Everything Made Beautiful with Shannon Scott

Shannon S. Scott
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In Ecclesiastes 3:11, we read that God makes everything beautiful in its time. It is comforting to know that nothing is wasted in God's economy, but all of it will be used for our good and His glory. You're invited to join us for poignant conversations and compelling interviews centered on believing for His beauty in every season.

  1. EMB EP58 | Your Peace Is More Important Than Your Point featuring Masi Willis

    12/15/2025

    EMB EP58 | Your Peace Is More Important Than Your Point featuring Masi Willis

    Masi is back! We recorded this one in our Christmas pajamas from Deep Woods Refuge, and it's less like a podcast and more like two friends processing life over coffee. We started with a question I think about every holiday season: everyone's singing about peace on earth, but how do I get peace on me? We talked about the difference between positional peace (knowing where we stand with Jesus) and practical peace (the day in, day out kind when things are a total cluster of mayhem). I shared about my dad, a man I would describe as a person of peace, and how he made it a practice of his life to be unoffendable. Not because he didn't have reasons to be offended, but because he cared more about his peace than he did about his point. Masi walked us through the Peace Index and we landed on people, place, and purpose... and how assessing those things can help us show up differently this season. If you're heading into the holidays with a lot of opinions converging around one table, this one's for you. Life is hard, but God is good and He is making everything beautiful in its time. Peace. Chapters 00:00 | Christmas Pajama Crossover 04:08 | Positional vs. Practical Peace 07:06 | Navigating Family Dynamics at Holidays 10:49 | Assessing Your Peace: The Five P's 14:02 | Building a Support System 16:06 | Evaluating Your Relationships 20:26 | Creating Your Ideal Space 24:10 | Understanding Your Purpose 27:45 | Understanding Identity Beyond Titles 32:03 | Embracing Transformation and Growth 35:19 | Identifying Your Unique Gifts and Purpose 38:12 | Intersecting Gifts and Heartbreak for Purpose 41:24 | The Power of Love and Connection 43:19 | Understanding the Peace Index 44:22 | Setting Boundaries for Inner Peace 45:52 | Choosing Peace Over Points 46:51 | Celebrating Encouragement 46:53 | Navigating Grief During the Holidays 48:31 | The Beauty of Giving 49:58 | Life's Hardships and God's Goodness Masi's Website: https://www.masiwillis.com/The Lead Like You Mean It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-like-you-mean-it-with-masi-willis/id1826446460Masi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masiwillis/

    52 min
  2. EMB EP57 | Deep Woods Refuge: A Scott Family Update

    11/24/2025

    EMB EP57 | Deep Woods Refuge: A Scott Family Update

    What happens when you become empty nesters and realize you need less house and more... something? In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the full story of our recent move, from endless house showings and a fallen-through contract to eating Chinese food on the floor and discovering what my soul was really crying out for. This isn't just a story about downsizing or real estate. It's about what happens when God takes your practical plans and invites you into something much bigger. It's about learning that refuge isn't passive, it's active. And it's about taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase. Whether you're in your own season of transition, feeling a low-grade restlessness you can't quite name, or wondering if it's okay to need something different than what you currently have, I hope this episode will encourage you to trust God's timing even when it makes absolutely no sense in the moment. We'll have one more holiday episode airing in mid-December, and that will round out 2025's episodes. We'll look forward to seeing you in 2026!

