UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the Fullest

Shelly Snead
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Do you desire to connect with God in real and tangible ways? Do you struggle with the reality that life hasn't gone the way you imagined it would? My friend, you've come to the right place to pursue living the abundant life—and you are not alone! I'm your host, Shelly Snead, and it's my weekly mission to help you overcome obstacles that keep you from experiencing intimacy with God. Through authentic stories and experiences rooted in the truth of God's Word, hope—and most likely some humor—is headed your way. Let's grow in faith and live life to the fullest— together!Connect with me at hello@shellysnead.com, or join our UnPerfect Community via my weekly newsletter at https://shellysnead.substack.com/subscribe - there's a free printable gift awaiting your subscription!

  1. Strong And Secure: Why Knowing the Character of God the Father Matters to our Spiritual Formation with Lynn Cowell

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    Strong And Secure: Why Knowing the Character of God the Father Matters to our Spiritual Formation with Lynn Cowell

    Do you ever feel that God is distant or “unimpressed” with you? Do you struggle to view God as a Father, based on your experiences with an earthly parent? I’ve been there. And I’ve found that only by truly understanding the character of God the Father can I live content, strong, and secure next to the very heart of God.  Often, we are inadvertently looking to others to fill our crater-sized love gaps —gaps only satisfied by a perfect, compassionate, heavenly Father. We say, “I am enough,” but the truth is, we’re not!  In today’s episode, my guest, Proverbs 31 speaker and author, Lynn Cowell, gives us a pertinent reminder that how we think about God the Father impacts our spiritual formation. As she beautifully puts it, “the prodigal son had a running Father.”  Let’s dive into God’s heart for us today.  Xoxo,  Shelly  * Download Lynn's free resource, Never Too Far: 5 Days of Trusting God's Love for You * Grab her book here - Strong and Secure, 100 Devotions for Young Women Other UnPerfect episodes mentioned in this one: #118 - Challenge Negative Thoughts, Em Tyler#106 - How to Find Joy (in Being a Mom)Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    31 phút
  2. Choosing the Best Bible Reading Plan for You: Studying the Bible in Your Current Season

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    Choosing the Best Bible Reading Plan for You: Studying the Bible in Your Current Season

    We’ve all been there. Day 187 of a bible reading plan, drowning in Levitical law or wondering how Nahum or Obadiah can speak into our lives today. Choosing the best bible reading plan can be hard and at times feel spiritually “dry.” If you’re looking for a plan for reading the bible or just need some new and fresh motivation for studying the bible in your current season, I’ve got you! Today on UnPerfect, my student pastor-son, Silas, and I discuss a variety of plans and other nuances of reading Scripture, from approaching difficult verses/passages and accountability, to discovering the benefits of reading the bible for the “long game” rather than merely seeking short-term fruit.  You’re going to leave this episode inspired to jump back into God’s Word with renewed hope and self-discipline! Hang in there, you’ve got this! Xoxo, Shelly Resources mentioned in this episode related to choosing the best Bible Reading plan: Bible Project study tools Foundations, by Robby Gallaty Description/Examples of types of Bible translations Chronological Bible (Scripture laid out chronologically rather than book by book) Reader's Bible (no separations of verses, written as the original manuscripts were written, as letters, paragraphs, etc. - Shelly's personal fave!) The common sermon illustration Shelly shared, probably loosely based on this amazing story of an actual preacher, Juan Carlos Ortiz Silas' Actual quote attributed to...Mark Twain! No way! Episode #97 with Jenny Zentz: Putting My Confidence in Scripture When God Is Silent (episode mentioned by Shelly about "showing up") Silas's "must-read" book selection: The Great Divorce, by C. S. Lewis Shelly's choice: Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart, by J. D. Greear (and here's the teen edition I read with my daughter: Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart, teen edition, by J. D. Greear Middle School/teen fantasy book series: The Brotherband Chronicles, by John Flanagan Did we mention anything you don't see here? Email me! hello@shellysnead.com Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    1 giờ 14 phút
  3. Challenge Negative Thoughts with the power of “Again” (Dismiss “Stinking Thinking” by Telling Yourself the Truth, Creating New Neural Pathways, & Replacing Toxic Positivity with Biblical Hope)

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    Challenge Negative Thoughts with the power of “Again” (Dismiss “Stinking Thinking” by Telling Yourself the Truth, Creating New Neural Pathways, & Replacing Toxic Positivity with Biblical Hope)

    Our thoughts can propel us deeper into spiritual maturity, or they can keep us stuck in repetitive cycles of “stinking thinking.” Like you, I often find myself rehearsing negative thought patterns when I’m dealing with disappointments or challenges. But as today’s guest reminds us, we have a choice in which thoughts get to play on repeat. By telling ourselves the truth of our stories and of God’s Word, and replacing toxic positivity with biblical hope, we can create new neural pathways and climb out of our pity party into peace and freedom. Through the power of “again,” Jesus offers an alternative to dwelling on negative thoughts.  Find out how on today’s episode of UnPerfect! Xoxo Shelly Connect with Em on her website and follow her writing and teaching on her Substack. Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    1 giờ 1 phút
  4. Who Is My Neighbor and How Do I Love Like Jesus? What the Bible Says About Immigration and its Impact on Followers of Jesus

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    Who Is My Neighbor and How Do I Love Like Jesus? What the Bible Says About Immigration and its Impact on Followers of Jesus

