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 a regular listener, I hope you'll be inspired by this conversation.Guest: Heather CoferBible Passage: Genesis 12:1-4Freebies:The Live Like It's True WorkbookPraying the PromisesResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Mentioned Resources:Purchase on Amazon: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and FaithLearn More about my new study: Shaped by God's PromisesMusic: Cade PopkinHeather CoferHeather Cofer is a wife and mother of six living in northern Colorado with a passion for encouraging women to love Jesus. She is the author of Expectant: Cultivating a Vision for Christ-Centered Pregnancy, and has also written for Revive Our Hearts, Set Apart Ministries, Risen Motherhood, and Well-Watered Women. She enjoys fresh flowers, good coffee, and laughter with loved ones.Connect with Heather CoferWebsite: https://www.heathercofer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercofer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.a.coferShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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) faced.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 a regular listener, I hope you'll be inspired by this conversation.Guest: Heather CoferBible Passage: Genesis 12:1-4Freebies:The Live Like It's True WorkbookPraying the PromisesResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Mentioned Resources:Purchase on Amazon: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and FaithLearn More about my new study: Shaped by God's PromisesMusic: Cade PopkinHeather Cofer is a wife and mother of six living in northern Colorado with a passion for encouraging women to love Jesus. She is the author of Expectant: Cultivating a Vision for Christ-Centered Pregnancy, and has also written for Revive Our Hearts, Set Apart Ministries, Risen Motherhood, and Well-Watered Women. She enjoys fresh flowers, good coffee, and laughter with loved ones.Connect with Heather Cofer:Website: https://www.heathercofer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercofer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.a.coferShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith. Whether you're here because you're reading that book, or you're a regular listener, I hope you'll be inspired by this conversation.Guest: Gaby PuenteBible Passage: Sarah's Story in Genesis 12-21Freebies:The Live Like It's True WorkbookPraying the PromisesResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Mentioned Resources:Purchase on Amazon: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and FaithLearn More about my new study: Shaped by God's PromisesVivir es Cristo by Jonathan and Sarah Jerez.2 Corinthians 4:16-18Isaiah 56:3-4Music: Cade PopkinGabriela PuenteGabriela Puente has a degree in Communications and currently is pursuing a Biblical Counseling certification with ACBC. She works at Compassion Connection, an organization that supports both churches and individuals through partnerships focused on church planting and leadership training in Ecuador.Gaby is a member of La Fuente church, in Quito, and you can find her on Instagram.Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 out my Bible study on the life of Sarah, Shaped by God's Promises, where Sana's story is featured, along with several others I'm talking with during the "Sarah Series."  Guest: Sana Latrease Bible Passage: Sarah's Story in Genesis 12-21 Freebies:The Live Like It's True WorkbookPraying the PromisesResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Mentioned Resources:Purchase on Amazon: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and FaithEveryone Will Know It was God by Sana Latrease CottenLearn More about my new study: Shaped by God's PromisesMusic: Cade PopkinSana LatreaseSana Latrease Cotten has dedicated her life to helping disadvantaged families and advocating for youth within the foster care system. As the Founder and CEO of Unashamed, Inc., a non-profit organization, she works to promote emotional health and support families affected by incarceration, foster care, and teen pregnancy.In addition to her advocacy work, Sana is a sought-after transformational speaker and author sharing her personal story of surviving early childhood sexual abuse and growing up in the foster care system. Sana is the author of Everyone Will Know It was God and has been featured in The 700 Club, the Jennifer Hudson Show and named one of the 100 Women of Color by June Archer & Eleven28 Entertainment in 2019.Outside of her professional endeavors, Sana is a devoted wife of 17 years to her husband Joshua, and a proud mother to their two children, Jamir and Janai. She is also a doting grandmother to her grandson, Syer.Connect with Sana:WebsiteInstagramFacebookShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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 Latrease, I know you'll be inspired by the tenacious faith of this mom who had the illogical belief that she would one day praise God for her son's full recovery.I had the privilege of sharing part of Sana's story in my Bible study on the life of Sarah, Shaped by God's Promises. Bible Passage: Sarah's Story in Genesis 12-21Freebies:The Live Like It's True WorkbookPraying the PromisesResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Mentioned Resources:Purchase on Amazon: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and FaithLearn More about my new study: Shaped by God's PromisesEveryone Will Know It was God by Sana LatreaseMusic: Cade PopkinAbout SanaSana Latrease Cotten has dedicated her life to helping disadvantaged families and advocating for youth within the foster care system. As the Founder and CEO of Unashamed, Inc., a non-profit organization, she works to promote emotional health and support families affected by incarceration, foster care, and teen pregnancy.In addition to her advocacy work, Sana is a sought-after transformational speaker and author sharing her personal story of surviving early childhood sexual abuse and growing up in the foster care system.Sana is the author of Everyone Will Know It was God and has been featured in The 700 Club, the Jennifer Hudson Show and named one of the 100 Women of Color by June Archer & Eleven28 Entertainment in 2019.Sana is a devoted wife of 17 years to her husband Joshua, and a proud mother to their two children, Jamir and Janai. She is also a doting grandmother to her grandson, Syer.Connect with Sana:Website Instagram FacebookShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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. I shared part of Jill's story in my Bible study on the life of Sarah, Shaped by God's Promises. Whether you're here because you're studying through this books with me, or you're here as a regular listener, I hope you'll be inspired by Jill's story of God's faithfulness. Guest: Jill SavageBible Passage: Genesis 20Freebies:The Live Like It's True WorkbookPraying the PromisesResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Mentioned Resources:No More Perfect MarriagesMark and Jill's Marriage CoachingPurchase on Amazon: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and FaithLearn More about my new study: Shaped by God's PromisesMusic: Cade PopkinJill SavageJill Savage is an author, speaker, and coach who is passionate about relationships. Jill is the host of the No More Perfect Podcast, the creator of five online courses, and the author of fourteen books including No More Perfect Moms, No More Perfect Kids, No More Perfect Marriages, and My Heart Is Broken. Jill and her husband, Mark, live in Illinois and have five children and six grandchildren. You can find Jill online at www.markandjill.org.Connect with Jill:WebsiteInstagram: jillsavage.authorFacebook: jillsavage.authorShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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 our conversation, titled, “When He Lies and Betrays: One Woman’s Story of Redemption.” But just wait till you hear about how God resurrected a marriage that had no pulse.Jill's story is also part of my new Bible study on the life of Sarah, Shaped by God's Promises. Whether you're here because you're studying through this book with me, or you're a regular listener, I hope you'll be inspired by Jill's story of God's faithfulness.Listen on: Apple | Spotify | OtherGuest: Jill SavageBible Passage: Genesis 20Freebies:The Live Like It's True WorkbookPraying the PromisesResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Mentioned Resources:No More Perfect MarriageMark and Jill's Marriage CoachingPurchase on Amazon: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and FaithLearn More about my new study: Shaped by God's PromisesMusic: Cade PopkinShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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 NienhuisBible Passage: What Did Jesus Say about Comparison?Take the Teen Quizzes: ComparisonGirl.comMentioned ResourcesComparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares by Lee Nienhuis and Shannon PopkinBrave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee NeinhuisCounter Cultural Parenting by Lee NienhuisMusic: Cade PopkinLee NienhuisLee is a passionate Bible teacher who invites girls of all ages to pray boldly and believe God for their own generation and the next. Lee’s books include Brave Moms, Brave Kids and Countercultural Parenting and she cohosts several podcasts.Lee and her husband, Mike, have four great kids and live at a Christian Camp in West Michigan. When she isn’t at sporting events or whipping up dinners, she loves hot cups of coffee, deep friendships and laughing till her sides ache.Connect with Lee:LeeNienhuis.comFacebookInstagramBooksBrave Moms, Brave KidsCountercultural ParentingComparison Girl for TeensShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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, to talk through various ways we tend to compare ourselves and what Jesus has to say about it. In this episode, we are comparing our skin-deep packaging. Often we're not only comparing our appearances with others; we're comparing ourselves against what we're "supposed" to look like. Guest: Heather CreekmoreBible Passage: Whitewashed Tombs - Matthew 23:27-28Teen Comparison Quizzes: ComparisonGirl.comMentioned Resources40 Day Body Image Workbook by Heather CreekmoreAging Gratefully by Heather Creekmore Comparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares by Lee Nienhuis and Shannon PopkinCompared to Who? Podcast with Shannon as GuestHeather CreekmoreHeather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. She’s the author of four books including her 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything and Aging Gratefully a devotional on aging for women in midlife. