The Rooted Moms Podcast

On God's Pattern for Thriving with Katie Gibson

Welcome to the season 2 finale of the Rooted Moms Podcast. This episode is a special recording, brought to you from our Thrive Women's Conference!
Rooted Moms founder, Katie Gibson, takes us on a deep dive into scripture to unpack God’s pattern for us to spiritually thrive in life. Together, we’ll move beyond stagnancy, searching, and striving to embrace a fully thriving life in Christ
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Guest bio: Katie Gibson is the Founder and Executive Director of Rooted Moms Ministries. As a communicator at heart, she is passionate about teaching the Word of God in a practical and encouraging way that helps others experience the abundant life Jesus promised.
Katie and her husband, Craig, live in North Georgia with their three children and family golden retriever. When she’s not working or playing taxi driver, Katie enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, cheering on the Atlanta Braves, and savoring exquisite coffees (black, please).

On Walking Through the Valley of Grief with Alexa Gearhart

In this touching episode, Alexa Gearhart opens up about her personal journey through grief, a topic that deeply resonates with all of us. Alexa shares her emotional story of losing her baby just days before his due date, and offers encouragement to others facing grief. 
Together we’ll learn:
 How to find comfort and strength in God during moments of immense sorrow
 How Jesus' suffering can guide us through grief and trials
 The nuances of grieving within a marriage and how to access faith-based support resources
 How to support loved ones who may be facing grief
To all moms facing grief, we pray this episode brings you comfort and guidance along your journey.
About Alexa Gearhart: Alexa resides in North Carolina with her husband of ten years, Brad, and their three daughters. As a work-from-home, homeschooling mom, she also serves as the Rooted Kids Director at Rooted Moms. Alexa is actively engaged in their church community and the ministry of Camp Duncan. In addition to her various roles, she is the founder of Even In The Valley, a ministry supporting families through infant loss.

On Waiting Well with Lonette Baity

Join us for Episode 6, Season 2 of the Rooted Mom’s podcast where we talk about a topic that relates to us ALL: waiting!
What do we do in seasons of waiting? How do we wait well?
This month’s special guest, Lonette Baity, helps us unpack this compelling topic with insights such as:
How to nurture our hearts during seasons of challenge and suffering
How to embrace God in moments of despair and
How to connect with God when quiet time isn’t always quiet as a mom
Mama, if any of these topics strike a chord, then this episode is made for you. So open up your heart and dive into this must-listen episode!
Lonette Baity is a devoted wife, mother of four incredible children, thoughtful writer, and author of Waiting Well: Caring for your Heart. Get to know Lonette at her website: www.lonettebaity.com

Why Apologetics Matter, Mama with Hillary Morgan Ferrer

Mamas, we all know our kids come to us first with allllllll the questions. Be ready for those hard-hitting faith inquiries with this must-listen episode! Join us for Season 2 Episode 5 of the Rooted Mom’s podcast where we chat with Hillary Morgan Ferrer, the visionary behind Mama Bear Apologetics.
In this episode we learn:
The significance of apologetics
How to use the "ROAR" method to help our kids decipher the truth when confronted with cultural messages
Practical strategies to strengthen faith in our families via dialogue, mentorship, and prayer
Don't miss the chance to equip your kids with faith and discernment! Listen now and visit www.rootedmoms.com/podcast for show notes and more.

Raising Spirit-Led Kids with Seth Dahl

As Christian parents, we are charged with the important mission of raising our children to be Christ-followers. While leading them in spiritual practices such as Bible reading, Church-going, and prayer may seem simple and straightforward, it can feel trickier when it comes to teaching them to hear and follow the Holy Spirit.
 
If you’ve ever felt this way, join us for season 2, episode 4 of The Rooted Moms Podcast with special guest Seth Dahl, where he uncomplicates how to raise spirit-led kids! Seth Dahl is a speaker and author of “Raising Spirit-Led Kids: Guiding Kids to Walk Naturally in the Supernatural.”
 
Together we’ll learn…
How to create a culture of faith in your home
Why it’s important to stay a novice (not become an expert) when it comes to parenting
How to nurture your child’s God-given spiritual gifts
and so much more!

