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  • EP61 - From Agnostic to Theology Professor: Dr. Paul Eddy on Faith, Truth & Covenant Love

    EP61 - From Agnostic to Theology Professor: Dr. Paul Eddy on Faith, Truth & Covenant Love
    2026/09/07
    EPISODE SUMMARY:In this episode of Rooted, hosts Josie & Symone sit down with Paul Eddy, PhD, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Bethel University and Teaching Pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Paul shares his personal faith journey from functional agnosticism to a life rooted in Jesus, explaining how God met him powerfully during his time as a Bethel student and led him from medicine into biblical and theological studies.Together, they explore what it means to be rooted in truth in a post-truth culture, how Christians can connect both the head and the heart in discipleship, and why community is essential for spiritual growth. Paul also unpacks biblical love through the lens of agape, explaining why real love is not merely emotion-based but choice-based, self-sacrificial, and oriented toward the good of the other.The conversation then dives into covenant relationships, marriage, singleness, dating, emotions, spiritual warfare, and the danger of turning romance into an idol. Paul offers wisdom for young adults navigating relationships, reminding listeners that marriage is a gift, but Jesus alone completes us. The episode closes with a powerful truth Paul believes every Christian must be rooted in: God looks like Jesus.—----------------------TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:01:40 — Paul’s 32 years at Bethel and why teaching students still matters03:20 — How to talk with people who are questioning faith07:00 — Paul’s faith journey from functional agnosticism to encountering God10:40 — Rooted in truth in a post-truth culture13:40 — Balancing head and heart in Christian discipleship18:40 — Paul and Kelly’s unexpected love story20:40 — Biblical love, C.S. Lewis, and the meaning of agape27:00 — Thoughts, emotions, spiritual warfare, and renewing the mind31:20 — Discerning emotions, relationships, and the voice of the Spirit36:20 — What covenant means and why it shapes the whole Bible40:40 — Marriage as covenant, not contract45:40 — Grace, Peter, and God meeting us where we are48:00 — Encouragement for those waiting for marriage53:40 — Marriage, singleness, and relationships as formation55:20 — Dating, courtship, and keeping relationships healthy58:00 — Dating as brothers and sisters in Christ01:00:00 — The truth every listener should be rooted in: God looks like Jesus—----------------------NOTABLE QUOTES:“Anything that becomes that which I must have to be fulfilled and complete that isn’t Jesus threatens to become an idol in our lives.”“Most idols are good gifts from God that we don’t keep in the place of gift — we let them rise up to the place of God.”“Tell me about the God you don’t believe in.”“If that’s what you mean by God, I’m an atheist too. Let me tell you about a God I think might exist.”“What we’re trying to do is connect the head and the heart.”“As Christians, we should be the world’s leading relationship experts.”“Agape is other-oriented, self-sacrificial, choice-based love that seeks the best and highest wellbeing of the other.”“We must be detectives of our minds.”“God takes people who are not family, and He makes them family through covenant.”“The single most important question any person ever asks themselves is what happens in the synapses of my brain when I hear the word God?”-------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED:The Four Loves - by C.S. LewisBreaking the Marriage Idol - by Kutter CallawayPaul Eddy’s books — available on Amazon-------------------FOLLOW & SUPPORT ROOTEDInstagram: https://instagram.com/rootedtoprosperYouTube: https://youtube.com/rootedtoprosperSupport: https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • EP60 - Listener Q&A: Food Combos, Healthy Habits, Verses to Live By & More | Josie & Symone

