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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. 6d ago

    Blessed and Burdened

    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 looked at your life and wondered how one area could feel completely chaotic while another seems to be falling perfectly into place? In this vulnerable episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon shares her heart about a difficult season of leadership, feeling overwhelmed at work, carrying the weight of a tired and frustrated team, and questioning whether she's doing enough. At the very same time, God seems to be moving powerfully through the upcoming women's conference. Doors are opening. Plans are coming together. Peace is showing up where stress should be. So why does God allow us to experience burden and blessing at the same time? Through biblical truth, personal testimony, and the stories of Moses, Mary, Elijah, Joseph, and the Prodigal Son, we'll explore how God often works in multiple chapters of our lives at once. One chapter may feel heavy while another feels hopeful, but His presence remains in both. If you've ever felt torn between pressure and purpose, frustration and faith, chaos and calling, this episode is for you. Because sometimes the greatest evidence of God's direction isn't the absence of problems—it's the presence of His peace.  PRAYER  Jesus, Thank You for meeting us in both the chaos and the calling. Thank You that we don't have to have all the answers. Thank You that we don't have to carry everything. Lord, I pray for every woman listening who feels overwhelmed. The leaders. The mothers. The wives. The caregivers. The women carrying burdens nobody else sees. Remind us today that we were never meant to carry what belongs to You. Give us wisdom where we need direction. Give us strength where we feel weak. Give us peace where we feel pressure. And Father, when one part of our life feels chaotic while another feels blessed, help us trust that You are working in both places. Teach us to recognize Your peace. Teach us to rest in Your presence. And remind us that if we have peace in our moment, it is of You. In Jesus' name, Amen. Main Scripture: 📖 John 16:33 "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." 📖 Numbers 11:14 "I cannot carry all these people by myself; the burden is too heavy for me." 📖 John 19:25 "Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother." 📖 Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Remember this: You can be blessed and burdened at the same time. You can be called and challenged at the same time. You can be walking through chaos and still be standing in God's will. And if His peace is present... keep walking. Because God is writing a beautiful story in every chapter. ❤️ 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

    22 min

  2. Jun 7

    WHEN JESUS PULLS YOU OVER

    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’s the first thing you do when blue lights appear behind you on the highway? You immediately start checking yourself. “Was I speeding?” “What did I do wrong?” “Did I miss something?” Before the officer even reaches your window, guilt starts speaking. In this powerful and deeply relatable episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon explores the connection between conviction, guilt, shame, and grace through the story of Peter denying Jesus three times. What did Peter feel when Jesus looked at him after the denial? What did Jesus do when He saw Peter again after the resurrection? And what does that teach us about the grace Jesus gives us every single day? Using biblical truth, real-life application, personal testimony, and emotional storytelling, this episode reminds listeners that conviction is not rejection — it’s an invitation back to relationship. If you’ve ever felt ashamed, spiritually distant, or afraid that your failures disqualified you, this episode is for you. Hebrews 12:6 “For the Lord disciplines the one He loves.” The officer pulls you over because something needs attention. God convicts you because something needs healing. Luke 22:31-34 Jesus tells Peter: “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.” Peter immediately responds: “No Lord, not me.” And honestly? Peter believed that. Because most of us think we’re stronger than we are… until pressure exposes us. Then Jesus gets arrested. Chaos breaks out. Fear spreads. People begin questioning the disciples. And suddenly Peter becomes afraid. A servant girl says: “Aren’t you one of His followers?” Peter says: “I don’t know Him.” Then again. And again. Three times. Luke 22:61 “The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter.” Romans 8:1“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Conviction says: “Come closer.” Condemnation says: “Stay away.” Jesus did not define Peter by his worst moment. And He doesn’t define you by yours either.  PRAYER  Jesus… Thank You for grace. Thank You that You do not abandon us when we fail. Thank You that conviction is not condemnation. Lord, for every listener carrying guilt, shame, regret, or disappointment… remind them today that You still love them. Restore hearts. Restore identity. Restore passion. Restore intimacy with You. And help us stop running every time You start speaking to our hearts. Thank You for loving us like You loved Peter. 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

