by Shannon Popkin | Feb 13, 2024 | Faith, Kids' Perspective, Parenting
Back when my son Cade was in fifth grade, he came downstairs and found me working in the office late at night, after everyone else had gone to bed. He said, “Mom, I felt Daddy looking for my tooth under my pillow, but I guess he didn’t find it.” He...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 29, 2023 | Faith, God, Hardship, John, Pain, Podcast - Jesus Stories, Podcast 5, Popular Podcast Episodes, Rescue, Suffering
Why, God? Why haven’t you shown up for me? If you love me, God, how could you let this happen to me? Have you ever asked questions like these? In today’s episode on the Live Like It’s True podcast, we’re going to invite you to bring your...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 15, 2023 | Faith, Mark, Podcast - Jesus Stories, Podcast 5
“What do you want me to do for you?” When Jesus asked this question, first of his two disciples, and then of a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, their responses revealed their hearts. How would you answer? What might this reveal? Will you follow Jesus if you...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 1, 2023 | Anxiety, Control Girl, Enemy, Exodus, Faith, Fear, God, Podcast - Torah, Podcast 5, Rescue
A crying baby. A crocodile infested river. An evil king. And a woman of faith. The story of Moses in the basket (or ark) is full of tension, suspense, and an amazing outcome. Though God’s name is not mentioned, His sovereignty is seen in every detail—including...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 4, 2023 | Ezra, Faith, God, Gospel, Podcast - Historical, Podcast 5, Rescue, Salvation, Sin, Witness
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...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 13, 2023 | Faith, Luke, Pain, Podcast - Jesus Stories, Podcast 5, Suffering
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,...