Have you ever found yourself replaying someone else's words, assuming they were judging you? Or maybe you've caught yourself criticizing someone in your mind, convinced you're seeing the situation clearly.

If so, you're not alone.

This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I sat down with my friend Shannon Popkin to discuss her new book, Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. Together, we explored a topic that many of us struggle with but rarely talk about openly—judgment.

What if the criticism we feel from others is often rooted in our own insecurities? What if the harsh standards we apply to others reveal places in our own hearts that need God's healing mercy?

Through powerful stories like Jonah, the thief on the cross, and the woman caught in adultery, Shannon reminds us that while God is a righteous Judge, He is also abundantly merciful. His mercy changes how we see ourselves and how we see others.

One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation was this: we often feel judged and become judgy in response. But Jesus shows us a different way. Though He was wrongly judged, He responded with compassion, forgiveness, and grace.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why judgment and insecurity are often connected
• How contempt quietly damages our relationships
• What Jonah's story reveals about our own hearts
• How God's mercy transforms the way we treat others
• Why the cross is the ultimate picture of love and compassion

Friend, if you've ever struggled with being critical of yourself or others, this conversation will encourage you and point you back to the heart of God.

With love,

Rachael Adams

Connect with Shannon Popkin

Website: https://www.shannonpopkin.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonpopkin

Book: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible

Connect with Rachael Adams

Website: https://www.rachaelkadams.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor

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