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Mar 2024
42m 49s

"Authentic Over Perfect" With Taylor Stu...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast
About this episode

There's a lot of pressure as women to do it all and to do it all well.

On the outside, we like to have it all together. But what does life look like when no one is watching? Does it look like our life is falling apart? How are we supposed to live in a way that honors God but at the same time rest? On this episode, you'll get to learn from our friend and Proverbs 31 staff member Taylor Stuart as she shares her own struggles of feeling like she was not doing enough. Through the book of James, she discovered there's a big difference between participating in a relationship with God and putting on a performance for Him and others. Grab something to take notes ... You'll want them for this one!


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  • Download your free sample pages of our next First 5 study guide, Am I Doing This Right? How To Live Out Your Faith Through the Wisdom Found in James!
  • Connect with Taylor on Instagram.  
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