Out of Focus

She Won America’s Next Top Model… But It Didn’t Fulfill Her | Jaslene Gonzalez

Have you ever gotten something you thought would make you happy… and it didn’t? She won America’s Next Top Model. She traveled the world. She built the life so many dream about. And still… something was missing. In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Jaslene Gonzalez for a raw and honest conversation about success, identity, and what happens when the life you worked for doesn’t satisfy you the way you thought it would. Jaslene shares her journey—from an abusive relationship, to winning Top Model, to hitting a breaking point that forced her to slow down and ask a deeper question: “Is this really what I thought would fulfill me?” What she found wasn’t more success. It wasn’t more validation. It was Jesus. In the middle of loss, confusion, and rebuilding, she encountered a God who wasn’t distant—but pursuing. This episode is for the one who feels like something is missing… even when life looks good on the outside. God hasn’t left you. He’s closer than you think. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) RESOURCES & LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart [https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel [https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel] TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart [http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart]_ 🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart [https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart] 📩 Booking inquiries: info@shannonstewartmodel.com #OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Redemption #Grace #Faith

Maybe It’s Not You… Why Love Feels So Confusing | With Mike Lee

She remembers thinking this back in junior high and high school… what is wrong with me? Why relationships didn’t work. Why she felt overlooked. Why she could love deeply… but still feel unfulfilled. And if she’s honest…that question followed her longer than she expected. This episode of Out of Focus begins with a question so many people quietly carry: “Is it me?” Shannon Stewart and her husband, Mike, have an honest, faith-filled conversation about relationships—singleness, dating, and marriage—but with a deeper focus on what’s happening beneath the surface. Because what if the confusion…the waiting…and even the disappointment…isn’t rejection? What if it’s preparation? In this episode, they discuss: • Why singleness can feel painful—and what God may be doing in it • The lies people believe about love and “the one” • Red flags often ignored in dating • What Scripture truly says about relationships • What biblical submission really means • How to find peace in every season—single, dating, or married This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and points back to identity, purpose, and God’s timing. Many people wrestle with the question: “Is something wrong with me?” This episode answers that with truth, clarity, and hope. ✨ God is not withholding something good—He is preparing something right. "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33) RESOURCES & LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart [https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel [https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel] TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart [http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart]_ 🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart [https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart] 📩 Booking inquiries: info@shannonstewartmodel.com #OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Redemption #Grace #Faith

I Knew About God… But I Didn’t Know Him | Mary Ann Stewart

You can spend your whole life around God… and still not actually know Him. On this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with her mom to talk about a reality that so many people quietly wrestle with. She went to church. She believed in God. She followed what she was taught. But deep down, there was still a distance she couldn’t explain. She didn’t know how to get a hold of Him… and she didn’t realize she was missing the very thing she was searching for. Until everything broke. In her own words, it was in that place of emptiness—when nothing else could fill what she felt inside—that she finally cried out for truth. And God met her there. Not through religion. Not through tradition. But through His Word. What followed wasn’t just a small shift—it was a complete transformation. From confusion to clarity. From striving to surrender. From knowing about God… to actually walking with Him. In this episode, Shannon and her mom talk about: – what it looks like to grow up around faith but still feel disconnected – the difference between religion and relationship – how the Word of God became real and alive – and how everything changes when you realize you have direct access to God through Jesus This episode isn’t about where someone came from. It’s about what God revealed… and how His truth changed everything. If you’ve ever felt like you believe in God… but still feel far from Him… you’re not alone. And you’re not stuck. God is not hiding from you. He’s closer than you think—and He’s inviting you to know Him. "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13) RESOURCES & LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart [https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel [https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel] TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart [http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart]_ 🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart [https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart] 📩 Booking inquiries: info@shannonstewartmodel.com #OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Redemption #Grace #Faith

I Was a ‘Good Christian Kid’… But I Was Secretly Addicted

He looked like he had it all together… but behind the scenes, he was falling apart. In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Freddy as he shares his story publicly for the very first time—a story marked by pressure, performance, addiction, and ultimately, redemption. Freddy grew up in church, played football at NC State, and built a successful career in medical sales. But beneath the surface, anxiety began to take hold. What started as pressure to perform turned into a battle with identity that led him into dependency on ADHD medication… and eventually cocaine. As success increased, so did the spiral. Behind closed doors, Freddy was battling shame, addiction, and suicidal thoughts—reaching a point where he believed there was no way out. But in the middle of his darkest moment, everything changed… God intervened. In this raw and honest conversation, he shares: * The hidden pressure behind performance and identity * How anxiety shaped his life from a young age * The slow drift into addiction—and how it took everything * The moment everything came to light * How God met him in his lowest place and began restoring his life This episode is not just about addiction… it’s for the person who feels stuck, ashamed, and too far gone. Because the truth is—you are not beyond the reach of God’s grace. 🤍 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 RESOURCES & LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart [https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel [https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel] TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart [http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart]_ 🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart [https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart] 📩 Booking inquiries: info@shannonstewartmodel.com #OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Redemption #Grace #Faith

She Had Everything the World Promises… But Still Felt Empty | Nicole Weider

She had the beauty, the opportunities, and the life most girls dream of… but it still wasn’t enough. In this powerful episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Nicole Weider for a deeply honest conversation about beauty, identity, pressure, purpose, and the kind of transformation that only comes through Christ. Nicole shares what it was like growing up in the modeling industry—being praised for her looks, stepping into a world that constantly pushed her to be thinner, sexier, and more “enough,” and chasing success in Hollywood that ultimately left her feeling empty. As she searched for meaning in all the wrong places, she discovered firsthand that nothing the world offers can truly satisfy the human heart. Everything changed when Nicole encountered Jesus. She opens up about how her life shifted, how her identity was restored, and how her purpose became clear when she stopped asking, “What do I want?” and started asking, “What does God want from me?” Nicole also shares about one of the most difficult seasons of her life—being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She vulnerably walks through the fear, the shock, and the surrender, and how she experienced the peace of God in the middle of uncertainty. What was meant to break her became the very thing that refined her. In this episode, Shannon and Nicole discuss: * the pressure of modeling and appearance from a young age * the lies culture tells women about beauty, sex, and worth * the emptiness that can come from chasing success * finding Jesus and discovering true identity * walking through a stage 4 cancer diagnosis with faith * surrender, healing, and living with eternal perspective Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that while the world offers many things that promise fulfillment, only Jesus truly satisfies. Encouragement: For anyone feeling lost, insecure, or out of focus—this season is not the end of your story. God is near to you, even here. What feels like it’s breaking you may be the very place where He meets you, restores you, and brings your life into focus. “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 RESOURCES & LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart [https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel [https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel] TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart [http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart]_ 🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart [https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart] 📩 Booking inquiries: info@shannonstewartmodel.com #OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Redemption #Grace #Faith