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Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversations

Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation  is a safe space for anyone who's ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed, or off-track. Through honest conversation, biblical truth, and sisterhood/brotherhood that goes beyond blood, we journey together—restored by grace, grounded in faith, and called for more. Where two faith-filled women dive into real-life topics with honesty, scripture, and sisterhood and brotherhood. It’s where truth speaks, grace covers, and everyone  is welcomed just as we are.  John 1:16 (NIV) “Out of His fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.” We choose John 1:16 because it reflects the layers of grace we talk about—the redemptive grace, the sustaining grace, the identity-giving grace—and it speaks to the fullness of Christ that we prayer pours into our listeners.  Isaiah 40:31“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” We choose this verse because it emphasizes the strength, endurance, and renewal that come from placing trust in God, which perfectly aligns with resilience, faith, and empowerment within our podcast. It speaks to the idea that, even in challenging times, women can find strength and grace through their faith, soaring above life's difficulties with renewed strength.   “Rooted in truth. Covered in grace. Carried by faith.” 

  1. 5d ago

    “Maybe It’s Not a Weed Anymore”

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! We thought we were preparing a conference about roots. We didn't realize how much God would dig into ours along the way. With the Roots Before Fruit Women's Conference just days away, we're talking about what this journey has uncovered in us—the fear of not being enough for God, questioning whether our desire to serve comes from people-pleasing or purpose, learning when our yes really belongs to God, and discovering roots we thought we'd dealt with a long time ago. Because sometimes God gives us a “stretch assignment” and then starts digging around in the dirt. And just when we think we've dealt with everything, He lovingly reveals another root—not to condemn us, but because He wants us free. We're also talking about grace, finding peace in the middle of chaos, trusting that the right people will hear the message God has given us, and remembering why Unrelated Sisters exists in the first place. It isn't about reaching everybody. If one woman hears our story and realizes, “I'm not alone,” then it matters. This week, we're not coming to you with everything figured out. We're simply two women being grown by the same God we're preparing to tell others about. Maybe He's digging in your roots, too. Biblical truth One of the strongest truths underneath this episode is you do not have to earn God's love. Ephesians 2:8–10 reminds us that salvation is by grace through faith, not our works—yet we are also created in Christ Jesus for good works. That distinction fits your conversation beautifully: serving doesn't have to be an attempt to become “enough.” Service can flow because grace has already made us His. Galatians 1:10 also fits your struggle with people-pleasing: “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God?” The heart question becomes: Who am I doing this for? And then there's Romans 11:29: “For God's gifts and his call are irrevocable.” You and Deb touch on that when discussing how a calling can remain even after complicated seasons of someone's life.  Finally, Galatians 6:9 continues to be perfect for this entire Roots Before Fruit season: don't become weary in doing good, because there is a harvest coming if we don't give up.  Encouragement  Maybe you've spent so much time examining your weeds that you've started calling everything about yourself a weed. Maybe the way you love people isn't people-pleasing anymore. Maybe it's growth. Maybe the desire to give isn't you trying to prove you're worthy. Maybe God has given you a servant's heart. Maybe that fire inside you isn't something you need to apologize for. Maybe it's part of who you've become. Yes, ask God to search your heart. Let Him expose unhealthy roots. Let Him uproot insecurity, shame, fear, comparison, control, and the need for approval. But don't become so busy looking for what's wrong with you that you fail to recognize what God has made beautiful in you. Some things need uprooted. Some things need pruned. And some things simply need permission to grow. God's grace isn't waiting for the perfected version of you. His grace is meeting you right here—in the dirt, in the stretching, in the questions, and in the growing. And if your story only reaches one person who desperately needs to know they're not alone? Love that one well.  That's fruit.   Prayer  Father, thank You for loving us enough to work beneath the surface. Thank You for showing us the roots that still need healing, but also for showing us the beautiful things You have planted and grown within us. Lord, search our hearts. If we're serving because we're trying to earn approval, show us. If we're saying yes because we're afraid to say no, reveal it. If we're trying to prove that we're enough, remind us that our identity and worth are found in You. But Father, don't let us mistake the gifts You've grown in us for weeds. Teach us to recognize the difference between people-pleasing and a servant's heart, between striving and obedience, and between proving ourselves and simply walking in the calling You've placed on our lives. Uproot what doesn't belong. Prune what needs correcting. Water what You planted. And grow whatever will bring You glory. Give us courage for every stretch assignment You place before us. And when we wonder whether what we're doing matters, remind us that we don't have to reach everybody. Help us love the one You place in front of us. Let people see Your grace in our stories, Your love in our actions, and Your light in the way we live. In Jesus' name, amen. We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

