In the Bible, there's always a door between God's destruction and his deliverance. Some people try to blockade themselves and keep destruction out. But a much wiser approach—the one Rahab took—is to choose safety behind the door of deliverance that God provides. Are you behind the door? 

In part two of a conversation on the story of Rahab in Joshua 2, Shannon welcomes Shadia Hrichi backs to the Live Like It's True podcast for a fascinating conversation about deliverance from destruction.

Guest: Shadia Hrichi

Bible Passage: Rahab Hides the Spies - Joshua 2:8-14 ESV

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Recommended Resources

• Check out Shadia's new book, Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me, at my Amazon Storefront HERE
• Shaped by God's Promises by Shannon Popkin
• How to Stir Souls in a Post Christian World - Live Like It's True Episode with Darin + Joy Stevens

Music: Cade Popkin

Shadia Hrichi

Shadia is a passionate Bible teacher, award-winning author and speaker who has a heart for seeing lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. She holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies and is the author of numerous articles and Bible studies.

Shadia's study, Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me is part of her "Behind the Seen" series. Gritty stories of real people with impossible challenges whose encounters with God open our eyes to His awesome power and love working behind the seen.

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What would God do if there was only one in a city of thousands, who wanted to be rescued by him? And what if that one person was a prostitute? On the Live Like It's True podcast, we're talking about the astonishing story of the spies God sent to Jericho—not for a reconnaissance mission, but a mission to rescue a prostitute named Rahab.  

 Guest: Shadia Hrichi

Bible Passage: Rahab Hides the Spies - Joshua 2:1-7 ESV

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Recommended Resources

• Check out Shadia's new book, Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me, at my Amazon Storefront HERE
• Shaped by God's Promises by Shannon Popkin
• The Pour Over News Source

Music: Cade Popkin

Shadia Hrichi is a passionate Bible teacher, award-winning author and speaker who has a heart for seeing lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. She holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies and is the author of numerous articles and Bible studies.

 Shadia's study, Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me is part of her "Behind the Seen" series. Gritty stories of real people with impossible challenges whose encounters with God open our eyes to His awesome power and love working behind the seen.

 Connect with Shadia:

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 new book Kinda Judgy. 

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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 whale. Consider how God is asking you to live like it's true that He (not you) is the one who has control.

Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Other

Guest: Kori Pennypacker

Bible Passage: The Story of Jonah - Jonah 1-3:3

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Mentioned Resources:

• "You CAN Tell the Children" Podcast Episode featuring Shannon Discussing: "Comparison Girl for Teens"
• "You CAN Tell the Children" Podcast Episode featuring Shannon Discussing: "What To Do When Control Shows Up In Our Parenting"
• Control Girl: Lessons on Surrender Your Burden of Control From Seven Women of the Bible by Shannon Popkin
• Bible Bus Story Mentioned in this Episode

Music: Cade Popkin

Bible2School

For more than 40 years, Bible2School has been providing weekly released time Bible classes for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th graders in public school.

We have a passion for children and Jesus. We believe that everyone, especially children, should experience the power of God’s love. Our hope is that our ministry will impact communities across the nation. Our vision is for every public school in our nation to have a dynamic Bible program taught during their school day as allowed by national released time court rulings.

Connect with Bible2School:

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Instagram

More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True. 

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.

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 Lively

Bible Passage: Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ - Matthew 16:13-23

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Recommended Resources

• Check out Amy's new book, Can I Borrow A Cup of Hope at my Amazon Storefront HERE

Music: Cade Popkin

Amy Lively

Amy Lively is an author and speaker who teaches God’s Word as a “how-to” manual for loving him and loving others. Her new book Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? How to Find Faith for Hard Times in 1 Peter and she also wrote How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird. Amy is a student at Asbury Theological Seminary studying Biblical and Theological Foundations. She and her husband of 33 years, David, live in the high Rocky Mountains of Colorado and on the Nature Coast of Florida.

Can I Borrow A Cup of Hope?

When the pain and problems of life barge in, hopes and dreams run out. In these uncertain seasons of personal crisis, national chaos, and global catastrophe, it's easy to wonder if life will ever be anything but sorrow and despair.

The apostle Peter knows exactly what it's like when hope is gone. He watched as the Messiah was arrested, crucified, and buried. And Peter himself failed almost every test of his faith, even with Christ right in front of him. But he also knows that God is faithful and true, carrying us through our harshest suffering and redeeming our heaviest regrets. Bible teacher, author, and speaker Amy Lively dives into Peter's first epistle, a short letter with a lot of power, to light the way for today's struggling Christian. In this daily Bible study, she guides readers through the beautiful story of Peter and shows how he embodies the way to set our hope fully in Christ alone. With gentle honesty and a touch of helpful humor, Amy helps readers understand that when it feels like the end of the world to them, it's just the beginning of the power of Jesus.

Connect with Amy:

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Facebook

More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True. 

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.

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

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Mentioned Resources:

• A Mother Held: Essays on Anxiety and Motherhoodby Lara d'Entremont
• Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World by Shannon Popkin
• You're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News by Kelly Kapic

Music: Cade Popkin

Lara d’Entremont

Lara d’Entremont is first a mom to three little wildlings in rural Nova Scotia, Canada. While the wildlings snore, she primarily writes—whether it be personal essays, creative nonfiction, or fantasy novels. She desires to weave the stories between faith and fiction, theology and praxis, for women who feel as if these pieces of them are always at odds. Her first book, A Mother Held, is a collection of essays on the early days of motherhood and anxiety. Much of her writing is inspired by the forest and ocean that surround her, and her little ones that remind her to stop and see it.

