The UnPerfected Life

Fear isn’t something we outgrow—it’s something we outtrust. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to trust God even when you're scared. From Joshua stepping into leadership to Jesus calming a raging storm, we’ll see how courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about choosing faith over fear.You’ll hear real-life stories, biblical encouragement, and a practical weekly challenge to help your family walk in boldness together.🔹 Main Scriptures:Joshua 1:1–9Mark 4:35–412 Timothy 1:7📌 Weekly Challenge: Memorize Joshua 1:9 and do one thing afraid this week—then talk about it together as a family.👨‍👩‍👧 For the free Family Devotional that goes along with this episode, visit https://www.unperfected.net/2025/05/12/trusting-god-in-the-face-of-fear/.

In this final episode of our Christmas series From the Promise to the Manger, we bring the entire story together, from Genesis to Revelation, to see the heartbeat of Scripture in one powerful truth: Jesus is Emmanuel… God with us.We’ll explore how God’s desire to be near His people is woven through every promise, every prophecy, and every page of the Bible. From the Garden, to the prophets, to the manger, and all the way to eternity, God’s plan has always been to dwell with us.You’ll hear the hope of Matthew 1, the wonder of John 1, and the future promise of Revelation 21… and learn what “God with us” means for your real, everyday life.This episode also includes a special personal announcement about the future of the podcast.Family Challenge:Light a candle together and share one way you’ve seen God’s presence in your life this year.Whether this season feels joyful or heavy, busy or still, let this message remind you:You are never alone. Emmanuel is with you.Don't forget to grab your free family devotional at Unperfected.net.

In this week’s episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we’re continuing our Christmas series From the Promise to the Manger and today, we’re meeting the visitors who came to see Jesus.From the ordinary shepherds watching sheep under a quiet night sky…to the wise Magi traveling from faraway lands… God invited both groups to meet the newborn King.Why?Because the heart of the Christmas story is this:Jesus came for everyone, the humble and the influential, the nearby and the far away.Join me as we explore:The shepherds’ unexpected encounter with heavenThe Magi’s prophetic journey to worship JesusHow these two groups reveal the global, all-inclusive heart of GodAnd what their stories mean for your family this ChristmasPlus, at the end of the episode, you’ll get this week’s Family Challenge and a link to your free Family Devotional Guide at UnPerfected.net.If you’ve ever felt ordinary like the shepherds, or searching like the Magi... this message is for you.Jesus welcomes you exactly where you are.

Have you ever wanted to do the right thing… even when it wasn’t easy, even when no one would notice, and even when the situation didn’t make sense?This week, we’re continuing our Christmas series From the Promise to the Manger by looking at someone whose story is often quiet, but powerful: Joseph.In this episode, we explore Joseph’s silent strength and steady obedience as God invites him into the heart of the Christmas story. Through Scriptures like Matthew 1:18–25, Luke 2:1–7, and Proverbs 3:5–6, we’ll see how God often works through people who choose simple, faithful trust, even in confusion, disappointment, or uncertainty.Joseph didn’t preach sermons or write songs. He didn’t get a spotlight moment. But his quiet, consistent “yes” helped protect and raise the Savior of the world.Theme: God often works through quiet obedience.Family Challenge: Serve someone quietly this week, without being asked and without telling anyone, just like Joseph obeyed God faithfully behind the scenes.Whether your season is peaceful or overwhelming, Joseph’s story will remind you that God sees every small act of faithfulness… and He uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways.Download the free Family Devotional Guide for this episode at UnPerfected.net.

When the angel appeared to Mary with news that would change the world, she could have said no. She could have let fear win. But instead, this ordinary young woman said a simple, faithful “yes.”In this episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we’ll look at Mary’s incredible obedience and how God uses ordinary, faithful people to carry out His extraordinary plan. We’ll also see how her story connects to other women of faith, like Hannah and Ruth, who trusted God even when the path ahead didn’t make sense.If you’ve ever wondered whether your “yes” to God really matters, this episode is for you.Family Challenge: Share something you feel nervous about saying “yes” to. Pray together for courage like Mary.Download your free Family Devotional Guide for this episode at UnPerfected.net.

Before Jesus was born, God spoke through prophets like Isaiah and Micah to give His people hope and direction. This week, we’ll explore those incredible promises, from “Immanuel, God with us” to the Savior born in Bethlehem, and see how every prophecy pointed straight to Jesus.Family Challenge: Read the names of Jesus together and talk about what each one means.Download the free Family Devotional Guide at UnPerfected.net, and don’t forget to check out Girl UnPerfected, a great gift for the preteen girls in your life!

