust God’s methods when we don’t get...
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Episode 70
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13:10
Find Hope in Widowhood: One Woman's Journey Through the Unexpected
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the complexities of widowhood and how friends and loved ones can offer support. Our guest, Marilyn Nutter, shares personal insights on grief, the importance of being present, and the impact of genuine...
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Episode 69
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30:36
7 Ways to Love Difficult People: Loving Like Jesus
Let's be real—it is often hard to love difficult people. In this episode, we explore the complexities of loving like Jesus, especially those we disagree with most.We need supernatural power and perspective to love difficult people in ma...
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Episode 68
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27:28
A Thriving Marriage: Appreciating Differences, Navigating Conflict, Keeping Romance Alive
In Episode #67 of UnPerfect, we continue the honest discussion on marriage between two couples who have known each other for over 25 years. We have seen God show up in some very difficult seasons as we have fought for a thriving marriage.
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Episode 67
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30:53
Praying Like Jesus: Insights from Jesus' Prayer In the Garden of Gethsemane
Have you ever thought: Why should I pray if God's going to do what He wants anyway? If so, this episode - Praying Like Jesus - is for you! Today we discuss some gems found in Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane that give us insight into h...
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Episode 66
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10:30
Navigating Marriage Challenges: Selflessness, Commitment, and Growth
Welcome to Episode #65, Navigating Marriage Challenges: Selfishness, Commitment, and Growth. In this episode of Fridays With Friends, we dive deep into the real and often unspoken struggles that couples face in their marriages.
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Episode 65
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31:00
How the Hesed Love of God Encourages Us In Suffering (Part 2 of Understanding Romans 8:28)
"Smile, Jesus Loves You!" seems like a platitude when life is hard. But is it? Today we uncover how the love of God encourages us in suffering. Catch last week's episode - part one of this 2-part series -
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Episode 64
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Connect With Others And Stay In the Know Without Social Media
Welcome to Friday With Friends! The Friday episode of Unperfect where I get to pick the brains of some amazing new and old friends here on the podcast.In Today's episode, we continue our conversation with Sandy Cooper from The Balanced M...
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Episode 63
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29:44
Understanding Romans 8:28 - Living in Surrender to the Sovereignty of God
Do you ever feel frustrated trying to make sense of Romans 8:28 in light of the broken world we call home? Today we'll unpack the passage leading up to this oft-quoted verse. The context gives us a backdrop for living in surrender to the sovere...
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Episode 62
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15:50
Guarding My Heart and Protecting My Time: An Honest Conversation About Social Media
In this episode of Fridays With Friends, I'll be talking with Sandy Cooper (from Writing Off Social and <...
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Episode 61
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38:42
8 Ways to Quiet Our Minds and Hear God's Voice: minimizing the information overload, busyness, and noise that prevent communion with God
In Episode #60 of the UnPerfect Podcast, I’m talking about my aha moment this summer when I began to seek a slower, quieter life to free up my mind space to better commune with God. I'm sharing 8 practical things I’ve put into place to help qui...
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Episode 60
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23:46
My Journey from Atheism to Faith In Jesus With Erica Clay
Why do we make the gospel so complicated and sharing it so difficult? In Episode #59, you'll hear about one woman's journey from atheism to faith in Jesus.In this edition of "Fridays With Friends," I interview author, Ericka Clay on her...
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Episode 59
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41:32
Being Content in My Calling - Finding Purpose and Peace in My Current Season
Ever feel like you're living in a perpetual waiting room? Waiting for the next season to get here or for the dream to be realized? What if I told you God's call on your life begins RIGHT NOW - right where you are? It's true!In episode #...
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Episode 58
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19:14
My Husband Is Addicted To Pornography - Now What?
Today's guest on Fridays With Friends is here to offer hope to women who are silently asking the tough question: My husband is addicted to pornography - now what?In Episode #57 of the UnPerfect Podcast, Jody Allen offers...
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Episode 57
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32:31
Believing God Is Good - Even When He Promises Pain
God is famous for a lot of things - but some of them are hard to swallow. In this episode, we unpack some scriptures with difficult promises and our struggle with believing God is good even when he promises pain.In this episode of the U...
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Episode 56
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12:58
The Only Thing That Matters: Making Jesus My Life's Priority: Unpacking Ecclesiastes with Michelle Myers
Welcome to Fridays With Friends, where I get to pick the brains of some amazing friends of the UnPerfect podcast!Today I am honored to chat with Michelle Myers of She Works His Wa...
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Episode 55
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34:00
Doing Hard With Hope Season 3 Trailer
Welcome to Season 3 of the UnPerfect Podcast! Our theme this season is Doing Hard With Hope. Each Tuesday you'll continue to hear solo episodes from yours truly, but this Friday begins a new show, "Fridays With Friends."
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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23:00
Let Go Of Perfect: Grab On to God's Perspective
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 J...
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Episode 53
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21:31
Entrusting My Kid to God: Believing God's Plan for my Child Is Better Than Mine
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:)
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Episode 52
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Can God Really Use A Woman Like Me? Finding Significance in My God-Given Identity
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 rem...
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Episode 51
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16:29
How to Handle Rejection: Giving Grace and Processing Rejected Feelings Through the Lens of the Bible
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 fo...
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Episode 50
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Experiencing God During Mundane Moments: Why Ordinary Time Matters
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...
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Episode 49
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32:03
7 Ways I Compare Myself to Others: Choosing Contentment (2)
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
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Episode 48
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