The Judgy Series
On the Live Like It’s True podcast, my guests and I explore some of the most interesting and surprising stories of the Bible and how to live like each one is true.
In this series, we’re looking at stories of judgment and mercy in the Bible. Also included are conversations with guests about their stories of being judged or becoming judgy.
Let’s learn to live like it’s true that God is a merciful Judge, as we consider our own sin and the sins of others.
“Be merciful as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:36
The Rare and Powerful Gift of Post-Betrayal Humility | Sandra Currie
Betrayal leaves deep wounds—but humility unlocks the way forward. Sandra Currie shares her story of infidelity, shame, and the quiet, powerful work of post-betrayal healing through Jesus. Part 2 of 2. Where else can I listen to this podcast? Apple | Spotify |...
His Devastating Secrets: One Wife’s Recovery after Betrayal | Sandra Currie
When Sandra read the message on her husband’s phone, she froze. It uncovered the first of his devastating secrets. Listen as Sandra shares about the weight and shame of experiencing betrayal, and the open arms of Jesus during the aftermath of infidelity. Part 1 of...
Who’s Really Blind? When Judgment Replaces Seeing The Truth | Glenna Marshall | John 9
What if the people most certain they see Jesus are the ones missing Him entirely? In this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Glenna Marshall and I dive into John 9, exploring the healing of the man born blind and the danger of rule-driven faith. Together,...
The Way to be Free of Judging and Feeling Judged | Felicity Carswell | Luke 18
Judgy people distance themselves and look down on others. But the surprise in the Bible is what actually makes someone righteous. In this episode of Live Like It's True, Felicity Carswell and I talk about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18 and share...
What Happened When They Chose Cancel-Free Boundaries to Love Toxic Parents | Bill and Pam Farrel
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 "toxic." Do you...
Boundaries Or Walls? How To Wisely Love Your Toxic Parent | Bill and Pam Farrel
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...
Are My Parents Toxic? The Truth about Going “No Contact” | Bill and Pam Farrel
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 Pam...
When You Feel Judged By the Church People | Libby VanSolkema | Luke 6
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...
The Truth About Pharisee-Types & How to Break Free | Libby VanSolkema | Luke 6
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...
Breakthrough Wisdom When You’d Rather Just Avoid Your Mother-in-Law | Stacy Reaoch
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...
When Your Mother-in-Law is “Wrong” & You Want To Judge | Stacy Reaoch
Is your relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law difficult? Is she doing it all wrong? Are you fiercely tempted to judge? In this episode, Stacey Reaoch joins me for a heartfelt conversation about how expectations and backgrounds can threaten the...
The Offense of God’s Astonishing Mercy For that Loathsome Person | Erika VanHaitsma | Jonah 2-4
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 learn...
When You Resent God’s Huge Gift Of Mercy to Them | Erika VanHaitsma | Jonah 1 – Jonah’s Disobedience
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...
Finding God’s Mercy and Healing After an Abortion | Tammy De Armas
She thought the pain would end with her choice, but instead it lingered. And while she tried to push it aside, there came a time where she could do so no longer. In this episode, Tammy De Armas opens up about her journey through abortion, the shame that followed,...
The Truth About Feeling Judged & Choosing Abortion | Tammy De Armas
She just wanted it to go away. She didn't want to be judged as one of "those" kind of girls. Yet in the parking lot of the abortion clinic, Tammy thought, "What have I done?" The new judgment and condemnation she felt didn't go away. In this episode, Tammy De Armas...
From Judgy to Curious: One Foster Mom’s Breakthrough | Beth Guckenberger
Beth's one foster daughter was more work than her other eight kids combined. She had tried everything... but she hadn't tried this. Hear about Beth's breakthrough that began with trading judgy criticism for curiosity and compassion. In this conversation, Beth...
The Truth About God: One Woman’s Shocking Story | Lisa Appelo | Rahab
What stories have you heard about God? Would you be shocked to know that He rescued one woman who was a prostitute from a city He was about to destroy? In this episode, Lisa Appelo and I explore Rahab’s bold faith, God’s stunning mercy, and the hope it offers to...
The Surprise of Mercy When You Side With God | Lisa Appelo | Rahab
Do you feel "disqualified" from receiving God's mercy? Are you stuck in shame over your past, or particular sins? Or is there someone else you think of as disqualified? Lisa Appelo joins me for a conversation about Rahab, the prostitute, and the surprise of God's...
God Judges People Who Don’t Want To Be Happy | Champ Thornton | The Exodus
How do we talk with our kids about salvation without overwhelming them or avoiding the hard stuff? In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Champ Thornton, author of 10 Questions About Salvation. We're talking about how to help kids understand faith, repentance,...
The Truth About God’s Offensive Judgment & Rising Mercy | Lindsay Schott | The Flood
What if I find the flood kind of offensive? What if it makes me uncomfortable? If Jesus is kind and forgiving, how can God just end everybody? Lindsay Schott joins me to explore the flood narrative, where God grieves over human wickedness but also offers mercy...
From New Age To New Believer: Community Vs. Judgment | Kara Seymour
What happens when a woman deeply entrenched in New Age invites her new community of Christian friends over to her house filled with Hindu statues and oracle cards? In part 2 of my conversation with Kara Seymour, she shares about how her new relationship with Jesus...
From New Age to New Life: One Woman’s Amazing Story | Kara Seymour
Kara Seymour was deeply entrenched in the New Age movement, she was a Kundalini yogi, and was thoroughly convinced that Christians were judgmental, boring, and brainwashed. So she was as surprised as anyone when she met a group of Christian women who became her new...
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