of mice and men summary Cover art photo provided by ORNELLA BINNI on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ornellabinni
…
continue reading
On 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 that story is true. Think of each story like a container, filled with easy-to-retrieve truth. Each story gives you concrete ways to reject the lies, rehearse the truth, and share it with others. You're invited to open your Bible, drink in the story, and live like it's true! Shannon is the author of five books, and speaks regularly for C ...
…
continue reading
1
How to Live Like It's True that God has Control {Kori Pennypacker}
46:02
46:02
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
46:02
How has God used a storm to show you that you're not in control? And how has he used that storm to invite you to surrender control to Him? In this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Kori Pennypacker of Bible2School.com and I are talking about the story of Jonah—the prophet who stubbornly tried to run away from God and was swallowed by a wh…
…
continue reading
1
The Surprise of Suffering and Empowering Truth {Amy Lively}
49:08
49:08
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
49:08
How do you expect the story to go, once you begin following Jesus? Do you anticipate bigger and better realities for your life? Have you considered suffering might be part of the equation? In this episode of Live Like It's True, Amy Lively and I discuss Peter's misconception about suffering and the hopeful truth that Jesus offers him. Guest: Amy Li…
…
continue reading
1
The Truth About Comparison, When You're the Mom with Less {Lara d’Entremont}
45:25
45:25
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
45:25
What if that other mom is able to raise six kids and chickens, plus make her own cheese, and you can barely keep up with your one child and keep him from the brink of disaster? Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Other Guest: Lara d’Entremont Bible Passage: Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30 Freebie: Live Like It's True Workbook Resound Media: Go t…
…
continue reading
1
A "Lifequake" Story of God's Faithfulness and New Beginnings {Tracie Miles}
39:21
39:21
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
39:21
Have you experienced a "Lifequake"? Perhaps an unwanted divorce, a job loss, a health or financial crisis? Tracie Miles and I talk about the context of Jeremiah 29:11—and what is and isn't promised to us in our lowest moments of exile. Tracie's story of God's faithfulness will inspire, challenge, and equip you for the new beginnings up ahead. Guest…
…
continue reading
1
Jesus's Assurance & Challenge for a Wounded Doubter {Dr. Michelle Bengtson}
35:05
35:05
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
35:05
Have you ever doubted that the Bible is true? That people could rise from the dead? That Jesus is really God? Today on the Live Like It's True podcast, Dr. Michelle Bengtson and I are talking about a wounded doubter named Thomas, and how Jesus responded. Find out how Jesus offers you both assurance and a challenge as well. Guest: Dr. Michelle Bengt…
…
continue reading
1
The Story that Will Make You Re-Think Your Scars {Dr. Michelle Bengtson}
35:46
35:46
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
35:46
Have you ever tried to hide your scars? And what about your hidden scars on the inside? Do you try to cover over the most painful parts of your life? And have you looked forward to having no scars in heaven? Today on the Live Like It's True podcast, Dr. Michelle Bengtson and I had a conversation that I think might make you rethink any misconception…
…
continue reading
1
How to Change Your Brain, Using Stories Of The Bible {Dr. Alan Weissenbacher}
39:44
39:44
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
39:44
Did you know your brain can change? And did you know willpower isn't what makes the change? This was a fascinating conversation with Dr. Weissenbacher on the Live Like It's True podcast, giving you some of the science that supports what we do here on the podcast. Rehearsing stories from the Bible can change your life! Listen to learn how. Guest: Dr…
…
continue reading
1
How Jadedness Blinds You and Simple Faith Makes You See {Melissa Spoelstra}
47:43
47:43
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
47:43
How has your jadedness kept you from seeing clearly? And how could simple faith open your eyes to the truth? Melissa Spoelstra and I are talking about a story in the Bible, where people were divided in how they saw Jesus after he leaned down and made mud by spitting in the dirt. The line dividing these people—and us today—will ultimately separate t…
…
continue reading
1
When You Can't See Why, But You Trust God Anyway {Carol Kent}
28:29
28:29
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
28:29
Why God? I don't understand why you're doing this? Have you ever cried out to God with a prayer like this? Last time we talked with Carol Kent about that horrifying day she got the unthinkable news that her son was being arrested for first degree murder. We talked about, "When God Says You Must Lay Down Your Isaac," and compared Carol's experience …
…
continue reading
