Best Shelly Snead Podcasts (2024)

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7 Ways I Compare Myself to Others: Choosing Contentment (2) 17:17

2d ago17:17

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. When I compare myself to others, I allow myself to be robbed of much more than joy. Comparison robs me of my God-given identity, my time, and my ability to live FULLY in my present reality. Welcome to part 2 of this series. In Episode #47, I discussed the first 4 ways I compare myself to others: My ap…

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7 Ways I Compare Myself to Others: Choosing Contentment (1) 18:15

12d ago18:15

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. There are many ways I compare myself to others, but in this episode, I discuss the first four that women tend to struggle with. Episode #47 is the first in a two-part encore series where I'll examine some of the top ways I tend to compare myself to others. I'll discuss how I’m learning to combat these…

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How to Be A Better Listener Through Empathic Listening 33:49

19d ago33:49

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. We each want to be a better listener and to be God's gaze on others as they tell their stories. Episode #46 gives us some practical strategies for doing this well. The amazing guest on today's episode of the UnPerfect Podcast is Dr. Jackie Perry. A gifted communicator, Jackie is passionate about makin…

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How to Read the Bible In A Fresh Way 20:00

24d ago20:00

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Do you ever notice your thoughts drifting when you sit down to read the Bible? Particularly in those familiar passages that you've visited countless times? Today, I'm presenting 10 creative approaches to connect with God's Word that might pique your interest. Tune in to today's rebroadcast of one of m…

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Finding Hope When Life is Hard 15:33

1M ago15:33

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Living in a broken world promises that we will experience hurt or pain. There are so many hurdles that push the pause button on our hope. But our God of restoration and faithfulness gives us tools for finding hope when life is hard. In episode 44, I'll share the top 22 themes we've covered in the last…

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Living Fearless: A Practical Guide to Kicking Worry and Fear to the Curb - part 3 20:49

1M ago20:49

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. In this episode of the UnPerfect Podcast, we wrap up this series on fear. Thanks to some incredible gifts of God, we can kick worry and fear to the curb. He enables us to build a faith that is stronger than our fear! Link to the listener survey - thanks so much for taking the time to participate! In t…

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Living Fearless: A Practical Guide to Kicking Worry and Fear to the Curb - part 2 18:17

2M ago18:17

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. I am no stranger to stressing over the "what ifs" of life. But I've found five fear-starving gifts presented in Psalm 91 to be an absolute balm to my fearful, worried soul! In episode #41, we talked about the first one - God's presence. Today, we explore the next two extraordinary gifts God gives us t…

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Living Fearless: A Practical Guide to Kicking Worry and Fear to the Curb part 1 18:43

2M ago18:43

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. 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 nex…

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4 Practical Steps to Trade One Habit for Another - part 2 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. 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 …

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4 Practical Steps to Trade One Habit for Another 21:05

2M ago21:05

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. 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 intervie…

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How to Ditch Your Regret and Embrace Hope - part 2 13:06

2M ago13:06

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. 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 an…

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How to Ditch Your Regret and Embrace Hope - part 1 15:57

3M ago15:57

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. 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 …

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How to Deal with Regret as a Parent, with Shelly Snead 30:59

3M ago30:59

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While Waiting: How to Make the Most of Waiting Through "Slower" Moments 37:31

3M ago37:31

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. 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 wa…

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Frank Peretti meets the Jesus Storybook Bible! 28:43

3M ago28:43

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Frank Peretti meets the Jesus Storybook Bible! That's how I like to describe the Dragon Slayer Bible Series. Book 2 in the series, Garden of Mysteries, is available to order through Kickstarter, April 3-19th, 2024. ORDER YOURS TODAY! A mysterious prophecy. An ancient curse. An invisible dragon. Seth’s parents had secrets they wouldn’t share with hi…

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How To Appreciate My Scars 9:27

3M ago9:27

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. My scars tell a story. So do yours. Often, we remember the worst parts of the story. But what if our healing is aided by appreciating what God has done in the midst of our pain and his presence that remained throughout the journey? Today, you get to hear about my minivan. It’s been to a lot of places …

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Hidden Relationship-Wreckers: How to WeedThem Out and Love Like Jesus (part 2) 32:22

3M ago32:22

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter, "Musings for UnPerfect Ponderers" here: www.shellysnead.com.By Shelly Snead

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How Jesus Conquered Death and the Dragon 29:17

4M ago29:17

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View the show notes for this episode HERE.

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Hidden Relationship-Wreckers: How to Weed Them Out and Love Like Jesus (part 1) 24:14

4M ago24:14

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Did you know the Bible talks about "foxes" as things that can be destructive in our relationships with others? In episodes #33 (and #34) of the UN-Perfect Podcasts, author/speaker Lori Hatcher helps us weed these hidden "relationship-wreckers" out so that we are free to love like Jesus. In part 1 of t…

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How Dragons Can Help You Teach Your Kids About Easter 1:04:44

4M ago1:04:44

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You can find the show notes for this episode HERE. Order Garden of Mysteries on Kickstarter HERE. Don't forget to check out Lorehaven.com for Christian-made fantastical books.

