Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}

Shannon Popkin
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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. 

  1. 2d ago

    How to be Part of What Jesus Started | Ellen Vaughn | Acts 2

    Do you think of your church as a comfortable gathering of people who are just like you and who enjoy the same things you do and have the same political views and preferences you have? "The world has those," says New York Times Bestselling author, Ellen Vaughn. "They're called clubs. The church is different!"  Join me on the Live Like It's True Podcast for a conversation with Ellen Vaughn about what Jesus started in Acts 2. Learn how He's still building it today, and how you can be part.  Listen on: Apple | Spotify | YouTube Bible Passage: Acts 2, The Coming of the Holy Spirit Recommended Resources:  Check out Ellen's book, What Jesus Started, on Shannon's recommendation list HERE. Ellen Vaughn Ellen Vaughn is a New York Times bestselling author and speaker who has written or co-written twenty-four books. Former vice president of executive communications at Prison Fellowship, she collaborated with the late Chuck Colson on a number of his seminal works. She speaks at conferences, often travels to interview Christ-followers in hostile parts of the world, and serves on the board of directors for IGM, the global church developer. With degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Richmond, Ellen lives in the Chicago area and enjoys reading, hiking, drinking coffee with friends, and staring pensively at the ocean. Connect with Ellen: WebsiteInstagramFacebookMore from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.  Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.  Get the FREE Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's new book Kinda Judgy.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    How to be Part of What Jesus Started | Ellen Vaughn | Acts 2

  2. Sep 30

    Is it Very Good to be a Girl? | Jen Oshman | Gen. 1-3

    What does it really mean to be a woman—and what does God’s design have to do with it? In part 2 of our conversation on the Live Like it's True podcast, Jen Oshman and I explore what the Bible has to say about being a woman. As we dig into Genesis's description of God’s hands-on craftsmanship, you'll see why the distinction between male and female matters and how these foundational truths shape your identity and purpose in your community. Part 1 of Jen's episode on the Live Like It's True Podcast, Why Humans Are More Valuable Than Puppies, HERE. Check out Jen's book, Very Good, on Shannon's recommendation list HERE. Check out Shannon's episode with Kelly Needham, How to Bear God's Image by Gender, HERE. Jen Oshman Jen has been in women's ministry for over two decades on three continents. She's the author of Enough About Me, Cultural Counterfeits, Welcome, and the Very Good Bible study, and the children's book It's Good to Be a Girl. She serves as Director of Women's Ministry at Redemption Parker in Colorado, which her family planted in 2017, and is pursuing her Masters of Theological Studies. Jen has spoken at The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference and events across the nation and around the world. She and her husband have four daughters. Connect with Jen: InstagramFacebookWebsiteMore from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.  Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    Is it Very Good to be a Girl? | Jen Oshman | Gen. 1-3

  3. Sep 26

    Why Humans Are More Valuable Than Puppies | Jen Oshman | Gen. 1

    What does it really mean to be made in the image of God—and why are people more valuable than, say... puppies? In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Oshman to talk about her new Bible study on biblical womanhood. As we dig into Genesis and the beautiful truth that every human being is made in God’s image, we'll explore how this shapes our identity, our dignity, and the way we live out our faith. Recommended Resources:  Check out Jen's book, Very Good, on Shannon's recommendation list HERE. Jen Oshman Jen has been in women's ministry for over two decades on three continents. She's the author of Enough About Me, Cultural Counterfeits, Welcome, and the Very Good Bible study, and the children's book It's Good to Be a Girl. She serves as Director of Women's Ministry at Redemption Parker in Colorado, which her family planted in 2017, and is pursuing her Masters of Theological Studies. Jen has spoken at The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference and events across the nation and around the world. She and her husband have four daughters.  Connect with Jen: InstagramFacebookWebsiteMore from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    Why Humans Are More Valuable Than Puppies | Jen Oshman | Gen. 1

  4. Sep 9

    New Hope for Your Prodigal When You Feel Judged | Erica Wiggenhorn | Luke 15

    When a child walks away, a mother’s heart doesn’t stop loving—it starts longing. 💔 This conversation with Erica Wiggenhorn reminded me that the “messy middle” isn’t wasted. God is still working, still waiting, still making a way back.If you’re carrying grief, shame, or righteous indignation, you’re not alone.  The Father of Luke 15 shows us what love looks like when the story is still unfinished: watch, wait, pray, and keep holding the chair. Check out Erica's new book, Loving Your Wayward Child, in Shannon's Amazon Storefront HERE. Recommended Resources Are you "Kinda Judgy?" Free Quiz & Heart-Check Shannon's Books Erica Wiggenhorn A national speaker with Aspire Women’s Events, Erica also speaks at women’s retreats, large conferences or her own kitchen table. Erica longs to bring Scriptural Truth and see lives transformed. Erica also serves on the Proverbs 31 Ministries writing and teaching team. An award-winning author with Moody Publishers, she wants people to discover delight in God’s Word as they become equipped with tools to read it with confidence.  Her latest project, Loving Your Wayward Child: A Christian Guide to Stand in Faith and Build Connection When Their Choices Break Your Heart will be released through Lifeway Christian Resources. For free tools to help you study the Bible visit ericawiggenhorn.com. You can also find her almost every day on Instagram where she shares Phoenix life with her best friend Jonathan, and their four children– two of which are human and the others furry and adorable. Connect with Erica Website Instagram Facebook YouTube NEW: Kinda Judgy If you're tired of being judged—or even more tired of being so judgy, grab a copy of my new book with Moody Publishers: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. As we step into the stories of Noah, Rahab, Jonah and others, we'll not only get biblical clarity on judgment and mercy, we'll encounter the One who melts our judgy hearts with His lavish mercy. Ready to lay down your gavel? Come find mercy for yourself and others in my new six week study with Moody Publishers. More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.  Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.  Get the FREE Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's new book Kinda Judgy.  Are you kinda judgy? Take the QUIZ.  Check out Shannon's new book, Kinda Judgy.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    New Hope for Your Prodigal When You Feel Judged | Erica Wiggenhorn | Luke 15

