In this engaging conversation, Shannon Scott interviews Patsy Clairmont, a renowned author and speaker, who shares her journey from a troubled youth to a successful ministry leader. Patsy discusses her struggles with agoraphobia, the importance of storytelling, and her experiences with Women of Faith. She emphasizes the significance of personal growth, the power of words, and the need for grace in our lives. The conversation is filled with wisdom, humor, and encouragement for those seeking to sh...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode of the Everything Made Beautiful podcast, Shannon Scott interviews Angela B. Reed, a dynamic speaker and communication expert. They discuss Angela's upbringing in a small town in Georgia, her deep-rooted faith, and her journey through various careers, including media and pageantry. Angela shares insights on parenting, the importance of encouragement, and how to recognize and nurture unique gifts in children. The conversation also touches on the challenges of the pageant world and...
Sep 30, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode of the Everything Made Beautiful podcast, Shannon explores the theme of sanctification, highlighting how struggles and challenges contribute to spiritual growth and transformation. Through various metaphors, including trees, clay, and silver, Shannon illustrates the refining process that God uses to shape believers into the likeness of Christ. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their struggles as part of God's beautiful plan, reminding them that every trial serves a...
Sep 23, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this conversation, Pastor Curtis Zackery (CZ) discusses the concept of soul rest, emphasizing its importance in a fast-paced world. He shares his personal journey of discovering the need for deeper rest beyond physical relaxation, linking it to one's identity in Christ. CZ highlights signs of spiritual fatigue, practical steps to achieve soul rest, and the impact of technology on our well-being. He encourages individuals and communities to create a culture that fosters soul rest, balancing wo...
Sep 16, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sandra Stanley and her daughter, Allie Stanley Cooney, discuss their new book, Meet Me in the Middle, which focuses on mother-daughter conversations about life and faith. They emphasize the importance of open and honest communication between mothers and daughters, especially before crises occur. The book provides activities and conversation prompts to facilitate these discussions. Sandra and Allie also address the challenges of comparison and offer advice on how to break free from the comparison...
Sep 09, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this podcast episode, Shannon reflects on a principle her father shared with her: that everything in life is preparation for the next thing. She discusses how God uses both the good and the bad experiences to shape and refine us for what's to come. Shannon shares her personal experience of leaving a successful ministry job to prioritize her children, and how that seemingly detour led to significant growth and preparation for her future. She emphasizes that God is always at work, even in the d...
Sep 02, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
When we let go of the relentless pursuit of approval and the pressure to meet impossible standards, we open our hearts to the grace and freedom that God offers. In Christ, we find our worth, not in our achievements or how others perceive us, but in being loved unconditionally. Living out this true identity means resting in His love, trusting in His plan, and allowing His peace to replace the anxiety of striving. It's in this surrender that we discover the profound beauty of being who God created...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Shannon discusses the concept of Everything Made Beautiful and how it relates to combating the schemes of the enemy. She emphasizes that living a life devoted to Christ is not easy, but God is making everything beautiful in its time. Shannon introduces the mantra 'It's a trap' and explores different traps set by the enemy, including deception, fear, doubt, temptation, and despair. She encourages listeners to rely on God's truth and promises to overcome these traps. Keywords Ever...
Aug 19, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Brandy shares her personal journey of faith, marriage, betrayal, and redemption. She grew up in poverty in South Mississippi, but had a strong faith in God. She felt called to ministry at a young age and eventually became a pastor. Brandy and her husband, Michael, moved to Franklin, Tennessee, where their marriage began to deteriorate. Despite the challenges, Brandy found strength in her faith and the support of her community. She shares how her prayer life changed and how her focus shifted from...
Aug 12, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Shannon unpacks the concept of considering the upstream. She shares a personal experience where her husband encouraged her to consider what might be in someone's upstream to understand their behavior. Shannon emphasizes the importance of understanding our own upstream and how it shapes our responses and relationships. She encourages listeners to plot their life experiences and identify patterns to gain a deeper understanding of their upstream. By considering the upstream of othe...
Aug 05, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this conversation, Kristi McLelland shares her background growing up in rural Mississippi and her journey of faith. She talks about her passion for teaching the Bible and the importance of experiencing it in community. Kristi also discusses the impact of losing her father and the significance of finding and nurturing a supportive community. She shares the story of how Mandisa, a dear friend, played a pivotal role in getting her Bible study, Jesus and Women, published. Kristi and Shannon discu...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jeannie shares her journey from being a preacher's kid to becoming a writer and speaker. She talks about her accidental entry into writing and how she felt called to share her experiences as a mom who felt like she was failing. Jeannie discusses her book 'Mom Set Free' and the importance of understanding God's grace in parenting. She also shares the story of how she adopted her son Andre from Haiti and the foundation they co-founded to create opportunities for Haitian students. Jeannie shares he...
Jul 22, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Shannon discusses four absolutes that govern her life and the scriptural support for them. The first absolute is that God is sovereign over every season, meaning He is fully in control. The second absolute is that nothing touches us in any season that is not first sifted through God's hand. The third absolute is that everything in our seasons can be used for our good and God's glory. The fourth absolute is that God uses our seasons to sanctify us and make us more like Jesus. Sha...
Jul 15, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Allison Allen shares her journey from growing up in Texas and North Carolina to pursuing a career in theater and eventually meeting her husband Jonathan. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's plan and trusting in His timing, sharing her own experiences of infertility and the birth of her two sons. Allison encourages listeners to embrace their current season and trust that God is working all things together for their good. In this part of the conversation, Allison Allen shares ho...
Jul 08, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Jun 29, 2024•3 min
If there's a season for everything, and everything is appropriate in its time, how can we learn to savor Jesus in the difficult seasons God has given us to steward?
Jun 29, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
