Trusting God When Life Takes An Unexpected Turn with Kristen Clark | Episode 119
Has your life gone precisely as you would have chosen? In one way or another, we all would answer that question with a resounding “no.” It’s no secret that life can be unpredictable. The plans we dream about and make don’t always become our realities. When that happens, we can feel let down, disappointed, and lost. My guest, Kristen Clark, understands this better than most people. She believes joy does not come from getting the life you always dreamed of. Instead, it comes from trusting God with the life He has for you and believing that His plans truly are good.
The Beauty of Boundaries with Lysa TerKeurst | Episode 118
Today, we are talking about a subject many of us struggle with in one way or another—boundaries. We ask ourselves: Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? As Christians, aren’t we called to be long-suffering and grace-giving? If you’ve ever wrestled with these questions and wondered how a boundary fits into your life or your Christian faith, this episode is for you.
How to Build Confidence with Nicole Kalil | Episode 117
Here in “No More Perfect” land, we talk a lot about the many different relationships in life—marriage, parenting, friendships, and even extended family relationships. However, we have never had an episode where we talk about our relationship with ourselves (until today!). As women, we are bombarded with messaging that tells us that we should be confident with very little information on how to actually do it. Thankfully, my guest today is changing that!
BONUS: Give Yourself the Grace of Growth
Welcome to another bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! We like to bring you some extra podcast goodness every once in a while that’s quick to listen to and helpful for your life. Just to say thank you!
Nurturing Your Family’s Reading Life with Sarah Mackenzie | Episode 116
My guest today firmly believes that a love of reading starts at home. Sarah Mackenzie has made it her mission to help families create meaningful connections through reading books. She is the author of The Read-Aloud Family and Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace. She is also the host of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast. Sarah loves to make books that kids love to read, and parents love to read aloud!
Finding and Keeping Friendships (with my friends from high school!) | Episode 115
If you’ve read any of my books, you know that I was a latecomer to the world of having close friends (can you relate?). It wasn’t until my junior year of high school that I finally met my group of girlfriends. Those three friends and I have maintained our relationship through the years, but it has taken intentional effort on all our parts. I want to share a conversation all four of us had on our most recent girls’ trip. We talked about what it takes to make and keep friendships, and I hope it will encourage you today!
For the Overwhelmed Mom with Rachel Norman | Episode 114
My guest today, Rachel Norman, is just as passionate as I am about helping overwhelmed and stressed-out moms. She is a mother, parent coach, and certified baby and toddler sleep consultant. Rachel is also the founder of A Mother Far From Home, an online community dedicated to helping mothers create peaceful and enjoyable lives for their families.
Max Lucado on Finding Strength and Purpose Through the Holy Spirit | Episode 113
Max Lucado is a best-selling, inspirational author with more than 145 million copies of his books sold. (How crazy is that!?) He also is the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.
How To Build a Healthy Lifestyle with Danna Demetre | Episode 112
Danna and I had such a good conversation last week that I wanted to welcome her back this week to talk about the final item on her list: To be more intentional about caring for your body for health rather than for beauty.
What I Wish I’d Known When I Was Younger with Danna Demetre | Episode 111
I was talking with my friend Danna, who turned 70 this year, and she mentioned that she was making a list of the things she wished she had done and known earlier in life. My ears perked up and I asked if we could record a conversation about the lessons she’s learned.