UnPerfect - Biblical Truth For Everyday Women

Shelly Snead
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Welcome to UnPerfect! I'm your host, Shelly Snead, and it's my weekly mission to share biblical hope for everyday women like you. We explore how to overcome obstacles that keep us from experiencing intimacy with God, and strategies that help us move from feeling stuck in our own story to living out God's gift of contentment. 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!

  1. Season 6 Treasure Chest: Ideas for Connecting With God, Serving Others and Experiencing a Spirit-filled Life

    May 28

    Season 6 Treasure Chest: Ideas for Connecting With God, Serving Others and Experiencing a Spirit-filled Life

    How about an episode that recaps all the clever ideas given by guests this season for connecting with God, serving others, and experiencing a Spirit-filled life? You got it! This fun and impactful conversation is a mash-up of our favorite strategies for Christian living shared in season 6 of UnPerfect. Pull up a chair and join Unperfect host, Shelly Snead, along with co-host Jody Allen for some tips on walking in faith in tangible ways. And let us know your favorite spiritual practices and rhythms!  Reach out to Jody here, and Shelly here!  Let’s keep the conversation going! Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

    33 min
  2. Intimacy with God in Difficult Times (Freedom in the Power of Saying No and Being Transparent)

    May 19

    Intimacy with God in Difficult Times (Freedom in the Power of Saying No and Being Transparent)

    If you're desperate for intimacy with God, you've tuned into the right episode, my friend! Whether you're in a season of grief or wrestling with the will to be transparent, to slow down, and to avoid burnout, my guest today is sharing some rich, biblical ideas. You’re going to leave this episode with insights on discovering intimacy with God in a few powerful ways.  Let's do this... Shelly Check out the links mentioned in this episode here. Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

    38 min
  3. 3 Tools for Meditating on Scripture for Busy Women Who Love Jesus

    May 12

    3 Tools for Meditating on Scripture for Busy Women Who Love Jesus

    Are you a busy woman who loves Jesus but wrestles with meeting him in His word with the 15 minutes your morning allows? Do you desire to discover the timeless truths of God's word but often find it difficult to understand? You've come to the right place, my friend! Today's guest on UnPerfect is back in episode #142 with 3 tools for meditating on Scripture.  Even unperfect women like us will benefit from her insights and strategies! Let's do this! Shelly Find all the links mentioned in the show notes here! Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

    19 min
  4. One practice to Recharge Your Quiet Time With God: Embracing the Role of the Holy Spirit in Understanding the Bible

    May 5

    One practice to Recharge Your Quiet Time With God: Embracing the Role of the Holy Spirit in Understanding the Bible

    Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions in your time alone with God? Does understanding the Bible seem like a task better left to seminary professors or pastors? Well, you’re going to leave episode #141 with a practice to recharge your quiet time with God and help you embrace the role of the Holy Spirit.  Xoxo, Shelly Connect with Alli Patterson here! Other episodes to help you grow in your time with God in his word: #45 How to Read the Bible In a Fresh Way  #60 8 Strategic Ways to Quiet My Mind and Hear God’s Voice  Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

    27 min
  5. What Obedience to God Looks Like for Me: A Willing Heart + Identity in Christ

    Apr 28

    What Obedience to God Looks Like for Me: A Willing Heart + Identity in Christ

    We often feel limited and question the providence of God in our lives. But my guest in this episode challenges our “stuck” thinking, encouraging us to ground our obedience to God in our God-given identity in Christ. As she tells us more of her story, we’ll consider what obedience to God looks like for each one of us. If you missed the first half of Zahara’s journey, head back to episode #139 for part one. Then head back here to see why God’s only qualifier is a willing heart…  Xoxo,  Shelly Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

    28 min
  6. Discovering the Power of Persistent Prayer: Crying Out to God in Raw, Honest Prayer

    Apr 21

    Discovering the Power of Persistent Prayer: Crying Out to God in Raw, Honest Prayer

    If you struggle with persistent prayer or you’re growing weary from crying out to God with raw, honest prayers, your faith is going to get recharged today like a double shot of espresso through an IV! This episode is the first half of a powerful story with the CEO of Children of Grace, Zahara Seruyombya-McCoy. Listen in to see how God shows up in response to the persistent prayers of a Ugandan orphan who wouldn't give up... Xoxo, Shelly Connect with Zahara at childrenofgrace.com  Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

    28 min
  7. Sustaining a Vibrant Spiritual Life: Grace to Experience God, His Presence, and the Therapeutic Humor in the Bible

    Apr 14

    Sustaining a Vibrant Spiritual Life: Grace to Experience God, His Presence, and the Therapeutic Humor in the Bible

    Are you giving your own spiritual life a failing grade? Do you struggle to experience God when his presence seems far away? My guest today offers some hopeful answers to those questions, and she has a knack for finding therapeutic humor in the Bible. You’re going to leave encouraged about sustaining a vibrant spiritual life, and you’re probably going to laugh a little, too, so maybe sip your coffee carefully…  Hang in there, my friend, hope is on the way! Xoxo, Shelly Grab your copy of My Brain While Reading the Bible. Connect with Hillary: Instagram: @HillsofHopeTikTok: @HilaryCaitlinOther Episodes mentioned in this podcast: #97 Cutting Through My Big Emotions: Putting My Confidence in Scripture When God Is Silent #98 Trusting the God of the Bible Instead of Your Emotions: Meditating on Scripture Through Highs and Lows #119 Choosing the Best Reading Plan for You: Studying the Bible in Your Current Season Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

    36 min
  8. Letting Go of Control of the Outcomes: Exchanging my weights for a lighter burden

    Apr 7

    Letting Go of Control of the Outcomes: Exchanging my weights for a lighter burden

    Do you struggle with letting go of control? Are you carrying a burden that maybe you weren’t meant to? If you struggle with surrendering to Jesus the burdens you carry your kids, marriage, job, or any other aspect of your life that you’re carrying around alone like dead weight, this short episode is a devo just for you.  Listen in on my story about handing up some rocks, and taking on a lighter burden… Xoxo, Shelly Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Join me on Substack for blog posts and encouragement! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website!

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Welcome to UnPerfect! I'm your host, Shelly Snead, and it's my weekly mission to share biblical hope for everyday women like you. We explore how to overcome obstacles that keep us from experiencing intimacy with God, and strategies that help us move from feeling stuck in our own story to living out God's gift of contentment. 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!

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