When You Feel Judged By the Church People | Libby VanSolkema | Luke 6

Nov 26, 2025
42 mins

Episode Description

Ever been judged by church people? Jesus has, too. Today, my friend and pastor’s wife, Libby VanSolkema, is back to talk about how Jesus responded when legalism crept into the synagogue—the first-century version of church life.

We’ll explore what judgment does to us—and how compassion restores us to the heart of God. Join us on Live Like It’s True.

We titled part one of the conversation: The Truth About Pharisee-Types & How to Break Free

Judgy Series

Guest: Libby VanSolkema

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Music: Cade Popkin

Libby VanSolkema

Libby VanSolkema is President of Ancient Paths Study Tours in addition to being the Research, Curriculum and Resource Director at Crossroads Bible Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Libby is passionate about leading groups to Israel, Greece, Turkey, and Rome, inviting people to learn in community and to discover how the Bible's cultural context illuminates its timeless truth. Libby has an undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and has done graduate work at Jerusalem University College, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and Calvin Seminary.

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Round the Table: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. 

Gospel Threads Podcast is part of the Round The Table network. 

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