“Am I good enough?” It’s a question so many of us whisper in the quiet moments—when the lights go out, the to-do list is unfinished, and our hearts ache with the weight of not measuring up.

This week on The Love Offering podcast, I’m joined by Bethany Broderick, author of Perfected: Ditching Perfection & Receiving God’s Grace in the Midst of Our Mess. In this beautiful conversation, Bethany vulnerably shares her struggle with perfectionism, insecurity, and the desperate desire to feel “enough”—for others, for herself, and even for God.

We talk about:

*Why the affirmations of culture and even the church sometimes fall short
*The hidden ways perfectionism can shape our faith
*What it means to truly rest in the finished work of Christ
*How we can live in freedom, not fear



If you’ve been caught in the exhausting cycle of striving—this episode is an invitation to let go. You don’t have to be good enough. You don’t have to prove yourself. Christ is enough for you.

I pray this conversation gives you permission to stop striving and start resting—in the arms of the One who has already perfected you by His grace.

 

With you in love and freedom,

Rachael

 

P.S. Know a fellow perfectionist or weary soul who needs this message? Share the episode with her—you never know how God might use it.

 

Connect with Bethany:

Bethany Broderick

 

Read the Show Notes: 

https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/

 

&ldquo;Am I good enough?&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a question so many of us whisper in the quiet moments&mdash;when the lights go out, the to-do list is unfinished, and our hearts ache with the weight of not measuring up.
This week on The Love Offering podcast, I&rsquo;m joined by Bethany Broderick, author of Perfected: Ditching Perfection &amp; Receiving God&rsquo;s Grace in the Midst of Our Mess. In this beautiful conversation, Bethany vulnerably shares her struggle with perfectionism, insecurity, and the desperate desire to feel &ldquo;enough&rdquo;&mdash;for others, for herself, and even for God.
We talk about:
*Why the affirmations of culture and even the church sometimes fall short *The hidden ways perfectionism can shape our faith *What it means to truly rest in the finished work of Christ *How we can live in freedom, not fear 
If you&rsquo;ve been caught in the exhausting cycle of striving&mdash;this episode is an invitation to let go. You don&rsquo;t have to be good enough. You don&rsquo;t have to prove yourself. Christ is enough for you.
I pray this conversation gives you permission to stop striving and start resting&mdash;in the arms of the One who has already perfected you by His grace.
&nbsp;
With you in love and freedom,
Rachael
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P.S. Know a fellow perfectionist or weary soul who needs this message? Share the episode with her&mdash;you never know how God might use it.
&nbsp;
Connect with Bethany:
<a href="https://www.bethanybroderick.com/">Bethany Broderick</a>
&nbsp;
Read the Show Notes:&nbsp;
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/">https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/</a>
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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself—one faithful step at a time.

Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.

You were created to live a life of impact.
You were made to be a love offering.

Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes author Bethany Broderick to discuss her book 'Perfected.' They explore the struggles of perfectionism, insecurity, and the pressure to measure up, emphasizing the importance of God's grace and love. Bethany shares her personal journey and insights on how to break free from the cycle of striving for approval, the impact of social media on self-perception, and the significance of extending grace to ourselves and others. The conversation highlights the biblical truths that can reshape our understanding of worth and perfection, ultimately pointing to the steadfast love of God.