    46 min
  3. EMB EP56 | Gratitude in the Gaps with Masi Willis

    11/17/2025

    EMB EP56 | Gratitude in the Gaps with Masi Willis

    This is a very special crossover episode airing on both the Everything Made Beautiful podcast and Masi Willis's Lead Like You Mean It podcast. Masi is one of my longest friends (we're talking almost 30 years), and this conversation is one of my favorites. As we head into Thanksgiving, we knew we wanted to talk about gratitude, but not in the superficial way our culture often does during November. Instead, we get honest about what it looks like to practice gratitude when the holidays bring as much pain as they do promise. We talk about the gaps... the empty chairs, the relationships that aren't what we hoped, the seasons that feel more heavy than celebratory. Masi and I both share vulnerably about our own Thanksgiving realities this year, the grief we're carrying, and how we're choosing gratitude as a daily formation rather than a seasonal performance. We also dig into how leadership coaching has transformed both of our lives, helping us know ourselves and lead ourselves well before we can truly lead others. If you're walking into this season with a full heart or a broken one, or both at the same time, this conversation is for you. Pain and promise can coexist, and they don't have to be hopeless. Chapters 00:00 | Introduction to the Crossover Episode 05:20 | Navigating Emptiness During the Holidays 09:08 | The Role of Faith in Gratitude 12:32 | Coexisting Pain and Promise 16:51 | Entitlement and Gratitude in Life 20:27 | The Importance of Care in Communication 24:51 | Celebration as a Communication Code 28:38 | The Importance of Celebration and Affirmation 32:28 | Hope and Purpose in Daily Life 34:51 | Influential Leaders and Their Impact 36:37 | Excellence in Leadership 37:37 | The Role of Mentorship 39:53 | Wisdom in Decision Making 42:36 | The Power of Feedback and Affirmation 43:58 | Embracing Authenticity in Leadership 45:24 | Navigating Triggers and Personal Growth 47:20 | The Ongoing Journey of Self-Improvement 49:38 | The Role of Coaching in Personal Development 52:57 | Gratitude and Vulnerability in Relationships 54:50 | Finding Peace Amidst Life's Challenges Masi's Website: https://www.masiwillis.com/The Lead Like You Mean It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-like-you-mean-it-with-masi-willis/id1826446460Masi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masiwillis/

    57 min
  4. EMB EP55 | God Is Always Good, Even When His People Aren't with Yancy Wideman Richmond

    11/10/2025

    EMB EP55 | God Is Always Good, Even When His People Aren't with Yancy Wideman Richmond

    Today, my conversation is with my dear friend Yancy Wideman Richmond and honestly, it feels so necessary. I think it's because she's shining a light on something that’s often overlooked if you’re not experiencing it firsthand: the kids growing up in the fishbowl of ministry. Yancy is a worship leader who's been creating music for kids and families for years. But lately, God has put something else on her heart that she couldn't shake… pastor's kids. The ones who sacrifice in ways no one asks them to. The ones who notice when their parent is different on stage than at home. The ones who get overlooked for discipleship because everyone assumes they're fine. So she's launched Stained Glass Kids: a podcast for and about ministry kids. It's so helpful and needed and it's a case study handed to church leaders on a silver platter about how to better care for their staff families. In our conversation, Yancy shares some of the wisdom she's already gleaned: Celebrate staff kids for the sacrifice they make. Remember that your staff members are someone's spouse, someone's parent. First-borns often carry pressure in hard seasons even when parents never asked them to. And kids absolutely notice when they're treated differently because of their last name. This episode is a big bear hug for anyone who grew up in ministry. It's also a necessary conversation for anyone in church leadership who wants to do better. Yancy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yancynotnancy/Stained Glass Kids on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stainedglasskids/The Stained Glass Kids Podcast: http://stainedglasskids.com  Yancy’s book “Sweet Sound: The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship": yancyministries.com/sweetsound  Curriculum to teach the heart of worship: yancyministries.com/heartbeat  Worship for Preteen/elementary ages: kidminworship.com  Worship for young children: yancyministries.com/readysetgo  Live events, family concerts, leading worship: yancyministries.com/events

    58 min
  5. EMB EP54 | Hidden Seasons, Holy Ground: On Creativity, Comparison, and Calling with Jenna and Zoe

    11/03/2025

    EMB EP54 | Hidden Seasons, Holy Ground: On Creativity, Comparison, and Calling with Jenna and Zoe

