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- Afraid of Losing in All
Inside today’s podcast I have with me, Charlene Warren. Charlene is a artist, writer, Author coach, and mother. Through various struggles in her own life, she has found her calling…helping creatives to fight through things like fear, doubt, and self-sabotage to become who God designed them to be from the very beginning.
Charlene thank you so much for coming back once again. I always love our conversations!
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
The Wilderness Remains by Vanessa Luu
It’s a challenging task to embrace and be grateful for all of God’s goodness in your life while trying not to be afraid of losing it all.
30 min - Oh, What a Wonderful World it Would Be
If we proclaim to love Jesus, we must look to the Father as Jesus did. We must dedicate our lives to knowing His ways. You won't find God's ways outside of His Word. He wrote them down for our benefit in the Bible so we wouldn't need to wonder.
The whole world won't submit and follow Him, but I still hope and pray that Chrisitans would.
If the world can't see that a noticable difference in how we live, then we aren't doing it right.
Jesus lived differently, and people definitely noticed. The ones who the Father chose for Him believed, followed and were blessed. The ones who rejected Him killed Him to remove the threat He posed on their current way of living.
Dear Christians, if we long to see a better world we must go to the Father, not just for our needs, but to learn His ways and carry them out in Spirit and in Truth. Just image how beautiful it would be.
Other Resources!
https://www.amazon.com/author/vanessaluu.
5 min - Are We Praying Wrong?
Happy New Year friends! Here are some fun announcements!
- The You Don’t have to be Perfect Podcast is celebrating it’s 5th season. We are kicking off the new year with a brand new episode about prayer, are we praying wrong?
- You can still find me live on Instagram Monday-Friday at 9am Mountain Time for our Daily Bible Reading. 3 Years ago God whispered, read the Bible live. The big purpose was simple, to get the Word of God out across the world. But I want to elaborate on why that matters.
- Because God’s Word is powerful and posses the ability to change lives all by itself.
- If we want to follow Jesus we need to know His voice, especially in a world full of distractions and deception.
- To know God’s voice we must read His word. It is the foundation of our faith and without it we flounder. Without God’s Word we guess, and that won’t cut it on judgment day. Judgment day is real and spoken of all throughout the Bible and the words spoken about it come straight from God. Judgment day for some will be the worst terror beyond your imagination so you want to be on the right side of it, God’s side.
- We read the Bible to effectively fight the devil and all the evil that comes with Him. So let’s read my friends. Let’s hear what God has to say and most importantly, let’s obey!
- 3. I have a new book out, The Wilderness Remains! The Wilderness Remains will immerse you into the Exodus story with profound relatability, deepening your intimacy with the one true God along the journey. Grab your copy today In your favorite format! Kindle, Paperback or Hardback! I’m praising God for my 4th published book and have created a companion journal to enhance your study through Exodus.
- And God has confirmed that there will be more books in the future. Coming up next is not a Bible study but a book about what it feels like to follow Jesus in the real world.
I hope you’ll stick around for the next season of the You Don’t Have to Be Perfect podcast and I pray that it will nurture your soul as you continue your journey.
14 min - The Realist Talk on Faith and Fear
We talked about what true faith looks like in the context of fear. Most of our world functions from fear whether they know it or not, but in this episode, we have a real talk about what faith looks like even when you are afraid. It was a very soul-nourishing episode, and I can't wait for you to hear it!
Connect with Charlene here:
Website:www.charlenewarren.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092187275361&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram:@cwarrencoaching************************
Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu
51 min - Does the Way You Live Resemble the World?
Does the way you live resemble the world more than the Bible?
It's extremely easy to get swept away by pop culture and our rapid pace of life, but if you are in Christ, He has called us to live differently.
He doesn't leave it up to us to figure out how to live and navigate this life. He's written it all down for us, and His perfect way is beneficial to us!
Isaiah 48:17
This is what the LORD says—
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
"I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you what is good for you
and leads you along the paths you should follow.
The Bible is God's Word, and the Word is Jesus. To believe in Him is one thing. People often hold fast to John 3:16.
"For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." They don't seem to pay attention to verses 17-18, which say, "God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him." There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God's one and only Son.
Believing in Jesus requires more than believing in His existence. Believing that He is your only means of redemption should lead you to follow His ways and obey Him. And we learn this from John 3:36, which says, "And anyone who believes in God's Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God's angry judgment."
So, how do we obey Jesus? First, we have to know Him. To know Him, we must read the Bible because the Word Is Jesus. It tells us this In John 1:1-5. We cannot hope to obey the ways of Jesus If we don't spend time with Him In His word.
Perhaps you are like many Christians today who know they should read their Bible but just can't seem to get Into It.
If that's you, I have something to offer.
God has called me to create resources for Christians to help them understand the Bible and draw closer to God. This came out of my own testimony with God's word. I used to not be able to connect until God told me that it was the only way to find the answers I sought for living this life. I asked Him to give me understanding, and He has, for a decade now, God has given me fresh eyes to understand His Word.
Any of my books will serve you as guides to understanding the Bible in a more practical way while deepening your intimacy with the one True God—the one who created you and has perfect plans for you.
