Does divorce mean you’re always living in adultery? Many Christians wrestle with Matthew 5:31–32 and wonder if they’ve been disqualified forever.

In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart takes a deep look at what Jesus really meant. She unpacks the culture, the context, and the heart of God—and by the end, many listeners may breathe a sigh of relief they’ve been holding for years.

You’ll discover:

· Why Jesus confronted casual divorce in His time

· What the Pharisees got wrong about marriage and the law

· Why adultery is not the “unpardonable sin”

· How God’s grace restores and frees us after failure

If you’ve carried shame from divorce or remarriage, this conversation will remind you: you are not beyond forgiveness, and you are not disqualified from God’s love or calling.

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12)

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When Catherine Lewis lost her husband to COVID, her world was turned upside down. Though she already knew Jesus, grief left her angry, questioning, and crying out to God in pain.

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Catherine to talk through her journey of loss, faith, and hope. Catherine opens her heart about:

· Wrestling with anger at God while still holding on to faith

· The unexpected waves of grief that strike when you least expect them

· The simple yet life-giving ways friends carried her through

· How she now lives with renewed hope and purpose in Christ

Her story is honest, raw, and full of grace—a reminder that it’s okay to bring our questions and heartbreak to God, because He never leaves us.

If you’ve ever walked through loss, or loved someone who has, Catherine’s testimony will give you courage, comfort, and the assurance that hope is still possible.

Burnout doesn’t just happen overnight. Whether in ministry, marriage, parenting, or your career, it’s a slow fade—one that can leave you drained, distant, and dangerously close to collapse.

In this special episode of Out of Focus, I sit down with my husband, Mike Lee, to talk about the often-overlooked warning signs of burnout and how to fight back with grace, wisdom, and God’s Word.

Together, we talk about:

• The subtle signs of burnout (and why leaders often miss them)
• What Elijah’s breakdown teaches us about exhaustion and depression
• Why ministry without rest leads to emptiness
• How couples can recognize burnout in each other and respond with grace
• The role of private worship and community in restoring our souls
• Practical ways to refill your tank when life feels overwhelming

If you’ve ever felt tired, spiritually dry, or “out of focus,” this conversation will remind you: you don’t have to keep running on empty. Jesus invites you to the table—even in the middle of the battle.

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Affairs don’t happen overnight. They begin with a drift—a slow fade most people never see coming.

I’m Shannon Stewart—former America’s Next Top Model runner-up and Miss Ohio USA—but more importantly, someone who has walked through both the drift of sin and the redeeming grace of Jesus.

In this episode of Out of Focus, I share how small cracks in marriage, emotional disconnection, and spiritual dryness opened the door to temptation. This isn’t an excuse—it’s a warning. If you see the drift in your own life, you can take action now.

You’ll hear what I wish I had done differently, how to guard your heart, and why your marriage and your soul are never beyond God’s reach.

If this conversation speaks to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps more people discover the hope of God’s redeeming grace.

I thought I knew God… until one moment changed everything.”

In this moving conversation with my mom, you’ll hear how she went from religion without relationship to a life fully surrendered to Jesus—no turning back.

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Out of Focus, I sit down with the woman who has shaped my faith more than anyone else—my mother. From her devout Catholic upbringing to the moment she surrendered her life to Christ, she shares the raw and beautiful journey of finding a real relationship with Him.

We talk about:

Growing up in a religious home but not knowing the Gospel

The unexpected encounter at work that led her to the Bible

The cost of following Jesus when family doesn’t understand

How to keep your heart focused in a world full of distractions

Why prayer has become her lifeline (and how she prays for decades without giving up)

The daily habits that keep her faith strong

Whether you’ve walked with God for years, are just starting to seek Him, or feel “out of focus” in your spiritual life, this conversation will encourage you to press in, pursue truth, and hold on to the One who never lets go.

📖 Key Verses: Jeremiah 29:13, John 6:63, James 4:6, Philippians 4:6–7

🎧 Prefer watching? Catch the full video episode on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@OutofFocuswithShannon

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What do you do when you become someone you swore you’d never be?

In this powerful first episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart—former America’s Next Top Model finalist and Miss Ohio USA runner-up—opens up about the slow unraveling that led to an affair she never imagined… and the mercy that met her in the middle of it.

This episode isn’t about defending what she did.

It’s about telling the truth—with honesty, humility, and hope.

In this episode, Shannon shares:

-A childhood encounter with Jesus that changed everything

-The pressure behind the “good girl” image

-Her battle with crippling anxiety

-The emotional drift that led to compromise

-How God carried her shame and began the process of restoration

This isn’t a comeback story.

It’s a grace story.

If you’ve ever questioned whether God could still use you after failure… this episode will remind you that shame doesn’t have the final say. God does.

Welcome to Out of Focus — a podcast for anyone who’s ever felt disqualified, disappointed, or like they’ve gone too far.

I’m Shannon Stewart — runner-up on America’s Next Top Model, Miss Ohio USA, and a woman who once tried to earn love through performance.

In this short trailer, I’ll give you a glimpse of what this podcast is all about: real stories, deep truth, radical grace.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your story still matters… I promise you, it does. And you’re not alone.

New episodes coming soon! I can’t wait to walk this journey of grace with you.