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Perfectly Imperfect
by Elizabeth Barson Hirschi
Welcome to 'Perfectly Imperfect' with Liz Hirschi—a podcast about resilience, faith, and the power of the human spirit. Born without arms, Liz has never let challenges define her. She graduated from college, worked in public schools, became an author, and has shared her story as a motivational speaker. This podcast is more than her journey—it's a platform for inspiring conversations with individuals who have turned obstacles into triumphs. Join us as we explore stories of perseverance, hope, and the incredible strength found in embracing life’s imperfections.
Episodes
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Choose To Choose!
What does it mean to “choose to choose”? In this heartfelt message, Elizabeth reflects on faith, healing, agency, and the power of choosing light even when life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped. Born without arms, she shares how Jesus Christ may not always heal us physically according to our...
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Stretch Don’t Break
What does it mean to have true tenacity? In this uplifting message, Elizabeth compares life to a rubber band—stretched by challenges, pressure, and unexpected trials, yet designed to endure and not easily break. Even when life pulls us beyond our comfort, we can hold on and find our way back....
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Throw Away Your Beggar’s Coat
What does it mean to truly see? In this reflective episode, Elizabeth explores the idea of spiritual blindness and how we can overcome it. Drawing from scripture and personal insight, she shares three powerful principles: throwing away our “beggar’s coat” of limiting beliefs, focusing on Jesus...
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My Testimony of Easter
In this tender and reflective Easter message, Elizabeth shares a deeply personal experience that led her to ponder identity, wholeness, and the eternal promises of Jesus Christ. After receiving a drawing of herself—with arms—she reflects on how we are seen by others, how we see ourselves, and...
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God, Humor, and Grit.
After a devastating head-on collision with a drunk driver, sisters Sabrina and Jessica found themselves fighting for their lives—facing unimaginable injuries, long hospital stays, and an uncertain future. Yet even in the darkest moments, they chose faith over fear, gratitude over despair, and joy...
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Choose, Become, and Rise.
In this heartfelt episode of Perfectly Imperfect, Elizabeth and her lifelong friend Suzanne reflect on three timeless talks by prophets and apostles to explore what it means to intentionally choose a direction, spiritually become who God intends us to be, and rise after failure—again and again....
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I Wouldn’t Trade the Trial
After losing hearing in one ear, experiencing nerve damage, and not receiving the healing she prayed for, Stephanie said, “I would not give back the trial if I had to give back the lessons.” In this episode, she shares how hardship led her to unshakable faith, deep empathy, and the undeniable…
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God Is in the Details
In this touching episode of Perfectly Imperfect, Katie Barson Hanks shares her journey of growing up with a physical difference, raising two children with hearing loss, and discovering how God prepared her—every step of the way. Her story is a testimony that nothing in our lives is wasted when we...
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Healing Comes in Many Forms
What if the answer to your prayer is “not now”—or even “not in this life”? In this inspiring episode, Elizabeth Barson Hirschi talks with her sister-in-law, Deborah Luke Hirschi, about trusting God’s plan, navigating disability, and finding peace in the process. It’s a beautiful reminder that...
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Conviction, Compassion, and Christ: What General Conference Taught Us
In this heartfelt episode of Perfectly Imperfect, Elizabeth Barson Hirschi is joined by Jenna Lillywhite and Klydi Heywood to reflect on three powerful talks from General Conference. Together, they share personal insights about standing firm in our testimonies, loving without judgment, and…
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The Heart of a Mother, The Power to Uplift
Motherhood isn’t limited to those who bear children—it’s a calling to love, nurture, and lift wherever we are. In this inspiring episode, Melanie Joy Kieffer Hancock shares how she lived her divine role as a mother long before becoming one. Through seasons of singleness, cancer, and unexpected...
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Navigating Life’s Detours and Challenges
In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect, Elizabeth reconnects with longtime friend Natalie Brady Svantesson to talk about life’s unexpected detours—and how faith can carry us through them. Natalie shares her powerful journey through a surprise cancer diagnosis at the start of the pandemic, the...
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Accountability: Owning Our Choices, Embracing Our Growth
In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect, Elizabeth Barson Hirschi sits down with her friend Alicia Bates to explore the deeper meaning of accountability—not as punishment or control, but as a pathway to growth, agency, and joy. From parenting insights to spiritual reflections and even a few...
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What Will Your Legacy Be?
In this episode, I ask one simple, powerful question: What will your legacy be? Join me as I share unforgettable stories of resilience, faith, and love—honoring the people who shaped my life, both past and present. From pioneers who crossed continents, to everyday friends who lift my spirit, this...
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Choices
When life feels heavy, the right questions can guide us home. In this special solo episode, Elizabeth shares personal reflections on faith, identity, and agency—centered on President Russell M. Nelson’s timeless talk, Choices. A powerful reminder to ask: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?
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Bound by Covenant: Corey’s Story of Staying with God
After facing heart failure, cancer, and heartbreak, Corey found strength by staying in a covenant relationship with God. This episode is a powerful testimony of how sacred promises can carry us when nothing else can.
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The Gift of Agency
When life took an unexpected turn, Heidi Beck Kesler chose faith, not fear. In this powerful episode, she and Elizabeth explore the gift of free agency—how we can choose growth, gratitude, and God even in the hardest moments.
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Ministering Of Angels
After surviving a stroke, losing her sister, and battling rare cancer, Jennifer shares how the ministering of angels—seen and unseen—carried her through. In this inspiring episode, she and Elizabeth reflect on faith, healing, and the everyday miracles God sends when we need them most.
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Jesus Is The Way
Becky Eck has faced significant challenges, including going through two divorces and the heartbreaking loss of her only son at the age of 13 due to cardiac arrest. Her unwavering faith in our Savior and His teachings serves as an inspiring example for all of us in understanding that Jesus is the...
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A.S.K.F.O.R. What Does It Mean and Why Does Jesus Invite Us To Do It?
Jeff Griffin is a motivational speaker who shares his story of triumph after an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. His positive attitude toward life and himself will inspire you to pursue your dreams and recognize the presence of Jesus in our lives.
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L.O.V.E. and Live - Liz Barson Hirschi's Life Story
Born without arms, Elizabeth Barson Hirschi embodies perseverance, refusing to let her circumstances define her. Liz graduated from college, dedicated 20 years to the school district, taught preschool, wrote songs and a children's book, and inspires others as a motivational speaker.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to 'Perfectly Imperfect' with Liz Hirschi—a podcast about resilience, faith, and the power of the human spirit. Born without arms, Liz has never let challenges define her. She graduated from college, worked in public schools, became an author, and has shared her story as a motivational speaker. This podcast is more than her journey—it's a platform for inspiring conversations with individuals who have turned obstacles into triumphs. Join us as we explore stories of perseverance, hope, and the incredible strength found in embracing life’s imperfections.
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Welcome to 'Perfectly Imperfect' with Liz Hirschi—a podcast about resilience, faith, and the power of the human spirit. Born without arms, Liz has never let challenges define her. She graduated from college, worked in public schools, became an author, and has shared her story as a motivational...
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