You can find them all on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/author/vanessaluu
I'll attach the link in the notes of this episode, but if you go to Amazon and search my name, VAnessa Luu, you will find my books.
My Titles consist of:
You Don't Have to Be Perfect
Truth and Tools
The Relevant Old Testament (vol 1)
And
The Wilderness Remains (vol. 2).
Those last two are part of my Old Testament Bible study series and will help you relate to the Old Testament better and know more of God's character.
I hope that you will hunger and thirst for the word of God and will make time in your busy life for Him.
God bless you.
9 min - I Didn't Know I Was an Artist!
Inside today’s podcast, I have with me DJ Hejtmanek. DJ has newly retired and now paints full-time. Her mixed media process has emerged and coalesced into mostly an abstract realism style including birds,(I’m sure you know I love that) animals, and portraits, as well as nonrepresentational abstracts. She’s moved from painting on her kitchen counter to an actual studio where she paints most days.
It was an honor and a privilege to interview an artist whose art hangs on my wall. You’ve seen it if you watch my live daily Bible readings. I know you will enjoy this episode with artist, DJ Hejtmanek!
Connect with her here!
Website: djhejt.com
IG: Instagram.com/djhejtmanek
FB: “I didn’t know I was an artist” - @djhejtmanek
Inside today’s podcast, I have with me DJ Hejtmanek. DJ has newly retired and now paints full-time. Her mixed media process has emerged and coalesced into mostly an abstract realism style including birds,(I’m sure you know I love that) animals, and portraits, as well as nonrepresentational abstracts. She’s moved from painting on her kitchen counter to an actual studio where she paints most days.
It was an honor and a privilege to interview an artist whose art hangs on my wall. You’ve seen it if you watch my live daily Bible readings. I know you will enjoy this episode with artist, DJ Hejtmanek!
Connect with her here!
Website: djhejt.com
IG: Instagram.com/djhejtmanek
FB: Facebook.com/djdovie
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu
26 min - Embrace The Mundane
You will LOVE this episode! What a great interview!!
Hannah was such a wonderful guest! We talked about so many amazing things like what does trusting God look like??
Tune in today and join the uplifting conversation !
More about @princesshannahwrites
Hannah Pettefer is a 26-year-old Louisiana small business owner, ballet instructor, and marketer. Her first book "Open Hands" will be released this holiday season, and it is a testimony of how to trust God with the desires and disappointments of life. Hannah is the gatherer of her friend group, always hosting a party or celebrating something. Her favorite things are sunsets, the Psalms, and a good 3:00 cup of coffee. Keep up with her on Instagram @Princesshannahwrites and TikTok.
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu
31 min - It's Never Too Late to Create
Today's guest is Susan Ely. I've been a fan of her work for a long time and am thrilled to have her on the podcast. This episode will inspire you and make you think in a good way.
Join the conversation and be blessed!
More about Susan: My passion for art blossomed a few years ago, a surprising shift from my identity as a writer and speaker. Struck by a temporary loss of words, I embarked on an exploration of curiosity and experimentation, choosing these as my "words of the year." An untouched palette of watercolors beckoned, Instagram photos urged me to paint, and soon, I found myself immersed in art, painting flowers and whimsical birds late into the night. This newfound fascination evolved from watercolors to acrylics and collage, delighting me and my growing audience. Though I'm a latecomer to the art world, it brings me immense joy, especially as I've recently ventured into crafting unique earrings from my artwork, thanks to my daughter's suggestion.
Connect with Susan:
Website: Latebloomergallery.com
IG: Latebloomerartgallery
Facebook: Susanmariniely ( personal) and Latebloomerartgallery************************
Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu
50 min - Is Everyone an Artist?Inside today’s podcast, I have with me Charlene Warren. Charlene is an artist, writer, Author, coach, and mother. Through various struggles in her own life, she has found her calling…helping creatives to fight through things like fear, doubt, and self-sabotage to become who God designed them to be from the very beginning. When Charlie isn’t painting, writing, or coaching clients, she can be found spending time with her three kiddos, Blake, Avery, and Ella, in a small town in California.Her book, ‘Flaming Arrows’ is releasing soon. It helps women overcome the lies of the enemy in order to step forward into where God is calling them. My website is www.charlenewarren.comAnd my art website www.cwarrenfineart.comMy Facebook page is under Charlene WarrenAnd my Instagram is @cwarrencoaching************************Other Resources:You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa LuuTruth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa LuuThe Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa LuuTo SupportLeave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu41 min
- Artist Series 2: Does God Care About Art?
The apathy of humanity as a collective is enough to suffocate the life out of me, which is why I love artists. Art is proof to me that there are humans who want to do more than numb through each day for no greater pay out than to survive it.
- What kind of art do you make?
- When did you first start making art and what inspired it?
- What’s your personal definition of art?
- Do you feel art nourishes your soul?
- Where can we find your art and support you?
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Other Resources:
You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu
Truth and Tools Workbook by Vanessa Luu
The Relevant Old Testament by Vanessa Luu
To Support
Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here:
https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu
52 min
About You Don't Have To Be Perfect Podcast with Vanessa Luu
From the publisher's feed
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!