Episode Summary

In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, Brooke Berry explores the importance of having a mentor in your walk with Christ. Joined by YoungLife leader Kiersten Kleinecke, the conversation highlights how mentorship can provide guidance, encouragement, and support during the challenges of high school. Kiersten shares insights from her own faith journey and explains how mentors can help students stay grounded in their relationship with God. This episode is especially helpful for students looking to grow in their faith and for adults who want to better support them.

Highlights

• Kiersten shares her personal faith journey and what led her to mentor students
• The role mentors play in helping high schoolers stay strong in their faith
• Practical advice on how students can find a trusted mentor

Be sure to tune in next week for another episode of Rooted Not Rushed!

Episode Summary
In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, host Brooke Berry talks about how to find motivation when life feels overwhelming. She is joined by guest Ellie Wiesen, a sophomore and competitive swimmer, who shares her experience balancing school, sports, and social life. Together, they discuss where stress comes from, how students can respond to it, and how faith can provide strength during busy seasons. This episode reminds listeners that they are not alone and encourages them to turn to Christ for motivation and support.

Highlights

• What causes stress and overwhelm for high school students
• Where to turn when you feel overwhelmed
• How faith can help provide motivation and strength

Come back next week for another episode of Rooted Not Rushed to keep growing in your faith!

Episode Summary
In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, host Brooke Berry discusses how athletes can invite God into their sport and why it makes a difference. She is joined by guest Lia Reitsema, a sophomore soccer player, who shares her personal journey of growing in faith through athletics. Together, they talk about what it means to play for and with God, as well as the challenges of being a Christian athlete. This episode encourages student-athletes to stay rooted in their faith, even in the middle of a busy and competitive schedule.

Highlights

• How to invite God into your sport as a student-athlete
• The challenges of balancing faith and athletics
• How faith can impact your mindset as an athlete

Join us next week on Rooted Not Rushed for more ways to stay grounded in your faith during high school!