1
When God Says You Must Lay Down Your Isaac {Carol Kent}
36:11
36:11
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
36:11
Have you ever been tested by God? Has he asked you to lay down someone or something that is precious to you, just like he asked Abraham to place Isaac on the altar? In this episode of Live Like It's True, Carol Kent tells her painful story of laying her precious son on the altar, before the Lord. Learn how to respond in faith when God asks you for …
…
continue reading
1
Vulnerable Faith, When it's Too Risky to Hope {Hope Blanton & Chris Gordon}
53:55
53:55
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
53:55
What if God eavesdropped on your heart? Would he hear you sighing and scoffing about impossible situations? Would he see you rolling your eyes at the idea things could change? In this conversation with Hope Blanton and Chris Gordon on the Live Like It's True Podcast, we're discussing the day God came to lunch at Sarah's table, and inviting her to b…
…
continue reading
1
The Truth About God's Control When You Feel Threatened {Beth Runkle}
46:56
46:56
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
46:56
God is in control. We say that, but sometimes it's hard to believe it with the whole world seems to be coming unhinged. In this episode of Live Like It's True I'm talking with military spouse, Beth Runkle, about a section of Sarah's story that is hard to read. Abram has put Sarai in a vulnerable position and she's taken by Pharaoh into his harem wh…
…
continue reading
1
The Interesting and Surprising Origin Story of God's People {Courtney Doctor}
30:53
30:53
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
30:53
Have you considered the magnitude of God's promises to you? Has your life been shaped by those promises, the way Abraham and Sarah's were? I'm so grateful for Courtney Doctor and her brilliant mind. Don't miss part one of this great conversation. This time, we're talking about all of the surprises tucked into the origin story of God's people. Guest…
…
continue reading
1
The Surprise of the Story is That God Takes Initiative {Courtney Doctor}
30:13
30:13
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
30:13
When Courtney was in her early twenties, she was in a church membership class, where the gospel was being explained and she kept raising her hand, saying, "I chose God. I know; I was there..." Can you relate with the sense that you were the one who chose God? What if your story is actually one of God taking the initiative? And what if that was actu…
…
continue reading
1
The Astonishing Resurrection of a Dead Marriage, Past Hope {Jill Savage}
34:52
34:52
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
34:52
If you don't know what to do because your husband doesn't seem to love you anymore, and you're worried your marriage is dead, this conversation about what God did in my friend Jill's marriage offers so much hope. Jill Savage is an author and speaker, and she and her husband Mark do marriage coaching—which might surprise you if you heard part one of…
…
continue reading
1
When He Lies And Betrays: One Wife's Story Of Redemption {Jill Savage}
32:59
32:59
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
32:59
She never expected what she saw on his phone that night. And no one expected the surprise ending to their story. Joining me on the Live Like It's True podcast, Jill Savage tells her story of discovering her husband's affair, and how God sustained her through a very difficult season. This is part one of a two-part conversation of redemption and hope…
…
continue reading
1
From Trauma to Testimony: One Mom's Story of Tenacious Faith {Sana Latrease}
33:40
33:40
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
33:40
When Sana when through the trauma of almost losing her nineteen-year-old son in a car crash, she did the unexpected: she shared the forty-three day experience on social media and asked the world to pray that God would do the impossible. Why? Because—as she says—then, "Everyone will know it was God." In part two of this conversation with Sana Latrea…
…
continue reading
1
From Trafficked to Triumph: One Woman's Faith Story {Sana Latrease}
35:49
35:49
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
35:49
Where was God, when a little girl was being trafficked by the mother who should have kept her safe? On the Live Like It's True podcast, I'm talking Sana Latrease to talk about her story of God's faithfulness, even in the middle of her childhood trauma. This isn't the story Sana would have written, but it's the story God wrote for her. Also check ou…
…
continue reading
1
One Woman's Painful Trial and Promise-Driven Perspective {Gabriela Puente}
43:51
43:51
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
43:51
At age 27, Gaby's cancer treatment are narrowing her options for one day having children. Yet Gaby walks this painful path between her trial and God's promises with perspective and hope. She shares her story in my latest episode on the Live Like it's True podcast. Gaby's story is also highlighted in my new Bible study, Shaped by God's Promises: Les…
…
continue reading
1
Faith Tested: One Missionary Kid's Story of Commissioning in Crisis {Heather Cofer}
34:08
