In this Rooted in Faith episode, we’re walking through Matthew 14 — the moment Jesus meets the disciples in the middle of the storm and invites Peter to step out onto the water. It’s a powerful reminder that faith isn’t proven when the seas are calm but when the waves feel overwhelming.

I’ll share some of the storms my family has been navigating lately — caring for my parents, juggling work and fatherhood, even a late-night moment driving Uber — and how each one has pushed me to fix my eyes on Jesus instead of the wind.

This episode is an invitation to examine where you’re placing your focus, what’s pulling your attention off Christ, and how Jesus responds the moment you begin to sink. If you’ve been struggling with fear, exhaustion, or spiritual amnesia, this message will encourage you to invite Jesus back into the boat and trust Him with the waves.

Presented by Trust and Will: Trustandwill.com/rooted

00:00 – Intro 01:41 – Showing Up as Dads 02:27 – Rooted in Faith Setup 03:23 – Prayer 04:10 – Reading Matthew 14 07:22 – When The Storm Hits 10:29 – Jesus Appears 13:16 – “Take Courage” 17:22 – Trusting God in Fear 19:53 – Peter Stepping Out of the Boat 25:50 – When We Start to Sink 29:47 – Jesus Saves Immediately 33:19 – Jesus in the Boat 36:49 – Final Challenge + Prayer

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