    Do you ever wonder about the narrative you are hearing on immigration and immigration policy? Maybe you’ve entertained the following questions: ·      Who is my neighbor? ·      How do I truly love like Jesus? ·      What does the Bible say about immigration? ·      What is really happening at the borders? ·      What is the impact on followers of Jesus? I’ve been where you are, my friend. It’s one of the reasons I have a hard time stomaching social media these days. Most importantly, I long to know how to legally and Biblically respond to image-bearers who cross our borders. Today, we have the opportunity to hear from an expert in the field – but she won’t be yelling at us or asking us to pick a new political party. In fact, Bri Stensrud, author of “Start with Welcome: The Journey Toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation,” is here today to share the foundations of Biblical Immigration and practical ways we can love Jesus and immigrants formed in his image. Let’s look to Jesus and God’s Word as we seek answers to our questions. Xoxo, Shelly Connect with Women of Welcome here. Grab your copy of Start With Welcome here.* Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    1 giờ 16 phút
  5. Come Out of Hiding into Freedom In Christ: Share your story, reject a “works faith,” and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit

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    Come Out of Hiding into Freedom In Christ: Share your story, reject a “works faith,” and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit

    Are you or someone you love hiding behind a shameful past or a faith you’re trying to earn by being good enough for God? Do you struggle with finding true freedom in Christ as you process your story? Today’s UnPerfect guest has known the shame of hiding and the grief of losing a spouse twice. But she learned to find her security in the gospel alone and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. And you can too, my friend! Listen in to hear her powerful story – and discover the power to share your story in Biblical community or a specific niche community that can walk this road with you. By allowing the gospel to speak into our pain and our past, we can come out of hiding into freedom in Christ! Let’s do this! Xoxo, Shelly Connect with Rachel here. Grab her book, Widow’s Might, here.* Learn more about a Never Alone Widows gathering here. Grab The Gospel Comes With A House Key, by Rosario Butterfield, here.* And finally, get your copy of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero, here.* Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    1 giờ
  6. Calming Anxiety and Finding the Peace of God: How Dependency on God Leads to Intimacy with God, with Kara Stout

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    Calming Anxiety and Finding the Peace of God: How Dependency on God Leads to Intimacy with God, with Kara Stout

    Do you have an anxious heart? What if I told you the key to knowing the peace of God is found in intimacy with God? Life is filled with tragedy, trauma, suffering, and waiting, but God longs to cover us with his wings and enable us to experience the peace of God that transcends all human understanding. It’s possible. And my guest today, Kara Stout, is sharing her story of the dependency on God that led her closer to the very heart of God. Xoxo,  *Shelly* Connect with Kara here. Grab your copy of An UnTroubled Heart here. Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    39 phút
  7. Struggling With Hard Questions for God? How Honest Prayer Leads to Intimacy with God, with Niki Hardy

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    Struggling With Hard Questions for God? How Honest Prayer Leads to Intimacy with God, with Niki Hardy

    Do you have hard questions for God that you’re afraid to ask him? Do doubts about God or tough Biblical questions make you anxious about owning your faith or trusting God in difficult times? What if instead of drawing you further away from God, your doubts could bring you into an intimate relationship with God? It’s not only possible, but it is how God designed us to face our biblical doubt and spiritual frustrations.  If you’re like most women, this is a lifelong area of struggle. In today’s episode, my guest, Niki Hardy, shares with us the secret to not only taking our doubts to God via honest prayer but also ways to wrestle with Him through our doubts and achieve a deeper intimacy with God as a result. Whether you are struggling with passages of Scripture that are difficult to reconcile with God’s nature, or doubting God in hard times, you can bring your authentic self and your biblical doubts to the God who longs to hold you, questions and all!  Find out how on today’s episode of UnPerfect!  xoxo, Shelly Read the transcript here! Connect with Niki Hardy and download the first three chapters FREE.  Or go ahead and order your copy of God, Can We Chat? Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    45 phút
  8. How to be Resilient and Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Charles Stone

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    How to be Resilient and Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Charles Stone

    Are you struggling to lower stress levels and increase resilience? What if instead of being stressed out, you could learn to stress less? I’ve got great news for your anxious heart today: God has gifted us with spiritual and physiological ways to reduce stress and anxiety while becoming resilient in the process!   If you're like most believers, you want to experience God’s peace that passes all understanding, even in the midst of chronic or acute stress. In today’s episode, Dr. Charles Stone shares some golden nuggets of wisdom from his book, Stress Less.   Whether you are looking for ways to reduce stress or to decrease overwhelm and anxiety, by diving into Dr. Stone’s nine Biblical and science-based practices, you can begin to thrive in uncertainty and develop the resilience needed to face the challenges that God allows in your life.  Let’s do this!  Xoxo Shelly  Connect with Dr. Stone here.  And grab his life-changing book, Stress Less, here! And check out the other book mentioned by Dr. Stone, Holy Noticing. Support the show Loved this episode?! Leave a 5-star rating (and review)! Instructions here for the technologically challenged. Join my newsletter and never miss an episode or update! Claim your free UnPerfect printable download, The UnPerfect Promises of God: Five Biblical Affirmations for Living in the Now and the Not Yet I’d love to speak at your women’s event or retreat - check out my website! *As an Amazon Associate, I make a few cents if you buy one of the books I've linked to above. Enjoy!

    54 phút
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Do you desire to connect with God in real and tangible ways? Do you struggle with the reality that life hasn't gone the way you imagined it would? My friend, you've come to the right place to pursue living the abundant life—and you are not alone! I'm your host, Shelly Snead, and it's my weekly mission to help you overcome obstacles that keep you from experiencing intimacy with God. Through authentic stories and experiences rooted in the truth of God's Word, hope—and most likely some humor—is headed your way. Let's grow in faith and live life to the fullest— together!Connect with me at hello@shellysnead.com, or join our UnPerfect Community via my weekly newsletter at https://shellysnead.substack.com/subscribe - there's a free printable gift awaiting your subscription!

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