    EP60 - Listener Q&A: Food Combos, Healthy Habits, Verses to Live By & More | Josie & Symone
    2026/08/24
    EPISODE SUMMARY:Every 10 episodes, Josie & Symone turn the microphones on themselves and answer your questions—and Episode 60 is packed with everything from hilarious stories and personal favorites to powerful conversations about faith, Scripture, salvation, and identity.What Bible verses do Josie & Symone turn to when they’re anxious, afraid, or unsure what to say? What habits have made the biggest difference in their lives? What does it actually mean to be a doer of the Word instead of simply hearing it? And how can we stop allowing the world to define who we are?Josie shares the inspiring story of Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile and what it teaches us about the invisible limitations we place on ourselves. Symone reflects on an incredible story of God’s protection shared by Donna Winship. They also unpack some of their favorite Scriptures, memorable faith analogies, practical ways to memorize God’s Word, and why following God’s commands isn't merely about rules—there is blessing built into His truth.Plus, they get personal with their weirdest food combinations, favorite musicals, childhood memories, hidden talents, dream vacations, best pranks, favorite worship songs, and even their thoughts on Spider-Man.The episode closes with two truths worth holding onto: be a doer of God’s Word, not merely a hearer—and never let the world name you when God has already told you who you are.Your identity is not determined by what other people call you. You are a beloved child of God.—----------------------TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:00:27 Weirdest food combinations01:42 Favorite musicals + the worst movie they’ve seen04:08 Roger Bannister and breaking the four-minute mile06:42 Donna Winship’s incredible story of faith and protection09:25 Favorite books and podcast recommendations13:12 Spending a day with their 10-year-old selves14:52 Bible verses Josie & Symone live by24:00 Why memorizing Scripture matters27:20 Powerful analogies about salvation and following God34:35 Hidden talents36:15 Healthy habits that have changed their lives39:15 The best pranks they’ve pulled42:25 Dream vacations + favorite faith-building songs45:15 Spider-Man thoughts + spoiler warning47:20 Be a doer of the Word, not just a hearer48:00 Your true identity is found in Christ50:50 Final encouragement + closing—----------------------NOTABLE QUOTES:“The greatest obstacle was never the human body. It was a belief.”“So often we create these invisible ceilings in our lives.”“Whatever emotion you are feeling today, go to God's Word and start meditating on what He says.”“Jesus doesn't just know what we need. He knows how we need it.”“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory rests within the Lord.”“When the pressure is on, you don't rise to the occasion. You fall to the level of preparation.”“Why would we turn away a pardon? Why would we leave a gift card unredeemed?”“There are five frogs on a log. Four of them decided to jump… Deciding is different than actually jumping.”“Let's go all in and not be halfsies with the gospel.”“Only God gets to name you.”-------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED:PodcastsLife.Church Podcast / Craig GroeschelNational Community Church / Mark BattersonWhoa That's Good! / Sadie RobertsonJamie and Donna Winship PodcastBooksA Million Little Miracles — Mark BattersonThe Next Step — Sadie Robertson HuffThe Bible Simplified — Zach WindallMusic MentionedHoly Forever — Jen JohnsonThen Came the Morning — Guy PenrodBattle Belongs — Phil WickhamHalle — Phil WickhamThat's Who I Praise — Brandon Lake-------------------FOLLOW & SUPPORT ROOTEDInstagram: https://instagram.com/rootedtoprosperYouTube: https://youtube.com/rootedtoprosperSupport: https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    51 分
  • EP59 - Going Undercover to Fight Human Trafficking | James’ Story from Pastor to Rescuer

