Unpolished but Called

Are We Listening to Understand or Just Waiting to Respond?Have you ever noticed that sometimes we stop listening halfway through a conversation because we've already started preparing our response?In this episode, I reflect on a recent conversation where I realized I had already built my rebuttal before fully understanding what the other person was trying to say. That experience led me to explore what Scripture teaches about listening, assumptions, judging motives, and the difference between hearing words and truly understanding another person.We'll look at James 1:19, Proverbs 18:13, and why so many conversations break down before they ever have a chance to become meaningful.In this episode:·         The difference between hearing and listening·         Why we often fill in the blanks before asking questions·         Assumptions, motives, and social media conversations·         Understanding without agreement·         Why people often want to be heard more than corrected·         What James 1:19 teaches about communication📖 Scripture References:James 1:19Proverbs 18:13Philippians 2:3-4🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Communication #BibleStudy

Why Are We So Busy Fixing Everyone Else?It's easy to see what's wrong with everyone else. It's much harder to examine our own hearts. In this episode, I explore why we're often quick to correct, critique, and point fingers while overlooking the work God may be trying to do in us.Drawing from Scripture and personal reflection, we'll discuss listening, humility, self-examination, and why not every observation is an assignment.In this episode:Matthew 7 and the beam in our own eyeWhy correcting others can feel productiveBeing right versus being helpfulHumility and self-examinationFocusing on your own assignment🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #ChristianGrowth #FaithJourney #Humility #ChristianLiving

Why Do We Keep Moving The Finish Line?Have you ever noticed that the things you once prayed for can become the things you barely notice? We reach one milestone, then immediately focus on the next. Before long, we're standing in the middle of answered prayers while wondering why we're still dissatisfied.In this episode, I talk about contentment, gratitude, ambition, and why we often forget what God has already done in our lives.In this episode:Moving the finish lineContentment and gratitudeRecognizing answered prayersGod's blessings and our expectationsLearning to appreciate the season you're in🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #Contentment #FaithJourney #AnsweredPrayer #ChristianLiving

Can Christians Be Ambitious Without Losing The Plot?Is ambition a bad thing? Or does the problem begin when ambition becomes our identity?In this episode, I explore the tension between pursuing goals, building something meaningful, and keeping Christ at the center. We'll talk about success, purpose, calling, and what it means to chase the right things for the right reasons.In this episode:Ambition and faithSuccess versus purposeBuilding without losing perspectiveGoals, calling, and identityKeeping Christ at the center🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #ChristianGrowth #FaithJourney #Purpose #ChristianLiving

Why Is Someone Else's Blessing So Hard To Celebrate?Most of us would never admit it, but sometimes celebrating someone else's success is harder than we expect. Comparison quietly sneaks in, and before long we're questioning our own journey.In this episode, I talk about comparison, gratitude, waiting seasons, and how learning to celebrate others can transform our perspective on God's work in our own lives.In this episode:Comparison and contentmentCelebrating others genuinelyWaiting on God's timingGratitude during difficult seasonsTrusting God's plan for your life🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #Contentment #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #GodsTiming

Why Do Christians Treat Confidence Like Pride?Is confidence always pride? Or have we become uncomfortable with confidence because we've confused it with arrogance?In this episode, I explore the difference between pride and confidence, why many Christians struggle with boldness, and what Scripture teaches about knowing who we are in Christ without making everything about ourselves.In this episode:Confidence versus arroganceWhy Christians sometimes shrink backIdentity in ChristWalking in faith without self-glorificationHealthy confidence and humility🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #ChristianGrowth #FaithJourney #ConfidenceInChrist #ChristianLiving

What Happens When God Changes Your Direction?We all have plans. Career plans. Family plans. Ministry plans. Then life happens. Sometimes God changes the direction we thought we were heading, and suddenly we're forced to trust Him in ways we never expected.In this episode, I share reflections from my own recovery journey and discuss what happens when our plans fall apart, why God often works through interruptions, and how faith grows when we only see the next step instead of the whole map.In this episode:When life doesn't go according to planLearning to trust God in unexpected seasonsWhy interruptions often become part of God's purposeMy experience navigating recovery and uncertaintyFaith in the next step🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #ChristianEncouragement #FaithJourney

Why Do Christians Make Everything So Complicated?Jesus said, "Follow me." Simple words. Yet somewhere along the way, Christianity became layered with debates, labels, opinions, traditions, and endless arguments. In this episode, I talk about why following Jesus often feels more complicated than it needs to be, how social media can overwhelm new believers, and why getting into God's Word for yourself matters more than following every online voice.In this episode:Why Christianity sometimes feels overwhelmingThe difference between following Jesus and following personalitiesSocial media theology and information overloadWhy I created The Long Way Through ScriptureReturning to the simple invitation of Christ🔗 Website: kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled#ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #FollowJesus #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, Scripture, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life.In this episode, we're talking about a question many Christians eventually face:Why does everyone online sound like a Bible expert?From YouTube and TikTok to podcasts and Facebook, there are more voices teaching Scripture than ever before. The challenge isn't finding information—it's knowing who to trust when every person sounds confident and every answer sounds certain.As a newer Christian, I've wrestled with this myself. How do we learn from others without outsourcing our faith? How do we avoid being overwhelmed by endless opinions and conflicting interpretations?In this conversation, we'll talk about why social media rewards certainty, why being teachable matters, and why opening your Bible for yourself is still one of the most important things you can do.📖 Scripture should always lead us back to God's Word.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Discipleship #UnpolishedButCalled