God’s promises don’t depend on our perfection, they rest on His faithfulness.In this week’s episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we continue our Christmas series, From the Promise to the Manger, by looking at God’s incredible promise to King David. David dreamed of building a house for God, but instead, God promised to build something even greater, a lasting kingdom that would one day be fulfilled through Jesus, our forever King.Join me as we look at legacy, what it really means to build something that lasts, and how God is still keeping His promises through us today, even in our unperfected stories.In this episode: • The promise God made to David in 2 Samuel 7 • How that promise was fulfilled through Jesus • Why God’s faithfulness outlasts our failures • A family challenge to help you build your own “Promise Chain” this Christmas seasonKey Verse: “Your house and your kingdom will continue before me for all time, and your throne will be secure forever.” — 2 Samuel 7:16Go deeper: Download your free Family Devotional Guide for this episode at UnPerfected.net and keep the Christmas story alive in your home all week long!

This week on The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we’re continuing our Christmas series, From the Promise to the Manger, and diving into God’s incredible promise to Abraham.Before kings, kingdoms, and royal bloodlines, God began His own family line, one built not on perfection, but on faith. In this episode, Kat shares a personal family story of healing and how God’s faithfulness continues to ripple through generations.We’ll trace the promise from Genesis all the way to Galatians and discover how Abraham’s obedience pointed straight to Jesus and how that same promise now belongs to us.Whether your family came together through birth, adoption, or marriage, this episode will remind you that every branch of your family tree matters to God… and that His promises never stop with one person — they multiply through faith.Scriptures Mentioned: Genesis 12, Genesis 22, Galatians 3Weekly Challenge: Gather your family, trace your family tree, and celebrate how God’s promises are still unfolding through your story.Free Resource: Download your Family Devotional Guide at Unperfected.net

We’re kicking off our brand-new Christmas series, From the Promise to the Manger!This week, I’m taking you all the way back to the beginning, the Garden of Eden. Before there was a manger, before the angels sang or the shepherds gathered, there was a promise. The very first promise of a Savior.In this episode, we’ll look at Genesis 3:1–15 and Romans 5:12–21 to see how God’s plan for redemption began the moment sin entered the world. We’ll talk about what it means that Jesus is the serpent-crusher, how the first sacrifice in the Garden pointed to the cross, and why Christmas is really about a promise kept.You’ll also hear this week’s Family Challenge, a fun way to help your family reflect on “God’s first promise” and what it means for us today.So, grab your Bible, gather your family, and join me as we begin this journey from the Promise to the Manger.Get your free family devotional guide at UnPerfected.net.

What if the strongest faith isn’t found in the big, dramatic moments, but in the small, ordinary ones? In this episode, Kat wraps up The Faith Series by exploring what “daily faith” really looks like. From Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed to the story of the widow’s offering, we’ll learn how small acts of obedience, quiet trust, and everyday choices can grow adeep, lasting faith.Whether you’re a parent trying to live out faith in front of your kids, or someone learning to trust God in your daily routine, this episode will encourage you to keep showing up, because God is working in the small things.Weekly Challenge: Choose one small act of faith each day and see how God uses it to strengthen your heart.Memory Verse: Luke 16:10Go Deeper: Download the free Family Devotional Guide at UnPerfected.net

When life feels hard and you’re tempted to give up, what does faith really look like?In this episode of The UnPerfected Life, we dive into what it means to have faith that perseveres, the kind of faith that holds steady when the answers don’t come quickly. Through powerful stories from Scripture (the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda, the Canaanite woman who refused to walk away, and Job’s endurance through unimaginable pain) you’ll discover how perseverance grows your faith and draws you closer to God.Scripture Focus: James 1:2–4, Hebrews 12:1–3In This Episode:Why God allows perseverance to shape our faithHow to hold on when you feel like you’ve been waiting foreverThe power of persistence in prayer and trustDownload the free Faith That Perseveres Family Devotional at UnPerfected.net and help your whole family grow in faith together!

This week on The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we’re divinginto what faith in community really looks like and why God never meant for us to walk through life alone.From the early church in Acts 2 to the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 4, we’ll see how Scripture paints a powerful picture of believers growing stronger together. Faith in community isn’t just about showing up on Sundays, It’s about walking withothers, sharing burdens, and building relationships that sharpen and sustain our faith.Join me to discover how you can experience spiritual growth through connection and accountability. This week’s challenge: Find a spiritual mentor or become one for someone else. Pray with them, meet for coffee, or simplyconnect once a week. Download your free family devotional for this episode at UnPerfected.net. Encourage the preteen girls in your life to grow in faith with Girl UnPerfected, available now on Amazon.Because faith was never meant to be lived alone.

Forgiveness isn’t easy. In fact, it may be one of the hardest acts of faith we’re called to live out. Yet, it’s also one of the most freeing. In this episode, I unpack what it means to have a faith that forgives—a faith that trusts God enough to release bitterness and extend grace.We’ll look at Joseph forgiving his brothers (Genesis 45), Jesus forgiving from the cross (Luke 23:34), and the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18). Along the way,you’ll discover why forgiveness is commanded, how it’s an act of faith, and why it brings freedom not just to others—but to you.This episode also includes practical steps for families and kids to live out forgiveness in everyday life, plus a weekly challenge to help you let go of what you’ve beenholding onto.Because in the end, forgiveness isn’t just about the person who hurt you. It’s about trusting God with your heart and experiencing the freedom He promises.Memory Verse: Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”Check out the free family devotional at Unperfected.net.

