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Never Perfect Faith

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by Dr. Beth

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I am a psychologist, wife and mother of three teenagers. Three years ago I started a mental health podcast, called Never Perfect with an ADHD psychologist . It comforts me greatly to know that life is never going to be perfect, and we all struggle navigating this complicated life. As a Christian, my faith is one of my biggest struggles but it gives me more hope and peace than anything else. Being still and tapping into the unseen may be the most important thing we ever do, yet is one of my biggest challenges in life, Christians should be the most humble, compassionate and loving people, if they are modeling their lives after Jesus, and yet many aren’t. So many people are understandably turned off by Christians who are judging, self-righteous, or cold ( some call these people “assholes” and wonder if they’re actually Christians), and I am personally sad and angry about this, because Jesus was none of these things. Other people won’t crack open the Bible or the doors of the church, and many have misconceptions about what faith is or what it looks like. In this podcast, I will be interviewing people who are real and relatable Christians who represent Jesus well (in my opinion) and also sharing things that have inspired me and strengthened my faith and spark flames in my soul, from verses, passages, or stories to interviews with pastors, friends, and just anyone who inspires me to greater faith. Music By Nate Capecchi Editing By Brock Rustand

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July 1, 2026

Hidden Addictions and Heartaches: Jody Allen on Faith, Forgiveness, and Finding Hope after Divorce

Hidden heartaches and secret struggles with addiction are everywhere, including in the church. What if the family that looks the most "put together" on Sunday morning is the one quietly falling apart by Monday night? Behind matching pajamas, anniversary posts, and small-group Bible studies, so many women are carrying a secret heartache they can't bring themselves to name out loud. In this honest, hope-filled conversation, Dr. Beth sits down with author and women's ministry director Jody Allen to talk about what happens when the marriage you prayed for, prepared for, and did "everything right" to build still doesn't turn out the way you imagined. Jody shares the long, painful road of loving a husband who battled a pornography addiction throughout their marriage, a struggle she discovered was far more common in the church than anyone wanted to admit. From discovery, to counseling, to a treatment center, to the eventual decision to divorce, Jody walks listeners through what God taught her in the valley, why she chose to write Hidden Heartache, and how she found that her life, though different than she planned, could still be deeply good. What You'll Learn: Why so many "hidden heartaches" — addiction, financial stress, mental health struggles, family secrets — worsen in silence, and how telling the truth begins to break shame's grip The staggering statistics about pornography use in the church (including among pastors) and why this conversation can't stay taboo any longer How to parent intentionally around screens, social media, and early exposure especially when you've walked a hard road yourself Why "comparison is the thief of joy," and how to stop measuring your hardships/heartaches against everyone else's highlight reel The role of Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and Christian community in rewiring a brain and a heart that has been hurt Why hope is still possible when life doesn't turn out the way you planned, and how God can use even your hardest season to build your future About the Guest Jody Allen has served on staff at her church for over 12 years, where she leads the First Impressions Team and Women’s Ministry. She is the author of Hidden Heartache: Finding Courage When Your Husband Struggles with Pornography, a book that helps women move from heartbreak to hope. Jody is passionate about helping women experience meaningful connection with Christ and with one another. She is the mom of young adult twins, loves chunky ice cream, still uses a paper calendar, and never turns down a chance to line dance. Connect with Jody: Book: Hidden Heartache Website: jodyallenwrites.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jodyallenwrites Instagram: www.instagram.com/jodyallenwrites/ Whether you're walking through your own hidden heartache or sitting beside someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone and that God meets us most powerfully in the places we feel most broken. Press play, take a deep breath, and let this conversation remind you: your story isn't over, and hope is still on the table. If it speaks to you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 13, 2026

An Imperfect Minister’s Wife’s Reflections on her Life and her Perfect Saviour with Joy Gulick