  2. Sep 13

    Content, Not Complacent: Don't Stop Tending the Garden

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! What happens when life feels peaceful—but God starts asking you to move again? In this episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon and Deb get real about chaotic weeks, difficult seasons, workplace frustration, the upcoming Roots Before Fruit Women’s Conference, and the difference between being content and becoming complacent. Contentment says, “God, I’m grateful for where I am, even while I trust You with where I’m going.” Complacency says, “I’m comfortable here. I don’t really want to be stretched anymore.” Sometimes the greatest threat to our growth isn't chaos—it's getting so comfortable that we stop tending the garden. Through honest conversation, personal stories, laughter, and biblical truth, Shannon and Deb talk about learning to hear God above the noise, trusting Him when life feels out of control, recognizing that seasons don't last forever, and continuing to grow even when you're comfortable where God has you. Maybe God isn't disturbing your peace. Maybe He's reminding you that there is still more growing to do. Contentment can have peace and still grow. It can rest and still obey. It can be grateful for today while remaining willing to follow God into tomorrow. So ask yourself: Am I truly content—or have I become complacent? Biblical truth The anchor Scripture I'd use is Philippians 4:11–13. Paul says he learned to be content regardless of his circumstances. His contentment wasn't about having an easy life; it came from knowing Christ was sufficient in every circumstance. Then contrast that with Proverbs 1:32, which warns about complacency. That fits the distinction you made in the episode: contentment can still grow, obey, be stretched, and say yes to God, while complacency eventually stops tending the garden.  I'd also include Galatians 6:9 because Deb brings it into the conversation: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” It couldn't fit Roots Before Fruit much better.  And James 1:8 fits Deb's discussion about not wanting to remain double-minded—going back and forth between surrender and trying to control the situation herself.   Encouragement  Maybe you're in a season where nothing is necessarily wrong. You're comfortable. You're grateful. Life isn't filled with the chaos it once was. Thank God for that. But don't confuse the absence of chaos with the completion of your calling. God may have brought you into a peaceful season because you needed rest. He may have allowed your roots to become stronger before asking you to grow again. So don't be afraid when He starts stretching you. Don't mistake stretching for losing your peace. You can be content and still want to grow. You can be grateful for where you are and still say yes to where God is taking you. You can enjoy this season without making it your permanent address. And when everything around you gets noisy, remember: not every voice deserves your attention. Quiet the noise. Tend your roots. Listen for God. The season will change. And when it does, you want your roots healthy enough to go wherever He leads you next.  Prayer  Father, thank You for every season You allow us to walk through. Thank You for the peaceful seasons, the growing seasons, the stretching seasons, and even the seasons we don't understand. Lord, teach us the difference between contentment and complacency. Help us to be grateful for where You have us without becoming so comfortable that we stop following where You're leading. If there are places in our lives where we've stopped tending the garden, show us. If complacency has taken root, give us the courage to let You uproot it. When life becomes loud, help us recognize Your voice above the noise. When circumstances feel chaotic, remind us that we don't have to control everything because You are still in control. Give us the strength not to grow weary in doing good. Give us peace in today's season and faith for the season that's coming. Keep our roots planted deeply in You so that when You say move, we're ready. When You say wait, we trust You. And when You say grow, we don't allow comfort to keep us where we are. We surrender what's next to You. In Jesus' name, amen. We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

  3. Sep 6

    That's Just How I Am... Or Is It?