    EP59 - Going Undercover to Fight Human Trafficking | James’ Story from Pastor to Rescuer
    2026/08/10
    EPISODE SUMMARY:In this powerful episode of the Rooted Podcast, Josie and Symone sit down with James, a pastor, missionary, church planter, and ministry leader whose decades of following Christ eventually led him into the fight against human trafficking.Because of the sensitive nature of his work, we are using the name James to protect his identity and the ongoing missions he is involved in. James shares how God took him from traditional ministry into undercover work with trusted partners and law enforcement, helping identify victims, gather evidence, support rescues, and bring traffickers to justice.This conversation goes far beyond statistics. James explains what modern-day slavery looks like, how trafficking often begins through deception, poverty, coercion, pornography, broken trust, online exploitation, scam compounds, and labor trafficking. He also shares real stories from red-light districts, brothels, rescue homes, and aftercare ministries around the world.Through it all, James points back to the gospel: every person is created in the image of God, every victim has a name and a future, and real freedom is both physical and spiritual. This episode is heavy, eye-opening, and deeply hopeful.—----------------------TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:02:00 — James shares how he became a Christian in high school.04:30 — From church ministry to addressing hard topics like pornography.07:00 — How James first connected with trafficking rescue work in Southeast Asia.09:00 — James and his wife arrive in a red-light district for the first time.12:00 — A powerful moment where God challenges James’ reputation and compassion.15:00 — The impact of pornography on families, addiction, shame, and exploitation.19:00 — Force, fraud, coercion, labor trafficking, scam compounds, and poverty.23:00 — Why rescue work requires evidence, patience, and law enforcement.26:00 — What happens after a rescue and why aftercare matters.28:20 — Failed attempts, dangerous missions, and the patience required.31:00 — The misconception that trafficking usually begins with abduction.35:00 — Building trust quickly in undercover conversations.40:00 — Labor trafficking, freeing families, and dangerous situations abroad.47:00 — Sew Free, first Bible, communion, baptism, and spiritual rescue.49:00 — Online safety advice for parents and young people.52:00 — Warning signs: secrecy, friend groups, late nights, and sleepovers.54:00 — How listeners can help wisely and evaluate organizations.59:20 — James’ final truth: be rooted in Christ and truth.—----------------------NOTABLE QUOTES:“What you feed becomes the strongest.”“It just heads down this path of trying to satisfy something that is never satisfied.”“As a church, we need to tackle some of these subjects that we don’t want to talk about.”“If you’re concerned about your reputation, then you should not be in this city.”“Is there anybody that you won’t allow to touch you so that I can touch them?”“You can have roots but never be rooted.”“Poverty is the main player where human trafficking takes place.”“You have to gather evidence to effectively fight human trafficking.”“Rescue—there’s the physical rescue…but they still need to be rescued spiritually.”“Be rooted in Christ. Be rooted in truth.”-------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED:The Sound of Freedom — mentioned during the conversation about deception, kidnapping scenarios, and how trafficking can be portrayed in film.Matthew 10 Ministries — mentioned as an organization connected to freeing people from labor trafficking situations.Light in the Darkness Ministry — James specifically mentions this as a ministry he has worked with in labor-trafficking situations.Sew Free — mentioned as a product/ministry connected to survivors of bars or human trafficking.-------------------FOLLOW & SUPPORT ROOTEDInstagram: https://instagram.com/rootedtoprosperYouTube: https://youtube.com/rootedtoprosperSupport: https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • EP58 - How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee | Experiencing God at the Start of Every Day!

