Episode Details
Back to Episodes
When You Resent God's Huge Gift Of Mercy to Them | Erika Van Haitsma | Jonah 1
Description
Why did Jonah run from God’s call—and what does that reveal about our own hearts?
In this episode of Live Like It’s True, Erika Van Haitsma joins me to unpack the irony and intensity of Jonah’s story, exposing his deep resentment toward the Ninevites and resistance to God’s mercy. Together, we explore how this familiar narrative challenges us to confront our own grudges and ask whether we truly want God to be gracious—to everyone.
Bible Passage: Jonah's Disobedience - Jonah 1 (NASB)
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 Erika's book, "Faith Walk; 50 Daily Devotionals" on Shannon's Amazon Storefront HERE
- Jesus's Proof that We'll Get New Bodies in Heaven - Erika's Other Episode on Live Like It's True
- Astonishing Faith is Like a Puppy, Begging for a Crumb - Erika's Previous Episode on Live Like It's True
- The Context and Color of the Bible Podcast
Erika VanHaitsma
Erika is married to Bryan and together they have five children, whom she homeschools. Erika attended Moody Bible Institute, as well as Jerusalem University College. She has a Master's Degree in Historical Archaeology and Geography. Erika enjoys hosting "The Context and Color of the Bible" podcast with her sister, Veronica, and also speaking at retreats.
Connect with Erika:
More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.
Get the Free Judgy Heart Check and check out Shannon's book, Kinda Judgy.
Hand back the gavel. There's a better Judge.
Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.