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Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversations
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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.” 

  1. 14h ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Jul 26

    Eyes on the Road

    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! Sometimes God doesn't speak in the middle of a church service. Sometimes He speaks while you're sitting in traffic. In this episode of Unrelated Sisters: Truth & Grace Conversation, Shannon shares how an ordinary morning commute became an extraordinary conversation with God. While sitting in Atlanta traffic, praying over the upcoming Roots Before Fruit conference, lifting up coworkers, and carrying Mable on her heart, God asked one simple question: "Why are you looking in the rearview mirror? What you need is in front of you." That moment led to a powerful reminder that while our past has purpose, it was never meant to determine our direction. Together, Shannon and Deb discuss how shame, regret, trauma, and even familiar places can keep us looking backward when God is continually calling us forward. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and honest conversation, you'll be encouraged to stop letting yesterday steer your tomorrow and begin trusting the road God has prepared ahead of you. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to let go of what was, this episode is for you. "The next time you get in your car, look through the windshield... then glance at your rearview mirror and ask yourself: Which one have I been living through?" Key Bible VersesTheme Verse Philippians 3:13–14 "But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal..."God Makes Us New 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation..."A beautiful reminder that God isn't just improving us—He is making us new.  God Is Doing Something New Isaiah 43:18–19 "Forget the former things... See, I am doing a new thing!"Keep Your Eyes on Jesus John 21:15–19 Peter denied Jesus three times. Jesus restored him three times. Failure was not Peter's final destination. Press Forward Luke 9:62 "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." EncouragementMaybe today you're staring into a rearview mirror that God never intended you to live in. Maybe it's regret. Maybe it's shame. Maybe it's a failed relationship. Maybe it's church hurt. Maybe it's a dream that didn't work out. Or maybe it's a version of yourself that God has already redeemed, but you keep revisiting. Friend, your past isn't worthless. It has taught you. It has shaped you. It has become part of your testimony. But it doesn't get to decide your destination. God doesn't erase your history—He redeems it. Every mistake becomes a testimony of grace. Every disappointment becomes an opportunity to trust Him more deeply. Every delay becomes another reminder that His timing is better than ours. The windshield is bigger for a reason. God has given you a much greater view of where He's taking you than where you've been. So keep driving. Even if traffic is slow. Even if life feels paused. Even if you can't see around the next curve. The God who called you is already waiting on the road ahead.  Prayer Father, Thank You for meeting us in the ordinary moments of life. Thank You that You still speak in quiet conversations, traffic jams, morning commutes, and the places where we least expect to hear Your voice. Lord, so many of us are carrying things from our past that You never intended us to keep carrying. Heal the places where shame, regret, disappointment, fear, or unforgiveness still hold us captive. Help us to learn from our past without living there. Give us the courage to trust the road You have placed before us. When life feels slow, remind us that waiting is never wasted when we are walking with You. When we are tempted to keep looking behind us, gently turn our eyes back toward Jesus. Thank You that You are a God of redemption, not condemnation. Thank You that You make all things new and that Your plans for us are greater than anything we've left behind. May we walk forward in faith, fixing our eyes on You, trusting every step You ask us to take. 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