34:08
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
34:08
Would you ask your twelve-year-old to bravely live her faith, in a time of crisis? In part two of our conversation, Heather Cofer shares the story of her twelfth birthday in Mongolia and how—even when she was so afraid—her dad commissioned her to walk by faith. She also tells about the crisis her husband's family (also missionaries in Mongolia) fac…
…
continue reading
1
How to be Happy, Minus the Envy and Comparison {Melissa Kruger}
40:16
40:16
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
40:16
Have you been comparing yourself? Are you envious of someone God has treated "better" than you? In a story about envious grumblers who are comparing, Jesus invites you to be one of the happy ones instead. Guests: Melissa Kruger Bible Passage: Laborers in the Vineyard - Matthew 20:1-16 ESV Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True Workbook Mentioned…
…
continue reading
1
When God Says You Need to Leave Everything You Love {Heather Cofer}
28:45
28:45
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
28:45
What if God asked you to leave everything you love? Would you do it? Heather Cofer talks about her experiences as a child in Mongolia which still shape her life today. Heather's story is highlighted in my new Bible study, Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith. Whether you're here because you're reading that book, or you're …
…
continue reading
1
When She Has More Wealth And I Want What's Fair {Lydia Brownback}
51:24
51:24
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
51:24
Why does she have more? Why do I have less? And what does Jesus say, when I want what's fair? In this episode of the Live Like It's True Podcast, we're looking at a story Jesus told in response to these very questions—the parable about the bigger barns. I'm so honored to have Lydia Brownback, author of the Flourish Bible Studies, joining me for thi…
…
continue reading
1
The Right and Wrong Way to Compare Sin {Lindsay Schott}
1:06:17
1:06:17
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
1:06:17
Have you ever felt unworthy, because of your sin? Or have you every tried to comfort yourself by comparing with someone who sinned in worse ways that you? In this series, we're looking at comparison stories that Jesus told, and this one is a story about comparing sin. But it's a story with a twist that might surprise you in the best way—especially …
…
continue reading
1
Jesus's Backward but Foolproof Way to Be Great {Kelly Needham}
58:17
58:17
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
58:17
"Which of us is the greatest, Jesus?" Jesus's response to the disciples might surprise you, but it also might bright you comfort and peace. There's a foolproof way to be great in the kingdom of God, and it's backward from the way of the world. Want to learn the secret? Join Kelly Needham and I on the Live Like It's True Podcast, as we talk about Je…
…
continue reading
1
The Truth From Jesus When You Compare Sin {Tasha Calvert}
40:32
40:32
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
40:32
What if Jesus could read your thoughts about other people's sins? And what about your own sins? Do you have shameful secrets that seem too awful to even confess? In this episode, we're going to consider a story Jesus told at a dinner party where someone was comparing sin. It's a story that exposes our false narratives about sin, and invites us into…
…
continue reading
1
Jesus's Warning About Your Obsession With Your Appearance {Heather Creekmore}
47:02
47:02
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
47:02
What would Jesus say about your efforts to get healthy? When you wake up in the morning, is your first thought about what you ate the night before? Has your lifelong obsession been to finally like what you see in the mirror? With the launch of Comparison Girl for Teens, I've invited a number of guests to join me on the Live Like It's True podcast, …
…
continue reading
1
How Teens Can Thrive in a World of Comparison {Lee Nienhuis}
45:18
45:18
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
45:18
When a teen walks into a room, statistics show that there's an 80% chance she believes she doesn't belong there. She wonders, Am I okay? What are they thinking? How do I measure up? In our new book, Comparison Girl for Teens we're inviting teens to find new freedom, confidence and true influence in the middle of a world that compares. Guest: Lee Ni…
…
continue reading
1
Saying Yes to Mercy Opportunities is Risky but Good {Amy DiMarcangelo}
58:12
58:12
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
58:12
Refugees. Trafficking victims. Addicts. Adoption. Homeless. When faced with opportunities to show extravagant mercy, we think, But what if I go into debt? This could be a trap. If I bring her into my home, will we be safe? What if there's corruption? Yet what sounds like the voice of wisdom, is actually the voice of fear. I'm joined by Amy DiMarcan…
…
continue reading
1
How to Disciple the Children You Love with Stories {Trillia Newbell}
33:39
33:39
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
33:39