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! What happens when God asks you to teach something—and then makes you live it first? With the Roots Before Fruit Women's Conference only weeks away, Shannon and Deb sit down for an honest conversation about what God has been revealing in their own hearts while preparing to encourage other women. Shannon shares how working on the conference exposed areas she thought she had already dealt with—including comparison, old reactions, and the temptation to become the "old Shannon" when people push the right buttons. Deb opens up about realizing that unresolved hurt, feeling disrespected, keeping score, and carrying responsibilities that aren't all hers have allowed bitterness to begin taking root. Together, they confront one of the excuses we sometimes use to avoid transformation: "That's just how I am." But when we belong to Jesus, our history doesn't get the final word on who we are. This conversation is raw, transparent, and unfinished—because sometimes testimony isn't something we share after everything has been healed. Sometimes we're able to say, "God is showing me the root right now, and I'm trusting Him while He teaches me how to uproot it." Neither Shannon nor Deb claims to have everything figured out. In fact, that's part of the message: we still need Jesus just as much as the people we're trying to encourage. KEY BIBLE VERSES2 Corinthians 5:17 — "That's Just How I Am" Isn't Your Identity "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Your upbringing can explain certain behaviors. Your past can explain certain reactions. Pain can explain certain defenses. But none of them have the authority to define who you must remain. Jesus does. Hebrews 12:15 — Don't Let Bitterness Take Root "See to it... that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." This Scripture fits Deb's realization especially well. Bitterness rarely begins as bitterness. It can begin with hurt. Disappointment. Feeling unheard. Feeling disrespected. Unforgiveness. Keeping score. Then, if it remains unresolved, the root begins affecting things that weren't originally connected to the wound. That's exactly how you described the conference imagery: the weed begins wrapping itself around healthy things and choking them. Ephesians 4:31–32 — What Replaces Bitterness? "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger... Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." God doesn't simply expose something to shame us. He reveals what needs uprooting so something healthier can grow in its place. Romans 12:2 — God Can Change How We Respond "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Transformation isn't only changing our circumstances. Sometimes God changes our response to our circumstances. Other people's behavior doesn't have to determine our character. Galatians 5:22–23 — What Should Be Growing Instead? "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." This connects perfectly to Roots Before Fruit. Instead of only asking: "What behavior do I need to stop?" Ask: "What fruit is this root producing?" Psalm 139:23–24 — The Prayer Behind the Episode "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." That's essentially what happened while preparing the conference. You started digging into material for other women... and God said: "Before we talk about their roots, let's look at yours." Philippians 1:6 — Healing Isn't Finished "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Finding another root doesn't mean you've failed. It means God is still working. ENCOURAGEMENTMaybe you've said: "That's just how I am." Maybe you're quick-tempered because that's how your family communicated. Maybe you shut down because that's how you learned to protect yourself. Maybe you keep score because you've spent years feeling overlooked. Maybe bitterness has started growing because you've been hurt repeatedly. Maybe you thought you had already healed from something—and suddenly you're reacting in a way that makes you realize there's still something underneath the surface. Don't let that realization become condemnation. Let it become an invitation. Ask Jesus: "Where is this reaction coming from?" Because sometimes the person who upset you didn't create what's coming out of you. They exposed it. And what gets exposed can finally be brought to Jesus. You don't have to remain who you've always been. Your family history doesn't get the final word. Your trauma doesn't get the final word. Your bitterness doesn't get the final word. Your old reactions don't get the final word. Jesus does. WISDOM FROM THIS EPISODE1. "That's just how I am" can become an excuse not to grow. Jesus loves us exactly where we are, but His love doesn't leave us unchanged. 2. You cannot control someone's behavior, but you can surrender your response to God. As Shannon recognized in the conversation, sometimes the lesson isn't about how somebody else acts—it's about how we react. 3. Bitterness grows when pain is allowed to sit unresolved. Pay attention when you're becoming offended by everything, keeping score, withdrawing, or losing your normal joy. Those reactions may be pointing toward a deeper root. 4. You cannot be everything for everybody. Sometimes something isn't your assignment—even when you love the person who needs help. 5. Comparison can distract you from God's actual assignment. The conference doesn't need to look like another ministry's conference. If God called you to reach a particular group of women, faithfulness matters more than creating something impressive. That's a major realization Shannon describes while discussing the conference. 6. You don't have to be completely healed before God can use your story. Sometimes the testimony is: "I'm still walking through this with Jesus." ENCOURAGEMENT FOR SOMEONE IN THE MIDDLEMaybe today you know something needs uprooting... but you don't know how yet. That's okay. You can say: "I don't know yet." There is hope in yet. You don't have to manufacture healing. You don't have to pretend everything is okay. You don't have to have the ending before you're allowed to talk to Jesus about the middle. Bring Him the bitterness. Bring Him the anger. Bring Him the comparison. Bring Him the old identity. Bring Him the reactions you don't understand. Bring Him the things you thought you'd already healed from. And say: "Jesus, show me the root." Then trust Him enough to let Him dig. PRAYERFather, Thank You for loving us enough to reveal what's underneath the surface. Sometimes we think we've already dealt with something, and then a situation exposes a reaction, hurt, bitterness, insecurity, or old way of thinking that shows us there's still a root that needs Your healing. Lord, don't let us hide behind: "That's just how I am." We don't want our upbringing, our pain, our past, or other people's behavior to determine who we become. We belong to You. Search our hearts. Show us the roots we've ignored. Reveal bitterness before it chokes out our peace. Reveal unforgiveness before it damages our relationships. Reveal comparison before it distracts us from the assignment You've actually given us. And Lord, show us the things we're carrying that were never ours to carry. Teach us that we cannot be everything for everybody. Help us stop keeping score. Help us respond through the love of Jesus instead of reacting through our emotions. Give us grace while we're healing. And give us courage to be honest when the answer is simply: "I don't know yet." Thank You that we don't have to have everything together for You to work through us. Thank You that healing is a journey. Thank You that when You expose a root, You aren't exposing it to condemn us. You're exposing it because You want to heal us. May the fruit of our lives reflect the work You're doing underneath the surface. And may everything we teach, everything we share, every podcast, every conference, and every piece We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

