Perfectly Imperfect

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 weakness

This 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 Perfect

11:28 — The Pressure to Have It All Together

16:52 — Writing STOLEN While Battling Fear & Dyslexia

24:33 — God’s Strength Is Made Perfect in Weakness

31:47 — Feeling Unqualified for What God Called You To

39:10 — The Podcast Opportunity Lauren Walked Away From

45:18 — How to Discern God’s Direction

51:22 — Why We Must Stay in God’s Word Daily

58:34 — Learning to Trust God With Your Story

1:05:08 — Healing Father Wounds & Trauma

1:12:44 — Lies Women Believe About Themselves

1:18:55 — Productivity, Burnout & Being Still

1:25:42 — Prayer Over Women Feeling “Not Enough”

Lauren also shares powerful encouragement about:
 💛 trusting God over popularity
 💛 surrendering comparison
 💛 hearing God’s voice through His Word
 💛 stepping out in obedience even when afraid
 💛 learning that God can redeem your deepest wounds

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Website laurenburns.net

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