Whose Approval Matters Most? Breaking Free from the Need to be Understood

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Saved You a Seat Podcast! We’re a group of creative women who love Jesus, value authenticity, and want to talk honestly about what it looks like to follow God in the middle of real life.

In this heartfelt conversation, host Joni Rosebrock is joined by Rose Jordan, Tammy Munson, ChanMi Jung, and Michele Wilbert to talk about the deep desire to be understood—and how freeing it can be when we learn to live for the approval that truly matters.

We explore the ache of being overlooked, how people’s opinions can influence our identity and output, and what helps us keep showing up creatively, even when encouragement is absent. If you’ve ever wrestled with the silence or the sting of being misunderstood, this one’s for you.

Meet the Voices Around the Table:

• • Today’s Host, Joni Rosebrock – author and podcast host of WRAP Yourself in the Word
  • Tammy Munson – CEO and founder of Wildfire Creative and Podcast Coach
  • ChanMi Jung – writer and spiritual mentor
  • Michele Wilbert – creative mentor and storytelling guide
  • Rose Jordan – author and podcast host & YouTube host

What We Talked About:

• What being “misunderstood” looks like in creative life
• Why the need to be seen and affirmed runs so deep
• The line between connection and people-pleasing
• Scriptures and practices that help us shift our approval to God
• Showing up with your gifts even when no one applauds
• Creative Confession: the “next week” task we’ve all been putting off

Listen in to learn more:

(00:03) - Seeking Approval as Christian Creatives

(14:20) - Encouraging Christian Creatives Through Connection

(26:54) - Trusting God's Timing as Creatives

(31:55) - Overcoming Procrastination in Creative Ministry

Practical Encouragement:

“God never called us to be understood by everyone. He called us to be faithful to Him.”

Scripture Shared:

Galatians 1:10 –

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? … If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

 

Connect with Us:

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Connect with today’s guests:

• Joni Rosebrock

• Tammy Munson 

• ChanMi Jung

• Michelle Wilbert

• Rose Jordan 

 

Next Episode:

Join us next month for Episode 6: The Freedom to Fail: Creating from Grace, Not Perfection.

Perfectionism can paralyze the creative process—but God invites us to create from a place of grace, not pressure. We’ll talk about learning to try, grow, and even fail, without losing heart.

Special Thanks:

This episode was produced by Tammy Maltese Munson and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative—helping you find the clarity and confidence you need to spread your message like Wildfire!