    Today's conversation is with two of my favorite worship leaders, Jenna Nicholson and Zoe Kuhn, and I've been waiting to have this one for a while. I first met Jenna and Zoe at a book release event I was producing at church, and they closed the night with a song called "New Thing" that absolutely slayed me. I thought it was just the season I was in that made it hit so hard, but turns out every time I hear it, it strikes me just as deeply. If you're in a season of transition, pain, confusion, or well… anything, this song is a balm to the soul. Today, we’re talking about hidden seasons… the stretches of time when you’re wondering if God’s plan includes your dreams. Jenna shares about the question God keeps asking her: "If this doesn't happen the way you want it to, do you still think I'm good?" We talk about what it’s like to make music in Music City and how the comparison trap can’t rob you of your calling. There’s so much that’s helpful here. These two exude joy, and this was a refreshing conversation on every level. Go right now and download their music. You won’t be disappointed, and you WILL be blessed. Jenna and Zoe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennaandzoeJenna and Zoe's Website: https://www.jennaandzoe.com/Jenna and Zoe's Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jenna-zo%C3%AB/1447015967Jenna and Zoe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHhF17oaPtU2fe5cbIh1Xw

    1h 8m
  6. EMB EP53 | Flourishing Hope with Leah Outten

    10/27/2025

    EMB EP53 | Flourishing Hope with Leah Outten

    Today's conversation is about holding grief and grace at the same time, and how God meets us in crisis moments we never saw coming. My guest is Leah Outten, author of The 16th Year, a memoir about becoming pregnant at 16 and choosing open adoption for her daughter. Leah's story is marked by an unstable childhood and searching for love and acceptance in all the wrong places. But at 16, when she found out she was pregnant, that rock bottom moment became the turning point that drew her to the Lord. We talk about how God has used her story, helping adoptive parents know how to love their child's birth mom well, and improving adoption relationships across the country. Leah also has a devotional called Flourishing Hope inspired by fireweed, a flower that pops up after forest fires, the first sign of life returning after devastation. That's what her story is. God can regrow a forest and beauty even when everything feels burned down to ashes. If you or someone you know is facing an unplanned pregnancy or walking through the aftermath of adoption, Leah reminds us: remember what God has done in your life. If you haven't seen it yet, look to stories like hers. Hold onto hope. Chapters 00:00 | Introduction and Background 05:29 | The Turning Point: Teen Pregnancy and Faith 08:23 | Choosing Open Adoption: A Unique Perspective 11:32 | Navigating Fears and Building Relationships 14:20 | Parenting After Adoption: Lessons Learned 17:31 | Grief and Grace: Holding Both Together 20:32 | The Impact of Sharing Your Story 23:25 | Encouragement for Those in Crisis 26:28 | The Role of Community and Support 29:31 | Conclusion and Final Thoughts Leah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahoutten/Leah's Website: leahoutten.com Leah's Memoir: https://amzn.to/42tE6ew   Leah's Devotional: https://amzn.to/4n69Qyy

    45 min
  7. EMB EP52 | The Promised Presence with Jenny Randle

    10/20/2025

    EMB EP52 | The Promised Presence with Jenny Randle

    Today's conversation is one I didn't know I needed, a conversation about the Holy Spirit that's accessible, theological, and deeply practical. My guest is Jenny Randle, author of The Promised Presence: An Introduction to Holy Spirit's Power and Authority. Jenny's journey took her from the heart of Hollywood editing DVD features for movies like Kung Fu Panda, to launching churches, raising middle schoolers (which she genuinely loves, and I'm here for that energy), and now writing books that help people understand the power of the Holy Spirit. Here's what struck me most: Jenny is armed with confetti and creativity, yet she's also navigating a season of heartache and hardship, dealing with ongoing health challenges. She wrote this book while believing for healing, and her husband asked her the hardest question: "What if you don't get the happy ending you're wanting?" That tension, the already and not yet, is woven through this entire conversation. We talk about the misconceptions so many of us carry about the Holy Spirit. For me, growing up, the Holy Spirit felt like someone with a ruler ready to smack my hand when I did something wrong. That's such a reductionist view of who He actually is. Jenny helps us see that the Holy Spirit isn't just our conscience, isn't an "it," and definitely isn't the ghost of Christianity just spooking around. We dive into what it looks like to walk with Holy Spirit daily, not just in the big worship moments, but in the mundane moments of doing dishes, parenting your kids, and navigating the grocery store. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is living in us, indwelling us, when we're cooking dinner and leading meetings. This conversation is for anyone who's felt weary, overwhelmed, or unseen by God. It's for the struggling, the weak, and those who wonder where God is. Jenny's encouragement? Slow down and see God. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Unwrap Him. Stop living distracted from His presence. Jenny's Website: https://www.jennyrandle.com/Jenny's Book: https://www.jennyrandle.com/presenceJenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.randle/