  5. Sep 2

    Pt 2: Jesus is the Great Savior of Great Sinners Like Us | Lindsay Schott | The Cross

    Shame says your sin is too great, but the cross reveals Jesus as the even greater savior. Lindsay Schott joins me on the Live Like It's True podcast for the final episode of the Judgy series. Come and take in the truth about your sin, displayed on a cross—and the more astonishing mercy of your loving Savior.  Luke 23, The Crucifixion Lindsay's upcoming book Trained to Teach Free: Judgy Heart Check More from the Judgy Series Lindsay Schott Lindsay Schott is the co-founder of Teach Equip and the co-author of an upcoming book, Trained to Teach. She has a passion for women to know the scripture and to experience deep transformation in relationship with Jesus and others. She and her husband live in the Dallas area with their four children. You can see Lindsay's watercolor work at lindsayschott.com and see her creative journey on Instagram @lindsayschottwatercolor. More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.  Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    Pt 2: Jesus is the Great Savior of Great Sinners Like Us | Lindsay Schott | The Cross

  6. Aug 29

    Pt 1: What Really Happened at the Cross? Jesus' Astonishing Mercy | Lindsay Schott | Luke 23

    What actually happened when Jesus died on a cross? Why was it so brutal? What was astonishing about his prayer? And what's the significance of him dying between two criminals? Lindsay Schott is back for a two-part episode to close out our Judgy Series with a conversation about the cross and why it's both worse and better than you thought. Luke 23, The Crucifixion Lindsay's upcoming book Trained to Teach Free: Judgy Heart Check More from the Judgy Series Lindsay Schott Lindsay Schott is the co-founder of Teach Equip and the co-author of an upcoming book, Trained to Teach. She has a passion for women to know the scripture and to experience deep transformation in relationship with Jesus and others. She and her husband live in the Dallas area with their four children. You can see Lindsay's watercolor work at lindsayschott.com and see her creative journey on Instagram @lindsayschottwatercolor. More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.  Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    Pt 1: What Really Happened at the Cross? Jesus' Astonishing Mercy | Lindsay Schott | Luke 23

  7. Aug 20

    How to be Curious (not Judgy) With Your Adult Kids | Michelle Nietert

    When you're tempted to judge your adult kids for their choices or behaviors, how should you respond? Michelle Nietert coaches us on how to lead with curiosity, not judgment. Get input for how to lean in with curiosity over that issue you're noticing with your young adult or teen. Ignoring truth or enabling harmful behavior isn't the answer. Instead, how can you make room for God to work over time? Recommended Resources including Michelle's book Strong and Secure Free: Judgy Heart Check The Judgy Series  Michelle Nietert Michelle Nietert is an author, speaker, Christian counselor and coach. She is the director of Community Counseling Associates. She’s also a follower of Christ, a wife, and a mother to two school-aged children who puts her mental health knowledge to use every day as she seeks to nurture a happy and healthy household. Website Instagram Facebook More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.  Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.  Get the FREE Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's new book Kinda Judgy.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    How to be Curious (not Judgy) With Your Adult Kids | Michelle Nietert

  8. Aug 15

    (Pt. 2) A Heart of Contempt: What This Means & How to Stop | Leith Hoggard

    Leith Hoggard joins Shannon on the Live Like It's True podcast to talk about the difference between disgust for sin and a heart full of contempt—and how this relates to being "kinda judgy." Leith brings her wisdom as a Bible teacher, Bible study author, and one-on-one counselor and shares how we can identify the contempt in our own hearts and apply the mercy we've first received from Christ. Free: Leith's Bible Studies Leith would love to share her Bible studies at no charge. Receive her gift for you here. Free: Judgy Heart Check Get five sets of probing questions and Bible verses that help you think through those judgy situations you're facing from a truth-saturated, humble perspective. Get the download here. More from the Judgy Series You can browse the episodes from the series on this page. Leith Hoggard Leith Hoggard and her husband live in Jonesboro, Arkansas, while their two daughters and their families live in Nashville, Tennessee. God has given Leith the privilege of writing and teaching Bible studies for women. Together with her husband, Leith also serves in lay counseling ministry, focusing on marriage, while much of her personal ministry is spent encouraging and walking alongside women. Connect with Leith: Facebook More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.  Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    (Pt. 2) A Heart of Contempt: What This Means & How to Stop | Leith Hoggard
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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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