On Nurturing Spiritual Growth through Biblical Fasting

On Nurturing Spiritual Growth through Biblical Fasting
Join us for episode 3, season 2 of the Rooted Moms Podcast where we’re talking about the “F” word - That’s right…. FASTING!
Don’t miss this conversation with Katie Gibson, founder and executive director of Rooted Moms, where together we’ll unpack the basics of fasting such as…
What is the purpose of biblical fasting?
Is one type of fast better than another?
How do I navigate the specific challenges of fasting as a mom?
If you grew up feeling like fasting was only for the “spiritual elite” or wondered how biblical fasting is any different than fasting for health, then this episode is for YOU!

Joining Jesus as a Family with Greg and Susan Finke

Greg and Susan Finke believe that joining Jesus as a family is simpler than you think and a lot more FUN! Join us for episode 2 of our second season of the Rooted Moms podcast for a conversation you are NOT going to want to miss.
 
If you’ve ever…
Wondered whether you are even qualified to disciple your children
Become frustrated while attempting to lead your child in faith practices like reading the Bible or praying
Questioned whether it’s too late to lead your pre-teen or teen to live life on mission for Christ
 
Then this episode is for YOU!
 
Together Greg and Susan will unpack Jesus' simple discipling method and how we can apply it to our families’ everyday lives. We know you will leave feeling encouraged and equipped to carry out your God-given mission as a parent.

”City On a Hill”: On Igniting a Movement with Megan McTeer

How does God ignite a movement? How do we carry that movement out?
Join us for a special message from author and speaker, Megan McTeer, as she unpacks the answer to those questions straight from God’s Word!
Together we’ll learn:
The blueprint of how God ignites His people
How the Holy Spirit equips us with everything we need to carry out His mission
How our families can become a light in this dark world
This episode was recorded live at our Ignite Benefit dinner on September 8th, 2023 in Kennesaw, Georgia. Thank you to our incredible team, volunteers, and attendees who made the evening one to remember.

Moms Are Theologians Too

Join us for our final episode of season one of The Rooted Moms Podcast. Today we’re talking with Jenny Randle and Brayden Brookshier, authors of Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More.
 
​In this episode, Jenny and Brayden share snippets from their newly released book, while coaching and encouraging parents to be the theological leaders of the home.
 
Together we’ll explore:
How theology is for everyone— especially Moms and Dads!
How, we as parents, can strengthen our theological understanding
How we can use the world around us as a “classroom” for teaching our children about God, just like Jesus did
And more!
For links to listen on your favorite podcast platform, show notes, and more visit www.rootedmoms.com/podcast.
 
Follow along with Jenny and Brayden at @jenny.randle and @braydenbrookshier or at their websites www.jennyrandle.com and adventuresintheology.com.
 
Purchase “Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God more” wherever books are sold.
 
Guest Bios:
Authors Brayden Rockne Brookshier and Jenny Randle are friends as well as family who love discussing theological concepts. For over ten years, they’ve both served in ministry leadership, developing resources that merge gospel-centered truths with practical application. Their conversations and collective strengths have led to the development of theology resources that help their global church family thrive. For more info visit flashtheology.com
 
From Hollywood to a small island in Florida, Jenny Randle's creative ventures over the last twenty years have reached millions. She is the cohost of a top-ranked podcast, the author of numerous books, and a wife, mom, Emmy®-award-winning editor, speaker, and ministry leader. Jenny is currently working toward a master's in theology at Asbury Theological Seminary.
 
Brayden Brookshier serves on the teaching team at Newbreak Church, San Diego. With a master’s in New Testament and a bachelor’s in Biblical Studies, Brayden is the author of A Resurrected Cosmos and teaches biblical Greek at Horizon University. Although he is a pastor and theologian, Brayden’s favorite titles are husband and “Dada.”

Inviting God Into Your Marriage

Join is for Episode 6 of the Rooted Moms Podcast on inviting God into your marriage with guests Josh and Brenna Kurz.
In today's special episode, Josh and Brenna share their testimony about how God has changed their marriage and brought them closer together on their journey to becoming more deeply rooted in Him, both individually and as a couple.
Josh opens up about his battle with addiction and shares how he came to a point of surrender.
Brenna reminds us about the power of praying for our spouse.
Together they share their take on finding and staying at a church that fits your unique family.