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UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the Fullest - Podcast

UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the Fullest

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 [email protected], 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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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
24 minutes
Episodes
117
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Doing Hard With Hope: When Life Isn't Going As Planned

Doing Hard With Hope: When Life Isn't Going As Planned

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 …

00:14:16  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
Self-Awareness Strategies for Depression: How to Function Better When You're In A Funk

Self-Awareness Strategies for Depression: How to Function Better When You're In A Funk

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…

00:32:26  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
6 Steps to Cultivate Contentment When Life Feels Unfair

6 Steps to Cultivate Contentment When Life Feels Unfair

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…

00:17:15  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
Navigating My Depression and Embracing Self-Awareness

Navigating My Depression and Embracing Self-Awareness

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? …

00:25:35  |   Fri 08 Nov 2024
Eliminating Stress During the Holidays: Thriving (not just surviving) in the

Eliminating Stress During the Holidays: Thriving (not just surviving) in the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

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…

00:19:22  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
From Grief to Hope: Navigating Widowhood and Loving Others in Their Grief

From Grief to Hope: Navigating Widowhood and Loving Others in Their Grief

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 …

00:26:33  |   Fri 01 Nov 2024
How to Trust God's Methods When They're Not What I Prefer

How to Trust God's Methods When They're Not What I Prefer

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…

00:13:10  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Find Hope in Widowhood: One Woman's Journey Through the Unexpected

Find Hope in Widowhood: One Woman's Journey Through the Unexpected

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 …

00:30:36  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
7 Ways to Love Difficult People: Loving Like Jesus

7 Ways to Love Difficult People: Loving Like Jesus

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…

00:27:28  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
A Thriving Marriage: Appreciating Differences, Navigating Conflict, Keeping Romance Alive

A Thriving Marriage: Appreciating Differences, Navigating Conflict, Keeping Romance Alive

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 …

00:30:53  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
Praying Like Jesus: Insights from Jesus' Prayer In the Garden of Gethsemane

Praying Like Jesus: Insights from Jesus' Prayer In the Garden of Gethsemane

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…

00:10:30  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
3 Keys to Navigating Marriage Problems: Avoiding Self-centeredness, Commitment in Relationship, and Growing Together

3 Keys to Navigating Marriage Problems: Avoiding Self-centeredness, Commitment in Relationship, and Growing Together

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…

00:31:00  |   Fri 11 Oct 2024
How the Hesed Love of God Encourages Us In Suffering (Part 2 of Understanding Romans 8:28)

How the Hesed Love of God Encourages Us In Suffering (Part 2 of Understanding Romans 8:28)

"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…

00:14:14  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Connect With Others And Stay In the Know Without Social Media

Connect With Others And Stay In the Know Without Social Media

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…

00:29:44  |   Fri 04 Oct 2024
Understanding Romans 8:28 - Living in Surrender to the Sovereignty of God

Understanding Romans 8:28 - Living in Surrender to the Sovereignty of God

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…

00:15:50  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
Guarding My Heart and Protecting My Time: An Honest Conversation About Social Media

Guarding My Heart and Protecting My Time: An Honest Conversation About Social Media

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…

00:38:42  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
8 Ways to Quiet Our Minds and Hear God's Voice: minimizing the information overload, busyness, and noise that prevent communion with God

8 Ways to Quiet Our Minds and Hear God's Voice: minimizing the information overload, busyness, and noise that prevent communion with God

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…

00:23:46  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
My Journey from Atheism to Faith In Jesus With Erica Clay

My Journey from Atheism to Faith In Jesus With Erica Clay

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…

00:41:32  |   Fri 20 Sep 2024
Being Content in My Calling - Finding Purpose and Peace in My Current Season

Being Content in My Calling - Finding Purpose and Peace in My Current Season

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 …

00:19:14  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
My Husband Is Addicted To Pornography - Now What?

My Husband Is Addicted To Pornography - Now What?

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…

00:32:31  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
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