  4. Aug 30

    Not Every Good Thing Is Your Assignment

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! Fall has a way of getting busy before we even realize what's happening. We move from summer into back-to-school, football, practices, concerts, children's activities, work, church, and family responsibilities—and before we know it, we're planning Thanksgiving dinner and trying to figure out Christmas. But what happens when everything asking for our time is good? In this episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, we're talking about biblical discernment and learning that not every good opportunity is our assignment from God. Every yes costs us something. Sometimes saying yes to another activity means unintentionally saying no to rest, our marriage, family time, time with Jesus, or simply being present. Jesus didn't allow everyone's expectations to determine His assignment, and neither should we. We'll talk about Mary and Martha, Jesus intentionally withdrawing to pray and rest, stewarding our time, and learning to ask God one important question before entering another busy season: "Lord, what deserves my yes right now?" Maybe this season isn't about figuring out how to fit everything in. Maybe it's about asking Jesus what actually belongs. Bible VersesMark 1:35–38 — Not Every Need Was Jesus' Assignment The disciples found Jesus praying and told Him: "Everyone is looking for you!" Yet Jesus knew where the Father was leading Him next. Biblical truth: A need existing doesn't automatically make it your assignment. Luke 10:38–42 — Mary and Martha Jesus tells Martha: "You are worried and upset about many things..." Martha wasn't doing bad things. She was serving. The question becomes: What is all this doing doing to me? Good things can still distract us from the most important thing—being with Jesus. Ephesians 5:15–16 — Steward Your Time "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity..." We talk about stewarding our money, gifts, and resources, but time is something God has entrusted to us too. Ecclesiastes 3:1 — Know Your Season "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Something can be good without being right for this season. James 1:5 — Ask Before You Answer "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God..." You don't have to give everyone an immediate yes. Sometimes the wisest response is: "Let me pray about that." Mark 6:31 — Rest Is Biblical Jesus told His disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." Rest isn't laziness. Sometimes rest is obedience. Colossians 3:15 — Let Christ's Peace Rule "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts..." Don't allow guilt, pressure, comparison, or other people's expectations to automatically make decisions for you. Take them to Jesus. EncouragementAs this busy season begins, remember: You are not required to be everywhere. You don't have to attend everything. Your children don't have to participate in everything. You don't have to volunteer for everything. You don't have to fix everything. You don't have to make every holiday perfect. And you don't have to feel guilty for protecting the things God has already entrusted to you. Sometimes saying no to something good allows you to say a stronger yes to something more important. Yes to Jesus. Yes to your marriage. Yes to your children. Yes to rest. Yes to your calling. Yes to being present. Yes to peace. A full calendar doesn't necessarily mean you're living a full life. Sometimes the blank spaces are where the most important moments happen. This Week's ChallengeBefore saying yes to another commitment, stop and say: "Let me pray about it first." Then ask yourself and God: Is this mine? Is God actually asking me to do this, or do I simply feel guilty saying no? Is this for this season? Something can be good and still not belong in your life right now. What will this yes cost? If I put this on the calendar, what will receive less of me? What am I protecting by saying no? Maybe you're protecting family dinner. Your marriage. Rest. Time with Jesus. Your physical or emotional health. Or simply the ability to be present. And finally: Do I have God's peace about this? For one week, don't automatically say yes. Pause. Pray. Discern. Then answer. PrayerFather, Thank You for every good thing You've placed in our lives. Thank You for our families, children, marriages, churches, jobs, friendships, communities, and opportunities to serve. But Lord, we need Your wisdom. As another busy season begins, teach us the difference between a good opportunity and a God assignment. We don't want to become so busy doing good things that we miss You. Help us recognize what deserves our yes. Give us courage to say no without guilt when something isn't ours to carry. Protect us from making decisions because we're afraid of disappointing people. Teach us to seek Your approval before everybody else's. Show us what our marriages need. Show us what our children need. Show us what our families need. Show us what our bodies and minds need. And most importantly, show us what our relationship with You needs. As school begins, schedules fill, activities start, and the holidays approach, help us remain present. Don't let us become so busy creating memories that we're too exhausted to experience them. Don't let us become so busy preparing for Christmas that we miss Christ. Give us wisdom for every yes, peace with every no, and discernment to know the difference. Lord, we don't simply want full calendars. We want faithful lives. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take This With YouNot everything good deserves your yes. Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is look at a good opportunity and say: "That's good—but it's not mine." Before this season gets busy, ask: "Lord, what deserves my yes?" Then trust Him enough to say no to the rest. We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