    EP58 - How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee | Experiencing God at the Start of Every Day!
    2026/07/27
    EPISODE SUMMARY:In this episode of Rooted, hosts Josie & Symone sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and “morning evangelist” Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about faith, doubt, morning rhythms, spiritual growth, and learning to trust God in every season.Jennifer shares her personal faith journey, including years of hidden doubt, wrestling with hard questions, and discovering that God was not afraid of her unbelief. She encourages listeners who feel spiritually uncertain to keep coming to God honestly, trusting that He grows deep roots even when we cannot see evidence of growth yet.The conversation centers on Jennifer’s new book, How to Love Your Morning, where she studied more than 200 mornings in the Bible and discovered that many of Scripture’s most powerful moments happen in the morning. From creation to manna in the wilderness, from Jacob’s wrestling match to the resurrection of Jesus, Jennifer explains why mornings are a sacred threshold from darkness to light.Josie, Symone, and Jennifer also discuss practical ways to create morning rituals that fit real life — not just perfect Instagram routines. Jennifer walks through the four “Morning Archetypes,” shares how her mornings have changed through different seasons, and offers encouragement for women facing grief, anxiety, motherhood, busyness, or major life transitions.The episode closes with wisdom from Jennifer’s other books, Growing Slow and It’s All Under Control, including how God grows us through hidden seasons, why rest matters, and how surrendering control can lead us into deeper trust.—----------------------TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:00:00 — Biblical significance of mornings and why “God is a morning person.”01:20 — Iowa roots, church background, and early struggle with doubt.04:15 — How Christian radio, Scripture, and honest questions helped bring her faith alive.07:35 — Encouragement for listeners who believe but still wrestle with unbelief.10:55 — Connecting doubt and struggle to Jacob wrestling with God.13:40 — How to Love Your Morning and the 200+ mornings she studied in Scripture.17:25 — Why Jennifer says everyone is a morning person, no matter what time they wake up.18:00 — Inspiration to write a book about mornings.22:15 — Practical ways to reframe mornings when you wake up overwhelmed, behind, or discouraged.30:35 — How mornings have changed through different life seasons.35:00 — The four Morning Archetypes: Daybreak Doer, Morning Mover, Meditative Mind, and Social Seeker.42:00 — Growing Slow and what farm life teaches about hidden growth.49:35 — The truth Jennifer wants listeners to be rooted in: God is with you and wants relationship with you.51:00 — Where to find Jennifer’s books, website, and social media.—----------------------NOTABLE QUOTES:“God is a morning person.”“Even though I was faithless, He was faithful.” “When I didn’t believe in God, He believed in me.” “God was not freaked out by my questions.”“Even if you don’t see evidence of growth right now, trust that a divine farmer has planted seeds in you.”“Most of us are walking around with both limps and blessings.” “The limp is not punishment. The limp is a sign of your growth.” “How you name yourself shapes how you live.” “It can just be mornings for real humans.”“He is the one unchangeable thing in your life.”-------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED:Jennifer Dukes Lee’s website: jenniferdukeslee.comBook website: howtoloveyourmorning.comInstagram / Facebook / TikTok: @jenniferdukesleeJennifer introduces the four Morning Archetypes:Daybreak Doer — someone who is motivated by productivity and getting things done.Morning Mover — someone who connects with God through physical movement.Meditative Mind — someone who needs quiet, Scripture, prayer, or reflection first thing.Social Seeker — someone who feels most alive through connection with others.-------------------FOLLOW & SUPPORT ROOTEDSupport: https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • EP57 - Self-Brain Surgery: Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren on How to Renew Your Mind

