Are You Spiritually Fit? | Episode 22
In the past ten years I've walked through a breast cancer diagnosis and 8 months of treatment, my husband's infidelity, and our adopted son's mental health issues which included several suicide attempts. There were many days I just wanted to pull the covers up over my...
Crushing the Mom Clichés with Becky Baudouin | Episode 21
“Enjoy every minute because the time goes so fast!” Every mother of young children has been offered this advice. Yet for moms in the thick of it, this advice is neither realistic nor attainable. A tired, overwhelmed mom can easily internalize these well-intentioned...
How to Love Someone Who’s Hard to Love | Episode 20
Do you have someone in your life who's difficult to love? It might be a sister-in-law, a sibling, a friend, neighbor, or co-worker. It could be a hard family season and your hard-to-love person is your spouse or even one of your children. When our marriage went...
Staying Together When Life Sends It’s Worst with Carol and Gene Kent, Cindy and David Lambert | Episode 19
Life is not perfect. I supposed you already know that. Because of this reality, married couples will come face to face with the imperfect parts of life. Whether it’s a child’s rebellion, infertility, chronic illness, or a financial tragedy, even couples who have been...
How Are You Smart? with Dr. Kathy Koch | Episode 18
Understanding ourselves and understanding the way our children and grandchildren learn and process the world is so important. We're all unique and interact with the world and others the way God made us. The question isn’t, "Am I smart?" but rather, "How am I smart?"...
How To Reach Out to Those Around You with Karen Ehman | Episode 17
When it comes to hospitality, my friend Karen Ehman says it doesn’t matter what size your house is, how it’s decorated, whether or not it’s spotless, or what you cook or don’t cook. The secret to making guests feel comfortable is more about the condition of your heart...
Hope for the Undone Life with Michele Cushatt | Episode 16
At times, life is unfair. Sometimes we go through pain--physical, emotional, and relational. Loss and grief become real. Life unravels and comes "undone" in a way we never imagined. There's no one better to talk about the undone life than my friend Michele Cushatt. A...
The Enneagram and Your Marriage with Jeff and Beth McCord | Episode 15
Are you looking for a way to better understand yourself and better understand your spouse? If so, Episode 15 of the No More Perfect Podcast is for you! If you're familiar with the Enneagram but want to better understand how it plays out in your marriage, this episode...
12 Ways To Say No and Find the Balance You Need | Episode 14
Do you have trouble saying no? Do you hate letting others down and feel guilty if you can't say yes? If so, you're not alone...but you're probably also over-committed and maybe even nursing resentment in your heart that comes when we lack boundaries. It can be so hard...
Simple Ways to Find Rest in the Middle of a Chaotic Life with Saundra Dalton-Smith | Episode 13
Do you find yourself constantly tired and your life doesn't seem to allow for rest? If so, you aren't the only one. A great nights sleep or a nap isn't always the key to great rest. According to Dr. Saundra-Dalton-Smith, there are seven different areas that we need...