Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}

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 relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.  Sharing thoughts from her book, Making Room for Her, Stacey and I talk about some breakthrough practices from the Bible to create connection and cu...

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, exposing his deep resentment toward the Ninevites and resistance to God’s mercy. Together, we explore how this familiar narrative challenges us to confront our own grudges and ask whether we truly w...

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 in on part two of my conversation with Erika VanHaitsma and learn from a prophet who was disgusted by God's mercy and blind to his own need for grace. Bible Passage: Jonah's Prayer &amp...

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 condemnation she felt didn't go away.   In this episode, Tammy De Armas shares her personal journey through unplanned pregnancy, abortion, and the lasting impact on her life....

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 up about her journey through abortion, the shame that followed, and the slow road to healing. Listen in and discover how mercy transforms even our most broken stories. Purchase "Kinda Judgy"...

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 criticism for curiosity and compassion. In this conversation, Beth Guckenberger reminds us that the gospel frees us to see people through God’s eyes, which shifts our hearts and our relationsh...

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 conversation about Rahab, the prostitute, and the surprise of God's mercy when she chose to side with Him. This story shows that none of us is too far gone for God to redeem. Bible Pa...

 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 Rahab’s bold faith, God’s stunning mercy, and the hope it offers to anyone with a broken past. Her story reminds us that no one is too far gone for God’s grace.  Bible Passage : Rahab Hides the Spies - Jo...

What if I find the flood kind of offensive? What if it makes me uncomfortable? If Jesus is kind and forgiving, how can God just end everybody?  Lindsay Schott joins me to explore the flood narrative, where God grieves over human wickedness but also offers mercy through rescue. Lindsay shares how God transformed her judgy heart and gave her more compassion, and we talked about how trust is admittin...

Kara Seymour was deeply entrenched in the New Age movement as a Kundalini yogi. She was also thoroughly convinced that Christians were judgmental, boring, and brainwashed. So she was as surprised as anyone when she met a group of Christian women who became her new best friends. I can't wait for you to hear her amazing story of transformation, the judgment she felt outside and inside the Churc...

What happens when a woman deeply entrenched in New Age invites her new community of Christian friends over to her house filled with Hindu statues and oracle cards? In part 2 of my conversation with Kara Seymour, she shares about how her new relationship with Jesus changed everything—but not immediately. Kara talks about the beautiful community and sisterhood she's experienced, but also some r...

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&...