{"podcast":{"title":"Her Faith Inspires Podcast","slug":"her-faith-inspires-podcast-846363","podcast_index_feed_id":846363,"rss_url":"https://herfaithinspires.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://herfaithinspires.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/6/b/d/56bd5e9620ee0d0316c3140a3186d450/300-20250802-tfqguxena7.png","author":"Shanda Fulbright","episode_count":345,"summary":"Bold Faith, Real Answers Do you want to defend your faith but don't know where to start? Shanda knows what it's like to grow up in church yet feel unprepared to take Jesus into the world. Now, she's here to help you change that. Join Shanda each week as she tackles today's cultural issues with biblical truth, weaving theology and apologetics into everyday life. From parenting in a secular world to standing firm in your beliefs, she'll equip you with the confidence to engage tough topics-all in short, practical episodes designed for busy women. If you're ready to think biblically, stand boldly, and love God with all your mind, this podcast is for you!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-faith-inspires-podcast-846363"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 335: The Mirror We Choose: Truth, Flattery, and the Word of God","slug":"ep-335-the-mirror-we-choose-truth-flattery-and-the-word-of-god","published_at":"2026-04-04T18:39:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-faith-inspires-podcast-846363/ep-335-the-mirror-we-choose-truth-flattery-and-the-word-of-god","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-faith-inspires-podcast-846363","url":"https://herfaithinspires.libsyn.com/ep-335-the-mirror-we-choose-truth-flattery-and-the-word-of-god","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/herfaithinspires/01_Episode_335.mp3?dest-id=1526420","summary":"In this episode, Shanda shares a personal (and relatable!) story from a fitting room that sparked a deeper spiritual question: Do we really want to see ourselves as we are, or as we wish we were? Just like mirrors with different lighting can change how we look, we often try to \"adjust the lighting\" in our spiritual lives—surrounding ourselves with messages, influences, and even interpretations of Scripture that make us feel better rather than show us the truth. But God's Word doesn't flatter. It reveals. Drawing from the book of James, we explore how Scripture acts as a mirror, exposing what's really in our hearts. And while that reflection can be uncomfortable, it's also the very thing God uses to transform us into the image of Christ. In this episode, we'll talk about: What the mirror of God's Word actually reveals about us How others can faithfully hold up that mirror in our lives Why criticism, honesty, and godly advice, though painful, are necessary for growth So the question is: Will you choose the mirror that flatters you…or the one that transforms you? Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop","meta_description":"In this episode, Shanda shares a personal (and relatable!) story from a fitting room that sparked a deeper spiritual question: Do we really want to see ou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2756,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/her-faith-inspires-podcast-846363/episodes/ep-335-the-mirror-we-choose-truth-flattery-and-the-word-of-god/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-faith-inspires-podcast-846363/ep-335-the-mirror-we-choose-truth-flattery-and-the-word-of-god.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}