  5. Aug 23

    "I don't know to I don't know yet

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! Have you ever had so many questions coming at you that you started feeling like you should have all the answers? Lately, I've found myself saying, "I don't know" a lot. Questions about the women's conference, decisions that need to be made, life, leadership, and simply what comes next. Then God began changing the way I looked at those three words. Maybe it's not "I don't know." Maybe it's "I don't know... yet." In this episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, we're talking about what it means to trust God when you don't have the whole plan. From Abraham leaving without knowing exactly where he was going, to Moses questioning whether he was capable, Scripture reminds us that faith has never required having every answer. Sometimes God gives us the destination. Sometimes He only gives us enough light for the next step. I'm learning that spiritual maturity isn't necessarily having fewer questions. It's learning where to take my questions. I don't know everything that's coming. I don't know how every detail will work out. But I know the One who does. And for today, that's enough. Main Bible VerseProverbs 3:5–6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." The beauty of this Scripture is that God doesn't tell us we will always understand. He tells us what to do when we don't understand: trust Him. Supporting Bible VersesHebrews 11:8 — Abraham Didn't Know Abraham obeyed God and went, "even though he did not know where he was going." He didn't know where—but he knew Who. Psalm 119:105 — Enough Light for the Next Step "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Sometimes we're asking God for a floodlight showing the next five years while He's giving us a lamp for today's step. Exodus 3:12 — God's Answer to Moses "I will be with you." Moses had questions about his calling, his ability, and what would happen next. God didn't answer every future question at once. He promised Moses His presence. Sometimes God's presence is the answer before His plan becomes clear. John 13:7 — You May Understand Later Jesus told Peter: "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." Some things won't make sense today. That doesn't mean they will never make sense. James 1:5 — Ask God for Wisdom "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God..." Not knowing isn't something we have to be ashamed of. It's an invitation to seek the One who knows. EncouragementMaybe you're in your own "I don't know yet" season. You don't know what's next. You don't know which decision to make. You don't know why something changed. You don't know how God is going to work something out. Don't allow uncertainty to convince you that God has abandoned you. Your uncertainty does not mean God is uncertain. You don't have to manufacture an answer just because waiting makes you uncomfortable. Pray. Prepare. Listen. Seek biblical wisdom. Do what God has already made clear. And trust Him with what He hasn't revealed yet. When you catch yourself saying: "I don't know..." Try adding one word: "Yet." Then add: "But God, You do." PrayerFather, Thank You for being the God who already knows the answers to questions we haven't even thought to ask. You know what's ahead. You know what needs to happen. You know which doors need to open and which ones need to remain closed. Lord, sometimes not knowing makes us anxious. We want answers. We want timelines. We want confirmation. We want to see the whole road before we're willing to take the next step. Teach us to trust You differently. When we don't know, give us wisdom. When we need to wait, give us patience. When it's time to move, give us courage. When we're tempted to force an answer, teach us to be still. And when You only give us enough light for the next step, give us enough faith to take it. Help us remember that our uncertainty never means You are uncertain. We may not know yet... but You do. So we place the conference, our families, our jobs, our relationships, our decisions, our futures, and every unanswered question into Your hands. We don't need to know everything when we know the One who does. In Jesus' name, Amen. Episode Takeaway We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

