Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}

I'm sharing this conversation that first aired on the Context and Color of the  Bible podcast - talking about how stories of the Bible package up truth that we can easily retain and share with others. In this episode, hosts of the Context and Color of the Bible podcast, Erika VanHaitsma and Veronica Copenhaver and I model this, by talking through the story of Noah and the flood. Whether you’r...

Stories aren’t just for entertainment—God uses them to deliver truth in ways that stick. But we have to slow down and receive what He’s saying. I’m joined by Erika VanHaitsma and Veronica Copenhaver, hosts of the Context and Color of the Bible podcast, to explore how Scripture’s stories shape the way we see God and ourselves. Whether you’re a longtime student of the Bible or just beginning, this c...

What happens when the place meant to nurture our faith becomes a source of pain? In this episode of the Live Like It's True Podcast, Megan Hill and I talk candidly about church hurt—where it comes from, the wounds judgment can leave behind, and the vital role of grace within the body of Christ. Together, we point to Jesus, who endured suffering without bitterness, and remember that healing is...

Do you picture God rolling His eyes at you? Do you picture His exasperation over your devastating sin? In this episode with Carolyn Lacy, we're looking at how God responded to the Israelites' outrageous sin. And what God most wanted Moses to know about Him in this instance might surprise you. It might keep you from flinching or shrinking back. Guest: Carolyn Lacey Get your Free Resource:...

 Betrayal leaves deep wounds—but humility unlocks the way forward. Sandra Currie shares her story of infidelity, shame, and the quiet, powerful work of post-betrayal healing through Jesus. Part 2 of 2. Free Resource from Live Like it's True Check out my recommended resources HERE . Sandra Currie James and Sandra Currie live in the Metro Detroit area, where they help other couples find healing...

When Sandra read the message on her husband’s phone, she froze. It uncovered the first of his devastating secrets. Listen as Sandra shares about the weight and shame of experiencing betrayal, and the open arms of Jesus during the aftermath of infidelity. Part 1 of 2. Sandra Currie James and Sandra Currie live in the Metro Detroit area, where they help other couples find healing and God's grac...

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 conversation with Katy Morgan from the Good Book Company on the Live Like It's True Podcast. Guest: Katy Morgan Get your Free Resource: Pray the Promises Recommended Resources:  Check...

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 very center of the story. How is this possible? It starts with her meeting a "kinsman redeemer" named Boaz.  Free Resource: Pray the Promises Recommended Resources: ...

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, and you’re receiving wisdom from Him, you’ll become a faith-building asset to those you have influence over. I have Katie M. Reid, author of a new study, “ God, What Do I Do?” with me today. We’re talki...

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 talking about how to help kids understand faith, repentance, judgment, and mercy in a way that’s both truthful and tender. Champ shares from his own experience and gives practical encouragement f...

When your heart is breaking, what does it look like to notice God's goodness? Can gratitude grow in the soil of deep grief? In this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, I'm talking with Allison Brost—who lost a child—about how grief and gratitude can intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Listen in as we talk about the healing power of gratitude in the story of the one leper...

What is the answer to your most desperate prayer? Could the answer to your complex situation actually be quite simple? Join us for part 2 of this episode on the Live Like It's True podcast, where Shannon and Rachel Wojo finish their conversation on the story of Hannah's complex prayer to the Lord. She is desperate. She is misjudged. And yet she sees that Lord is the answer for which she...

Have you ever felt desperate in your times of trial or grief? Have you been mad or hopeless about your situation? Join us for part 1 of this episode on the Live Like It's True podcast, where Shannon interviews Rachel Wojo about the loss of her daughter and associated times of her desperately praying to the Lord. By looking at the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel, they see the beauty of Hannah&apos...

Does your girl know what her purpose is? Is she ready to take a stand for Jesus in a crazy-hair sort of way? If you're not sure and that sounds a little scary (for you and for her!), join me for a powerful conversation with Dannah Gresh. Dannah is passionate about helping your girl find her purpose by meeting a Person in the pages of her Bible. In this episode of Live Like It's True, we&...

What would change if you thought of discipleship as passing the baton of grace from one generation to the next? Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless have teamed up, not only to write a Bible study on Titus, but to model a Paul-and-Titus type friendship, rooted in discipleship. Join us as we discuss the relationship between Paul and Titus, the bad reputation and leadership of those in Crete, and how t...

Have you lost your joy? Do you wake up tired and snap at your kids? Are you overwhelmed with all you must do? Asheritah Ciuciu, author and speaker, joins me for an honest conversation about how to live like it's true that Jesus's yoke is easy and his burden is light—especially if life feels exactly the opposite. Where else can I listen to this podcast? Go HERE to find this episode on you...

 When giant-sized problems pop up in your life, your feelings can't be trusted to guide you. Donna Amidon joins Shannon on the Live Like It's True podcast to talk about the story of Joshua and Caleb in Numbers 13 and 14. Learn how to choose worship to gain perspective and overcome your fear.  Where else can I listen to this podcast? Go HERE to find this episode on your favorite podcast a...

Have you ever been the recipient of kindness that was surprising or unusual in nature? How did that kindness cause you to respond? On today's episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Shannon is joined by author, Kristen Elizabeth Couch, to discuss Paul's journey from Acts 28, where he is shipwrecked, and thrown into an unknown territory with unknown people - the recipe for possib...

What is making you feel lonely? Do you struggle to find an answer to this question and have you ever considered that it might be your need for control? Join us on this episode of Live Like It's True, where Shannon chats with author, speaker, and podcaster, Becky Harling, and continues the story of two sisters, Rachel and Leah, and learn about their desire to control those around them. Maybe y...

Have you ever considered that your envy of others may be causing you to also feel...lonely? Maybe your time spent on social media is actually causing you to feel more alone and less connected, like you'd hoped. Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and noticing a growing distance between yourself and those with whom you are comparing? Join us on this episode of the Live Like It&apos...

Do I truly believe that Jesus has all authority over this world? If so, then why am I fretting? Why am I losing sleep? Why do I have this innate need for control?  Rachel Jones joins me on the podcast to talk about the day Jesus's authority was challenged in the synagogue. And the shocking events that unfolded next will convince you that this world's ultimate authority belongs—not to pow...

Have you ever thought to ask God for just a crumb? Have you considered that the smallest piece of God's mercy is extravagantly more than what you need?  Join us on this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, where Shannon is joined by Erika VanHaitsma, from "The Context and Color of the Bible" podcast, to hear about how Jesus is astonished by the extravagant faith of a Can...

Have you ever wondered how you can "come to Jesus," when you are living in the 21 century, and He is seated in heaven? Jesus said "come to me," but he spoke those words on a hillside in Israel more than 2,000 years ago. How do I come to him today? On today's episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Shannon is joined by Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue, from the &...

What do people celebrate about you? Do they love your performance? Do they cheer you on for your successes? And what happens when you can't deliver what everyone expects? Vera Schmitz experienced this, after training for—but not going to—the Olympics.  Learn how you, like Vera, can revel in God's love and grace for you, which has nothing to do with your performance.   Also, we're so...

 "How can this be?" Mary asked the angel. She knew where babies come from. And in response God gave her—and us—tangible proof that he is the God who does the impossible. Joining me for part two of a conversation on the Live Like It's True podcast is Kristi Huseby. Join us and learn how you too can surrender to God and receive the impossible this Christmas. Bible Passage: Luke 1 Get...