Connect with Lara

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Website

More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True. 

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.

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: Tracie Miles

Bible Passage: Jeremiah 29:4-9

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Recommended Resources

• Check out Tracie's new book, God's Got You at my Amazon Storefront HERE
• Check out my book, Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control From Seven Women in the Bible

Music: Cade Popkin

God's Got You

“Eight years ago, it felt as if the train of life I had been riding on slammed into a brick wall when my marriage of twenty-five years imploded because of circumstances beyond my control,” said Tracie. “I also went from financially stable to desperately broke and trying to find a full-time job for the first time in fifteen years as the sole provider. Shortly after that, I entered my fifties and went from a full-time mom to an empty nester.”

 In her book, God's God You, Tracie graciously helps readers understand their emotions and take control of their negative thoughts. Her relatable stories and actionable takeaways equip readers to find the courage to reinvent themselves through embracing God’s truth and plan.  Tracie Miles

Tracie Miles is the bestselling author of seven books, director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training at Proverbs 31 Ministries, and the founder of the Living Unbroken Divorce Recovery program. Her latest book is "God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence." She has three grown children, a son and daughter-in-law, and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Connect with Tracie:

Website: traciemiles.com
Facebook: @p31traciemiles
Instagram: @traciemiles
X (Twitter): @traciewmiles

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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 Bengtson

Bible Passage: Jesus Appears to Thomas - John 20:19-29

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• 99 Truths from God’s Word to Speak Over Your Life to Combat the Lies of the Enemy from Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• False Narrative Watchlist from Shannon Popkin

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Mentioned Resources

• The Hem of His Garment by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Sacred Scars by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Control Girl by Shannon Popkin
• Your Hope Filled Perspective Podcast with Dr. Michelle

Music: Cade Popkin

Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a hope concierge! Her passion is to share hope and encouragement with others, whether as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, host of the award-winning podcast Your Hope Filled Perspective, or the author of several award-winning books including Hope Prevails, Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, and The Hem of His Garment.

Her newest release is Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past is Not Wasted. She loves all things teal, spending time with friends and family, taking long walks, or sitting by quiet shores, and it’s a bonus when any of those are accompanied by sea salt caramel chocolate! You can find her and her hope-filled resources at DrMichelleB.com.

Connect with Guest:

Website
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Pinterest
YouTube
Podcast

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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 misconceptions you have about your scars. As Jesus reveals his scars after his resurrection, find out why the disciples go from trembling fear to astonished joy in an instant.

Guest: Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Bible Passage: Jesus Appears to His Disciples - John 20:19-29 NLT

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• 99 Truths from God’s Word to Speak Over Your Life to Combat the Lies of the Enemy from Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• False Narrative Watchlist from Shannon Popkin

Resound Media Network: www.ResoundMedia.cc

Mentioned Resources

• The Hem of His Garment by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Hope Prevails by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Sacred Scars by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Control Girl by Shannon Popkin
• Your Hope Filled Perspective Podcast with Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Music: Cade Popkin

Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a hope concierge! Her passion is to share hope and encouragement with others, whether as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, host of the award-winning podcast Your Hope Filled Perspective, or the author of several award-winning books including Hope Prevails, Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, and The Hem of His Garment.

Her newest release is Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past is Not Wasted. She loves all things teal, spending time with friends and family, taking long walks, or sitting by quiet shores, and it’s a bonus when any of those are accompanied by sea salt caramel chocolate! You can find her and her hope-filled resources at DrMichelleB.com.

Connect with Dr. Michelle Bengtson:

Website
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
YouTube

More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True. 

Get the FREE Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's new book Kinda Judgy. 

Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

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. Alan Weissenbacher

Bible Passage: Varied

Recommended Resources Including the Brain Change Program

Freebie: Live Like It's True Workbook

Resound Media: 

Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.

Mentioned Resources:

• Episode with Amy DiMarcangelo on the Good Samaritan
• Episode with Ann Swindell on Paul's Conversion story
• Episode with Lisa Appelo on the Widow's Last Meal
• Episode with Sarah Walton on Jesus Asleep in the Boat
• Control Girl which includes lesson meditations
• Comparison Girl which includes lesson meditations

Music: Cade Popkin

Dr. Alan Weissenbacher

Dr. Alan served as chaplain at the Denver Rescue Mission, where he helped homeless addicts by removing them from an urban setting, empowering them to operate a farm, by providing counseling, spiritual care and job training. His work with these clients inspires his research into a unique blend of neuroscience and spiritual formation, and was the impetus for his new book: The Brain Change Program: 6 Steps to Renew Your Mind and Transform your Life.

More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True. 

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 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 them into life and death, or heaven and hell-bound groups. 

Guest: Melissa Spoelstra

Bible Passage: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind - John 9:1 - 41 NLT

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Recommended Resources:
Melissa's study on the Gospel of John, along with other resources from this season

Music: Cade Popkin

Melissa Spoelstra is a Christ-follower, who is madly in love with Jesus and addicted to the study of His Word. She is passionate about knowing Christ and inspiring other women to seek Him by opening their ears to listen to His Spirit, reading His Word curiously, asking questions, exercising good hermeneutics, and clinging tightly to God through the storms of life.

Melissa is a wife to her awesome pastor husband Sean, and mother to Zach, Abby, Sara, and Rachel.

She has a degree in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute, and is a contributor for Proverbs 31 ministries First Five app.

Melissa has written ten Bible studies complete with teaching videos, leader’s guide, and participant workbooks, plus several other books. 

Website: www.melissaspoelstra.com

Instagram: @melissa.spoelstra

Facebook: @authormelissaspoelstra

Twitter: @melspoelstra

More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True. 

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.