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, and dozens of other shows and podcasts.Connect with HeatherWebsite: Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 a beautiful story of forgiveness.Tasha is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and the host of the “Digging In with Tasha Calvert” weekly podcast.Guest: Tasha CalvertBible Passage: Story of the Two Debtors in Luke 7:36-50 CSBTeen Comparison Quizzes: ComparisonGirl.comMentioned Resources: Digging In Podcast with Tasha CalvertPrestonwood Women - studies and Bible teaching that Prestonwood makes available upon request.Prestonwood Women - resources on Youtube and Right Now MediaComparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares by Lee Nienhuis and Shannon PopkinWorship the King by Chris TiegreenThe Gospel Primer by Milton VincentTranscript: Available hereMusic: Cade PopkinResound Media: Go to www.ResoundMedia.cc for more Gospel centered resources.Connect with Tasha:Website: tashacalvert.comInstagram: tistashcalvertPodcast: Digging In with Tasha CalvertShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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: HereGet your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookResound MediaTranscriptMusic: Cade PopkinShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now}

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 4:10-17Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesHe is Strong by Emily JensenRisen Motherhood by Emily JensenWhat You Need to Know About Your Identity Crisis - Burning Bush Episode on Live Like It's TrueEmily JensenEmily A. Jensen is an author, a podcaster, and the cofounder and content director of Risen Motherhood. Her first book (coauthored with her podcast partner and sister-in-law) Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, has sold more than 100,000 copies. Her latest book is He is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak (October 2023). Emily lives in central Iowa, with her husband and their five children.Connect with Emily:Website: emilyajensen.comInstagram: @emilyajensenPodcast: Risen MotherhoodShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 podcast, my guest Trillia Newbell shares about her new children's book, Jesus and the Gift of Friendship, and we discuss how to disciple the children we love using stories. Guest: Trillia NewbellBible Passage: Jesus Calling His Disciples - John 15Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesJesus and the Gift of FriendshipMoody PublishersTrillia Newbell is the author of numerous books, Bible studies, and children’s books, including God’s Very Good Idea; The Big Wide Welcome; and Creative God, Colorful Us. Newbell is the acquisitions director at Moody Publishers and lives with her husband, Thern, and two children near Nashville, Tennessee.On the episode, we talked about her new book, Jesus and the Gift of Friendship.Connect with Trillia:Instagram: @trillianewbellTwitter (X): @trillianewbellWebsite: https://www.trillianewbell.com/Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.

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 DiMarcangelo for a conversation about a man who wanted Jesus to give him a thin list of neighbors to love. But instead, Jesus invites the man—and us—into the story of "The Good Samaritan," where mercy is both risky and good. Guest: Amy DiMarcangeloBible Passage: Luke 10:25-37 - The Parable of the Good SamaritanGet your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesGo and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission by Amy DiMarcangeloThe Pour Over News SourceMinistries of Mercy by Tim KellerResound Media: www.ResoundMedia.ccMusic: Cade PopkinAmy DiMarcangeloAmy DiMarcangelo is the author of Go and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission and A Hunger for More: Finding Satisfaction in Jesus When the Good Life Doesn't Fill You. She is also a graduate student at Westminster Theological Seminary and lives in New Jersey with her husband and three children.Connect with Amy:Website: equippedformercy.comInstagram: AmyDiMarcangeloShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 GeorgeBible Passage: Genesis 6-7Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesDo the Thing by Rebecca GeorgeGentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 true all along. Guests: Hope Blanton and Christine GordonBible Passage: Luke 8:42-48 ESVGet your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesAt His Feet StudiesLuke, Part I: A Study of Luke 1-8 (At His Feet Studies)Encounters with Jesus by Gary Burge (tampon story, page 39)At His Feet StudiesEach lesson in an At His Feet Study consists of four steps: reading the Scripture passage, answering observation questions, reading commentary about the passage, and answering application questions helping you apply the text to your life. Also included is a “focus verse” for memorization. Below are all of the studies available from At His Feet.Connect with Hope and ChristineWebsite: At His Feet StudiesInstagram: @athisfeetstudiesFacebook: @athisfeetstudiesShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 their eyes to.Kristen is a pastor's wife, mom, author and speaker from the Chicagoland area. Check out her new book, "Help for the Hungry Soul."Bible Passage: On the Road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13–35Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesHelp for the Hungry Soul by Kristen WetherellThe One Year Book of Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament by Nancy GuthrieReading the Bible Supernaturally by John PiperPurposefooled by Kelly NeedhamKristen is a pastor’s wife, a mother of three, a writer, and a speaker. She's authored several books including:Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God’s WordHumble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of MotherhoodFight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are AfraidFor the Bible Tells Me So (board book series)Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 is a wife and mom, author and speaker, and host of The Love Offering Podcast. Check out her new devotional, "A Little Goes a Long Way."Guest: Rachael AdamsBible Passage: Gideon Defeats the Midianites - Judges 7Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesA Little Goes a Long Way by Rachael AdamsThe Love Offering PodcastShannon's appearance on The Love OfferingTeach Equip (Formerly called 'Women Teaching Women')Rachael AdamsWriter and podcaster, Rachael Adams, started her ministry to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She is host of The Love Offering Podcast that features real stories of women who are living out their faith. Rachel and her husband, Bryan, run a family business and farm in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate, and their two doodle dogs.A Little Goes a Long WayIn her book, A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life, Rachael offers biblical truths about God's ability to unlock eternal influence when we consistently pursue and obey Him. Her desire is that other women find fulfillment, satisfaction, and purpose—not based on their circumstances but based on God's promises. Some of the reflective truths she offers include the following:a little worka little conversationa little efforta little gratitudea little forgivenessConnect with Rachael:Website: RachaelKAdams.comPodcast: The Love OfferingFacebook: @rachaeladamsauthorInstagram: @rachaeladamsauthorShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 the unknown risks up ahead?We're going to consider God's perspective on those questions as we look at a lesser known story in our Bibles found in the book of Ezra.Guest: Carol TetzlaffBible Passage: Fasting and Prayer for Protection - Ezra 8Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned ResourcesEzra: Unleashing the Power of Praise by: Carol TetzlaffMore than Just a Word by: Carol TetzlaffAngels by Amy GrantCarol TetzlaffCarol is an author, speaker, and co-owner of Redemption Press. Her passion is discipleship of all ages as she has served many years on staff at the local church in every capacity from kids’ ministry to worship ministries. Discipling has sifted from the local church to authors around the world as they partner together to spread the message of the gospel.She is married to Kelley, and they have eleven fun and super cute grands. They have the best life ever together in Gilbert, Arizona. She also loves super-sweet iced coffee, spending time with friends, shopping at boutiques, and the color yellow. Finding a cute pair of shoes … on sale…  can make a good day even better.Carol is the author of the 2022 Selah Award Bible Study winner,  Ezra: Unleashing the Power of Praise.Connect with CarolWebsite: CarolTetzlaf.com Instagram: @Carol_TetzlaffFacebook: @caroltetzlaffShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.

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 Niznik. Guest: Jodie NiznikBible Passage: Joseph Provides for His Brothers and Family - Genesis 45:1-8Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned Resources3 Ways Comparison Derails Us - Shannon's Episode on the So Much More Podcast with JodieJesus Under Arrest, Yet in Complete Control {Lindsay Schott} - Lindsay Schott's Episode on Live Like It's True Podcast with ShannonWoman Who Identified the Wrong Man as Criminal - Story Mentioned by ShannonThe Sound of Freedom Movie"Unpacking Forgiveness" by Chris BraunsTrust: A Study of Joseph for Persevering Through Life’s Challenges by Jodie NiznikJodie Niznik is a seminary-trained lover of God’s Word who has served in vocational ministry for over twelve years. She helps people create space for God in their lives through her Scripture meditation podcast and equips them to take another step with Jesus through her Real People, Real Faith Bible studies and teaching. Connect with Jodie:Website: http://www.jodieniznik.com/Instagram: creatingspaceforgodPodcast: So Much More: Creating Space for GodShaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith      {buy now}Comparison Girl for Teens     {buy now} Get our free "Pray God's Promises" prayer guide. Go to Shannonpopkin.com/PROMISES/ for more information on my neww Bible study, Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith.  Visit ResoundMedia.cc for the Live Leadership Podcast, along with other Gospel centered resources.