Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsOn 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 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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Episodes
The True Story of the Lonely Places {Alicia Bruxvoort - Luke 5}
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBHave you been feeling lonely recently? Do you ever feel misunderstood? Are there times you wonder if there's anywhere you really belong? If so, consider this: Jesus can relate. Listen as Alicia Bruxvoort and I talk about the True Story of the Lonely Places. Alicia admits that we can't escape loneliness. Even in a crowd, or in a marriage, or across the table from a friend, we can still feel lonely. But in our lonely places, we have a choice. We can do what Jesus did in Mark 6:12-16. Bible P...
The True Story of the Lonely Places {Alicia Bruxvoort - Luke 5:12-16}
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBHave you been feeling lonely recently? Do you ever feel misunderstood? Are there times you wonder if there's anywhere you really belong? If so, consider this: Jesus can relate. Listen as Alicia Bruxvoort and I talk about the True Story of the Lonely Places. Alicia admits that we can't escape loneliness. Even in a crowd, or in a marriage, or across the table from a friend, we can still feel lonely. But in our lonely places, we have a choice. We can do what Jesus did in Mark 6:12-16. Where e...
Jesus Found Value in the Lonely Spaces {Alicia Bruxvoort}
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBHave you been feeling lonely recently? Do you ever feel misunderstood? Are there times you wonder if there's anywhere you really belong? If so, consider this: Jesus can relate. Alicia Bruxvoort joins me to talk about what Jesus did when he encountered the Lonely Spaces. Alicia admits that we can't escape loneliness. Even in a crowd, or in a marriage, or across the table from a friend, we can still feel lonely. But in our lonely spaces, we have a choice. We can do what Jesus did in Mark 6. ...
The True Story of Fear {Kristen Wetherell - Luke 12}
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat fears do you struggle with? What anxieties hold you back? Do you worry about the things you can't control? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the true stories of Jesus. On episode four, I'm so honored to have as my guest Kristen Wetherell, to talk about the True Story of Fear. Guest: Kristen Wetherell Bible Passage: Luke 12:4–7, 22–32 Freebie: Live Like It's True Workbook Mentioned Resources: Fight Your Fears by Kristen Wetherell Music: Cade Popkin Music ...
Fear Melts When You Know You'll Live Forever {Kristen Wetherell}
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat fears do you struggle with? What anxieties hold you back? Do you worry about the things you can't control? Kristen Wetherell joins me to talk about Jesus's responses to our fears in Luke 12. If you only live once, there's a lot to protect and so much to fear. But if you live twice? If you know that you'll live forever? Well, then. What is there left to fear? Guest: Kristen Wetherell Bible Passage: Luke 12:4–7, 22–32 Freebie: Live Like It's True Workbook Mentioned Resources: Fi...
The True Story of Fear {Kristen Wetherell - Luke 12:4–7}
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat fears do you struggle with? What anxieties hold you back? Do you worry about the things you can't control? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the true stories of Jesus. On episode four, I'm so honored to have as my guest Kristen Wetherell, to talk about the True Story of Fear. Guest: Kristen Wetherell Bible Passage: Luke 12:4–7, 22–32 Freebie: Season 1: “The True Stories of Jesus” Bible Reading & Discussion Guide Mentioned Resources: Fight Your Fears by Kris...
5. The True Story of Fear {Kristen Wetherell - Luke 12:4–7}
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat fears do you struggle with? What anxieties hold you back? Do you worry about the things you can't control? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the true stories of Jesus. On episode four, I'm so honored to have as my guest Kristen Wetherell, to talk about the True Story of Fear. Guest: Kristen Wetherell Bible Passage: Luke 12:4–7, 22–32 Freebie: Season 1: “The True Stories of Jesus” Bible Reading & Discussion Guide Mentioned Resources: Fight Your Fears by Kris...
Jesus's Forgiven Friend Might Look Like a Sinner {Erica Wiggenhorn}
October 21, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDo you see the people around you like Jesus does? Or is a certain type of person you might look at with disdain? Who do you see as appalling, or as an annoyance? Is it possible that she looks like a sinner to you, but Jesus calls her forgiven? Erica Wiggenhorn is with me to discuss the story of Simon and the sinful woman in Luke 7. The woman is letting down her hair, and making a scandalous scene at Jesus's feet. Simon thought of her as "that sort", but Jesus saw her as a woman with an ete...
The True Story at Simon's Table {Erica Wiggenhorn - Luke 7:36-50}
October 21, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDo you see the people around you like Jesus does? Or is a certain type of person you might look at with disdain? Who do you see as appalling, or as an annoyance? Today we're looking at the True Story at Simon's Table from Luke 7:36-50, where a woman was making a scandalous scene at Jesus's feet. Simon thought of her as "that sort", but Jesus saw her as a a woman with an eternal soul, who desperately needed forgiveness and saving. Today, I'm going to invite you to live like this story is tru...