Do you long to pass on your faith to your children, grandchildren, nieces and neighbors? How can you disciple the children you love in on-the-go moments of life? The stories in the Bible are simple enough to be grasped by children, yet profound enough for adults to spend their lives pondering. In this bonus episode on the Live Like It's True podcas…
…
continue reading
1
When You Are Weak and He is Strong {Emily Jensen}
51:29
51:29
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
51:29
What is your weakness, and what does God think about it? Join Emily Jensen and me for a conversation about ineloquent Moses and his assignment from God that felt impossible. Learn how to live like it's true that your weakness isn't a problem for God. Guest: Emily Jensen Bible Passage: Moses Given Powerful Signs - Exodus 4:10-17 Get your Freebie: Th…
…
continue reading
Hey, it's Shannon for a quick update on what's next in 2024. I have several exciting things to announce, plus the roadmap for what's coming in the coming months. We're welcoming Emily Jensen, Trillia Newbell, and Amy DiMarcangelo for our J-Term Series! Get updates from Shannon: Here Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True Workbook Resound Media T…
…
continue reading
1
God, If you Love Me, Why is This Happening? {Vaneetha Risner}
46:25
46:25
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
46:25
Why, God? Why haven't you shown up for me? If you love me, God, how could you let this happen to me? In today's episode, we're going to invite you to bring questions like these straight to Jesus. And I think you might be surprised by the answers to these questions, embedded in the story from John 11 that we're going to look at. Guest: Vaneetha Risn…
…
continue reading
1
Jesus's Revealing Question, "What do you want?" {Amber Cullum}
43:49
43:49
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
43:49
"What do you want me to do for you?" When Jesus asked this question, first of his two disciples, and then of a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, their responses revealed their hearts. How would you answer? What might this reveal? Will you follow Jesus if you see a cross up ahead? In this episode with Amber Cullum, we're looking at the story of Blind B…
…
continue reading
1
God's Ultimate Control When You Feel Vulnerable and Abandoned {Cheryl Lutz}
43:27
43:27
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
43:27
A crying baby. A crocodile infested river. An evil king. And a woman of faith. The story of Moses in the basket (or ark) is full of tension, suspense, and an amazing outcome. Though God's name is not mentioned, His sovereignty is seen in every detail—including the one where Jochebed gets to raise her own baby and tell him the stories of the God who…
…
continue reading
1
An Astonishing Reconciliation After Wicked Betrayal {Jodie Niznik}
46:08
46:08
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
46:08
Twenty years after a wicked betrayal, the tables have turned, and Joseph holds the power over his brothers. So he chooses to... reconcile? This story helps us consider God's sovereignty, the wicked choices of people, and how the two can coexist in the same story. Join me for this interesting conversation with author, speaker, and podcaster, Jodie N…
…
continue reading
1
What To Do When You Know Your Security Is Threatened {Carol Tetzlaff}
45:17
45:17
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
45:17
Suppose you're traveling and you know there are thieves up ahead. You also know you've got lots of cash and valuables on your person. What should you do? This is basically the scenario we all face every day. We're living in a dangerous world. Life has risk around every turn. As we embark on new legs of the journey, what should we do to prepare for …
…
continue reading
1
A Large-to-Little Group: God's Backward Way to Victory {Rachael Adams}
47:44
47:44
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
47:44
Bigger is better, says the world. But God often takes groups from large to little. Why is that? On this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Rachael Adams and I are discussing the interesting story of when God thinned out Gideon's army by about 99%, then sent him to war. We'll explore what God was after, and how it turned out. Rachael Adams …
…
continue reading
1
When You See Jesus, Your Bible Appetite Grows {Kristen Wetherell}
42:00
42:00
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
42:00
What would happen if you looked for Jesus on all the pages of your Bible? Would you read it differently? Would it satisfy your hunger more? On this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Kristen Wetherell and I are exploring the story of the two disciples on the Road To Emmaus, who didn't realize they're talking to Jesus—and what He opens thei…
…
continue reading
1
Breakthrough Faith After Chronic Suffering and Hopelessness {Hope Blanton & Christine Gordon}
44:31
44:31
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
44:31
Have you experienced chronic illness or longtime suffering? Or maybe you know someone who has experienced the isolation and hopelessness of having no where else to turn. It can feel like God has forgotten you, or his back is turned to you. But in this story, we're going to watch a breakthrough moment, where a woman finds out what has been actually …
