# Perfectly Imperfect

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Podcast: [Redeemed Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187)
Published: 2026-05-27T10:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you’re failing at everything? Like you’re not doing enough as a mom, wife, friend, employee, or even in your faith?In this deeply personal solo episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns opens up about motherhood guilt, balancing work, ministry, writing a book, podcasting, and learning that God never called us to be perfect — He simply calls us to trust Him.Lauren shares: ✨ the pressure of trying to “do it all” ✨ struggling with feeling like she wasn’t enough for her children ✨ stepping into public speaking and writing afraid ✨ living with dyslexia and learning disabilities ✨ trusting God when she felt unqualified ✨ discerning opportunities that didn’t align with God’s purpose ✨ healing through the process of writing STOLEN ✨ why God’s strength is made perfect in weaknessThis episode is for: • overwhelmed moms • women battling perfectionism • anyone feeling disqualified • people struggling with insecurity or fear • those stepping into a new calling • Christians trying to trust God in difficult seasons📖 Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Psalm 107:2 Isaiah 53:5 Matthew 22:37-38 John 8:32 00:00 — Why This Episode Isn’t “Evergreen”02:15 — Mom Guilt & Wondering “Am I Enough?”06:40 — God Never Called You to Be Perfect11:28 — The Pressure to Have It All Together16:52 — Writing STOLEN While Battling Fear & Dyslexia24:33 — God’s Strength Is Made Perfect in Weakness31:47 — Feeling Unqualified for What God Called You To39:10 — The Podcast Opportunity Lauren Walked Away From45:18 — How to Discern God’s Direction51:22 — Why We Must Stay in God’s Word Daily58:34 — Learning to Trust God With Your Story1:05:08 — Healing Father Wounds & Trauma1:12:44 — Lies Women Believe About Themselves1:18:55 — Productivity, Burnout & Bein…

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