Who’s Really Blind? When Judgment Replaces Seeing The Truth | Glenna Marshall | John 9

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Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
Who’s Really Blind? When Judgment Replaces Seeing The Truth | Glenna Marshall | John 9
Jun 01, 2026 Season 11 Episode 133
Shannon Popkin / Glenna Marshall

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, we unpack spiritual blindness, church power dynamics, and the freedom found in humility and grace.

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Glenna Marshall

Glenna Marshall is married to her pastor, William, and is the mother of two sons. Glenna is the author of four books and speaks at retreats and conferences, sharing both her struggles with infertility and chronic pain, and her deep love of Scripture.

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