  7. Jul 12

    Growing Through the Mud

    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! How often do we spend our energy trying to change everyone around us while God is quietly asking to change us first? In this week's conversation, Shannon and Deb share honestly about slowing down, finding rest, learning to respond instead of react, and discovering that changing the atmosphere around us begins with allowing God to transform our own hearts. They talk about marriage, leadership, emotional exhaustion, brain fog, spiritual growth, and the difficult process of letting go of control. Along the way, they revisit the powerful image behind the Roots Before Fruit conference—learning to recognize the weeds that quietly wrap themselves around healthy roots before they choke out the fruit God is trying to grow. This episode is a reminder that spiritual maturity isn't about fixing everyone else. It's about surrendering yourself to God and trusting Him to work in every heart—including your own. Sometimes the greatest transformation begins when we simply let God be God.  Encouragement  Maybe you've been carrying the weight of trying to fix your marriage, your family, your workplace, or someone you love. You've prayed. You've worried. You've corrected. You've carried responsibilities that were never yours to carry. Today, God may be gently asking you to release control. Your job is not to change people. Your job is to stay rooted. When your roots remain planted in Christ, your peace isn't determined by other people's attitudes. Your joy isn't dependent on perfect circumstances. Your love isn't controlled by someone else's actions. The weeds will come. Offenses will grow. Disappointments will happen. But healthy roots know where their source is. Keep letting God remove what doesn't belong. Keep choosing peace. Keep speaking life. Keep trusting His timing. The same God who is growing you is also working in the lives of the people you're praying for—even when you can't see it. Growth is happening beneath the surface long before anyone sees the fruit.  Closing Prayer  Father, Thank You for loving us enough to keep growing us. Forgive us for the times we've spent more energy trying to change others than allowing You to change us. Help us surrender our need to control every situation and teach us to trust Your timing and Your process. Lord, search our hearts. Show us the weeds that have quietly taken root—fear, pride, frustration, bitterness, anxiety, or the desire to control. Pull them up before they steal the life You are growing within us. Help us become women who carry peace into every room, who respond with grace instead of emotion, and who create an atmosphere where Your presence is welcomed. Strengthen every listener who feels tired, overwhelmed, or stuck. Remind them that even when growth feels slow, You are faithfully working beneath the surface. Plant us beside Your living water so that our roots grow deep, our faith remains steady, and our lives bear fruit that brings You glory. We trust You with our homes, our families, our work, our ministry, and our future. In Jesus' name, Amen. Bible Verses Jeremiah 17:7–8 Galatians 6:9 John 15:4–5 Proverbs 4:23 Philippians 4:6–7 Romans 12:2We 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. Jul 5

    When Chaos Comes Before Calling Episode

    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! Some weeks leave you emotionally exhausted. In this honest conversation, Shannon and Deb pull back the curtain on what life has really looked like lately—family struggles, work stress, leadership pressures, unanswered questions, and the spiritual weight that seems to come whenever you're stepping into something God has called you to do. Together they talk about how easy it is to mistake people for the enemy when Scripture reminds us our battle is never against flesh and blood. They discuss bitterness, healthy boundaries, giving grace, protecting your peace, and learning when to "let it be" while still trusting God to handle what you cannot. If you've been asking, "God, what did I do wrong?" this episode is a reminder that sometimes you're not being punished—you may simply be standing in the middle of a spiritual battle. The enemy wants distraction, division, and discouragement. Jesus offers peace, wisdom, and strength to keep moving forward. No polished answers. No pretending. Just two women choosing truth, grace, and Jesus in the middle of real life. Bible Verses Ephesians 6:12 — "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood..."Ephesians 4:31-32 — Put away bitterness, wrath, anger, and forgive as Christ forgave you. John 10:10 — "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life..."James 1:19-20 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry. Isaiah 26:3 — God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him. Encouragement  Maybe you're listening today and your life feels a little like ours did this week. Relationships feel strained. Work feels overwhelming. Your emotions are heavier than usual. You're questioning whether you're doing the right thing. Can I encourage you? Don't let the enemy convince you that the people around you are the real enemy. Sometimes the greatest victory isn't winning the argument—it's refusing to lose your peace. Sometimes strength looks like taking a step back instead of taking revenge. Sometimes maturity looks like praying before reacting. Sometimes obedience looks like choosing grace when your flesh wants to choose bitterness. If God has called you to something, don't be surprised when opposition comes. Opposition doesn't always mean you're going the wrong direction. Many times it confirms you're walking toward something the enemy doesn't want you to reach. Keep praying. Keep forgiving. Keep setting healthy boundaries. Keep trusting God's timing. The battle may be real, but so is the One who has already won it.  Closing Prayer  Heavenly Father, Thank You for walking with us through every difficult season. Thank You that even when life feels chaotic, You remain faithful and unchanging. Lord, help us remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood. Give us eyes to recognize the spiritual battle without turning against the people You have placed in our lives. Search our hearts today. If there is bitterness, unforgiveness, pride, fear, or anger taking root, gently remove it. Replace it with Your peace, Your wisdom, and Your grace. Teach us when to speak and when to be still. Give us discernment to know the difference between healthy boundaries and hardened hearts. Help us extend the same grace that You have so freely given us. Strengthen every listener who feels overwhelmed by work, family, ministry, or life. Remind them that they are not fighting alone. You are with them in every battle, and You have already secured the victory through Jesus Christ. May we leave this week choosing faith over fear, peace over panic, and love over offense. In Jesus' mighty 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

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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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