No More Perfect Podcast with Jill Savage
Join Jill Savage here on the No More Perfect Podcast as she talks about the messy, less-than-perfect, real stuff of life. Featuring hard-earned wisdom, well-known authors and speakers, inspiring messages, and stories of real families that must be told, the No More Perfect Podcast is designed to be both inspirational and practical. An author, speaker, and coach, Jill is the founder and former CEO of Hearts at Home a ministry that served moms for 24 years. She has been featured on Focus on the Family, Family Life Today Radio, and Dr. Gary Chapman’s Building Relationships shows. She is the author or co-author of fourteen books including Professionalizing Motherhood, No More Perfect Moms, No More Perfect Marriages (with her husband Mark), and her most recent release Empty Nest Full Life. All show notes can be found at www.JillSavage.org/podcast Have ideas for subjects you need to hear about or guests you'd love to see? Send all your suggestions to resources@jillsavage.org! Love the show? Please leave a review to help others find this encouragement!
Episodes
254 episodes
One Choice Away from Change with Justin and Trish Davis | Episode 244
If you know my husband Mark and I, then you know we are passionate about moving people from a 1.0 version of themselves to a new-and-improved 2.0 version. We’ve taken this journey ourselves and know the difference it can make in your relationsh...
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How to Uncover Your Baggage | Episode 243
Everyone has baggage. We carry it around with us everywhere–into marriage, adulthood, and every aspect of our lives. It’s part of being human, and while there’s no shame in having baggage, it’s important to take the time to consider how the beh...
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Sitting With Jesus with Tera Elness | Episode 242
What does your morning routine look like? A typical morning may look like rolling out of bed, getting ready, and grabbing breakfast to feed your body before you tackle the day. But how often do you prioritize feeding your soul as well as your p...
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Safe Conversations with Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen Hunt | Episode 241
Have you ever had a conversation where it seemed like you and the other person kept misunderstanding one another? At some point, it may have even felt like you were speaking two different languages. This is a challenge that pops up in many marr...
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Moving from Jill 1.0 to Jill 2.0 | Episode 240
Dear Mark & Jill,I listen to your podcast every week and I love it. It seems like when you are talking together, we hear a lot more about what Mark did wrong before and during your marriage crisis. I identify more with J...
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Managing Emotions with Alicia Michelle | Episode 239
As a coach, one of the things I do most often is help people learn how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. The human capacity to feel is God-given. However, when our feelings go unchecked, that’s when emotional ups and downs can start to...
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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Relationships | Episode 238
Mark and I are excited to bring you another special episode with just the two of us! In this conversation, we are talking about confirmation bias. It’s something we have experienced in our own relationship and we see it time and time again in t...
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Standing in the Gap for Prodigals with Laine Lawson Craft | Episode 237
As Christian parents, we do our very best to help our kids develop deep and lasting relationships with Jesus. However, despite our efforts, they will sometimes still choose to walk away from their faith. If you’re navigating this struggle with ...
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Healing Your Family After Broken Trust | Episode 236
The topic of this episode was inspired by a question submitted by one of our listeners:What does it take to heal a family after trust has been broken? How do you acknowledge the wider influence of pain, and where do you go from there...
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Trusting God In Spite of Curveballs with Rebecca St. James & Cubbie Fink | Episode 235
One of the things we say time and time again is that the “perfection infection” happens when we compare our insides to other people’s outsides. When we do this, we often come up with inaccurate conclusions about ourselves AND others....
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Midlife Marriages | Episode 234
What is a “Midlife Marriage”? It’s the season of life that begins after the whirlwind of kids’ soccer practices, dance recitals, and endless extracurriculars comes to an end—when the nest is empty, and it’s just you and your spouse, rediscoveri...
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Strategies to Have a Day of Rest with Kathi Lipp | Episode 233
After 20 years of youth ministry, my son-in-law recently completed a much-needed, four-month sabbatical. It’s encouraging to see that, more and more, both employees and their employers are valuing the soul-satisfying, replenishing healing that ...
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How to Make Prayer Part of Your Marriage | Episode 232
What role does prayer play in your marriage? For us, prayer has been a profoundly positive force in our lives—both as individuals and as a couple. When it comes to strengthening your marriage, there are many tools and strategies to explore, but...
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Healthy Relationship Rhythms for Your Marriage with Chris and Jenni Graebe | Episode 231
Have you ever felt out of sync with your spouse? Some days it can feel like you are on two different planets and you just can’t seem to get on the same page.Our guests for this episode can relate! They are the authors of The Rhythm of U...
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How to Have Fun Together in Your Marriage | Episode 230
Are you struggling with connection in your marriage? Has it been ages since you and your spouse laughed together? We get it. Life gets busy when you are constantly managing to-do lists, taking your kids from one place to another, and more. When...
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Building Faith-Centered Fitness with James Webster | Episode 229
Do you find it challenging to make exercise a daily part of your routine? If so, you are not alone! This time of year, many people make New Year’s resolutions that revolve around the gym. When Mark and I decided we wanted to take our fitness mo...
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Behind the Scenes in 2024 | Episode 228
Welcome to the last episode of the No More Perfect Podcast for 2024!At the end of each year, we like to take a moment to look back at everything that happened during the last 12 months and look ahead at all the opportunities th...
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Finding Whimsy and Delight with Bob Goff | Episode 227
Do you find yourself knee-deep in the mundane and longing for something more? Are the rhythms of routine dulling your life? If so, my latest guest says that a little bit of delight, whimsy, and spontaneity may be just what you need.Bob ...
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The Empty Nest Christmas | Episode 226
Are you gearing up for your very first Empty Nest Christmas? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned Empty Nester who is looking for fresh, new ideas that will help you make the most of this holiday season?When we experienced our first Christmas a...
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Every Parent Can Lead Heart School with Leslie Nunnery | Episode 225
Did you know we homeschooled our children for a while? Whether or not you’ve done the same, every parent serves as a teacher to their children in one way or another—in fact, we do it every single day! We may not always consider the lessons we’r...
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Managing Expectations for the Holidays | Episode 224
With Christmas right around the corner, we decided it was the perfect time to sit down and have a chat about the expectations that can go hand-in-hand with the holiday season.Whether you’re a new parent, an empty nester, or somewhere in...
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Conflict Can Help Connection with Dana Che Williams | Episode 223
When was your last conflict? Whether it was a spat with your spouse or a clash with a close friend, odds are it felt pretty intense. Most likely, it made you feel disconnected from a person you really care about.Most of us don't think o...
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Looking Forward Through Life Quakes with Tracie Miles | Episode 222
Has your life been turned upside down? Are you walking through hardship? Do your future plans feel completely shaken up? If so, you may be in the midst of what I like to call a “life quake”. A life quake is what happens when our circumstances c...
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The Power of Encouragement with Jordan Montgomery | Episode 221
Can you remember the last time a kind word lifted you up? Perhaps it came from a trusted friend or our boss reminded you of how you are particularly skilled at what you do. Words of encouragement do more than just let us know we are appreciated...
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ONE Extraordinary Marriage with Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo | Episode 220
Have you ever felt more like roommates than husband and wife? Most couples go into marriage with forever in mind, but then life happens. There are times when you may find yourself clashing with your spouse, and instead of growing closer togethe...
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