What does it look like to create real connection and live authentically in the everyday?
In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Shauna Niequist to talk about hospitality, true connection, and embracing the beauty—and the mess—of everyday life. Shauna shares her perspective on becoming our truest selves, handling disappointment, and noticing God in ordinary moments. Whether you’re longing for deeper relationships, struggling with expectations, or seeking more authenticity in your life, this episode will inspire you to slow down, show up, and live with intention.
Meet Shauna
Shauna Niequist is a New York Times bestselling author of I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet, and Present Over Perfect. She is passionate about helping people find God and grace in the everyday, embracing authenticity, and discovering beauty in life’s ordinary moments. Shauna’s writing and storytelling invite readers and listeners alike to laugh, cry, and fight to become who they were made to be—even when it requires a little “undoing.”
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
- How hospitality can create meaningful, lasting connection
- Why embracing imperfection is key to living authentically
- How to navigate disappointment without losing sight of God’s goodness
- Practical ways to notice and celebrate God in everyday life
- The importance of slowing down to find presence and purpose
How This Episode Will Encourage You
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions or struggling to show up fully in life, this episode will remind you that authentic connection and grace-filled living are possible. You’ll be inspired to open your heart, embrace imperfection, and see God working beautifully in the everyday.
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