  6. Aug 16

    God's not the White Rabbit

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! Have you ever woken up and felt like the day was already out of control before your feet even hit the floor? You overslept. You can't find your keys. Your phone is going off. Work is already on fire, and your mind is running in ten different directions trying to catch up. In this solo episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon shares one of those mornings—and the funny thought that stopped her in the middle of the chaos: God isn't in Heaven running around like the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland yelling, "Shannon's late! Shannon's late!" Our chaos doesn't create chaos in Heaven. God is still on the throne. He isn't surprised by the morning that surprised us, and He isn't asking us to get everything under control before coming to Him. Sometimes He's simply waiting for us to stop long enough to say: "Lord, I love You. Thank You for this day." Through the stories of Jesus calming the storm, Martha becoming overwhelmed by "many things," and Jesus Himself withdrawing from the crowds to pray, this episode is an invitation to discover peace in the middle of real life—not after everything finally settles down. Sometimes we ask God to turn our day around when He's trying to turn our hearts around. 📖 BIBLE VERSES FROM THIS EPISODEPsalm 46:10 — Be Still "Be still, and know that I am God." You don't have to get everything under control before you acknowledge that God is in control. Mark 4:35–41 — Jesus Calms the Storm Jesus and the disciples were in the same boat, experiencing the same storm—but they responded very differently. The presence of a storm didn't remove the presence of Jesus. Peace isn't necessarily the absence of chaos. Sometimes peace is knowing Who is in the boat with you. Philippians 4:6–7 — Prayer, Thanksgiving & Peace "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Before telling God everything that's wrong, stop and remember what's still good. Thank You for another morning. Thank You for another breath. Thank You for another opportunity. Thank You for being with me today. Gratitude doesn't deny the chaos. It changes the posture of our heart inside the chaos. Luke 10:38–42 — Martha & Mary Jesus tells Martha: "Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things..." Sometimes our problem isn't that we're doing bad things. We're simply trying to do all the things. Serving. Working. Leading. Helping. Fixing. Planning. Caring for everybody else. Jesus reminds us not to become so consumed with doing that we forget to sit with Him. Isaiah 26:3 — A Steadfast Mind "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Your body may need to move quickly while your spirit remains anchored. You can handle something urgent without allowing urgency to control your heart. Luke 5:15–16 — Jesus Withdrew to Pray Even when people needed Him and crowds were waiting: "Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." If Jesus intentionally stepped away to spend time with the Father, we shouldn't feel guilty about making room for God in the middle of our responsibilities. Romans 12:2 — Renew Your Mind "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Sometimes God changes our circumstances. Sometimes He changes our perspective. And sometimes He gives us peace while absolutely nothing around us has changed yet. Matthew 11:28 — Come to Jesus "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Jesus doesn't say, "Get everything together and then come." Just come. ❤️ ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THIS WEEKThis episode is especially for the squirrelly people. The planners. The fixers. The leaders. The ones whose minds wake up with 47 tabs already open. The people everyone calls when something goes wrong. God isn't asking you to stop caring or stop being responsible. He's inviting you to stop carrying responsibility without Him. When tomorrow morning comes, before the phone, before work, before the list, and before your mind starts racing, take a moment and pray: "Lord, I love You. Thank You for this day. Order my steps. Order my thoughts. Help me recognize You today." Your circumstances may not immediately change. But your heart can. 💡 WISDOM TO CARRY WITH YOUYour chaos doesn't create chaos in Heaven. God wasn't caught off guard by the morning that caught you off guard. Peace isn't always the absence of a storm. Sometimes it's knowing Who is in the boat. Gratitude doesn't deny chaos; it changes the posture of your heart inside it. You can handle urgent things without allowing urgency to take over your spirit. Don't become so busy doing things for Jesus that you forget to spend time with Jesus. And maybe the biggest reminder: Sometimes we're asking God to turn the day around when God wants to turn us around. 🙏 A SIMPLE MORNING PRAYERLord, I love You. Thank You for this day. Before I give my attention to everything that needs me today, I give my attention to You. Order my thoughts. Order my steps. Guard my heart and my words. Help me respond instead of react. Give me wisdom to know what needs my attention and discernment to recognize what isn't mine to carry. Whatever happens today, remind me that You are with me. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🙏 PRAYER FOR THE OVERWHELMED HEARTFather, For the person whose mind is already running ahead of them, bring peace. For the one carrying responsibilities that feel too heavy, remind them that they don't have to carry today alone. For the one who woke up late, frustrated, anxious, overwhelmed, or already feeling behind, remind them that You are not panicking. You are still God. Calm our minds, bodies, and hearts. Help us respond instead of react. Give us wisdom for what deserves our attention and discernment about what doesn't belong to us. And when things don't go according to our plans, remind us that You haven't lost control. Teach us to walk into our responsibilities carrying Your peace instead of our panic. In Jesus' name, Amen. God isn't running around Heaven worried that you're late. He's your Father. He's already there. So before you start running—sit with Him. We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

