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Susan Shropshire
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Welcome to Peace Over Perfection — a Christian podcast for women who are overwhelmed, exhausted, or just craving peace. Each short, devotional-style episode offers biblical encouragement and real-life Biblical application to help you trust God in everyday situations. Do you feel like you’re running on empty — physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Are you buried in expectations, to-do lists, and the pressure to have it all together? Do you feel distant from God and unsure how to reconnect—or wonder how to grow in your faith? You’re not alone — and if you’re looking for Bible-based devotions, practical faith tools, and truth without the guilt, you’re in the right place. I’m Susan — wife, empty nester, small business owner, and fellow believer who’s been there. I spent years trying to find peace and purpose through self-help, devotions, and even network marketing—until I finally learned how to connect with God in my everyday mess. Now through this Christian podcast, I’m here to help you: Apply Scripture in your real life (not just highlight it) Let go of the all-or-nothing mindset Make intentional, faith-centered choices Find peace through Bible verses for anxiety and overwhelm Build spiritual confidence by trusting God, one step at a time Each episode is grounded in biblical truth, filled with biblical encouragement, and focused on Biblical application. Whether you're dealing with worry, guilt, or just trying to stay consistent with your quiet time, Peace Over Perfection will meet you with grace, truth, and a little humor. If you’re ready to stop striving and start living with more peace, joy, and purpose — subscribe now to this Christian podcast for weekly devotions, real-life Scripture insights, and Bible verses for anxiety that actually help. Grab your favorite drink, pop in your earbuds, and let’s walk this journey of faith together — one Scripture-filled, grace-covered step at a time. Along the way, you’ll gain more clarity through Biblical application, strength through biblical encouragement, and hope by trusting God—even in the middle of the mess. Whether you're searching for Bible verses for anxiety, ways to deepen your faith, or a new Christian podcast that feels like a friend, you’ll find it here.

  1. 2d ago

    49 | Hard Questions About the Bible: Slavery, War, and Why God Seems Cruel in the Old Testament

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Have you ever been scrolling through social media and someone is confidently tearing the Bible apart? They point to God wiping out cities, the Bible and slavery, or the way women were treated in the Old Testament, and suddenly you don't know what to say. Maybe you've had some of those same questions yourself. Today we're going to talk about all of it, with real answers, not a dismissal and not a seminary lecture. Just an honest conversation about the hard parts of Scripture and why the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is one unified story pointing straight to Jesus. In this episode we talk about: What the Bible actually means when it says "God-breathed" and why that matters The difference between what the Bible describes and what God commands Why God commanded Israel to wipe out certain cities and what the Bible actually says about that What the Old Testament really says about slavery and why it looks very different from what we think How the Bible treats women from Genesis through the Gospels Why God required animal sacrifice and why we don't do that anymore What people mean when they say the Bible "contradicts itself" and how to respond How Jesus is woven throughout the entire Old Testament, not just predicted but present Scripture mentioned in this episode: 2 Timothy 3:16 / Genesis 15:16 / Psalm 103:8 / Exodus 21:2 / Deuteronomy 15 / Galatians 3:28 / Isaiah 53 / John 1:29 / Hebrews 9:26 / Hebrews 10:4 / John 5:39 / Hebrews 1:1-2 Scripture of the Week: Hebrews 1:1-2 "In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son." Resources Mentioned: Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    23 min

  2. Jun 2

    48 | Jesus Doesn’t Need You To Be Perfect: How He Changes You From the Inside Out

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Do you ever feel like you have to "get it together" before you can really come to God? Maybe you tell yourself, "Once I stop reacting like that… once I get consistent with my quiet time… once I finally deal with this sin… then I will have a real relationship with God." In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we are talking about why that is not how the gospel works, and how Jesus actually changes us from the inside out. This is not about pretending you are fine or lowering the bar. It is about understanding what Scripture says about redemption, sanctification, and the daily, messy process of becoming more like Christ. You will learn: Why God is not surprised by your "mess" and how Psalm 139 shows he already knows you completely What Jesus says in Mark 7 about the real problem being in our hearts, not just in our behavior How redemption (Romans 3 and Titus 3) and sanctification fit together in the life of a believer What it means to be a "new creation" in Christ even when your habits have not caught up yet How Jesus welcomes sinners in Luke 15 and Romans 5:8, and what that means for you when you feel like a disappointment What Genesis 3 and 1 John 1:9 show us about God's response when we sin and try to hide Why grace is not an excuse to do whatever we want, and how Romans 6 calls us to live differently without demanding perfection This is not a "try harder" episode and it is not a "do whatever you want" episode. It is a reminder that you do not have to pre-clean your life before you invite Jesus in. You come to him with the real story, and he is the one who does the deep work in your heart over time. Scripture of the Week: Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." This Week's Challenge: Pay attention to where you are "pre-cleaning" for God. When you catch yourself thinking, "I need to fix this before I talk to him," stop and talk to him right there instead. Tell him the truth about what is going on and ask him to help you in the middle of it, not after you have cleaned it up. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    12 min