    EP57 - Self-Brain Surgery: Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren on How to Renew Your Mind
    2026/07/13
    EPISODE SUMMARY:In this powerful episode of the Rooted Podcast, Josie and Symone sit down with neurosurgeon, author, podcast host, and war veteran Dr. Lee Warren for a deeply practical and faith-filled conversation about the brain, suffering, identity, grief, and hope.Dr. Warren shares how God led him from a small-town Oklahoma upbringing into the field of neurosurgery, how serving as a combat surgeon in Iraq changed his understanding of control and trauma, and how the devastating loss of his son forced him to confront pain that medicine could not fix.Through his work in neuroscience and his faith in Christ, Dr. Warren explains why we cannot believe every thought we think, how our brains can be rewired through intentional focus, and why Scripture has been pointing us toward human flourishing all along. He unpacks concepts like neuroplasticity, self-brain surgery, thought biopsies, prayer, anxiety, identity, forgiveness, and what it means to renew your mind in everyday life.This episode is for anyone who feels anxious, discouraged, grieving, stuck, or ready to begin thinking differently. Dr. Warren reminds listeners that your brain is not stuck, your story is not over, and God’s promises remain true even in the hardest chapters of life.—----------------------TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:00:24 — Welcome and introduction to Dr. Lee Warren01:17 — Dr. Warren’s roots and path to neurosurgery02:42 — Staying calm in high-pressure surgery03:13 — “We fall to our preparation”07:20 — Why your brain is never the same two days in a row08:00 — Identity, trauma, and “this is just who I am”10:30 — Brain scans, anxiety, and the body’s response12:38 — Prayer, meditation, and neuroscience15:04 — Philippians 4 and God’s prescription for anxiety16:28 — Serving as a combat surgeon in Iraq19:16 — PTSD and learning the brain can lie21:48 — Losing his son and walking through grief24:15 — The moment self-brain surgery became personal26:20 — Grief, perspective, and learning to zoom out31:15 — Discerning thoughts from God, the enemy, and ourselves37:19 — Depression, feelings, and taking action40:00 — Identity and who God says we are47:20 — Forgiveness, bitterness, and the body50:35 — One truth every listener should be rooted in—----------------------NOTABLE QUOTES:“We don’t rise to the occasion, we fall to our preparation.”“Preparation produces better results.”“Your brain is never the same two days in a row.”“The way you think about the things you go through actually turns your brain into what it is.”“We’re not stuck being how we’ve been.”“Your brain can’t tell the difference between something you’re imagining and something that’s actually happening.”“Your mind is not a product of your brain. Your mind is in charge of your brain.”“Science arcs toward truth over time; Scripture points straight to it.”“You never wait to feel better before you take action. You take action because it will make you feel better.”“Every single thing that God said He would do for people who are hurting turns out to be true.”-------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED:Dr. Lee Warren’s website — http://wleewarrenmd.com/Dr. Lee Warren’s podcast — https://wleewarrenmd.com/podcast/Dr. Lee Warren’s books — https://wleewarrenmd.com/books/Dr. Lee Warren’s newsletter — https://wleewarrenmd.com/newsletter/Dr. Lee Warren’s YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/@drleewarrenNever Split the Difference by Chris Voss — https://a.co/d/025kPN48Andrew Newberg’s neuroscience researchWilliam James — Early understanding of neuroplasticityThe Pilgrim’s Progress — Mentioned as a visual for carrying burdens.Scripture references discussed: Psalm 144:1, Matthew 8:13, Philippians 4:6–8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Ephesians 6:12, Isaiah 43, 1 Corinthians 2:16, James, Psalm 34:18, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:3–5.-------------------FOLLOW & SUPPORT ROOTEDInstagram: https://instagram.com/rootedtoprosperYouTube: https://youtube.com/rootedtoprosperSupport: https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    54 分
  • EP56 - America at 250: Freedom, Faith & the Founding of a Nation with South Dakota’s Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen

    EP56 - America at 250: Freedom, Faith & the Founding of a Nation with South Dakota’s Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen
    2026/06/29
    EPISODE SUMMARY:As America celebrates its 250th birthday, what can its history teach us about freedom, leadership, citizenship, and the future of the nation?In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, Josie and Symone sit down with Tony Venhuizen, Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota, for a fascinating conversation about the ideas and events that shaped the United States.Tony shares his journey from growing up in the small town of Armour, South Dakota, to serving in state government alongside multiple governors. He explains how listening, courage, cooperation, and an understanding of history have shaped his approach to public service and leadership.Together, they explore the roots of the American Revolution, taxation without representation, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the revolutionary belief that human rights come from God—not government. Tony also explains why the Founders designed the federal government with checks and balances, why George Washington’s example was so important, and why citizenship in a republic comes with responsibility.The conversation also tackles difficult questions about slavery, racism, women’s suffrage, political division, and how Americans can acknowledge the nation’s failures without abandoning the ideals that have guided it toward greater freedom and equality.You will also hear Tony’s perspective on underrated presidents, the historical reality of political division, America’s greatest achievements, and why civic participation remains essential.This episode is an encouraging reminder that freedom cannot be taken for granted. It must be understood, protected, practiced, and passed on to the next generation.—---------------------TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:00:21 — Welcome to Rooted01:27 — Tony’s Journey into Public Service04:37 — Life as Lieutenant Governor05:13 — Leadership Through Listening07:30 — Churchill, Lincoln and Leadership08:35 — Tony’s Love of History10:10 — Learning from the Past11:14 — What Caused the American Revolution?13:20 — Rights Come from God14:34 — Religious Freedom and Limited Government16:48 — Patriots, Loyalists and Revolution18:32 — Why We Celebrate July 419:57 — The Meaning of the Declaration21:34 — Creating the Constitution22:42 — Checks and Balances23:37 — What “We the People” Means24:35 — Preserving Freedom25:18 — Has America Always Been Divided?27:29 — A President, Not a King31:35 — America’s Most Underrated Presidents35:06 — Reconsidering Woodrow Wilson35:37 — Confronting America’s Failures36:55 — Slavery and the Civil War38:13 — America’s Progress Toward Its Ideals39:14 — American Achievements41:27 — What Would the Founders Think?42:56 — Protecting Freedom for the Future43:32 — Why Every Vote Matters46:13 — Closing Thoughts—----------------------NOTABLE QUOTES:“If you don’t understand your history, you’re going to make mistakes that you could have avoided.”“You need to take the time to listen to people and understand where they’re coming from.”“The rights come from God to the people, and the government comes up from the people.”“The idea of breaking away and forming our own country was a radical idea and a very risky idea.”“Citizenship comes with responsibility.”“Freedom is only one generation away from extinction.”“You can’t just assume that the next generation is going to understand the value of this system and what makes it work.”“Decisions are made by the people who show up.”“Take the time to try to understand who people are, where they’re coming from, and why they believe the things they believe.”“In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that, I learn from him.”-------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED:The Governors of South Dakota - Book written by Tony Venhuizen Running Mates Podcast - Tony Venhuizen’s podcastThe Complete Book of U.S. Presidents - Reference book for U.S. PresidentsJohn Adams - Book title by David McCullough-------------------FOLLOW & SUPPORT ROOTEDSupport: https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • EP55 - From Family Road Trips to Fearless Faith: A Rooted Conversation With Our Parents

