Kinda Judgy
Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
The world's main criticism of Christians: Too judgy. Judgment. We feel it. Outside and inside the church. Husbands feel judged by their wives. Parents are judged by their kids. Ministry leaders are scrutinized by their people. Moms judge other moms. And maybe you're worried that you're the "judgy" one. Whether you're conflicted over your son's lifestyle, your daughter's messy room, or social media outrage, you're not alone. At the same time, we live in a "Who am I to judge?" culture. And since the Bible both supports and warns against judgment... to judge or not to judge, that is one touchy question. With warmth and wisdom Shannon Popkin guides us through six stories: Noah, Rahab, Jonah, Simon the Pharisee, the Blind Man, and the cross. As you step inside each story, you'll find biblical clarity on judgment and mercy and be moved by what matters to God. Kinda Judgy shows how a critical spirit leads to strained relationships, self-loathing, and shame. Using personal examples, real-life illustrations, and heart-probing questions, Shannon gently challenges and inspires us to think, live, and respond as children of the merciful Judge. If you're exhausted by conflict, judgment, and shame, Shannon invites you to lay down your gavel and trade your condemnation for compassion. Encounter the One who settles your heart and melts your pride with His lavish mercy for you and others.
Endorsements (4)
“I've known Shannon Popkin as a woman who takes God's Word seriously while continually inviting her own heart into deeper humility and grace. In Kinda Judgy, she thoughtfully engages Scripture to help us examine our tendency to judge others—and ourselves—through anything other than God's mercy. With honesty and biblical clarity, Shannon reminds us that spiritual maturity isn't about proving we're right but about learning to live humbly before God and generously toward others.”
“Anyone who has struggled with a critical, judgmental spirit will find both conviction and kindness in Shannon's book. Kinda Judgy speaks to a struggle most Christian women share: a tendency to analyze the sins of others while downplaying our own. But in these pages you'll discover more than the reason we wrestle with judgment; you'll learn how God's mercy unravels the deep judgment we hold toward ourselves, often projected on those around us. Our criticism of others has roots in our inability to accept God's mercy on our own sin. Kinda Judgy will show you the way out of unbiblical judgment, to the righteous judgment we are called to choose.”
“I can always count on Shannon's writing to filter life through the lens of Scripture, and Kinda Judgy is no exception. Though it's rich with biblical stories and truth, it's also wonderfully practical. This book offers a refreshing word and a much-needed gentle correction for our self-righteous hearts.”
“Shannon Popkin writes with truthful precision, helping readers see our tendency to judge others and even have contempt for those with whom we disagree. She calls on stories from Scripture and everyday life to hold up a mirror that, I admit, I didn't want to gaze into for too long. I was convicted as I read. At the same time, Shannon rightly makes much of the lavish grace and mercy our Father in heaven eagerly gives to those who come to the end of ourselves. I was moved again and again by Jesus' compassion for sinners like me. In our current cancel culture, this book is a needed exhortation, especially for Christians, to remind us that every single human deserves dignity and no one is too far gone. As we have received mercy, so may we eagerly pass it on.”
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