  3. May 26

    47 | Paralyzed By Overthinking? What To Do When You Are Afraid To Make The Wrong Decision

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Do you ever feel like you are begging God for clarity, but your life still feels stuck in the same place? You pray about it. You think about it. You replay all the options in your head. But when it comes to actually taking a step, you freeze. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we are talking about those seasons when you feel "parked" in your life and faith, and what it looks like to activate your faith and move with God instead of staying stuck in overthinking and analysis paralysis. This is not about rushing ahead or forcing things to happen. It is about learning how God often gives clarity as you walk with Him, not before you move. You will learn: Why you cannot "steer a parked car" in your spiritual life How God led Abraham, the priests at the Jordan, and Moses while they were in motion The difference between wisely seeking God and just circling in overthinking How to notice what is already "in your hand" in this season Simple, practical steps to take one next step of faith with God this week This is not a "just do more" episode. It is an invitation to stop living stuck in your head, start taking small steps of obedience, and trust that the God who goes before you will guide you as you move with Him. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    13 min

  4. May 19

    46 | Why Does Everything Feel Out of My Control? What God Says About Your Circumstances and Your Peace

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Have you ever been in the middle of something hard and felt like if you could just fix the situation, you'd finally be okay? In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we're talking about why the situation isn't always the problem. It's the lens we're looking through. And while we don't always get to choose our circumstances, we do get to choose how we respond to them. Every single time. We walk through the story of Joseph, one of the most powerful examples in Scripture of someone who had every reason to become bitter and never did. And we talk about what it actually looks like to guard your heart and trust God in the middle of the hard stuff. You will learn: Why your response is always in your control, even when nothing else is What Joseph's story teaches us about trusting God through one hard thing after another What Proverbs 4:23 really means and why it matters for how you handle hard days How Romans 8:28 applies even when the thing you were afraid of actually happens Four practical steps you can start using today to respond from faith instead of fear This is not about pretending hard things aren't hard. It is about learning to trust that God is working in them even when you can't see how yet. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    12 min

  5. May 12

    45 | Grief, Loyalty, and Redemption: What the Book of Ruth Teaches Us About Trusting God in Hard Seasons

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Have you ever been in a season where everything fell apart at once and you couldn't see any way forward? Grief has a way of making us feel like our story is over. But the book of Ruth shows us something different. It shows us a God who is quietly, faithfully working even when we can't see Him moving, turning ordinary days and desperate choices into something far greater than we could have planned. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we're walking through the book of Ruth, all four chapters, and discovering how God weaves loyalty, loss, and redemption into a story that points straight to Jesus. You will learn: Why Ruth's story isn't just a love story, it's a picture of how God works behind the scenes What Naomi's raw, honest grief teaches us about bringing our pain to God How one ordinary day in an ordinary field changed everything and what that means for your life The role of the kinsman-redeemer and how Boaz points us directly to Jesus Why your ordinary faithfulness matters more than you think This is not a polished, everything-is-fine kind of story. It is a messy, grief-soaked, God-is-faithful story, and it might be exactly what you need to hear today. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    13 min

