Rooted Daily with Brandon Lavy: Recent Episodes
Brandon Lavy
Almost every time that God tells His people about the Law, He asks them to remember the exodus event. He says, "because I led you out of slavery in Egypt, therefore hear this law."
So today on Rooted Daily to start our study of the Law of Moses, we’re remembering the exodus and seeing what it means for the law to come.
Today on Rooted Daily, we’re going to see that a good leader, even a leader as great as Moses, is only as good as the helpers around him.
Open your Bible and read with us in Exodus 18, the story of Jethro's advice for his son-in-law Moses.
Today on Rooted Daily we’ll see how God is still holding out His grace, even when we grumble.
Today on Rooted Daily we’re listening to the songs of the exodus, sung after God parted the Red Sea and delivered his people.
Open your Bible and join us as we read the Song of Moses in Exodus 15.
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The Bible is more than a story, it’s history, it’s God’s history. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at the evidence for the exodus and how God shaped history to set His people free.
Today on Rooted Daily we follow the Israelites out of Egypt and through the Red Sea, and we’ll find that even when we’re stuck between an army and a sea, God will rescue His people.
Open your Bible and read with us Exodus 14:1-31, the account of how God parted the Red Sea.
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Before God gave Moses the 10 commandments on Mt. Sinai, he gave them instructions that would be a forerunner of the law to come and guide them as they stepped into the wilderness. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at the pre-law of the exodus.
When God is the building the road, when God is drawing out the map, when God is out front leading the way, it’s best to trust the route. Today on Rooted Daily we’re following the long way God lead His people home.
Open your Bible and read with us: Exodus 12:31-42 and 13:17-22, the story of the exodus.
God commanded His people to remember the most violent and final plague that He cast down on Egypt. So, as God wanted the Israelites to do each year on the Passover, today on Rooted Daily we are reflecting on the 10th and final plague, the death of the firstborn sons.
Open to and read with us Exodus 11:1-12:30, the story of the tenth and final plague: the death of the firstborn.
If God wanted, He could make it so that the whole world knew that He was real, alive, and in control. The Bible tells us one day He will, but for now, He leaves room for doubt. Today on Rooted Daily we ask why, and how we can confront that doubt.
When we think about the exodus, we think about Moses. Moses was the leader God chose to let his people go, God’s spokesperson to Pharaoh. But Moses on his own was just a shepherd with a checkered past. To communicate the will of God, Moses needed his own spokesperson: his brother Aaron. Today on Rooted Daily that’s what we are talking about: Aaron, the spokesperson God chose for His spokesperson.
Injustice Is everywhere. It’s In the workplace when you get passed up for a promotion for someone less qualified but more connected. It’s In the check out lane when a customer puts down an employee for a decision her boss made. It’s In our lives when we are punished for doing what’s right. Injustice Is all around. The question Is: What do we do with It?
The exodus happened because of women. Plain and simple. God used women and their faith to free his people. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking to their example.
It’s the first week back of Rooted Daily and we’re diving in to the book of Exodus: the book of the Bible that shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that God keeps His promises. And the greatest promise Exodus points to? Jesus Christ. Let’s get into it.
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These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin; Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all; Joseph was already in Egypt.
Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died, but the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.
Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt. "Look," he said to his people, "the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country."
So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites and worked them ruthlessly. They made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their hard labor the Egyptians used them ruthlessly.
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This season we are digging deeper into the Word than we ever have before together. Make sure you're subscribed for our guided study of Exodus at rooteddaily.com.
Sin doesn’t always need a date. Today on Rooted Daily we see how sin can destroy even if all you give it is a little flirtation.
Today on Rooted Daily we talk about 4 mistakes that will lead you to misinterpret the Bible.
The book of 2nd John tells us what it means to love the truth, know the truth, and walk in the church. Today on Rooted Daily we take a look at the second letter of John.
70% of Americans say they aren’t getting enough sleep. Over half of us report having symptoms of burnout. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking to the eternal Word of God for an answer.
God created the earth in six days and on the seventh He rested. God did incredible, awesome work, but He also valued rest. Do you?
What is the sin that leads to death that John talks about in 1 John 5? Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about the one sin that is unforgivable.
God didn’t send His only begotten Son to convince you to try harder at following the rules. Today on Rooted Daily we see Jesus tell the Pharisees he came to make all things new! The old is gone, the new has come!
Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about a very important claim the Bible makes about itself: IT IS ENOUGH. It gives us everything we need and if we root ourselves in it, it can tell us how to have eternal, abundant life.
How would you feel if your church put a sign outside that said, “Prostitutes Welcome?” What your preacher found 5 drunks and brought them to church? What would your response be if a gay couple came to church one Sunday morning? For far too many people is some places, the answer would be to stop going.
Today on Rooted Daily we’re going to look at how Jesus addressed a group of people who felt that way about His disciple Levi.
How do you keep anger from getting out of control? Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about how we can kill sinful anger.
When does a career become idolatry? How much is too much work? Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about the boundaries we should put around our jobs.
We always have the temptation to try to merge the things that the world teaches us with what God teaches us, to reconcile those competing philosophies in our lives. But today on Rooted Daily we’re going to see John say that the world’s philosophies and God’s truth are at war, and we have to pick a side.