It’s one thing to say we have faith—but it’s another to live it out in real, everyday choices. In this episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we explore what James 2:17 means when it says, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”Through the stories of Abraham, Noah, Jeremiah, Jonah, and the rich man, we’ll see how true faith shows up in obedience, endurance, trust, and love. Sometimes faith means quickobedience like Noah. Sometimes it means quiet perseverance like Jeremiah. And sometimes it means laying down what we treasure most, like Abraham.You’ll also hear a personal story about how God revealed my heart when my actions didn’t match my faith—and how He taught me to love even when it wasn’t easy.Family Challenge: This week, put your faith into action byinviting someone to church.Memory Verse: Micah 6:8—“Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, and join me next week as we talk about faith that forgives.If you want to go deeper in this message, grab your free family devotional guide at Faith in Action – UnPerfected Ministries.

Our words carry incredible power—they can build up or tear down, heal or hurt. In this episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we’re diving into James 3 to see how faith shows up in the way we speak. Together as a family, you’ll discover what the Bible teaches about the tongue, how to useyour words to encourage rather than discourage, and practical ways to bring God’s love into everyday conversations.We’ll also share Scriptures to guide your speech, reflection questions for kids and parents, and a prayer to help you invite God into your words this week.✨ Don’t miss your free family devotional at Unperfected.net📖 Be sure to check out Girl UnPerfected: 52 Devotionalsfor Preteen Girls—available now on Amazon!

Faith isn’t something that shows up fully formed—it grows as we trust God in every step. In this episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we look at King Hezekiah’s story (2 Kings 18–20) and see how his faith was strengthened through challenges and victories. Just like Hezekiah, our faithgrows when we choose to rely on God in the everyday moments of life. Don’t forget to grab your free Family Devotional Guide thatgoes along with this episode—perfect for helping your whole family dive deeper into God’s Word together!How to Grow Your Faith (Even If It Feels Small) – UnPerfected Ministries

This week, we’re starting a brand-new series all about faith by asking the most important question: What is faith?Faith can feel mysterious, but the Bible gives us a clear picture. In Hebrews 11:1, we see that faith is being sure of what we hope for and confident in what we cannot see. Together, we’ll explore how that truth comes to life in Scripture—through Abraham stepping into the unknown, Peter daring to walk on water, and even in the quiet ways God calls us to trust Him in our everyday lives.I’ll also share a simple (and fun!) family experiment that gives us a picture of faith in action—reminding us that just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean He isn’t real or powerfully at work.So, what is faith? It’s trusting that God is who He says He is and that He will do what He has promised. And that’s where our journey begins.Want to go deeper? Grab your free family devotional guide at UnPerfected.net and keep the conversation going at home this week!

This week, I’m opening up about one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves: Why do I trust God?Trust doesn’t usually happen all at once—it’s built piece by piece, through answered prayers, unexpected provision, quiet moments of peace, and even through loss and fear. In this episode, I share some of my own stories—from holidays when my family had nothing but God showed up, to the heartbreak of losing my mom, to long nights in the hospital when my husband was sick. Each of those moments added another brick to the foundation of trust in my life.Along the way, we’ll also look at powerful examples from Scripture: the widow at Zarephath in 1 Kings 17, the disciples in the storm from Mark 4, and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River in Joshua 3. These stories remind us that God provides, God calms, and God leads us—but often only after we take the step of faith.My hope is that as you listen, you’ll take time to reflect on your own testimony. Where has God already proven Himself faithful in your life? And where might He be asking you to trust Him now, even before you see the outcome?This week’s challenge is simple but powerful: share your story. Your testimony could be the very thing that helps someone else learn to trust God.So join me as we get real, get messy, and discover once again that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness.Grab your free family devotional at UnPerfected.net.

In this episode of The UnPerfected Life Podcast, we dive into what it really means to trust God with the dreams and ambitions we hold in our hearts — big and small. Using the stories of Joseph and Nehemiah from the Bible, we'll explore how God shapes, redirects, and fulfills our dreams in His perfect timing. Whether your dreams feel delayed, changed, or just beginning to take shape, this episode encourages you to surrender your ambitions, listen for God’s voice, and walk in faith, knowing His plans are always better.Join me for honest reflections, biblical wisdom, and real-life lessons about faith, patience, and obedience.Grab your free family devotional at unperfected.net

In this episode of The UnPerfected Life, we get real about what it means to trust God with the unknown. Whether you're a planner, a worrier, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to lay down fear and lean into faith. Through stories from Scripture and story, we're reminded that while tomorrow may be uncertain, it's never unknown to God. Main Verse: Jeremiah 29:11Challenge of the Week: Tomorrow, I Would Never… - A trust twist game to stretch your family's faith and open hearts.For your free downloadable family devotional that goes deeper, head to UnPerfected.net.