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 VanHaitsma joins me to unpack the irony and intensity of Jonah’s story, exposing his deep resentment toward the Ninevites and resistance to...
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...
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...
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...
Have you ever thought to ask God for just a crumb? Have you ever 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...
Have you thought about your funeral lately? What if your funeral wasn’t the end of your story? What if you knew there was life to be lived afterward, and that you’d get a new body someday? Would it make a difference in how you lived today? In this episode,...
When a child walks away, a mother’s heart doesn’t stop loving—it starts longing. 💔 This conversation with Erica Wiggenhorn reminded me that the “messy middle” isn’t wasted. God is still working, still waiting, still making a way back. If you’re carrying grief, shame,...
Have you been secretly judging some other mom, your sister, a neighbor or friend? Are you stuck in a constant rule-keeping mindset? Are you a judgy Pharisee-type who’d like to break free? My friend and pastor’s wife Libby VanSolkema describes herself as a...
Home Speaking Podcast Recent Judgy Torah Gospels Historical Series Books Kinda Judgy Control Girl Comparison Girl Shaped by God’s Promises TEEN Comparison Girl Influence About Blog Contact Shop Feeling Judged—and Tired of Being Kinda Judgy? Do you ever hold court in...
Has God been putting up roadblocks in your path? Has he been making it impossible for you to “proceed with the route” you had in mind for your life? This can be really frustrating—especially when your plans revolved around pleasing God. Maybe you’re...