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Christian Perfectionism: When “Should” Isn’t God’s Voice (with Mary Gallagher)Have you ever felt like you’re never doing enough for God… no matter how hard you try?In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist, Lenee' Pezzano sits down with Mary Gallagher to uncover the hidden burden of Christian perfectionism, and how the word “should” may be quietly fueling your exhaustion, shame, and spiritual burnout.If you’ve ever thought:“I should be a better Christian…”“I should be doing more for God…”“I shouldn’t feel this way…”…this conversation will help you discern whether that voice is truly God—or religious pressure disguised as obedienceTogether, we explore: The difference between Holy Spirit conviction vs. shame and condemnation Why God does not motivate through “shoulds” How perfectionism leads to spiritual burnout and anxiety The root of perfectionism: shame, fear, and identity distortion How to recognize God’s voice—one that invites, not pressures Practical steps to break free from performance-based faith This episode is for the woman who loves God deeply… but feels exhausted trying to live up to expectations she was never meant to carry.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “should” language reveals hidden perfectionism  How religious environments can distort God’s voice  The truth about identity in Christ vs performance-based Christianity How to stop striving and start walking in grace and freedom A simple exercise to identify and release “should” thinking ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Is every “should” really God’s voice? 03:00 Mary’s story of religious pressure 11:00 “Gold stars for Jesus” & burnout 17:00 The moment God spoke truth 28:00 Hearing God vs religious pressure 32:00 Is perfectionism rooted in shame? 45:00 First step to break free from striving 54:00 Closing prayerFREE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEAre You Living from Grace or Performance? Take the Faith-Based Perfectionism Quiz. Download Mary Gallagher’s Free Identity Guide.  Get it here.🌐 Connect with Lenee' Pezzano and The Redeemed Perfectionist        👥 Find Your People -- Join The Redeemed Perfectionist Facebook         Community: The Redeemed Perfectionist | Facebook        📖 Embrace Grace: Discover You Will Make Mistakes                https://amzn.to/4hKwhpW         🔗 Start Your Journey – Explore Resources & More          https://www.leneepezzano.com/         📱 Let's Connect - Follow along on Instagram:         https://www.instagram.com/leneepezzano/        📞Ask Lenee' Anything!: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeneePezzano         💰Show support:  The Redeemed Perfectionist | Where Grace Meets Grit: Healing the Perfectionist Heart | Patreon