…
continue reading
1
The Truth about God's Wrath & the Way to Safety {Rebecca George}
47:47
47:47
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
47:47
Is God even real? If he is, does he care how I live? How could God make my life better? This story has all the answers to these questions and more. It's not an easy story to take in, but it's an important story and—unlike the people going about their business in Noah's day—we'd better know this story and live like it's true. Guest: Rebecca George B…
…
continue reading
1
How to Leave & Cleave, and What Happens When You Don't {Bruce & Sue Osterink}
48:43
48:43
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
48:43
What does it mean to leave and cleave in today's world? What happens when we don't? Whether you're about to be married, you've been married for years, or you have adult children who have said, "I do," God's command to leave and cleave is meant to help the marriages you care about thrive. My guests, Bruce and Sue Osterink have mentored nearly one hu…
…
continue reading
1
Gender, Masturbation, And The Advice Found in Genesis {Kristin Clark}
54:16
54:16
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
54:16
What does it look like to be brave and tell the truth, when so many are saying, "Maybe I'm not a girl..."? And what is the truth about a person's gender? Also, why is masturbation wrong if it's not hurting anyone? And how can we respond like God does, when someone opens up about sexual sin? Kristen and I talk through these questions and more, offer…
…
continue reading
1
One Woman's Hidden Porn Addiction, and How She Broke Free {Jessica Harris}
1:01:41
1:01:41
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
1:01:41
As a thirteen-year-old, Jessica innocently stumbled upon the world of pornography. Before long, it took over and threatened to destroy her whole life. In this episode, Jessica and I are walking through her story, and comparing it to the truths from Genesis 1-3, which we've been looking at in season 4 of Live Like It's True. Learn how Jessica broke …
…
continue reading
1
Fruitful Complementarianism: Why Brothers and Sisters Are Better Together {Cheyenne Werner}
45:30
45:30
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
45:30
Are there any women trying to control things at your church? And are there any shepherding men, who are ignoring the women at your church? If you've ever rolled up your sleeves in church ministry, you know that there are often pitfalls and frustrations, when we—as men and women—try to blend our gifts in the church. In this episode, we're going to t…
…
continue reading
1
Complementarianism: Is God's Unique Design for Women Risky? {Brian Robinson}
1:02:35
1:02:35
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
1:02:35
What are role distinctions based on? Is it God's idea for husbands to lead? What if a husband is wrong? Should a wife still submit? Doesn't complementarianism put women at risk? And where does it say women can't preach? I'm grateful to have Brian Robinson with me to discuss the topic of "complementarianism", or the idea that God created men and wom…
…
continue reading
1
LGBT+ and the Story of Marriage in Genesis {with Laurie Krieg}
49:27
49:27
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
49:27
What can Christian do about her same-sex attraction? How is an LGBT Christian to respond to the Bible's blueprint for marriage, in Genesis? What impact does a Christian's disgust over sexual brokenness have on those around her, who are suffering? I'm sitting down with my friend, Laurie Krieg, to talk about the story of Genesis 1-3 and what it shows…
…
continue reading
1
How to Endure Pain and Loss with Heavenly Hope {Nancy Guthrie}
36:21
36:21
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
36:21
Does the pain of loss ever go away? Is there hope for wholeness and healing, after a lifetime of hurt? We experience loss differently when we know the full story. Like when you go the funeral of someone you know and love, rather than a stranger. We have a fuller understanding of what has been broken. And we have a deeper longing for resolution. In …
…
continue reading
1
What does God Think About Your Sin and Shame? {Kim Cash Tate}
48:50
48:50
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
48:50
https://wp.me/p7IZQm-88l Guest: Kim Cash Tate Bible Passage: Genesis 3:21-24 Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True Workbook Mentioned Resources: Control Girl Cling Music: Cade Popkin Music Full Show Notes: Here Kim Cash Tate is a Bible teacher and author of several books, including Cling: Choosing a Lifestyle of Intimacy with God and her fictio…
…
continue reading
1
Our Hope in a Corrupt, Broken World {Mike Wittmer}
30:19
30:19
Прослушать позже
Прослушать позже
Списки
Нравится
Нравится
30:19
Have you ever wondered why everything seems to work against you? Why does the basement flood and the attic have carpenter ants? Why does the computer crash and the electric bill spike? Could it be that you—as a human—are experiencing the effects of a cosmic war? This story in Genesis 3 is explaining why things are the way they are. Why everything i…
…
continue reading