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Actually Finding Jesus In the Land of My Captivity 10:55

4M ago10:55

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Ever noticed that the times you've spent intimately searching for and finding Jesus have been in your times of darkest tragedy and crisis? We're taking a page from St. Patrick's playbook on the UN-Perfect Podcast today. Welcome to Episode #32! I'm your host, Shelly Snead, and today I'll be talking to …

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How Cherubim Can Help Kids Understand the Meaning of Easter 18:13

4M ago18:13

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Find out how cherubim can help you teach your kids about the significance of Easter. Read the blog post here: https://lauriechristine.com/cherubim-meaning-of-easter/ Follow the Kickstarter campaign for Garden of Secrets: Book Two in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lauriechristine/garden-of-secrets…

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Bonus Content for Episode #31 - Restoration for Sexual Brokenness in the Grace of Jesus 7:06

4M ago7:06

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Learn how the Bible Study, Graced, is laid out in this short bonus episode... This is a bonus episode where Teresa Whiting, who I interviewed in episode #31, tells us a little more about her Bible Study, Graced. I've made it a mini-episode for those interested in diving deeper, whether for yourself, a…

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Restoration for Sexual Brokenness in the Grace of Jesus 30:08

4M ago30:08

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Do you or someone you love desperately want healing from the shame of past hurts? Are you longing for restoration for sexual brokenness? Are you wondering how to steward your story of brokenness? Today on The UN-Perfect Podcast, I pray you'll find hope and practical steps toward healing. Today's guest…

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How to Ultimately Trust God With My Kids' Heart 35:02

4M ago35:02

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. If there's anything I've learned as a parent, it's that I am ultimately NOT in control of my child's outcomes. Today, I am joined by author/podcaster Laurie Christine. She gives us truth and hope as we answer the question, "How can I trust God with my kid's heart?" In episode #29 of The UN-Perfect Poc…

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How to Parent a Prodigal Child 19:52

5M ago19:52

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You can view the show notes for this episode HERE.

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Healthy Ways to Listen to the Stories Others Tell 24:14

5M ago24:14

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Most of us were never taught healthy ways to listen to the stories others were telling us. In today's episode, we'll discuss how we view others' stories and practical strategies to be more present as we listen to them. Healthy Ways to Listen: Giving dignity to the stories others are sharing… In Episod…

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How to Guarantee Your Kids Will Follow Jesus 32:59

5M ago32:59

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In this week’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos, Catherine Segars and I talk about why many teens walk away from the Lord, and what we as parents can do to help prevent them from doing so while our kids are still young. You can find the show notes HERE.

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How to Know Your Story Matters 12:18

5M ago12:18

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. If you’re like me, you’ve questioned the effectiveness and impact your own story can have. You want to know that your story matters in eternity and here on earth. There’s a key to every story that makes it extraordinary. And you are the only YOU in your sphere of influence to tell it! In today's episo…

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How to Overcome Anger 31:49

5M ago31:49

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. In Episode #27 of the UN-Perfect Podcast, I have a lovely – and honest – conversation with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy about anger, particularly as we experience it as moms. We desperately want to respond to our kids, spouses, families, and friends calmly and peacefully, but we often don’t have the emotion…

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God's Design for Food: How to Fuel Your Family Without Overwhelm 32:59

5M ago32:59

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You can find the shownotes for this episode HERE.

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Becoming Fearless 23:57

5M ago23:57

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. In episode #26 of the UN-Perfect Podcast, we delve into fear and its implications for our spiritual lives. Fear is not a one-size-fits-all package, and understanding its different aspects can help us live fearlessly. We unpack three types of fear - timidity/cowardice, fear of tomorrow (the unknowns an…

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12 Reasons You Don't Have Peace at Your Table Part 2 35:25

6M ago35:25

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Today, in episode 25, I continue my discussion with registered dietician Jane Curry Weber for part 2 of 12 Reasons You Don’t Have Peace at Your Table. If you missed part one, head back to episode 24, where we cover the first eight reasons you don’t have peace at your table. They ranged from feeling ru…

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12 Reasons You Don't Have Peace At Your Table 27:57

6M ago27:57

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. If you don't have peace at your table... There is hope! Part of the solution is acknowledging the culprits. In Episode #24 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, I interview registered dietician/blogger Jane Curry Weber, who gives us valuable insights into what is robbing us of rest surrounding meal times. Listen…

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RTC 85 - 9 Ways to Redeem the Chaos this Year 36:19

6M ago36:19

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You can read the blogpost version of this episode HERE.

