Hey, Sister. Are you frustrated that life hasn’t turned out the way you planned? Do you wonder if abundant life is possible on this side of eternity? I’m on that road with you, and have hope to share! Welcome to UnPerfect. I’m Shelly Snead, and each week I bring you stories from my real life - the hilarious AND the hard - and hope-giving truth from the Bible. I also interview other Christian women on their journeys amid "hard" with plenty of laughter on the side. Together, let's strengthen o ...
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Steady On - Bible Verses, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, Biblical Encouragement, Connect with God
Angie Baughman - Pastor, Bible Teacher, Author
Are you ready to make Bible study a priority? Would you love to be more familiar with the stories and passages in scripture? Do you long to connect with God and strengthen your faith? Friend, you are in the right place. This podcast will help you understand your Bible, apply verses to your life, and become more confident with the who, where, and why in scripture. Hi, I’m Angie. I’m a pastor and Bible teacher. For years, even though I knew God loved me, I still dealt with defeating doubts abo ...
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The Single Christian Woman | Self-Confidence, Loneliness, Christian Dating, Connect with God, Positive Body Image
Sharon Lamar | Life Coach, Self-Confidence Builder, Single Status Expert
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, wondering if God has forgotten you? Do you wish you could trust yourself and have higher self-confidence, but you constantly doubt if your next step is the right one? Are you having trouble hearing God’s answers or direction, but aren’t sure how to build a stronger connection? If you said yes, you are in the right place. In this podcast you will find an honest conversation about being single in the Church. You will learn how to transform your thinking to ...
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Rooted Working Mom, How to Mother God’s Way, Faith-Led Mom Coach, Christian Mom Podcast, Connect With Your Kids, Self Care Tips for Moms, Clarity on Motherhood Purpose, Gospel Centered Parenting
Cynthia Castro | Working Mom Holy Spirt-Led Mom Coach, Christ Centered Parenting Coach
Welcome to the Rooted Working Mom podcast! Find True Rest in Jesus, Rise in Your God-Given Authority & Raise Kingdom Kids Steward & Connect With Your Kids Through Gospel Centered Parenting, as a Busy Working Mom God-Led Wholeness Coaching in Faith, Motherhood, Wellness, & Mindset Find Clarity and Purpose in Your Motherhood Let Go of Working Mom Guilt Say Goodbye to Burnout Hey sweet mama! If you’ve been in a space of overwhelm, exhaustion, struggle, and feeling like you are just not good eno ...
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Realize More With God, Christian Women, Connect with God, Bible Study, Daily Devotion
Angela Barna, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Bible Teacher, Christian Mental Health Coach
**The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to connect with God for greater purpose and direction in midlife ** Feeling a little lost? Wonder if this is as good as it gets? Want to really connect with God? Wish you knew how to live out His purpose for you in this season? I see you, Sister! Your heart’s desire for something MORE – that’s God calling! Hey, I’m Angie – a re-purposed by God in midlife spiritual growth mentor and biblical mental health coach. I was busy achieving all the thi ...