    41 min

  3. May 24

    One Act of Obedience

    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! In this deeply honest and conversational episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon and Deb sit down without scripts to talk freely about life, spiritual heaviness, obedience, awakening, and hearing God again. After weeks of exhaustion, emotional weight, and feeling spiritually distant, Shannon shares the powerful story of how God met her at J Fest and awakened something inside her again through one simple act of obedience. What began as a nudge to pray over a stranger named Haley turned into a deeply emotional moment confirming prayers for a baby, reminding both hosts that God still speaks clearly when we are willing to listen. Deb also opens up about the emotional overwhelm of opening her home to someone in recovery, the spiritual warfare that followed, and learning how to surrender control and allow God’s peace to guard her heart. Together, Shannon and Deb talk honestly about spiritual discernment, exhaustion, anxiety, worship, obedience, spiritual gifts, and the growing fire surrounding their upcoming women’s conference. This episode is raw, relatable, faith-filled, and a reminder that awakening often begins in weakness. Keywords: “Maybe the breakthrough you’re praying for is waiting on the other side of your obedience.”   “Sometimes the enemy doesn’t stop you with sin… he stops you with exhaustion.”   “Sometimes spiritual awakening starts with one act of obedience.”   “Maybe the breakthrough you’re praying for is waiting on the other side of your obedience.”  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

    34 min

  4. May 17

    I Almost Missed the Miracle

    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! In this emotional and faith-filled episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon shares how physical sickness and exhaustion almost kept her from attending J Fest—but God had something waiting for her there. After a week of feeling weak, discouraged, and spiritually distant, Shannon opens up about how God began speaking again through worship, children praising freely, and a divine moment of obedience involving a woman named Haley. All day long, Shannon felt God nudging her to pray over Haley and kept sensing children’s ministry in her spirit. Then, during a powerful worship moment, God gave Shannon a word: “Tell her what she is praying for is coming.” Haley broke down in tears and revealed she and her husband had been praying for a baby. This episode explores spiritual sensitivity, obedience, hearing the voice of God again, and how God often speaks through weakness, worship, and surrender. If you’ve been spiritually exhausted, emotionally numb, or questioning whether God still speaks, this episode is for you. Galatians 6:9 “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” Acts 2:17 “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people…” Matthew 18:3 “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” James 4:8 “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”  ENCOURAGEMENT  To the person listening who feels spiritually numb… God has not forgotten you. And just because you haven’t heard Him clearly lately does not mean He stopped speaking. Sometimes exhaustion clouds our hearing.  Sometimes pain distracts us.  Sometimes life gets loud. But God still speaks. And maybe your breakthrough is hiding in the place you almost didn’t go. Maybe your awakening begins with simply showing up. CLOSING PRAYERFather… Thank You for meeting us in weakness. Thank You for reminding us that You still speak. Lord, awaken our spirits again.  Help us become sensitive to Your voice.  Help us obey even when we’re nervous.  Help us trust even when we don’t understand. And Father, I pray for every listener carrying exhaustion, sickness, heaviness, or spiritual numbness. Meet them the way You met me today. Restore wonder.  Restore worship.  Restore sensitivity to Your Spirit. And Lord, thank You for divine moments.  The ones we almost missed.  The ones heaven already prepared. 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

    21 min

  5. May 10

    Coming Home: Happy Mothers Day

    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 you finally come home—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually? In this heartfelt solo episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon reflects on returning to her home store after weeks away helping other locations and how an ordinary drive to work suddenly became deeply spiritual. Through honest storytelling and biblical truth, this episode weaves together the story of the Prodigal Son, the prayers of a mother, the pride of watching a son grow, and the quiet strength of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This conversation is for anyone who has ever:  Felt lost and found again  Been carried by someone else’s prayers  Returned to a place that suddenly feels different  Wondered if their life touched others along the journey  Needed the reminder that home is sometimes where God restores us This episode is full of grace, gratitude, healing, motherhood, redemption, and the faithful love of Jesus. Luke 15:20 “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him…” James 5:16 “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Zephaniah 3:17 “He will rejoice over you with gladness…” John 19:25 “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother…” Psalm 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…”  PRAYER Jesus… Thank You for being the kind of Father who welcomes us home. Thank You for every prayer prayed over us when we didn’t even know we needed it. Thank You for mothers who stayed faithful.  For children who teach us grace.  For ordinary mornings that become holy moments. Lord, help us recognize Your presence in the everyday. Heal the parts of us that still feel distant.  Restore peace to weary hearts.  And remind us that no matter how far we’ve wandered emotionally, spiritually, or mentally… Home is always found in You. And God…  thank You for never stopping Your pursuit of us. 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

    22 min

  6. May 3

    “When Faith Feels Empty (But You’re Still Showing Up)”

    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! In this deeply raw and unfiltered episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon and Deb sit down with no script—just honesty. After opening up about past abuse, Shannon finds herself in an unexpected place:  feeling empty… disconnected… and questioning everything. From waking up in the middle of the night, feeling pulled in every direction at work, missing the connection of Bible study, and carrying quiet worry for family—this episode holds space for what many believers feel but don’t say out loud: What happens after you tell the truth? Why does it sometimes feel like God is silent?  Why does faith feel heavy when you’re still praying, worshiping, and showing up?  And what do you do when life feels… mundane? Through real conversation, laughter, tears, and prayer, Shannon and Deb explore:  The emotional aftermath of sharing your story  Spiritual silence and feeling distant from God  The tension between faith and fatigue  The importance of community and connection  Recognizing the enemy’s voice vs. God’s peace  Finding hope in the middle of confusion This episode is not about having it all together. It’s about staying… even when you feel lost. If you’ve ever smiled on the outside while struggling on the inside—this conversation is for you. You are not alone.  You are not failing.  And God has not left you. 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