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Getting UnStuck 20:33

6M ago20:33

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. When You’re Stuck In Last Year/Season Most podcasters are talking about goal-setting and hitting the ground running this week as we begin a new year. But in today’s episode, I'm going in a different direction. If you’re feeling stuck in last year or in a season you are struggling to exit, I pray you’l…

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Finding Balance Among the Surprises and Stresses of Christmas 14:50

7M ago14:50

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. In episode #22 of the UN-Perfect Podcast, we talk about finding balance between the surprise and stress of Christmas! In this episode, we discuss... Finding Balance in some fun traditions... the tradition of taking a day off to do all Christmas shopping on my birthday the Christmas wrapping tradition …

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How to Encourage Your Husband to Lead Family Devotions 36:28

7M ago36:28

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You can view the shownotes for this episode HERE.

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Trusting God's Plan for My Kids 13:43

7M ago13:43

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Welcome to episode #21 of the UN-Perfect Podcast! In today's episode, we explore the topic of trees, delving into a personal story of two trees and the lessons they taught me about my daughter and God's work in our lives. Discussion: Setting the scene: It's December, but this isn't a Christmas episode…

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Celebrate with Purpose: Family-Friendly Advent Devotions 39:12

7M ago39:12

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Are you looking for family-friendly Advent devotions and activities to help you keep Christ at the center of your celebrations this year? You want to help your kids focus on Christ this Christmas season. You don’t want to get so wrapped up in all the parties, events and Christmas shopping, that you forget to slow […] You can find the shownotes for …

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How to Reframe Rejection Part 2 27:00

7M ago27:00

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Welcome to Episode #20 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, where I continue my conversation with Jessica Van Roekel, author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through A Diferent Lens Changes Everything. It contains many powerful truths, insights, and strategies for living a life free from the chains that impr…

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19 | How to Reframe Rejection Part 1 29:25

8M ago29:25

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Welcome to Episode #19 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, where I have a beautiful conversation with my friend, Jessica Van Roekel. She has written the book on Reframing Rejection. Literally. It contains many powerful truths, insights, and strategies for living a life free from the chains that imprison us by …

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How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude in Your Kids 28:37

8M ago28:37

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How can we cultivate a heart of gratitude in ourselves and our kids? I know I say this every year, but I feel like Thanksgiving really snuck up on us this time. I mean, weren’t we JUST finishing up summer vacation and getting ready for the school year to start? Like Yesterday?? Each year on […] You can find the shownotes for this episode HERE. The …

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18 | The UN-perfect Women God Chooses 15:23

8M ago15:23

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Today's episode focuses on the women God chooses. The driving force behind their impact is not their perfection, but the way they love. Listen in! This past weekend I attended the celebration of life service for my Aunt Chabba. Many hilarious stories were told highlighting her "imperfections" - she ma…

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The Power of Words: How to Speak Life to Your Children 35:21

8M ago35:21

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How can we use our words to speak life to our boys? Words are Powerful Words are powerful. Our words can be used to speak life and truth into the lives of our kids, or they can be used to hurt and damage them. Our words can destroy relationships or they can be used to […] You can find the shownotes for this episode HERE. The post The Power of Words…

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17 | When God Says "Stay" 11:53

8M ago11:53

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. In today's podcast episode, we dive into the following: * Exploring the challenges and rewards of staying in difficult, God-ordained scenarios. * Reflecting on Biblical examples of individuals who had to stay in trying situations. * My personal journey of embracing the call to stay when it's not the d…

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A Devotional Book for Boys... with Dragons! 17:06

8M ago17:06

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RISE OF THE ENEMY IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! RISE OF THE ENEMY — NOW AVAILABLE! Today is BOOK LAUNCH DAY! My new devotional book for boys has been launched out into the world, and it is now officially available on Amazon! I’m super excited! The book was funded successfully on Kickstarter back in May […] You can find the shownotes for this episode …

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16 | Leaving the Results to God 32:52

8M ago32:52

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Have you ever been discouraged in your work for Jesus because you can't see many tangible results? In this episode of The UN-Perfect Podcast, I interview author K. C. Ireton about a topic that most of us struggle with - leaving the results to God. We discuss the vast differences between how the world …

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How Stories Can Empower Boys to be Dangerous to the Darkness (with SD Smith) RTC 79 33:09

8M ago33:09

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How can we empower our boys to be dangerous to the darkness? Of Course He Isn’t Safe… In C.S. Lewis’s book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Mr. Beaver tells Susan about Aslan, the true King of Narnia. When Susan finds out that Aslan is a lion, she asks: “Is he quite safe? I […] You can find the shownotes for this episode HERE. The post How S…

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15 | When My Plans Get Delayed 14:04

9M ago14:04

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Send me a text here! I’d love to hear from you. Podcast Show Notes: "When Best-Laid Plans Unravel Part 2: When My Plans Get Delayed" In today's episode, we dive into the challenging concept of waiting and trusting God when our plans get delayed. Most of us can relate to the idea of waiting and delayed plans. We often want instant gratification and …

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