    EP55 - From Family Road Trips to Fearless Faith: A Rooted Conversation With Our Parents
    2026/06/16
    EPISODE SUMMARY:In this special episode of Rooted, hosts Josie and Symone sit down with their parents, Isaac and Kirsten Harms, for a meaningful and joy-filled conversation about family, faith, forgiveness, marriage, parenting, money, and travel.Fifty episodes after first sharing their story on the podcast, Isaac and Kirsten return to reflect on the lessons that shaped their family. They talk about why they made it a goal to travel to all 50 states, how family trips created lifelong memories, and how seeing history firsthand helped bring faith, freedom, and purpose to life.They also share practical wisdom on generosity, marriage, and parenting, including the importance of explaining the “why,” prioritizing presence over presents, and remembering that children ultimately belong to God. Isaac opens up about the impact of bitterness and how forgiveness became a path to freedom and healing.From hilarious family memories involving road trip snack bags, a rough Alaska boat ride, an Anakin Skywalker mask, and a hidden tea set, to powerful reminders about keeping your eyes on Jesus, this episode is full of wisdom, laughter, and encouragement for families in every season.—----------------------TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:00:00 — Why forgiveness sets us free.00:20 — Isaac and Kirsten Harms return to Rooted 50 episodes later.00:52 — How traveling to all 50 states became a meaningful family goal.02:16 — How family travel brought history, freedom, and purpose to life.03:08 — Favorite family trips to the East Coast, Hawaii, and New York City.04:44 — The funny travel disasters that became lasting family memories.05:55 — A rough Alaska boat ride and the reminder to keep your eyes on Jesus.07:38 — How to approach travel and family goals when finances are tight.09:00 — Practical memories and lessons from traveling with young kids.11:20 — What Isaac and Kirsten learned about money, marriage, and generosity.14:10 — How bitterness affects the heart, mind, body, and spirit.16:35 — Jesus as the ultimate example of radical forgiveness.18:20 — The importance of forgiving others and forgiving yourself.21:05 — Parenting as stewardship and remembering children belong to God.24:35 — Raising children with wisdom, community, and godly influences.27:00 — The importance of humility, discipline, and explaining the “why.”30:00 — Why presence matters more than presents in parenting.31:40 — Building a strong marriage and handling conflict as teammates.34:10 — Helping children face fear instead of letting fear grow.38:00 — A fun rapid-fire round with Isaac and Kirsten.41:35 — Final encouragement to fear not and rest in Jesus’ love.—----------------------NOTABLE QUOTES:“Forgiveness is setting a prisoner free and discovering that that prisoner was you.”“God wants us to forgive because He loves us and wants us free.”“When the storms are going around in our lives, we have to look at the horizon, which is Jesus.”“Change ‘we can’t afford that’ to ‘how could we make that happen?’”“God taught us not to be a reservoir with our money, but to be a river.”“Whatever God gives us should go through us.”“We cannot give what we do not have.”“You’re not mine, you’re God’s, and He entrusted me to help raise you.”“Do not prepare the path for the child, but the child for the path.”“Your children remember your presence long after they forget your presents.”-------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED:Rooted Episode 5 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep5-our-roots-dad-mom-share-their-cancer-story-faith/id1744046877?i=1000660044210Unoffendable — Book by Brant Hansen - https://a.co/d/0eGvIXad-------------------FOLLOW & SUPPORT ROOTEDInstagram: https://instagram.com/rootedtoprosperYouTube: https://youtube.com/rootedtoprosperSupport: https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • EP54 - It’s God’s Work, Not Ours: Bethel University President Ross Allen on Faithful Leadership in a Busy World

