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Why, God? Why haven't you shown up for me? If you love me, God, how could you let this happen to me?

In today's episode, we're going to invite you to bring questions like these straight to Jesus. And I think you might be surprised by the answers to these questions, embedded in the story from John 11 that we're going to look at.

Guest: Vaneetha Risner

Bible Passage: The Story of Lazarus in John 11

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Mentioned Resources

• Desperate for Hope by Vaneetha Risner
• The Scars that Have Shaped Me by Vaneetha Risner
• Funeral Sorrow and the Best Plot Twist Everwith Mary Kassian
• The Return of the King, Lord of the Rings, Book 3 by J.R. Tolkien

Vaneetha is passionate about helping people find hope in their suffering. All her books: the Bible Study, Desperate For Hope, her memoir, Walking Through Fire, and the devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me, encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. 

Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi and you can find her embarrassing them in Raleigh, NC. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God, and has been featured on Family LifeToday, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today.

Connect with Vaneetha

Website: Vaneetha.com

Facebook: VaneethaRisner

Instagram: @vaneetharisner

Twitter: @vaneetharisner

Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith 
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Comparison Girl for Teens
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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 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 see a cross up ahead?

In this episode with Amber Cullum, we're looking at the story of Blind Bartimaeus, and how his response to this question, "What do you want?" was completely different from James and John's response in the scene before. So what can we learn from disciples who were blind, and a blind man who sees?

Listen in as we discuss how to live like it's true that there's a cross up ahead, but that Jesus is the Son of David who will ultimately heal all that is broken.

Amber Cullum is a physical therapist turned stay-at-home mom, podcast host, and speaker who has always loved connecting with people through their hardships, passions, and faith. She's the host of the "Grace Enough" podcast.

Guest: Amber Cullum

Bible Passage: Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52 ESV

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Mentioned Resources

• Article: 12 Podcasts You Don’t Want To Miss
• Grace Enough Podcast - with Shannon as Guest
• Romans 8:28 - All Things for Good Bible Passage
• Jennifer Rothschild's 413 Podcast - With Shannon as Guest

Amber Cullum is a physical therapist turned stay-at-home mom, podcast host, and speaker who has always loved connecting with people through their hardships, passions, and faith.

After moving to Raleigh, NC with her husband and 3 young children she was encouraged to dream again in the midst of the daily grind.  That was the beginning of Grace Enough Podcast, a weekly show with 220+ episodes published that focuses on how God can use any story to impact His kingdom.

Grace Enough has been featured in Christianity Today as 1 of 12 Podcasts You Don’t Want To Miss.

Connect with Amber:

Website: GraceEnoughPodcast.com

Instagram: @graceenoughpodcast_amber

Podcast: Grace Enough Podcast

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.

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 the one where Jochebed gets to raise her own baby and tell him the stories of the God who has promised to deliver his people.

Is God distant and unaware? Has he forgotten you? Are facing your frantic fears without Him? Or is God ultimately in control, when you feel vulnerable and abandoned? This story answers those questions and more.

Guest: Cheryl Lutz

Bible Passage: The Birth of Moses - Exodus 2

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Mentioned Resources

• Securely Held, Finding Significance & Security in the Shelter of God's Embrace by Cheryl Lutz

Cheryl Lutz is an inspirational speaker, certified lay counselor, pastor’s wife, and recovering people pleaser!

As the author of Securely Held, Finding Significance & Security in the Shelter of God’s Embrace—she helps Christian women break the power of other people's opinions and live confidently as God’s masterpiece.

Connect with Cheryl:

Website: CherylLutz.com

Facebook: Cheryl Lutz, Securely Held

Instagram: @SecurelyHeld_ministries

Youtube: Cheryl Lutz, Securely Held

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.

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 Niznik

Bible Passage: Joseph Provides for His Brothers and Family - Genesis 45:1-8

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Mentioned Resources

• 3 Ways Comparison Derails Us - Shannon's Episode on the So Much More Podcast with Jodie
• Jesus Under Arrest, Yet in Complete Control {Lindsay Schott} - Lindsay Schott's Episode on Live Like It's True Podcast with Shannon
• Woman Who Identified the Wrong Man as Criminal - Story Mentioned by Shannon
• The Sound of Freedom Movie
• "Unpacking Forgiveness" by Chris Brauns
• Trust: A Study of Joseph for Persevering Through Life’s Challenges by Jodie Niznik

Jodie 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: creatingspaceforgod

Podcast: So Much More: Creating Space for God

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.

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 Tetzlaff

Bible Passage: Fasting and Prayer for Protection - Ezra 8

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Mentioned Resources

• Ezra: Unleashing the Power of Praise by: Carol Tetzlaff
• More than Just a Word by: Carol Tetzlaff
• Angels by Amy Grant

Carol Tetzlaff
Carol 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 Carol
Website: CarolTetzlaf.com
Instagram: @Carol_Tetzlaff
Facebook: @caroltetzlaff

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 Adams

Bible Passage: Gideon Defeats the Midianites - Judges 7

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Mentioned Resources

• A Little Goes a Long Way by Rachael Adams
• The Love Offering Podcast
• Shannon's appearance on The Love Offering
• Teach Equip (Formerly called 'Women Teaching Women')

Rachael Adams

Writer 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 Way

In 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 work
• a little conversation
• a little effort
• a little gratitude
• a little forgiveness

Connect with Rachael:

Website: RachaelKAdams.com

Podcast: The Love Offering

Facebook: @rachaeladamsauthor

Instagram: @rachaeladamsauthor

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 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 24:13–35

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Mentioned Resources

• Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell
• The One Year Book of Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament by Nancy Guthrie
• Reading the Bible Supernaturally by John Piper
• Purposefooled by Kelly Needham

Kristen 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 Word
• Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood
• Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid
• For 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.

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 Gordon

Bible Passage: Luke 8:42-48 ESV

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Mentioned Resources

• At His Feet Studies
• Luke, 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 Studies

Each 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 Christine

Website: At His Feet Studies

Instagram: @athisfeetstudies

Facebook: @athisfeetstudies

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.

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 George

Bible Passage: Genesis 6-7

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Mentioned Resources

• Do the Thing by Rebecca George
• Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

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.