HONEST FAITH. PRACTICAL GROWTH. # Grow closer to Jesus without pretending you have it all together. I bring real questions, everyday struggles, and the hope of Scripture into each episode—so you can take practical steps toward a faithful life, one day at a time. [Listen now](/podcast)[Browse episodes](/about/podcast) Hosted by [Jessica DeYoung](/about/jessica) · Grace Unworthy Ministries If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind spiritually, like everyone else has this whole “walking with God” thing figured out, I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve had those thoughts too. Perspectives Into Practice is a space for honest growth, not perfection. I share what I’m learning, where I’m stumbling, and how God faithfully meets me in both. If you need a gentle reminder that grace is still at work in your life, I invite you to listen. I know what it feels like to want a deeper faith — and still wonder how that plays out between school drop-offs, meetings, laundry, and hard conversations. On the podcast, we talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus in the everyday moments. Real stories. Practical steps. Gentle truth that helps you move forward with confidence. ## You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone ## Shared Struggles We name the doubts, disappointments, and questions so many of us carry but rarely say out loud. ## God’s Perspective Together we look at what Scripture says about those very struggles and how Jesus meets us there. ## Hope in Action Leave each episode encouraged and equipped to respond in faith instead of fear. [Start Your Listening Journey](/podcast/trusting-god-through-delayed-healing-surrender-and-recovery) ## Find Faith for Real Life [ ![Podcast episode artwork for Trusting God Through Delayed Healing, Surrender, and Recovery | Finding God's Presence in the Process](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1785207604/perspectivesintopractice/episode/14f3346d27d58acc.jpg) Season 2, Episode 30 ## Trusting God Through Delayed Healing, Surrender, and Recovery | Finding God's Presence in the Process What do you do when God doesn't answer your prayers the way you expected? How do you keep trusting Him when healing is slow, life changes overnight, a... 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Listen Now ](/podcast/finding-gods-goodness-in-grief-loss-and-life-transitions) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for Trusting God's Timing When Life Doesn't Make Sense, Finding Peace Through Surrender and Faith](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1783566008/perspectivesintopractice/episode/288cc720558b37c2.jpg) Season 2, Episode 28 ## Trusting God's Timing When Life Doesn't Make Sense, Finding Peace Through Surrender and Faith What do you do when life doesn't make sense? When you're waiting for answers, carrying grief, or wondering why God seems to be taking so long? In this... Listen Now ](/podcast/trusting-gods-timing-when-life-doesnt-make-sense-finding) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for Do You Want to Be Well? A Biblical Conversation on Obedience, Surrender, and Whole Health](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1783393205/perspectivesintopractice/episode/6658a2fe4082be5c.jpg) Season 2, Episode 27 ## Do You Want to Be Well? A Biblical Conversation on Obedience, Surrender, and Whole Health What if the question God is asking you isn't, "How are you doing?" but "Do you want to be well?" In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, my fri... Listen Now ](/podcast/do-you-want-to-be-well-a-biblical-conversation-on-obedience) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for When Life Feels Overwhelming, Trusting God Through Change, Motherhood, and Letting Go](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1782788405/perspectivesintopractice/episode/132be1d5a9f844a2.jpg) Season 2, Episode 26 ## When Life Feels Overwhelming, Trusting God Through Change, Motherhood, and Letting Go There are seasons of life that don't fit neatly into one emotion. Sometimes we're celebrating while we're grieving. We're excited about what's ahead w... Listen Now ](/podcast/when-life-feels-overwhelming-trusting-god-through-change) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for Faith Beyond the Checklist: Moving from Performance to a Deeper Relationship with God](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1782144207/perspectivesintopractice/episode/6e1abdbfbc874796.jpg) Season 2, Episode 25 ## Faith Beyond the Checklist: Moving from Performance to a Deeper Relationship with God Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things in your faith, reading your Bible, attending church, completing devotionals, and praying,... Listen Now ](/podcast/faith-beyond-the-checklist-moving-from-performance-to-a) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for Trusting God in Uncertain Seasons | Faith, Grief, Surrender & Life Transitions](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1781578805/perspectivesintopractice/episode/0f314ac3324f5e31.jpg) Season 2, Episode 24 ## Trusting God in Uncertain Seasons | Faith, Grief, Surrender & Life Transitions In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with my friend Heather for an honest conversation about what it looks like to trust God in t... Listen Now ](/podcast/trusting-god-in-uncertain-seasons-faith-grief-surrender) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for When Comfort Becomes a Barrier to Growth: Finding God's Peace](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1780801205/perspectivesintopractice/episode/0ec779993d689f18.jpg) Season 2, Episode 24 ## When Comfort Becomes a Barrier to Growth: Finding God's Peace Have you ever found yourself praying for a breakthrough, only to realize God was inviting you to ask a different question? In this episode, I sit down... Listen Now ](/podcast/when-comfort-becomes-a-barrier-to-growth-finding-gods-peace) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for When God Says Move, But Doesn’t Give You the Whole Plan | Trusting God in Uncertainty, Obedience, and Surrender](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1780369204/perspectivesintopractice/episode/016b56da1a648520.jpg) Season 2, Episode 23 ## When God Says Move, But Doesn’t Give You the Whole Plan | Trusting God in Uncertainty, Obedience, and Surrender What do you do when you feel God asking you to move forward, but He doesn't give you the full roadmap? In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice,... Listen Now ](/podcast/when-god-says-move-but-doesnt-give-you-the-whole-plan) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for When God Feels Silent, Finding God Again Through Obedience, Journaling, and Community | Perspectives Into Practice Podcast](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1780282804/perspectivesintopractice/episode/cc4624334e0d54fc.jpg) Season 2, Episode 22 ## When God Feels Silent, Finding God Again Through Obedience, Journaling, and Community | Perspectives Into Practice Podcast What happens when you obey God, but life still feels confusing, disappointing, or painfully quiet? In this heartfelt episode of Perspectives Into Prac... 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Listen Now ](/podcast/trusting-god-through-life-transitions-empty-nest-faith) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for How to Hear God’s Voice in Everyday Life | Faith, Purpose, and Spiritual Growth](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1779379751/perspectivesintopractice/episode/99c821879e8060a6.jpg) Season 2, Episode 20 ## How to Hear God’s Voice in Everyday Life | Faith, Purpose, and Spiritual Growth In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with my sweet friend Susan for a heartfelt conversation about walking closely with Jesus in... 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Hand to heart, it felt like a tiny, holy wink from God whe... Listen Now ](/podcast/waiting-well-trusting-gods-timing-faith-in-the-waiting) [ ![Podcast episode artwork for Healing And Faith: Choosing Joy When God Rebuilds Us](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1772938806/perspectivesintopractice/episode/f6ad168e9b5d53a2.jpg) Season 2, Episode 14 ## Healing And Faith: Choosing Joy When God Rebuilds Us Hey friends, hand to heart, I have to tell you how this conversation with Melissa stuck with me. She walked me through a season that began with a mass... 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