    54 min
  8. EMB EP51 | Beauty From Ashes with Ashley Opliger

    10/13/2025

    EMB EP51 | Beauty From Ashes with Ashley Opliger

    Today's conversation is one I've been looking forward to having... a conversation about profound loss, tangible hope, and the ministry of presence in the darkest moments. My guest is Ashley Opliger, author of Cradled in Hope: Trusting Jesus to Heal Your Heart as He Holds Your Baby in Heaven and founder of Bridget's Cradles, a ministry that has now placed over 30,000 cradles in 1,600 hospitals across all 50 states. Ashley's story is marked by deep loss, but what struck me most in our conversation wasn't just what she's walked through, but how she's chosen to steward her story. She's not interested in being defined by her trials, but by how God has used them for His glory and for the good of others. We talk about the loneliness of pregnancy and infant loss, why the ministry of presence matters more than perfect words, and how to avoid the dreaded "at least" statements that so often hurt rather than help. Ashley shares about the sacred work of sitting in grief without rushing to fix it, and how she's had to wrestle with letting God's character (not her circumstances) shape her view of who He is. This conversation is for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss, anyone who loves someone walking through that grief, or anyone who needs to hear that it's okay to bring all the hard, honest emotions to God, even the ugly ones. Takeaways Ashley Opliger's journey is marked by profound loss and grief.Her book 'Cradled in Hope' offers guidance for grieving mothers.Community support is crucial for those experiencing grief.Grief can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.It's important to be honest with God about feelings of doubt and anger.The ministry of presence is vital in supporting grieving families.Avoid using 'at least' statements when comforting someone in grief.Listening and offering scripture can be more helpful than trying to fix the situation.Suffering is a part of the Christian journey and can lead to growth.Hope in heaven provides comfort amidst the pain of loss. Chapters 00:00 | Journey Through Grief and Loss 09:15 | Cradled in Hope: The Book's Purpose 15:04 | Bridget's Cradles: A Ministry Born from Loss 21:07 | Supporting Grieving Families: Practical Guidance 27:17 | Wrestling with God: Finding Hope in Suffering 30:57 | Anchoring in Faith Amidst Trials 31:45 | Understanding Suffering and God's Sovereignty 33:06 | Bringing Honest Emotions to God 35:22 | Finding Hope in Grief 37:37 | Navigating Unhelpful Comments in Grief 42:44 | The Ministry of Bridget's Cradles 44:25 | Designing a Perfect Beautiful Day Ashley's Website: https://ashleyopliger.com/Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyopligerBridget's Cradles Website: https://bridgetscradles.com/Cradled In Hope Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradledinhope/Cradled In Hope Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cradled-Hope-Heaven-Miscarriage-Stillbirth/dp/0764244345?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERCradled In Hope Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cradled-in-hope-podcast-for-grieving-moms-biblical/id1572324745

    52 min
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In Ecclesiastes 3:11, we read that God makes everything beautiful in its time. It is comforting to know that nothing is wasted in God's economy, but all of it will be used for our good and His glory. You're invited to join us for poignant conversations and compelling interviews centered on believing for His beauty in every season.

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