The Love Offering Podcast Show Notes
Why We Feel Judged—and How God’s Mercy Changes Everything with Shannon Popkin

Why We Feel Judged—and How God’s Mercy Changes Everything with Shannon Popkin

In this heartfelt and convicting conversation, Rachael Adams welcomes back author and speaker Shannon Popkin to discuss her book Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. Together, they explore how judgment often grows from a mixture of pride, insecurity, and self-criticism, causing us to feel judged by others and respond with judgment of our own. Drawing from biblical accounts such as Jonah, the thief on the cross, and the woman caught in adultery, Shannon reveals how God’s mercy—not our moral superiority—is what sets us apart. She challenges listeners to recognize contempt in their own hearts, embrace the mercy Christ has extended to them, and extend that same compassion to others. Ultimately, this episode is a powerful reminder that while God is a righteous Judge, His deepest desire is for us to know His abundant mercy and allow that mercy to transform the way we view ourselves and the people around us.

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Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful: What the Moms of the Bible Teach Us About Motherhood Today

Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful: What the Moms of the Bible Teach Us About Motherhood Today

In this heartfelt and encouraging conversation, Rhonda Stoppe joins Rachael to discuss her book Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful and reminds listeners that God does not call perfect mothers—He calls willing ones. Together, they explore the real and raw stories of biblical women like Rebecca, Rahab, Naomi, Bathsheba, and Eve, showing how God faithfully worked through both their strengths and failures. Rhonda shares wisdom about motherhood, spiritual motherhood, comparison, regret, prodigal children, and the importance of older women mentoring younger generations. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes that motherhood is a sacred calling often found in ordinary moments, and that the greatest gift a mother can give her children is a genuine love for Jesus lived out authentically in everyday life.

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From Dreams to Drive: Trusting God Enough to Take the Next Step with Taneshia Yerby

From Dreams to Drive: Trusting God Enough to Take the Next Step with Taneshia Yerby

In this encouraging episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams sits down with author and entrepreneur Taneshia Yerby to discuss what it looks like to move from dreaming about your purpose to courageously walking it out. Together, they talk honestly about overcoming fear, self-doubt, comparison, and the pressure of other people’s opinions while learning to trust God’s timing and direction. Through personal stories and biblical encouragement, Taneshia reminds listeners that God often calls ordinary, imperfect people to take faithful steps of obedience long before they feel fully ready. This conversation will inspire women to stop overthinking, trust the gifts God has placed within them, and boldly pursue the purpose He has prepared for their lives.

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You Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: A Conversation with Nichole J. Suvar

You Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: A Conversation with Nichole J. Suvar

In this encouraging episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams welcomes Nichole J. Suvar to discuss her new book, I Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: Cultivating the Peace of Eden When Feeling Overwhelmed. Nichole vulnerably shares her personal journey with anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressure to keep everything under control while offering a gentle invitation to experience the peace God originally designed for us. Together, they explore how communion with God, rest, boundaries, purpose, and community help us move from striving to surrender. This conversation is a comforting reminder that true peace isn’t something we have to manufacture—it’s something we receive from the God who is already holding everything together.

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You’re Not the Only One, Mama: Grace for Every Season of Motherhood

You’re Not the Only One, Mama: Grace for Every Season of Motherhood

In this heartfelt episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams sits down with Andrea Fortenberry to talk about the beauty and challenges of motherhood across every season. Andrea shares how easy it is for moms to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and weighed down by unrealistic expectations, yet reminds us that we are never alone in those struggles. Together, they discuss letting go of perfectionism, overcoming pride that keeps us from asking for help, and releasing the burden of mom guilt. Andrea offers practical encouragement for connecting with God in small, meaningful moments throughout the day and emphasizes the importance of caring for ourselves so we can love our families well. Ultimately, this conversation points listeners back to the truth of God’s unconditional love and grace, inviting every mom to embrace “good enough” and trust that He is with her in every moment.

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