The True Story at Simon's Table {Erica Wiggenhorn - Luke 7}
October 21, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDo you see the people around you like Jesus does? Or is a certain type of person you might look at with disdain? Who do you see as appalling, or as an annoyance? Today we're looking at the True Story at Simon's Table from Luke 7:36-50, where a woman was making a scandalous scene at Jesus's feet. Simon thought of her as "that sort", but Jesus saw her as a a woman with an eternal soul, who desperately needed forgiveness and saving. Today, I'm going to invite you to live like this story is tru...
4. The True Story at Simon's Table {Erica Wiggenhorn - Luke 7:36-50}
October 21, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDo you see the people around you like Jesus does? Or is a certain type of person you might look at with disdain? Who do you see as appalling, or as an annoyance? Today we're looking at the True Story at Simon's Table from Luke 7:36-50, where a woman was making a scandalous scene at Jesus's feet. Simon thought of her as "that sort", but Jesus saw her as a a woman with an eternal soul, who desperately needed forgiveness and saving. Today, I'm going to invite you to live like this story is tru...
Has Jesus Asked You to Participate in a Multiplying Miracle? {Jenn Hand}
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBHas Jesus asked you to give more than you have, today? Maybe you're stressed out, overwhelmed or burned out, and you just don’t have enough to do what Jesus has assigned to you today. I f that’s you, I’m glad you’re joining us for this episode, because we’re going to talk about a situation where Jesus’s disciples were feeling exactly like that. Jenn Hand is joining me to talk about Mark 6, and a story of Jesus multiplying what little the disciples had. What would change if you live like t...
The True Story of the 5,000 {Jennifer Hand - Mark 6:30-44}
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat should you do when you don’t have enough? Maybe you’re stressed out, overwhelmed or burned out, and you just don’t have enough to do what Jesus has assigned to you today. If that’s you, I’m glad you’re joining us for this episode, because we’re going to talk about a situation where Jesus’s disciples were feeling exactly like that. We’re discussing a story from Mark 6, where we’re going to see Jesus take what little the disciples have and multiply it, and I’m going to invite you to liv...
The True Story of the 5,000 {Jennifer Hand - Mark 6}
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat should you do when you don’t have enough? Maybe you’re stressed out, overwhelmed or burned out, and you just don’t have enough to do what Jesus has assigned to you today. If that’s you, I’m glad you’re joining us for this episode, because we’re going to talk about a situation where Jesus’s disciples were feeling exactly like that. We’re discussing a story from Mark 6, where we’re going to see Jesus take what little the disciples have and multiply it, and I’m going to invite you to liv...
3. The True Story of the 5,000 {Jennifer Hand - Mark 6:30-44}
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat should you do when you don’t have enough? Maybe you’re stressed out, overwhelmed or burned out, and you just don’t have enough to do what Jesus has assigned to you today. If that’s you, I’m glad you’re joining us for this episode, because we’re going to talk about a situation where Jesus’s disciples were feeling exactly like that. We’re discussing a story from Mark 6, where we’re going to see Jesus take what little the disciples have and multiply it, and I’m going to invite you to liv...
Why You Might Be A Better Gospel-Sharer Than You Thought {John 4:1-42}
October 08, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDo you feel pretty inadequate, as a Gospel-Spreader? In this retelling episode, we're looking back to the story from John 4, where Jesus interrupts his trip to Galilee to have a conversation with the least likely Gospel-Spreader: A Samaritan woman who had been repeatedly divorced and was now living with another man. John is the only Gospel writer to include this story. Why? He wants us to see that Jesus came for everyone, and that anyone can help share the good news. Bible Passage: J...
The Truth About Your Thirstiness for More {Mary DeMuth}
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat are you constantly thirsty for? What’s the habit or person or behavior you’ve returned to repeatedly—always dipping your bucket and yet coming up dry? And what difference should it make that Jesus has offered you his living water? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the True Stories of Jesus. Mary DeMuth joins me to discuss the story from John 4 of Jesus meeting the Woman at the Well. Guest: Mary DeMuth Bible Passage: John 4:1-30 NLT, The Samaritan Woman at the We...
2. The True Story at the Well {Mary DeMuth - John 4:1-29}
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhat are you thirsty for? What’s the habit or person or behavior you’ve returned to repeatedly—always dipping your bucket and yet coming up dry? And what difference should it make that Jesus has offered you his living water? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the true stories of Jesus. On episode 2, I'm so honored to have as my guest Mary DeMuth, to talk about the True Story at the Well. Guest: Mary DeMuth Bible Passage: John 4:1-30 NLT, The Samaritan Woman at the Wel...