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. In Episode #79 of the UnPerfect Podcast, author/speaker and textile artist Julie Bagamary shares her deeply personal journey into navigating foster and adoptive parenting. Julie and her husband, Randy, never imagined themselves as parents again after their four children were grown, but …
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Life to the Full in Difficult Seasons: Experiencing Abundant Life in the Midst of Limitations
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. In this episode of the UnPerfect podcast, host Shelly Snead dives deep into how we can experience the abundant life Jesus promised us, even when we're stuck in a season of limitations. Whether you're dealing with a difficult season, a season of frustration, or feeling like life has you …
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Hello friend. Are you tired of chasing after your dream of being in a relationship with a good man, who loves you and wants to be with you? Is the energy needed to keep chasing and pursuing love taking a toll on your self-esteem? Are you finding yourself less and less willing and able to get excited about the whole dating scene? Do you feel ready t…
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Why is it so easy to make up stories when we don’t know the real story? Jen Ludwig joins Angie this week to discuss the importance of giving people the benefit of the doubt and not creating fiction when we don’t know the facts. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NASB1995) bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. https://liveste…
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Hello Mama! Welcome to the Rooted Working Mom Podcast, where we empower God-led working moms to nurture their faith while successfully navigating our careers and family life. Now that the new school year is well underway and parent/teacher conferences wrap up, I was reminded that one of the important areas of focus for us as moms is the friendships…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. Have you ever wondered if you're truly hearing God's voice or just following your own intuition? Do you truly want to gain a heart of wisdom—God's wisdom? Then, this episode of the UnPerfect Podcast is for you. In this insightful interview, guest podcast host/author Annie Yorty delves i…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 planned. Because of the resurrection, we are spiritually hard-wired to do hard with hope…
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Hello friend. That magical time of year has arrived! Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. About 6 weeks of magic or 6 weeks of misery! 😊 Right?! Magical or miserable often seem to be the two choices we give ourselves. And we have a tendency to think that it will be one way or the other depending on who shows up for the gathering, how they behave,…
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How does love offer protection? Susie Crosby joins Angie to talk about how love builds a barrier that helps support others in their vulnerability. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NASB1995) bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 2023 Home - Live Steady On Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook @livesteadyon Ins…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 series, author Jessica Van Roekel and podcast host Shelly Snead share their journeys with …
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 us as we explore the complex emotions tied to our limitations and the journey toward find…
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Hey my gorgeous friend, This episode is for you if… You are sick of being lonely. You want to get unstuck and find love. You know that God has more in mind for you than a life of fear and doubt. You wish there was a way to overcome problems and obstacles. You want the confidence to know your next step is the right step. You believe that your future…
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Are rejoicing in genuine reality? Katie Mason joins Angie to discuss the joy in being honest about where we are and placing our hope in where God is leading us. 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NASB1995) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook @livesteadyon I…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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? Then this episode is my gift to you: You are not alone in navigating depression! In the …
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Eliminating Stress During the Holidays: Thriving (not just surviving) in the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 holidays is possible! If you’ve ever wondered how to enjoy the holidays without feeling ove…
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Hey my gorgeous friend, Are you finding yourself feeling pretty dang frustrated because someone, maybe that guy you are interested in, just isn’t doing it right? You know what I mean. There you are laying down all the clues that you like him and want him to like you back and it just isn’t happening. Or maybe, it isn’t a particular guy who is doing …
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Are we laughing when someone else stumbles? Brenda Seefeldt joins Angie to help us recognize the temptation to celebrate sin or delight in the downfall of another. 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NASB1995) “does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook @livesteady…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 importance of finding hope in grief and loss. If you missed episode #69 (part 1 of this …
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 trust God’s methods when we don’t get to choose our healing. If you're pondering any of…
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Hey my gorgeous friend, Are you already feeling disappointed rather than excited at the thought of going out on one more first date? Are you beginning to believe it is less painful to just stay with the feeling of loneliness rather than trying again? Is it hard to keep the promise you made yourself when you joined that dating app to spend 30 minute…
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Are we keeping score in our relationships? Angie shares how holding onto offenses creates separation between us and others. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB1995) “does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,” https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 being present, and the impact of genuine connection during loss. Through her experiences …
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 perspective to love difficult people in many situations. Some show up during election season…
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Hello my friend! When you dream about the life that you want to be living, the first thought that comes to mind is probably “I don’t know how to get there!” And that my friend, is a normal thought to have. All throughout your life, when faced with something new, your brain automatically wants to know the “how”, the “way”, the “method” or “steps” of…
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Do we easily fly off the handle? Susie Crosby joins Angie this week to talk about the danger of being quick to anger in our relationships. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB1995) “does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,” 2023 Home - Live Steady On Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gma…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 we have fought for a thriving marriage. If you missed the first half of our conversation…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 Garden of Gethsemane that give us insight into how to pray honestly and confidently. Some i…
