The UnPerfect Podcast for Christian Women Shelly Snead

In episode #26, I had just discovered the richness of Psalm 91 and all that it promises about living without fear. I am no stranger to stressing over the "what ifs" of life, and I've found five fear-starving gifts presented in this Psalm to be an absolute balm to my fearful, worried soul!

Over the next few episodes, we will explore some extraordinary gifts God gives us to combat the natural inclinations of our faithless flesh. Whether you fear what could happen five years from now or five minutes from now, I think you'll find hope in today's episode!

Episode #41 - A Practical Guide to Kicking Worry and Fear to the Curb

In this episode, I discuss:
One way to battle our fleshly nature of fearfulnessHow birds help us understand God's protectionWhat it actually means to make God our dwelling placeHow the movie Hitch taught me about the presence of God (no, really!)3 questions to consider and suggestions for practicing more faith Check out the rest of the series when it drops over the next couple of weeks!

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In Episode #40, writer/speaker/ministry leader Jody Allen and I continue our conversation on making changes by trading one habit for another. 

In episode #39, she shared her personal journey into trading one habit for another and gifted us with the first two steps in the process. Head there now if you missed the first part of this mini-series on habits trading—find it here!

In today's episode, Jody gives us some practical steps for making trades in our habits to create real change. Next, she offers tried and true encouragement as we engage in the process.  Listen in to hear more on the following:
Why we don't have to be victims of our choicesThe balance between our efforts and God's empowermentHow the changes God makes in us are more permanentWhy our motivation makes a difference in our successRecognizing how Satan plays both "sides" to keep you defeatedHow to use the three circles diagram to trade bad choices for healthy ones and perceive areas of caution (free printable download here)What the famous swimmer Florence Chadwick can teach us about staying the courseFinally, today's episode was packed full of wisdom from God's Word! Check them out for further study: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 121:1-2, John 8:32, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8, Psalm 28:7, Hebrews 12:1-2, Galatians 6:9
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What if that habit you know you need to curb could be changed by a more intentional system than just self-discipline or an act of the will? In episode #39 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, we'll learn how to trade one habit for a better one. Out with the old, in with the new! 

I thoroughly enjoyed my interview with speaker/writer/ministry leader Jody Allen in this episode. She is wise (she once talked a tow truck driver into NOT towing her car out of an illegal parking spot), witty (she constantly makes me laugh—often at myself), strong (she birthed twins—need I say more?), and she LOVES Jesus. Fortunately for you as listeners, she also loves spiritually pouring into the lives of women!
In this 2-episode series, Jody teaches us a new way to eliminate an old habit/behavior/mindset. Listen to hear Jody talk about:
trades she has made in her own lifethe power of an outside voiceseeking God for the trades we need to makewhy change is absolutely possible for the believerthe enemy's role in holding us back from changeBe sure to stay tuned for the rest of Jody's interview in episode #40.

Want to hear more from Jody or have her speak for your women's event or retreat? Find her at her website, www.JodyAllenWrites.com.

Want a little more help changing some habits and mindsets that are keeping you from fully living the abundant life Jesus promises? Check out Embracing UN-Perfect, a 7-day email/recording dive that will give you Biblical insights and strategies to overcome the hurdles keeping you stuck.
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As women, we often find ourselves stuck in the misery and disappointment of past regret. But God’s Word and the gospel of hope grant us a more productive and purposeful trajectory.

Today, we are once again diving into ditching our regret and embracing hope.

In episode #37 - How To Ditch Your Regret and Embrace Hope - part 1, we looked at two different types of regrets we often hold on to. We also found new narratives to replace the lies the enemy wants to keep us stuck in. Next, we discovered how and why the antithesis of regret - hope - gets the final say over our regret.
In episode #38, we will look at two last essential truths we must understand to move from regret to hope, which will answer these questions:
What role does Jesus play in helping us move past our regrets?Who is a Biblical example of successfully putting regret behind him and moving forward in faithfulness?How does this example give us hope?What's the best strategy for leaving the paralyzing place of deep regret?Finally, This episode was jam-packed with what God's Word says about regret AND hope, including these scriptures: 
Romans 15:4, 13Philippians 3:13-15Romans 5:8Joel 2:25Ezekiel 36:26Isaiah 61:31 Peter 1 and 31 Corinthians 15:3-51 Samuel 15:35-16:1More episodes like this one:
#18 - The UN-Perfect Women God Chooses
#31 - Restoration from Spiritual Brokenness in the Grace of Jesus
#33 - Hidden Relationship Wreckers





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As women, we often find ourselves stuck in the misery and disappointment of past regret. But God's Word and the gospel of hope grant us a more productive and purposeful trajectory...

In episode #37 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, we begin a two-part series on handling regret through a Biblical lens. There are four fundamental truths we must realize and take to heart in order to move past a regret. This week we will discuss:
How the enemy uses regret to distort the truthTwo types of regret we all experience and two statements of assurance to remember when we begin to rehearse our regretsHow the Greek word for hope in the New Testament shines light on our focus during times of regret or hopeCheck out the following scriptures concerning regret and hope:

Ephesians 3:20
Philippians 3:13-15
Romans 15:4
Romans 15:13

Want to hear more on this topic? Check out the following episodes and resources...

Episode #27  - Overcoming Anger with Elizabeth of  Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast

Episode #31 - Restoration for Sexual Brokenness  with Teresa Whiting

Embracing UN-Perfect: A 7-Day Dive to Fully Living the Life You Were Dealt.
Each day of this email/recording resource covers topics like regret, comparison, insignificance, authenticity, worry, and more.

Grab your free copy of The UN-Perfect Promises of God here.  This is a free printable download of 5 Biblical meditations for living in the now and the not-yet.
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Waiting. Not sure it's enjoyable for anyone. While waiting happened a lot to God's people in scripture, it also happens often to us in life. Sophia Light once wrote, "Once the waiting is over, whatever we were waiting for pales in comparison to the prize of his presence, which we already won in the waiting. "

In Episode #36 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, I have a fun and meaningful conversation with author/poet Jody Lee Collins concerning our response and God's purposes for us while waiting.

While we discuss everything from my poor gardening skills to "Dexter," her new garden gnome, the meat of our discussion is about waiting spaces. Listen in to hear Jody and I talk through the following:
How our attitude toward waiting can be compared to a home renovation project...God's ultimate purpose for our lives - and how waiting makes this easier for Him to accomplish...A reading of one of Jody's poems, "Exodus 13" from her book, Mining the Bright Birds: Poems of Longing for Home...How the "shadows" and "fog" of waiting actually enable us to see more clearly...Some great advice Jody would give a younger version of herself...Jody Lee Collins is the author of three books, two of which are collections of her poetry. A retired teacher, Jody began writing when Smith Corona typewriters graced the desk of her 8th-grade typing class. Nowadays, you can find her work online at her website or on Substack. When she’s not visiting with grandkids or writing at her desk, she enjoys watching birds from the back deck and messing about in her Seattle land garden.

Visit Jody at her website, www..jodyleecollins.com, or on her Substack.

Order her book, Mining the Bright Birds: Poems of Longing for Home, here.

For more on this topic, check out the following:

episode #15 When Best-Laid Plans Unravel - Delayed
episode #32 Finding Jesus in the Land of My Captivity
How To Know God Is Enough, Even if You Never Bless Me Again. (blog post)

The quote from Sophia Light came from this article.
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