    EP54 - It’s God’s Work, Not Ours: Bethel University President Ross Allen on Faithful Leadership in a Busy World
    2026/06/01
    EPISODE SUMMARY:

    In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, we sit down with Ross Allen, President of Bethel University in Minnesota, to explore what it means to lead with faith, presence, and trust in God—without hurry.


    Ross shares his remarkable journey through global leadership, crisis management, and higher education, reflecting on how God shaped his leadership through seasons of uncertainty, international living, and spiritual surrender. From learning cultural humility overseas to discovering the spiritual discipline of rest, Ross challenges the American obsession with busyness and invites listeners into a deeper, more rooted way of living and leading.


    Together, we discuss why rest is holy, how leadership flows from abiding with God, and why remembering that this is God’s work—not ours changes everything.

    This conversation is an encouragement for students, leaders, pastors, and anyone longing to live faithfully without burnout.


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    TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:

    00:00 – Introduction to Ross Allen and his leadership journey

    02:30 – From corporate leadership to higher education

    05:40 – Crisis leadership and learning to trust God’s direction

    09:20 – Running for God’s glory: faith shaping leadership decisions

    13:45 – Surrendering control and letting God lead

    18:10 – Living and leading across cultures around the world

    22:40 – How international life reshaped faith and perspective

    27:50 – Yosemite, surrender, and learning to let God be God

    30:00 – What Americans overlook about work, pace, and presence

    33:30 – Cultural honesty, communication, and humility

    35:10 – Busyness, burnout, and the neuroscience of stress

    37:20 – Why rest is holy and Jesus was never rushed

    38:45 – Leadership through presence and personal connection

    40:00 – “It’s God’s work, not ours”

    41:20 – Eliminating hurry and abiding with Christ

    42:30 – Final encouragement: what it means to be truly rooted


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    NOTABLE QUOTES:
    1. “God doesn’t need me to glorify Him—He will glorify Himself.”
    2. “This isn’t my ministry. It’s God’s work.”
    3. “Rest is not lazy. Rest is holy.”
    4. “Jesus was never rushed, even when urgency surrounded Him.”
    5. “We sacrifice ourselves on the altar of ministry and think God will honor that.”
    6. “Our identity isn’t in what we accomplish—it’s in Him.”
    7. “Leadership begins with presence, not productivity.”
    8. “Busyness can distract us from God just as much as sin.”
    9. “When you let go, God takes over.”
    10. “Abiding with Christ changes how you lead and how you live.”



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    RESOURCES MENTIONED:
    • Book: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer


    • Biblical References:
    • Psalm 23 (rest, quiet waters)


    • Spiritual Practices:
    • Silent solo retreats
    • Sabbath rest
    • Abiding with Christ



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    43 分