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Hello my friend! Are you waking up more often than not in a bad mood? Your eyes pop open and already you feel the worry, doubt, confusion, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, sadness and anger settle in to your day and you haven’t even gotten out of bed. What the heck! Another bad day and you haven’t even had your first diet coke. But then why would th…
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Are we serving ourselves or others? Angie discusses how easy it is to become self-centered and how God calls us to consider how our actions affect those around us. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB1995) “does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,” 2023 Home - Live Steady On Email An…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. Welcome to Episode #65, Navigating Marriage Challenges: Selfishness, Commitment, and Growth. In this episode of Fridays With Friends, we dive deep into the real and often unspoken struggles that couples face in their marriages. Join us as we discuss: The Impact of Selfishness: Discover …
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. "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 series - here. Episode #62 focused on the verses leading up to verse 28, reminding us that …
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Hello my friend! It’s Saturday morning and you look at your list of things to do and think to yourself, “I don’t want to do any of that!” Ever done that? Decided to do something and then not do it? And then Saturday evening, you are wondering what the heck happened! How is it that you keep falling into this pattern of deciding to do something and t…
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Are we allowing God to shape our decisions? Angie’s younger son, Josh, helps us watch for where life’s distractions are preventing us from God-honoring behavior. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB1995) “does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,” https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at:…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 with Sandy Cooper from The Balanced MomCast and Writing off Social, completing this tw…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 backdrop for living in surrender to the sovereignty of God. Grab the free printable downl…
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Hello my friend! Are you wondering when your life will actually begin? You know, the life that you were promised – the one where you are married and have a couple of babies. Are you feeling stagnant and stuck as you wait for Mr. Right to come along so you can start living? Are you thinking that God has simply forgotten about you? Are you believing …
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How do we know if we consider ourselves better than others? Angie’s older son, Alex, joins her to discuss how thoughts of self-importance create obstacles in relationships. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995) “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,” 2023 Home - Live Steady On Email Angie at: steadyo…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 staying connected and informed, and how she learned new ways to meet both needs as she mo…
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8 Ways to Quiet Our Minds and Hear God's Voice: minimizing the information overload, busyness, and noise that prevent communion with God
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 practical things I’ve put into place to help quiet my mind and hear God's voice. In today's…
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Hello my friend! Imagine if you…were no longer lonely. Imagine if you had a proven method to overcome any obstacle or problem that is keeping you single. Imagine if you knew how to let go of the self-doubt that has you questioning your next step. Imagine if you were no longer afraid that you are either ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’ to attract men. Ima…
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What tempts us to parade ourselves before others? Angie looks at the apostle Paul’s caution about constructing idols from our accomplishments and his reminder that love does not brag. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995) “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,” https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: st…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 interview author, Ericka Clay on her incredible journey to following Jesus. Ericka is …
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 where you are? It's true! In episode #58 I'm discussing 3 ways we can be content in our …
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Hello my friend! Do you feel like you are treading water while you wait for Mr. Right to come along? Do you believe that once he comes along then your real life begins? What if it is when you stop treading and start swimming that you grow into the you that is in a position to see him, meet him, date him and marry him? You are in for a treat today. …
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How is jealousy related to contentment? Matt and Angie talk about Christian love being free of jealousy and how we stop longing for what others have when we are content in our circumstances. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995) “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,” 2023 Home - Live Steady On Emai…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. 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 Podcast, Jody Allen offers heartfelt and practical answers to this question that well over 5…
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. God is famous for a lot of things - but some of them are hard to swallow. In this episode, we unpack some scriptures with difficult promises and our struggle with believing God is good even when he promises pain. In this episode of the UnPerfect Podcast, You'll hear some crazy behind-th…
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Hello my friend! Are you beginning to wonder if the reason you are single is because you are too picky? It is serious business deciding which man to marry and you don’t want to make a mistake and find yourself married to the wrong guy. Plus, why would you settle for anything or one other than the picture-perfect dream dates, wedding and marriage? Y…
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Are you serving others with kindness? Jodi Snowdon joins Angie to discuss how love’s characteristic of kindness is demonstrated through recognizing and meeting the needs of others. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995) “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,” https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: stead…
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The Only Thing That Matters: Making Jesus My Life's Priority: Unpacking Ecclesiastes with Michelle Myers
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Click here to text me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. Welcome to Fridays With Friends, where I get to pick the brains of some amazing friends of the UnPerfect podcast! Today I am honored to chat with Michelle Myers of She Works His Way about the only thing that matters - according to the wisest, richest most powerful man who ever lived. Li…
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