What if we taught kids more than just how to pray, but how to depend on God through prayer?

In this episode of the Deep Roots Leadership Podcast, Jerry Welch sits down with Kids Minister Gretchen Mahan to discuss the importance of Dependent Prayer and how we can model it for the next generation. From creating intentional opportunities for kids to pray to helping leaders make prayer a natural part of their ministry, they explore practical ways to cultivate a lifelong dependence on God. Because teaching kids to pray isn’t just about building a spiritual habit — it’s about helping them develop a relationship with the God who hears them.

What if the moments that remind us we can’t do it on our own are actually invitations to deeper dependence on God?

In this episode of the Deep Roots Leadership Podcast, Jerry Welch sits down with Preschool Minister Christi Kelly to talk about dependent prayer and what it looks like in both life and ministry. Christi shares how recognizing our own insufficiency can lead to greater peace, joy, and trust in God — from navigating demanding seasons of motherhood to leading and serving preschoolers each week. Together, they explore practical ways preschool leaders can build a culture of prayer, model dependence on God for young children, and help preschoolers begin developing habits of prayer that can prepare their hearts for a lifetime of following Jesus.

Extraordinary hospitality is more than being nice — it’s making room for people in our lives.

In this episode of the Deep Roots Leadership Podcast, Jerry Welch talks with Adults Minister Drew Baum about how biblical hospitality should shape both our church gatherings and our everyday relationships. They discuss practical ways life group leaders can prepare for guests, help people feel included, follow up intentionally, and create space for deeper connection. Drew also challenges adults to make hospitality part of their regular rhythm by opening their homes, investing in others, and looking for opportunities to show the love of Christ in tangible ways.