The True Story at the Well {Mary DeMuth - John 4}
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhat are you thirsty for? What’s the habit or person or behavior you’ve returned to repeatedly—always dipping your bucket and yet coming up dry? And what difference should it make that Jesus has offered you his living water? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the true stories of Jesus. On episode 2, I'm so honored to have as my guest Mary DeMuth, to talk about the True Story at the Well. Guest: Mary DeMuth Bible Passage: John 4:1-30 NLT, The Samaritan Woman at the Wel...
2. The True Story At the Well {Mary DeMuth - John 4:1-29}
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhat are you thirsty for? What’s the habit or person or behavior you’ve returned to repeatedly—always dipping your bucket and yet coming up dry? And what difference should it make that Jesus has offered you his living water? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the true stories of Jesus. On episode 2, I'm so honored to have as my guest Mary DeMuth, to talk about the True Story at the Well. Guest: Mary DeMuth Bible Passage: John 4:1-30 NLT, The Samaritan Woman at the Wel...
The True Story at the Well {Mary DeMuth - John 4:1-29}
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhat are you thirsty for? What’s the habit or person or behavior you’ve returned to repeatedly—always dipping your bucket and yet coming up dry? And what difference should it make that Jesus has offered you his living water? On Season One of Live Like It’s True, we’re discussing the true stories of Jesus. On episode 2, I'm so honored to have as my guest Mary DeMuth, to talk about the True Story at the Well. Guest: Mary DeMuth Bible Passage: John 4:1-30 NLT, The Samaritan Woman at the Wel...
The Surprise of the Story: When Jesus Doesn't Fix It {Mark 2:1-12}
September 30, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn the story from Mark 2 (or Luke 5) of the friends bringing the paralyzed man to Jesus, the storyteller uses a surprise to highlight something important in the story. My retelling episodes focus in on certain story elements, either of the story we discussed in a previous episode, or the overarching story that the Bible tells. This episode is a follow up to my conversation with Kelly Needham in the episode, "How to Live Like it's True that You're Forgiven." Bible Passage: Mark 2:1-1...
The True Story on the Roof {Kelly Needham - Mark 2:1-12}
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWould you be willing to carry your friend up onto a roof, to get her to Jesus? What if praying for your friend is the equivalent of bringing her—on a stretcher—to Jesus? Stories of Jesus Welcome to Episode one of Live Like It’s True! In this first season, we’re focusing on the True Stories of Jesus. In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Needham to discuss the True Story on The Roof! It's the story of the paralytic, whose four friends carried him on a stretcher and dug up a roof to lower him...
1. The True Story on the Roof {Kelly Needham - Mark 2:1-12}
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWould you be willing to carry your friend up onto a roof, to get her to Jesus? What if praying for your friend is the equivalent of bringing her—on a stretcher—to Jesus? Stories of Jesus Welcome to Episode one of Live Like It’s True! In this first season, we’re focusing on the True Stories of Jesus. In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Needham to discuss the True Story on The Roof! It's the story of the paralytic, whose four friends carried him on a stretcher and dug up a roof to lower him...
1. The True Story on the Roof {Kelly Needham - Mark 2:1-12}
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWould you be willing to carry your friend up onto a roof, to get her to Jesus? What if praying for your friend is the equivalent of bringing her—on a stretcher—to Jesus? Stories of Jesus Welcome to Episode one of Live Like It’s True! In this first season, we’re focusing on the True Stories of Jesus. In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Needham to discuss the True Story on The Roof! It's the story of the paralytic, whose four friends carried him on a stretcher and dug up a roof to lower him...
How to Live Like It's True that You're Forgiven {Kelly Needham}
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBThe man in our story thought paralysis was his biggest problem, but Jesus took care of an even bigger one. And his friends got to dig up a roof and make a way for it to happen. Guest: Kelly Needham Bible Passage: Mark 2:1-12 CSB Freebie: Live Like It's True Workbook Resources: Friendish by Kelly Needham Comparison Girl by Shannon Popkin Music: Cade Popkin Music Complete Shownotes: at ShannonPopkin.com Kelly Needham Kelly is the author of Friendish: Reclaiming Real Friendship in a...
Welcome to the Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat story are you telling with your life? We’re all telling a story, but we’re all not telling the true story. Welcome to Live Like It’s True—the podcast devoted to helping you know the story, share the story, and live the story. The story that I’m referring to, of course, is the true story the Bible tells. In this trailer episode, I’ll be sharing what you can expect from each episode, the guests I’ve invited for this first season, and my hopes and goals for the podcast, overall. Fre...
Welcome to Live Like It's True!
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBWhat story are you telling with your life? We’re all telling a story, but we’re all not telling the true story. Welcome to Live Like It’s True—the podcast devoted to helping you know the story, share the story, and live the story. The story that I’m referring to, of course, is the true story the Bible tells. In this trailer episode, I’ll be sharing what you can expect from each episode, the guests I’ve invited for this first season, and my hopes and goals for the podcast, overall. Fre...