Have you ever felt like you have to earn your place with God, work harder, do more, prove you belong? What if the most freeing truth of the Christian life is that you simply can't? In this warm and laughter-filled conversation, Dr. Beth sits down with Joy Gulick, author of “A Perfect Minister’s Wife: Another Work of Fiction”. At the age of 90, Joy simultaneously exhibits a beautiful balance of passion for God’s word and the lightheartedness and joy of a little girl . She reminds us that grace is a gift already given, fully paid for, and impossible to repay. ”, Joy was married to a minister and is a former missionary. She has had a life of faithful adventure, as she and her husband, Roger accepted God‘s call to move around the country to serve different churches, and to move around the world and preach the gospel in other countries. Beth interviews Joy today alongside her son, daughter in law, and (kind of) a son in law, for a tender, joy-soaked conversation recorded just months after the passing of her beloved husband, Roger (also a guest of Never Perfect faith in early 2025) . Together they reflect on a lifetime of ministry, from buying thrift-store clothes for an unexpected mountain church to serving as missionaries across the world (including five trips to Iraq) well into their seventies. Through stories of Sabbath rest, small-group revival, bold discipleship, and irrepressible humor, Joy models what it looks like to live freely, love people boldly, and never lose the "glow." What You'll Learn: Why the Sabbath is a gift to enjoy, not a rule to obey and how rest protects you from burnout in ministry and life How small groups and everyday discipleship can multiply faith and transform an entire community The difference between earning God's love and receiving it as a gift you could never repay Why honesty about our struggles makes Christians more relatable—and the gospel more believable How to lovingly empower others (and yourself) to step out of comfort and into bold, God-sized obedience Why laughter and lightheartedness can be signs of a deep, grace-filled maturity About the Guest: Joy Gulick is an author, pastor's wife, and mother of two who, alongside her late husband Roger, gave decades of her life to ministry and global missions. Known for her warmth, humor, and gift for seeing the best in others, Joy has spent a lifetime encouraging baby Christians to study, share, and reproduce their faith. Her husband Roger's own conversation with Dr. Beth is available on the Never Perfect Podcast. Get a copy of Joy Gulick’s Book: The Perfect Minister's Wife: Another Book of Fiction Wherever you are on your journey, weary, doubting, or just longing for a little more freedom, this episode is a gentle invitation to receive the gift you don't have to earn. Take a listen, let Joy's joy remind you that grace really is good news, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2026

"When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong": A Missionary Family's Journey to Japan

What does it take to walk away from everything you've built: a thriving business, a beloved farm, paid-off debt, and a community you cherish — to follow God into one of the least-reached nations on earth? For John and Lydia Young, the answer wasn't found in their strengths. It was found in their weakness. And in that surrender, they discovered a peace and joy that only God can supply. In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Beth sits down with John and Lydia Young, fourth- and third-generation missionaries preparing to move their family of six to Japan. From a successful tree care business and veterinary practice in Tennessee to a calling that defies worldly logic, John and Lydia share how God closed door after door and then dramatically opened the one to Japan. Together they explore honor-shame culture, the loneliness of one of the world's most spiritually dark nations, the danger of tying our identity to performance, and the radical truth that God's power is made perfect in our weakness. What You'll Learn Why God often calls us away from our strengths and how that's where true peace is found The eleven-year journey of becoming debt-free before stepping onto the mission field How honor-shame culture shapes Japan's deep loneliness and resistance to the gospel Why perfectionism is a form of bondage and how grace sets us free from earning our worth The biblical model of sustainable missions: discipleship, the local church, and cultural humility How God still speaks today through small, ordinary moments of obedience and trust About the Guests John and Lydia Young are missionaries with Mission to the World (MTW), preparing to serve in Japan with their four children: Eden, Celia, Jesse, and Silas. John is a skilled arborist and woodworker with a heart for relational evangelism, and Lydia is a veterinarian whose journey through Uganda and rural Tennessee shaped her vision for cross-cultural ministry. Together, they are laying down successful careers to follow God's call to one of the most unreached nations in the world, where there is only one church for every 16,000 Japanese people. To learn more about their mission, partner with them in prayer, or support their work financially, visit Mission to the World at mtw.org and search for the Young family. You can also watch their full ministry introduction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYUQMbLiwmM If you've ever wondered whether God could use your weakness, your fears, or your unfinished places — this episode is for you. Take a few moments to listen, let the Spirit speak, and consider whether God might be inviting you to step out in faith too. If this episode encourages you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and join us at www.neverperfect.org for more stories of growth, resilience, and faith. Subscribe to the Never Perfect Faith Podcast wherever you listen because perfect isn't the goal. Faithful is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What is Never Perfect Faith?: I am a psychologist, wife and mother of three teenagers. Three years ago I started a mental health podcast, called Never Perfect with an ADHD psychologist . It comforts me greatly to know that life is never going to be perfect, and we all struggle navigating this complicated life. As a Christian, my faith is one of my biggest struggles but it gives me more hope and peace than anything else. Being still and tapping into the unseen may be the most important thing we ever do, yet is one of my biggest challenges in life, Christians should be the most humble, compassionate and loving people, if they are modeling their lives after Jesus, and yet many aren’t. So many people are understandably turned off by Christians who are judging, self-righteous, or cold ( some call these people “assholes” and wonder if they’re actually Christians), and I am personally sad and angry about this, because Jesus was none of these things. Other people won’t crack open the Bible or the doors of the church, and many have misconceptions about what faith is or what it looks like. In this podcast, I will be interviewing people who are real and relatable Christians who represent Jesus well (in my opinion) and also sharing things that have inspired me and strengthened my faith and spark flames in my soul, from verses, passages, or stories to interviews with pastors, friends, and just anyone who inspires me to greater faith.

Music By Nate Capecchi Editing By Brock Rustand
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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