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!
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No one is promised easy - not even believers in Jesus. But how do we maintain our hope in the midst of the hard? In this episode, we discuss accepting where God has us, even when life isn't going as …
If you struggle with depression or depressive episodes and often wonder, "How can I function better when I'm in a funk?" - Episode #75 is for you, my sister!
In this candid and insightful two-part ser…
In this episode, we explore the struggle of feeling discontent. Have you ever found yourself longing for what someone else has or frustrated with your own lot in life? If so, you're not alone. Join u…
Have you ever struggled with depression or depressive episodes? With seasons of unexplained anger aimed at those around you? With feelings that are all over the map depending on the week or the day? …
In this heartfelt episode, we tackle the common struggles many face during the holiday season—regret, stress, and the challenge of staying connected with loved ones. Eliminating stress during the hol…
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the complexities of widowhood with author and grief expert Marilyn Nutter. She shares her personal experiences of loss, the concept of secondary losses, and the …
In this episode, we explore the unexpected ways God answers our prayers and the tension that results when they’re not the ones we’d choose. We look to the gospels for an out-of-the-box idea on how to…
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the complexities of widowhood and how friends and loved ones can offer support. Our guest, Marilyn Nutter, shares personal insights on grief, the importance of …
Let's be real—it is often hard to love difficult people. In this episode, we explore the complexities of loving like Jesus, especially those we disagree with most.
We need supernatural power and persp…
In Episode #67 of UnPerfect, we continue the honest discussion on marriage between two couples who have known each other for over 25 years. We have seen God show up in some very difficult seasons as …
Have you ever thought: Why should I pray if God's going to do what He wants anyway? If so, this episode - Praying Like Jesus - is for you! Today we discuss some gems found in Jesus' prayer in the Gar…
If you have experienced marriage problems, you are not alone! While studies show that almost half of American couples struggle, they also report that commitment in relationship is the tool most peopl…
"Smile, Jesus Loves You!" seems like a platitude when life is hard. But is it? Today we uncover how the love of God encourages us in suffering. Catch last week's episode - part one of this 2-part ser…
Welcome to Friday With Friends! The Friday episode of Unperfect where I get to pick the brains of some amazing new and old friends here on the podcast.
In Today's episode, we continue our conversation…
Do you ever feel frustrated trying to make sense of Romans 8:28 in light of the broken world we call home? Today we'll unpack the passage leading up to this oft-quoted verse. The context gives us a b…
In this episode of Fridays With Friends, I'll be talking with Sandy Cooper (from Writing Off Social and The Balanced Momcast) about her gradual exit from social media.
She shares her concerns about s…
In Episode #60 of the UnPerfect Podcast, I’m talking about my aha moment this summer when I began to seek a slower, quieter life to free up my mind space to better commune with God. I'm sharing 8 pra…
Why do we make the gospel so complicated and sharing it so difficult? In Episode #59, you'll hear about one woman's journey from atheism to faith in Jesus.
In this edition of "Fridays With Friends," I…
Ever feel like you're living in a perpetual waiting room? Waiting for the next season to get here or for the dream to be realized? What if I told you God's call on your life begins RIGHT NOW - right …
Today's guest on Fridays With Friends is here to offer hope to women who are silently asking the tough question: My husband is addicted to pornography - now what?
In Episode #57 of the UnPerfect Podca…