  7. Aug 9

    STOP FIGHTING LIKE YOU’RE ALONE

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! Grace Got Me Here. Now I’m Learning to Walk in His Authority. Last week, we talked about grace—the grace that found us, carried us, forgave us, and brought us to places we could have never reached on our own. But what happens once grace gets you here? This week, Shannon and Deb are talking about walking in the authority of God. The conversation was inspired by an illustration Shannon heard while flying: an aircraft carrying the President of the United States takes on the call sign Air Force One. The authority isn't found in the airplane itself—it's connected to who is on board. That sparked a much bigger question: If the Holy Spirit of the living God dwells within us, why do we keep walking through life as though we're fighting every battle alone? Walking in God's authority doesn't mean controlling people, commanding every circumstance to change, or never experiencing fear, hardship, or spiritual battles. Biblical authority begins with surrender—knowing whose you are, knowing Who lives within you, and refusing to give fear, shame, your past, or the enemy authority God never gave them. Grace got you here. Now it's time to learn how to live here. Because you don't have to be the strongest person in the room when you know Who walked into the room with you. Bible Verses Romans 8:11 — The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in believers. This is the heart of the episode: it's not about how powerful I am; it's about Who lives within me. 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Luke 10:19 — Jesus speaks about the authority He gives His followers over the power of the enemy. James 4:7 — “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” This verse keeps the conversation grounded: biblical authority begins with submission to God, not self-confidence. Ephesians 6:10–11 — “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God...” John 14:16–17 — Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, who would dwell with and within His followers. Acts 1:8 — “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you...” Ephesians 2:8–9 — We are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works—connecting directly back to Grace Got Me Here. Encouragement You don't have Encouragement to be the strongest person in the room. You don't have to know exactly how everything is going to work out. You don't have to fight every battle, defend yourself against every opinion, fix every person, or control every circumstance. You just have to remember Who is with you. Maybe you've been allowing fear to have authority over your decisions. Maybe your past has been telling you who you are. Maybe anxiety has been controlling the atmosphere of your home. Maybe someone's opinion has become louder than what God says about you. Maybe you've been fighting so hard in your own strength that you've forgotten you were never supposed to do this alone. Grace got you here. The same Jesus who rescued you hasn't abandoned you now that the battle has gotten difficult. The Holy Spirit is still present. God is still speaking. God is still restoring. God is still redeeming. God is still healing. God is still working. Walking in God's authority doesn't mean there won't be turbulence. It means turbulence doesn't get to determine who's in control. So walk into that workplace knowing Who is with you. Walk into your home knowing Who is with you. Walk into that difficult conversation knowing Who is with you. Walk into the next chapter knowing Who is with you. You may feel weak. You may feel tired. You may even feel afraid. But you don't walk in alone. Grace got you here. Now walk like you know Who came with you. PRAYER Father, Thank You for Your grace. Thank You for every place Your grace has carried us, every mistake Your grace has covered, every chain You have broken, and every time You refused to give up on us. But Father, we don't want to simply celebrate where grace brought us. Teach us how to walk in the life You have given us. Holy Spirit, make us aware of Your presence. Show us where we have given authority to things that were never supposed to control us. Where fear has been ruling us, replace it with faith. Where shame has been naming us, remind us who we are in Christ. Where our past has been speaking louder than Your promises, remind us that we have been made new. Where the enemy has brought confusion, division, discouragement, or intimidation, give us discernment to recognize the battle and wisdom to respond according to Your Word. And Lord, keep us humble. Remind us that this authority isn't about our strength, our ability, or our power. It comes from belonging completely to You. Teach us to submit before we resist. Teach us to pray before we react. Teach us to listen before we speak. Teach us to stand when we want to run. And when life gets turbulent, remind us that turbulence doesn't mean You've left us. You are still here. You are still God. You are still faithful. Grace got us here, Father. Now teach us to walk boldly, humbly, faithfully, and confidently in You. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

