by Shannon Popkin | Jan 21, 2026 | Podcast, Podcast - Judgy Girl Series, Podcast - Live the Story
At one point, Bill was so angry with his mom that he decided to go, “no contact.” But something stopped him. Over many years, Bill and Pam Farrel chose cancel-free boundaries as they sought to love parents who would have been considered by many as...
by Shannon Popkin | Jan 17, 2026 | Podcast, Podcast - Judgy Girl Series, Podcast - Live the Story
You’ve heard of boundaries and canceling relationships because “I have to do what’s best for me.” But are these boundaries—or walls? Bill and Pam Farrel show us a new, cancel-free way to do boundaries as they tell the story of pursuing relationship with Pam’s...
by Shannon Popkin | Jan 14, 2026 | Podcast, Podcast - Judgy Girl Series, Podcast - Live the Story
Going “no contact” is a trend today—the idea that adult kids must cut ties with their parents for the sake of healing and self-care. But how does that line up with Jesus’ command to “be merciful” (Luke 6:36)? In this episode, relationship experts Bill and...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 26, 2025 | Luke, Podcast, Podcast - Jesus Stories, Podcast - Judgy Girl Series
Ever been judged by church people? Jesus has, too. Today, my friend and pastor’s wife, Libby VanSolkema, is back to talk about how Jesus responded when legalism crept into the synagogue—the first-century version of church life. We’ll explore what judgment does to...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 19, 2025 | Luke, Podcast, Podcast - Jesus Stories, Podcast - Judgy Girl Series
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...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 5, 2025 | Podcast, Podcast - Judgy Girl Series, Podcast - Live the Story
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...