It’s a Christmas Special! (Traditions, Memories, & the Christmas Story) | Episode 73

It’s a Christmas Special! (Traditions, Memories, & the Christmas Story) | Episode 73

Welcome to the very first Christmas episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! This was so much fun to record, and we’re eager to share it with you today. Christmas holds a special place in most of our hearts in some way or another. And that’s true for Mark...
10 (Free) Things to Give Your Spouse this Christmas | #MarriageMonday

10 (Free) Things to Give Your Spouse this Christmas | #MarriageMonday

I don’t really keep this a secret, but gift-giving isn’t my favorite when it comes to the holidays. Crazy, right? Don’t get me wrong. I love seeing the joy on my kids and grandkids faces when they open up something they’ve wanted and are surprised by it. I...
Managing Expectations as an Empty Nester

Managing Expectations as an Empty Nester

Dear Jill, My son is out of the house and has a long-time girlfriend. Recently I celebrated my birthday and the only acknowledgement I received was a general text from them (they each sent me their own birthday greeting text). I feel like I have done a lot for them...
The Power of Advanced Decision-Making | Episode 72

The Power of Advanced Decision-Making | Episode 72

All too often, we look at the future and are full of ideas, plans, and dreams for what we want to accomplish. But if we fail to make advanced decisions about those goals, they likely will never actually happen. As we approach the end of the year, this is the perfect...
What We Learn From Women in the Bible with Dr. Marina Hofman | Episode 71

What We Learn From Women in the Bible with Dr. Marina Hofman | Episode 71

Reading the Bible is such an important part of getting to know Who our God is and to carry His truth through our daily lives. But do you ever struggle to make sense of how the Bible applies to your story? Do you ever have a challenging time finding the truth in...
When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable with Karen Ehman | Episode 69

When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable with Karen Ehman | Episode 69

Are you ever overwhelmed by others’ expectations of you? Do you often feel torn in a million different directions as you try to make everyone around you happy? Would you like to live with less overwhelm and more peace and purpose? If you answered yes to any of these...
My Breast Cancer Journey | Episode 68

My Breast Cancer Journey | Episode 68

“You have breast cancer.” I heard those words on a Wednesday morning when I got a phone call that turned my world upside down. This week marks eight years since I heard the words that no woman wants to hear. It’s honestly hard to believe that phone call...
Life on the Edge of Normal (A Life Update!) | Episode 67

Life on the Edge of Normal (A Life Update!) | Episode 67

Mark and I often get asked a lot of personal questions over social media, through email, or sometimes even in-person. They range from our relationship, marriage, parenting, hobbies, to the more personal side of our lives. So today we are doing something we’ve...
Recognizing and Replacing the Five R’s That Destroy Relationships with PeggySue Wells | Episode 66

Recognizing and Replacing the Five R’s That Destroy Relationships with PeggySue Wells | Episode 66

On the podcast, one of my favorite topics to talk about is relationships! Did you know that we were designed to be in relationships? Really! It’s the way that God intended us to do life and something Jesus modeled in His time here on earth. Even though connecting with...
What Do I Do With All of My Feelings? (with Jessica Hottle) | Episode 65

What Do I Do With All of My Feelings? (with Jessica Hottle) | Episode 65

If we’ve been connected for any amount of time, then you likely know how passionate I am about emotional health. As a “thinker” and a former “avoider,” I have finally–late in life–learned the value of feelings and emotion. Being married to someone...