Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
Know the story, share the story, live the story.
In each episode, Shannon Popkin and her guest talk through one of the most interesting or astonishing stories (narratives) of the Bible, and how to live like it's true.
Shannon is the author of six books, and speaks regularly for Christian women's retreats, conferences, and events. Shannon lives with her family in West Michigan. Learn more at www.shannonpopkin.com.
Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
Are My Parents Toxic? The Truth about Going "No Contact" | Bill and Pam Farrel
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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 "not judge" and "be merciful" (Luke 6:36)?
In this episode, relationship experts Bill and Pam Farrel share biblical wisdom and real-life insight on how to honestly evaluate your parents without canceling them, how to navigate painful family dynamics with both truth and love, and how to honor God’s design for generations—built on bridges, not burned ones.
If you’ve ever wondered whether distance is the only option, this three-part conversation points to a better way forward.
Links to all three parts of this Episode:
- Part 1: Are My Parents Toxic? The Truth about Going "No Contact"
- Part 2: Boundaries Or Walls? How To Wisely Love Your Toxic Parent
- Part 3: What Happened When They Chose Cancel-Free Boundaries to Love Toxic Parents
If you're tired of being judged—or even more tired of being so judgy, grab a copy of my new book with Moody Publishers: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. As we step into the stories of Noah, Rahab, Jonah and others, we'll not only get biblical clarity on judgment and mercy, we'll encounter the One who melts our judgy hearts with His lavish mercy. Ready to lay down your gavel? Come find mercy for yourself and others in this six week study.
Take the quiz, get your results, then download my free Judgy Heartcheck.
You can browse the episodes from the Kinda Judgy series here.
Check out Bill and Pam's books on Shannon's recommendation list HERE.
Bill and Pam Farrel
Bill and Pam are the authors of over sixty books including, "Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti." prolific conference and church communicators. They speak together at marriage and parenting conferences with a unique ability to “speak as one” in all their presentations.
Bill helps people gain strength and real-world wisdom through messages at men’s retreats and church services. Pam equips and encourages women to be courageous, influential and strong in faith at women’s gatherings around the world.
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Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection.
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Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.
