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You Don't Have To Be Perfect Podcast with Vanessa Luu

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by Vanessa Luu

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You Don't Have to Be Perfect is an authentic space to talk about life in truth and love. This podcast started as a resource for recovering perfectionists but has expanded into a place for all to come and be themselves and share their struggles and victories, giving God glory. The You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Podcast has been described as, Uplifting, Food for the soul, Reassuring, truth-telling, positive, vulnerable, life-changing, real, and a light at the end of the tunnel. I’m so glad you’re here. I hope you’ll share this space with a friend!

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May 20, 2026

Purified by God: The Difference Between Ritual and Relationship

Purified by God, Not Ritual | Leviticus 14Leviticus 14 continues the discussion of skin diseases from chapter 13 and shifts into instructions about purification rituals and even mildew in homes. At first glance, chapters like this can feel distant, confusing, or even irrelevant to modern readers. But in this episode, we explore why every part of Scripture still matters and how God continues to speak through passages many people are tempted to skip.In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>Why believers should read all of the Bible—even the difficult or “boring” parts</li><li>What Leviticus 14 reveals about God’s holiness and authority</li><li>The difference between ritual and true purification</li><li>How God—not the ceremony itself—declared people clean</li><li>Why repentance and obedience sometimes require intentional effort</li><li>How reading Scripture with the desire to know God changes the way we approach His Word</li></ul>Key Scriptures:<ul><li>2 Timothy 3:16</li><li>Hebrews 4:12</li><li>Leviticus 14</li></ul>God did not accidentally include Leviticus in the Bible. His Word is living, active, and purposeful, and when we approach Scripture with humility and openness, He faithfully reveals Himself through it.Other Resources:<a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QC8GJMC&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_nv4aFbKMYBTXK">You Don't Have To Be Perfect</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Tools-Practical-Approach-Living/dp/B08YP2H583/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?dchild=1&keywords=truth+and+tools+by+vanessa+luu&qid=1616210034&sprefix=truth+and+tools+&sr=8-1">Truth and Tools Workbook</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Relevant-Old-Testament-Illuminating-Imperfect/dp/B096CZ7HT3/ref=zg_bs_12211_46?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BXYXKH3M27C5NSSMKYQJ">The Relevant Old Testament</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://a.co/d/8GQCEEb%E2%81%A0">The Wilderness Remains</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F74Q2NV4%E2%81%A0">Return to Me</a> by Vanessa Luu

April 16, 2026

The Hidden Exhaustion of Performance-Driven Faith.

Some exhaustion doesn’t come from doing too much.It comes from believing your worth before God depends on how well you perform for Him. This is called performance-driven faith, and it’s exhausting.This type of exhaustion is not the kind that sleep can fix, but the deeper kind—the mental, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion that comes from believing your relationship with God depends on how well you perform for Him.I know that exhaustion well because I lived in it, both knowingly and unknowingly, for most of my life. ************************ Other Resources:<a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QC8GJMC&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_nv4aFbKMYBTXK">You Don't Have To Be Perfect</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Tools-Practical-Approach-Living/dp/B08YP2H583/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?dchild=1&keywords=truth+and+tools+by+vanessa+luu&qid=1616210034&sprefix=truth+and+tools+&sr=8-1">Truth and Tools Workbook</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Relevant-Old-Testament-Illuminating-Imperfect/dp/B096CZ7HT3/ref=zg_bs_12211_46?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BXYXKH3M27C5NSSMKYQJ">The Relevant Old Testament</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://a.co/d/8GQCEEb%E2%81%A0">The Wilderness Remains</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F74Q2NV4%E2%81%A0">Return to Me</a> by Vanessa Luu

March 4, 2026

You Could Be Reading the Bible Wrong: The Lens That Changes Everything

You could be reading the Bible wrong.I don’t mean that harshly. I mean that personally.For years, I started with the question, “How does this apply to me?” But Leviticus 14 showed me something deeper.The Bible was first given to reveal who God is.When we start there, everything changes.In today’s episode of the You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Podcast, I share the lens that shifted how I read not just Leviticus — but the entire Bible.************************Other Resources:<a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QC8GJMC&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_nv4aFbKMYBTXK">You Don't Have To Be Perfect</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Tools-Practical-Approach-Living/dp/B08YP2H583/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?dchild=1&keywords=truth+and+tools+by+vanessa+luu&qid=1616210034&sprefix=truth+and+tools+&sr=8-1">Truth and Tools Workbook</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Relevant-Old-Testament-Illuminating-Imperfect/dp/B096CZ7HT3/ref=zg_bs_12211_46?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BXYXKH3M27C5NSSMKYQJ">The Relevant Old Testament</a> by Vanessa Luu<a href="https://a.co/d/8GQCEEb">The Wilderness Remains</a> by Vanessa Luu To SupportLeave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:<a href="https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu">https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu </a>

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What is You Don't Have To Be Perfect Podcast with Vanessa Luu?: You Don't Have to Be Perfect is an authentic space to talk about life in truth and love.

This podcast started as a resource for recovering perfectionists but has expanded into a place for all to come and be themselves and share their struggles and victories, giving God glory.

The You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Podcast has been described as, Uplifting, Food for the soul, Reassuring, truth-telling, positive, vulnerable, life-changing, real, and a light at the end of the tunnel. I’m so glad you’re here. I hope you’ll share this space with a friend!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates monthly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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