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, real life, and following Jesus in the middle of messy seasons.In this episode, we're talking about a subject many Christians struggle to discuss openly:Why are Christians so uncomfortable with mental health?We often know how to respond to physical illness, but conversations about anxiety, depression, trauma, therapy, grief, and emotional struggles can feel much more complicated. Why is that?In this episode, I share some of my own journey following my stroke, what led me to seek therapy, and why I believe faith and mental health support can coexist. We'll talk about the difference between spiritual struggles and mental health challenges, the importance of being honest when we're hurting, and why church should be a safe place for healing rather than a place where people feel pressured to pretend they're okay.You can love Jesus deeply and still struggle.You can trust God and still ask for help.And sometimes healing begins when we're honest enough to admit we need it.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #MentalHealth #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Therapy #UnpolishedButCalled

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, real life, and what it looks like to follow Jesus while you're still figuring things out.In this episode, we're talking about a question many Christians wrestle with:Why are Christians afraid to ask questions?Whether you're new to faith or you've been in church for years, there can be pressure to act like you already know the answers. We worry about sounding uninformed, asking the wrong thing, being corrected, or having people question our faith.But how are we supposed to learn if we're too afraid to ask?In this conversation, I share some of my own experiences as a newer Christian, the questions I've wrestled with, the challenges of finding trustworthy mentors, and why healthy Christian conversations should create space for curiosity, learning, and growth.Faith isn't pretending you know everything.Sometimes faith is trusting God enough to ask honest questions.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #BibleStudy #UnpolishedButCalled

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, Scripture, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life.In this episode, we're talking about something that seems to happen everywhere—online, in churches, and even among Christians who love Jesus:Why are Christians so quick to pick sides?Whether the conversation is about women pastors, Bible translations, worship styles, denominations, spiritual gifts, or theology, it often feels like people rush to choose a team before they've even had a conversation.But what happens when conviction becomes tribalism?In this episode, we talk about the difference between standing firm on essential biblical truths and turning every disagreement into a battle. We'll explore why social media often fuels division, why respectful conversations matter, and how Christians can disagree on secondary issues without treating one another like enemies.Truth matters.But how we treat each other matters too.Can Christians disagree and still be family?Let's talk about it.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Discipleship #BibleStudy #UnpolishedButCalled

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, real life, and following Jesus through both the good and the difficult seasons.In this episode, we're continuing a conversation many Christians eventually face:What happens when Christians disappoint you?Whether it's a pastor, mentor, musician, influencer, friend, or someone who helped shape your faith, disappointment can cut deep. When trust is broken, it's easy to become cynical, guarded, or even question everything that came before.But does someone's failure erase the good they once brought into your life?In this episode, we talk about disappointment, discernment, rebuilding trust, and why allowing hurt to harden our hearts can sometimes create even deeper wounds. We'll explore the difference between church hurt and disappointment, why imperfect people can still impact our lives in meaningful ways, and how God can use disappointment to mature our faith rather than destroy it.People will fail us.Jesus won't.And sometimes the lesson isn't learning to trust nobody. Sometimes it's learning who deserves our deepest trust in the first place.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #ChristianLiving #ChurchHurt #Discipleship #UnpolishedButCalled

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, real life, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when people let us down.In this episode, we're talking about something every Christian eventually faces:What happens when someone you admire disappoints you?Whether it's a pastor, worship leader, author, influencer, mentor, musician, or someone who helped shape your faith, disappointment can leave you feeling confused, hurt, and questioning everything you thought you knew.But what if the real issue isn't that people fail?What if the problem is that we sometimes place people in positions they were never meant to hold?In this conversation, we'll talk about Christian influencers, discernment, social media, spiritual authority, and why even good people can become unhealthy faith anchors when we elevate them beyond where they belong.People will disappoint us.Jesus won't.And sometimes spiritual maturity isn't about finding perfect Christians—it's about learning to keep your eyes on Christ when imperfect people let you down.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Discipleship #Discernment #UnpolishedButCalled

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, real life, and following Jesus through every season.In this episode, we're talking about a question many Christians quietly wrestle with:Why do so many Christians feel lonely?We go to church. We attend Bible studies. We read Scripture. We serve alongside other believers. Yet many Christians still struggle with feeling unseen, disconnected, or lacking the deeper relationships they long for.In this conversation, we explore loneliness, mentorship, friendship, vulnerability, and why meaningful Christian relationships can sometimes feel harder to find than we expected. We talk about the difference between knowing Scripture and building relationships, the importance of honest conversations, and why sometimes the greatest gift we can offer someone isn't advice—it's simply our presence.I also share a personal story about an unexpected conversation in a doctor's office waiting room and how God used a simple moment of connection to remind me that we're never as alone as we think we are.Sometimes people don't need fixing.Sometimes they just need someone willing to sit with them.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Loneliness #ChristianCommunity #UnpolishedButCalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled

Unpolished but Called is a podcast for people figuring faith out in real life — without pressure, polish, or pretending they have it all together. These are honest conversations about grace, growth, and following Jesus in the middle of ordinary life. Hosted by Kathrin Shaffer.Start Here:https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled