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Know the story, share the story, live the story. 


In each episode, Shannon Popkin and her guest talk through one of the most interesting or astonishing stories (narratives) of the Bible, and how to live like it's true.  

Shannon is the author of six books, and speaks regularly for Christian women's retreats, conferences, and events. Shannon lives with her family in West Michigan. Learn more at www.shannonpopkin.com. 

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S11E133 Who’s Really Blind? When Judgment Replaces Seeing The Truth | Glenna Marshall | John 9

Feb 04, 2026 40m

What if the people most certain they see Jesus are the ones missing Him entirely?In this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Glenna Marshall and I dive into John 9, exploring the healing of…

S11E132 The Way to be Free of Judging and Feeling Judged | Felicity Carswell | Luke 18

Jan 28, 2026 41m

Judgy people distance themselves and look down on others. But the surprise in the Bible is what actually makes someone righteous. In this episode of Live Like It's True, Felicity Carswell and I talk…

S11E131 What Happened When They Chose to Love (Not Cancel) Toxic Family Members | Bill and Pam Farrel

Jan 21, 2026 34m

At one point, Bill was so angry with his mom that he decided to go, "no contact." But here's the story of what stopped him and what happened when he and Pam chose to love (not cancel) parents who…

S11E130 Boundaries Or Walls? How To Wisely Love Your Toxic Parent | Bill and Pam Farrel

Jan 17, 2026 36m

You’ve heard of boundaries and canceling relationships because “I have to do what’s best for me.” But are these boundaries—or walls? Bill and Pam Farrel show us a new, cancel-free way to do…

S11E129 Are My Parents Toxic? The Truth about Going "No Contact" | Bill and Pam Farrel

Jan 14, 2026 25m

Going "no contact" is a trend today—the idea that adult kids must cut ties with their parents for the sake of healing and self-care. But how does that line up with Jesus’ command to "not judge" and…

S12E128 A Baby Born To Restore Hope | Katy Morgan | Ruth

Dec 19, 2025 28m

Have you lost hope? Have you resigned yourself to an UNhappy ending? There's a shift we see in this story of Ruth—and our own—when a baby is born to "outsiders." Join me for the second part of a…

S12E127 Redemption Is The Outsider Becoming An Insider | Katy Morgan | Ruth

Dec 19, 2025 34m

Do you long to belong? Do you still feel like the "outsider"? I'm talking with Katy Morgan, author of "The Outsider" about the beautiful story of a girl named Ruth—an outsider, who is brought to the…

S11E126 When You Feel Judged By the Church People | Libby VanSolkema | Luke 6

Nov 26, 2025 40m

Ever been judged by church people? Jesus has, too. Today, my friend and pastor’s wife, Libby VanSolkema, is back to talk about how Jesus responded when legalism crept into the synagogue—the…

S11E125 The Truth About Pharisee-Types & How to Break Free | Libby VanSolkema | Luke 6

Nov 19, 2025 43m

Have you been secretly judging some other mom, your sister, a neighbor or friend? Are you stuck in a constant rule-keeping mindset? Are you a judgy Pharisee-type who'd like to break free?  My friend…

S11E124 Breakthrough Wisdom When You'd Rather Just Avoid Your Mother-in-Law | Stacy Reaoch

Nov 05, 2025 31m

Do you assume that your mother-in-law / daughter-in-law relationship is doomed to fail?  Are you avoiding her and pulling away?In this conversation, Stacey Reaoch joins me to explore the complex…

S11E123 When Your In-Law is "Wrong" & You Want To Judge | Stacy Reaoch

Oct 29, 2025 41m

Is your relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law difficult? Is she doing it all wrong? Are you fiercely tempted to judge?In this episode, Stacey Reaoch joins me for a heartfelt…

S11E122 The Offense of God’s Astonishing Mercy For that Loathsome Person | Erika VanHaitsma | Jonah 2-4

Oct 15, 2025 45m

Are there certain people who disgust you? Are there those you have a hard time showing compassion to? What if God lavishes those loathsome people with His mercy?That's what happened to Jonah. Listen…

S11E121 When You Resent God's Huge Gift Of Mercy to Them | Erika Van Haitsma | Jonah 1

Oct 08, 2025 37m

Why did Jonah run from God’s call—and what does that reveal about our own hearts?In this episode of Live Like It’s True, Erika Van Haitsma joins me to unpack the irony and intensity of Jonah’s story,…

Finding God's Mercy and Healing After an Abortion | Tammy De Armas

Oct 01, 2025 33m

She thought the pain would end with her choice, but instead it lingered. And while she tried to push it aside, there came a time where she could do so no longer.In this episode, Tammy De Armas opens…

S11E119 The Truth About Feeling Judged & Choosing Abortion | Tammy De Armas

Sep 24, 2025 32m

She just wanted it to go away. She didn't want to be judged as one of "those" kind of girls. Yet in the parking lot of the abortion clinic, Tammy thought, "What have I done?" The new judgment and…

S11E118 From Judgy to Curious: One Foster Mom's Breakthrough | Beth Guckenberger

Sep 10, 2025 41m

Beth's one foster daughter was more work than her other eight kids combined. She had tried everything... but she hadn't tried this. Hear about Beth's breakthrough that began with trading judgy…

S11E117 The Truth About God: One Woman's Shocking Story | Lisa Appelo | Rahab

Aug 06, 2025 39m

What stories have you heard about God? Would you be shocked to know that He rescued one woman who was a prostitute from a city He was about to destroy? In this episode, Lisa Appelo and I explore…

S11E116 The Surprise of Mercy When You Side With God | Lisa Appelo | Rahab

Jul 30, 2025 41m

Do you feel "disqualified" from receiving God's mercy? Are you stuck in shame over your past, or particular sins? Or is there someone else you think of as disqualified? Lisa Appelo joins me for a…

S11E115 How to be a Non-Steamrolling Woman With Influence | Katie M. Reid | Judges 4 - Deborah

Jul 16, 2025 50m

Have you been trying to influence the people around you by steamrolling over them? If you try to control and micromanage, they’ll resist your influence, not embrace it. But if your faith is in God,…

S11E114 God Judges People Who Don't Want To Be Happy | Champ Thornton | Exodus - Plagues

Jul 02, 2025 34m

How do we talk with our kids about salvation without overwhelming them or avoiding the hard stuff?In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Champ Thornton, author of 10 Questions About Salvation. We're…

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