    37 min

  7. Apr 26

    Full Circle

    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! In this deeply honest episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon reflects on the tension between last week’s heavy, emotional season and this week’s unexpected emptiness. What do you do when you go from feeling everything… to feeling nothing? Through personal reflection, Scripture from Psalms, 1 Kings, and Isaiah, and real-life moments—including a recent trip to Washington DC—this episode explores the full circle of faith: God is not only in the breaking…  He is in the quiet rebuilding too. If you’ve been feeling tired, unmotivated, or spiritually off—this conversation will meet you right where you are. After opening up about past abuse, she found herself in an unexpected place:  waking up at 2–3 AM  feeling empty  frustrated at work  carrying quiet worry for her husband  struggling to feel like herself Why does that happen? Through biblical truth, personal reflection, and real-life honesty, this episode explores the full circle of healing: Telling the truth is not the end of the process…  it’s often the beginning of deeper healing. With encouragement from Psalms, 1 Kings, and Matthew, this episode will help you understand what’s happening—and how God meets you in it. Psalms 23 “He restores my soul.”Restoration is quiet. It’s not loud. It doesn’t always feel powerful. Isaiah 40:31 “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength…”Waiting isn’t exciting. But it’s where strength is rebuilt. What if… this isn’t a funk? What if this is recovery? Psalms 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”Not just when it happened… But when you finally feel it. Look at Elijah again in 1 Kings 19. After the fire… After the victory… He crashes. He isolates. He says, “I’ve had enough.”  WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?  1. Don’t shut the door again You already opened it. Stay honest. 2. Talk to God in the middle of the night When you wake up at 2 or 3? That’s not wasted. That’s an invitation. 3. Give yourself grace You didn’t “mess yourself up.” You started healing. 4. Let God sit with you here Not rush you out. Not fix it instantly. Just be with you. 🙏 PRAYER  Lord, You see every layer we’ve uncovered. Every memory.  Every feeling.  Every restless night. And instead of running from it… help us trust You in it. Sit with us in the quiet. Meet us in the middle of the night. And remind us that healing is not a moment— it’s a process You walk with us through. 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

    26 min

  8. Apr 19

    “Hidden Scars: When Love Hurt, and How Jesus Healed Me”

    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! Not all wounds are visible. My story of trauma. In this deeply personal episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, I share my story of emotional abuse, survival, and healing through Jesus. Because trauma doesn’t always show in words—it shows in patterns. From constantly apologizing… to feeling unworthy of love… to believing lies about identity—this episode brings truth, awareness, and hope. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional wounds, insecurity, or feeling unseen… this conversation is for you. 👉 You are not broken beyond repair.  👉 You are seen, loved, and redeemable.  Because trauma… doesn’t always look the way people expect. It doesn’t always show up as bruises. 👉 Sometimes… it shows up in behavior.  The signs are hidden in behavior… not in what they say out loud.  1. You’ll notice things like… She apologizes constantly. Even when she did nothing wrong. Because somewhere along the way… 👉 She was made to feel like everything was her fault. 2. And small conflicts? They don’t feel small. Because her mind is connecting present moments… 👉 To past pain. 3. She might break down over something that seems “little”… But it’s not little to her. Because she’s not just reacting to the moment… 👉 She’s reliving something she never fully healed from. 4. She needs reassurance… Not because she’s needy— But because emotional neglect taught her: 👉 Love can disappear without warning. Trauma doesn’t always speak. 👉 It shows up in patterns.  Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”  2 Corinthians 10:5 “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Isaiah 61:3 “To give them beauty for ashes… the oil of joy for mourning…” And slowly… I started to believe: 👉 I am loved.  👉 I am chosen.  👉 I am not what happened to me.  ENCOURAGEMENT (4–5 minutes) If you’re listening to this… And you see yourself in this story… I need you to hear me clearly: You are not too far gone. You are not too broken. 📖 Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”  PRAYER Father God, Thank You for being close to the brokenhearted. Thank You for seeing the wounds no one else sees. Lord, for every woman listening who has been hurt, broken, or made to feel unworthy— Meet her right where she is. Heal what still hurts. Restore what was lost. Break every lie that was spoken over her life. And replace it with Your truth— That she is loved, chosen, and worthy. Give her strength to heal… And courage to walk forward in freedom. 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

    19 min
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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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