What do you see when you look in the mirror? For most of us, it’s easy to focus on wrinkles, weight, or what’s “not enough.” But Scripture reminds us that God sees beyond our reflection—He looks at the heart.

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie unpack the difference between outer beauty that fades and inner beauty that grows richer with time. Through biblical truth, personal stories, and practical encouragement, you’ll discover how to balance caring for your appearance while cultivating a heart that shines for Christ.

We’ll talk about:

• Why culture gets beauty wrong (and why it’s exhausting)

• Key Scriptures on God’s definition of beauty (1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 31:30, 1 Peter 3:3–4)

• Practical ways to nurture inner beauty that lasts

• How to care for your body without idolizing appearance

• Encouragement to see yourself as God already sees you—chosen, loved, and beautiful

If you’ve ever felt “not enough” in the world’s eyes, this episode is your reminder: in God’s eyes, you are radiant.

This week, Chrys and Shellie invite you into their world with a special lagniappe episode—a little something extra just for you. From the joy of summer camp fun to the excitement of travel adventures, and even the challenge of Shellie dealing with a fire at their farm, this episode is a reminder that life is full of both sunshine and storms.

The truth is, no one is exempt from hard times. But as Chrys and Shellie share, what matters most is how we handle the hard times. With faith, humor, and a whole lot of honesty, they unpack the life lessons learned from a season of both blessings and trials.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Stories from summer camp and the joy of seeing God work in kids’ lives

• Behind-the-scenes of travel and family adventures

• Shellie’s honest account of walking through a fire on her farm

• How faith anchors us when unexpected challenges come

• A life lesson for every listener: hardship will come, but we can choose how we respond

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by unexpected trials, this Christian podcast for women will remind you that God is faithful in every season.

Hey friends, today we’ve got something special for you: a bonus episode straight from the Pardon the Mess podcast!

Every Monday, host Courtney DeFeo shares a short prayer to help you lift up your kids. This year’s series follows Christian Parenting’s brand new prayer journal, A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

Each week highlights a biblical hero of the faith, paired with Scripture-based prayers for your kids. Here is a sneak peek into week one:

This first week is all about Noah—a man of incredible faith and obedience. While the world around him turned away from God, Noah walked in righteousness. Building the ark probably looked foolish to everyone else, but Noah trusted God’s word even when it didn’t make sense. That’s the kind of faith we want for our kids: to listen to God’s voice over any others and walk confidently with Him even when it means standing apart.

If you love this episode and don’t have your copy of A Great Cloud of Witnesses yet, it’s not too late to get yours! Go ChristianParenting.org to get your copy and follow along. And don’t forget to tune in to Pardon the Mess every Monday for more prayer episodes.

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Rocking it Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org