  6. May 5

    44 | How to Read the Bible to Actually Know God

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Do you ever open your Bible, read a few verses, and walk away thinking, "What was I supposed to get from that?" Maybe you've tried to be consistent. You've sat down, read the words, but it just didn't click. It felt confusing, disconnected, or like you were missing something. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we're talking about a simple shift that can completely change how you read the Bible. This isn't about reading more or doing it perfectly. It's about changing what you're looking for when you read. Because the Bible was written for you, but it's not about you. When you stop reading Scripture to find yourself and start reading it to find God, you begin to actually know Him. And that changes everything. You will learn: Why reading the Bible can feel confusing or frustrating The mistake many of us make when we open Scripture Why the Bible is about God, not us How context changes everything when you read Simple, practical ways to read your Bible with clarity and purpose How looking for God in Scripture helps you actually know Him This is not about checking a box or finding the "perfect" quiet time. It is about building a real relationship with God through His Word. When you start seeing His character, His heart, and His plan throughout Scripture, your faith becomes deeper, stronger, and more personal. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    15 min

  7. Apr 28

    43 | The Peace You’re Looking For Starts with Trusting God

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Do you ever feel like if you don't manage everything, plan every detail, or keep holding it all together, life will fall apart? Many Christian women live exhausted, not because life is always hard, but because they're carrying things God never asked them to carry. Control can feel responsible, productive, and protective, but underneath it is often fear, anxiety, and a struggle to trust God fully. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we're talking about the hidden cost of control, why surrender feels so hard, and how real peace begins when we loosen our grip and trust God with what was never ours to manage. You will learn: Why control often disguises itself as responsibility How fear and anxiety fuel the need to manage everything What Proverbs 3:5-6 really teaches about trust Why trusting God doesn't mean doing nothing How to know your part and leave the outcome to Him Practical ways to surrender control daily and find peace If you've been mentally exhausted, overthinking everything, or trying to hold life together on your own, this episode will remind you that peace is found in trusting God, not controlling outcomes. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    11 min

  8. Apr 21

    42 | Stop Letting Anxiety Win: The Power of a Grateful Heart

    Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Do you ever feel like if you don't manage everything, plan every detail, or keep holding it all together, life will fall apart? Many Christian women live exhausted, not because life is always hard, but because they're carrying things God never asked them to carry. Control can feel responsible, productive, and protective, but underneath it is often fear, anxiety, and a struggle to trust God fully. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we're talking about the hidden cost of control, why surrender feels so hard, and how real peace begins when we loosen our grip and trust God with what was never ours to manage. You will learn: Why control often disguises itself as responsibility How fear and anxiety fuel the need to manage everything What Proverbs 3:5-6 really teaches about trust Why trusting God doesn't mean doing nothing How to know your part and leave the outcome to Him Practical ways to surrender control daily and find peace If you've been mentally exhausted, overthinking everything, or trying to hold life together on your own, this episode will remind you that peace is found in trusting God, not controlling outcomes. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: susan@rootedlily.com Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

    18 min
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Welcome to Peace Over Perfection — a Christian podcast for women who are overwhelmed, exhausted, or just craving peace. Each short, devotional-style episode offers biblical encouragement and real-life Biblical application to help you trust God in everyday situations. Do you feel like you’re running on empty — physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Are you buried in expectations, to-do lists, and the pressure to have it all together? Do you feel distant from God and unsure how to reconnect—or wonder how to grow in your faith? You’re not alone — and if you’re looking for Bible-based devotions, practical faith tools, and truth without the guilt, you’re in the right place. I’m Susan — wife, empty nester, small business owner, and fellow believer who’s been there. I spent years trying to find peace and purpose through self-help, devotions, and even network marketing—until I finally learned how to connect with God in my everyday mess. Now through this Christian podcast, I’m here to help you: Apply Scripture in your real life (not just highlight it) Let go of the all-or-nothing mindset Make intentional, faith-centered choices Find peace through Bible verses for anxiety and overwhelm Build spiritual confidence by trusting God, one step at a time Each episode is grounded in biblical truth, filled with biblical encouragement, and focused on Biblical application. Whether you're dealing with worry, guilt, or just trying to stay consistent with your quiet time, Peace Over Perfection will meet you with grace, truth, and a little humor. If you’re ready to stop striving and start living with more peace, joy, and purpose — subscribe now to this Christian podcast for weekly devotions, real-life Scripture insights, and Bible verses for anxiety that actually help. Grab your favorite drink, pop in your earbuds, and let’s walk this journey of faith together — one Scripture-filled, grace-covered step at a time. Along the way, you’ll gain more clarity through Biblical application, strength through biblical encouragement, and hope by trusting God—even in the middle of the mess. Whether you're searching for Bible verses for anxiety, ways to deepen your faith, or a new Christian podcast that feels like a friend, you’ll find it here.

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