  8. Aug 2

    “I Didn't Plan on Seeing 50: But God Did.”

    Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you! A Solo Reflection Episode As I turn 50, I’m taking time to reflect—not to live in the past, but to recognize the faithfulness of God through every chapter of my life. There was a time I didn’t expect to live past 30, but Jesus had a story for me that I couldn’t yet see. In this personal solo episode, I share my journey from addiction to freedom, motherhood, healing, sanctification, learning to forgive myself, and discovering that Jesus was everything I had been searching for. Today, I can look at my life—my son, my marriage, my testimony, and the opportunities God has given me—and say with complete gratitude: Grace got me here. This isn’t a story about what I accomplished. It’s a testimony of what Jesus redeemed. HEART OF THE EPISODE This episode is not about celebrating everything I’ve accomplished in 50 years. It’s about recognizing everything God has carried me through. There was a time I didn’t expect—or even want—to live past 30. Now I’m turning 50. I didn’t get here because I figured everything out. I got here because Jesus kept pursuing me, loving me, correcting me, healing me, and redeeming parts of my story I thought could never be redeemed. Main Scripture: Psalm 103:2–5 “Bless the Lord, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits" Psalm 139:16 “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you…” Ephesians 2:8–9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9: not by works, so that no one can boast." Psalm 68:5 “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is your husband—the Lord Almighty is his name…” James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above…” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” John 8:36 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Revelation 12:11 “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”  CLOSING PRAYER   Father,  Lord, I pray for the person listening who can’t see their 50 yet. Maybe they can’t even see tomorrow. Remind them that their story isn’t finished. Meet them right where they are. Break chains. Heal wounds. Restore hope. Teach them to forgive themselves after You have forgiven them. Show them that freedom is possible. And let my life never become a story about what I accomplished. Let it always be a testimony of what Jesus Christ has done. If You give me another day, let me use it for You. If You give me another year, let me use it for You. If You give me another 50 years, let every one of them point somebody back to You. I give You all the glory. All the honor. And all the praise. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail at https://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.  Follow us on  Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast  TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast  Email us at unrelatedsisterspodcast@gmail.com

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Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation  is a safe space for anyone who's ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed, or off-track. Through honest conversation, biblical truth, and sisterhood/brotherhood that goes beyond blood, we journey together—restored by grace, grounded in faith, and called for more. Where two faith-filled women dive into real-life topics with honesty, scripture, and sisterhood and brotherhood. It’s where truth speaks, grace covers, and everyone  is welcomed just as we are.  John 1:16 (NIV) “Out of His fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.” We choose John 1:16 because it reflects the layers of grace we talk about—the redemptive grace, the sustaining grace, the identity-giving grace—and it speaks to the fullness of Christ that we prayer pours into our listeners.  Isaiah 40:31“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” We choose this verse because it emphasizes the strength, endurance, and renewal that come from placing trust in God, which perfectly aligns with resilience, faith, and empowerment within our podcast. It speaks to the idea that, even in challenging times, women can find strength and grace through their faith, soaring above life's difficulties with renewed strength.   “Rooted in truth. Covered in grace. Carried by faith.” 

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