Most people in the world seem to fall into one of two camps: the passive camp dedicated to keeping the peace and an aggressive camp that breaks the peace. Today on Rooted Daily we see how the Bible says there is a time for both.
In the beginning of Mark 2, we see the upside down dichotomy that shows up in Scripture so often: a man who was physically paralyzed was the one who was spiritually alive and active, and a group of men with full use of their bodies were stuck. Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about what it means to be spiritually paralyzed.
Are you a Christian in name or reality? Are you living the life God has called you to live, or are you just going through the motions? Today on Rooted Daily we’re going to see God’s plan to take us from the walking dead to new life.
As a Christian, you are not meant to just be a spectator in the gospel, you are called to be an active participant in it, proclaiming the good news about Jesus. That’s a tall order so today on Rooted Daily we talk about how the 99% of us who don’t have a PhD in the Bible can defend the gospel to the world.
Today on Rooted Daily we are talking about two of the most neglected, but important words in all the Bible.
The Bible says that Christians are supposed to love even to the point of death. That’s a radical demand, but today on Rooted Daily we’re going to see the book of 1 John give us 6 reasons why.
What does compassion look like? It’s not always the same. Maybe sometimes it’s reaching out to someone to talk and maybe other times it’s giving someone the space they need.
Today on Rooted Daily we see in Mark how Jesus had a perfect eye for what compassion looked like for everyone He met.
Are you sinning right now? I don’t mean are you stealing or murdering right now, although this would be an interesting video to watch while doing that, but to sin we don’t always have to act. In fact, today on Rooted Daily the Bible is going to tell us that we can sin by doing nothing at all.
I’ll admit it. The Old Testament is not always the easiest reading to do. Today on Rooted Daily we’ve got 4 tips for how we get through some of the tougher books of the Bible.
What should Christians do with the Old Testament? Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking 4 reasons the first 39 books of your Bible are essential to understanding Jesus.
Not everything spiritual you hear can be trusted. Today on Rooted Daily we’re seeing how John tells us we can tell the difference between truth and fiction.
What’s your daily routine? Wake up, brush your teeth, go to work, eat dinner go to sleep… maintenance stuff.
Hopefully in between you do something meaningful, but today on Rooted Daily we get a glimpse of what Jesus’ routine looked like and it was anything but just maintenance. Everything He did had meaning and purpose and if we follow His example we can too.
What if the only way to avoid murdering someone was to die yourself? Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about that paradox of love from the third chapter of John’s first letter.
What are you doing to prepare to listen to a sermon? And I know, preparing the sermon is supposed to be the preacher’s job, but today on Rooted Daily we talk 4 things everyone should to do get ready to hear God’s Word proclaimed.
What would happen if Jesus Himself walked into a church today? Today on Rooted Daily Mark tells us though that when Jesus showed up to worship it was different from what anyone expected.
Have you ever felt a little embarrassed because of your faith? I’m not talking about being ashamed of Jesus, but you’re with a group of friends and you just feel a little different because of what your faith calls you to do. Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about the different kinds of shame and how Christians should deal with them.
Jesus started out His ministry the same way He continues it today. Today on Rooted Daily we’re reading what Mark tells us about the first days of the ministry of Jesus.
The fruit of the Spirit is more than just the sum of its parts. Today on Rooted Daily we see how it is the mindset of God that is even greater than we could ever understand.
The Bible is on more bookshelves in the world than any other book. Generations have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into protecting and preserving it. Today on Rooted Daily we ask why.
NIV, King James, English Standard, NLT, the Message... there are so many translations out there. Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about if we can find a Bible we can trust.
How do we know what we have is what Matthew, John, and Paul actually wrote? Let’s find out today on Rooted Daily.
Where did we really get the books of the Bible? I mean, I know they are there, all 66, collected and bound together, but why? And do we have all the books we are supposed to? That’s our question for today on Rooted Daily.
If God were going to write a letter to His creation, what would it look like? That’s what we want to answer today on Rooted Daily.
Do you know what Antichrist is? Are you an antichrist? Today on Rooted Daily John is going to show us how we can tell.
Today on Rooted Daily we’re going to talk about marriage and how God can take our relationships from rubble to total restoration. Here’s how.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about 4 ways the Golden Rule could help us in conversations with people who disagree with us.
The 40-day testing of Jesus in the wilderness was a monumental spiritual battle. Today on Rooted Daily we’re going to see from Mark what it means for us.
Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at 10 New Testament commands to help us navigate social media.
Our God is all about love. That’s who He is! But today on Rooted Daily John is going to tell us there’s some love that God loves and other love that our God hates.
Sometimes thin skin is the most dangerous kind to have. Today on Rooted Daily God calls us to be unoffendable.
The Bible never tells you to love yourself. God loves you and He doesn’t want you to hate yourself, but He never commanded us to love ourselves either. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at how this false gospel has crept into the minds of Christians and how we can purge it out for something better.
Jesus was perfect. He didn’t have any sin. So why did he ask to be baptized by John who was preaching a baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Today on Rooted Daily we going to see what Mark says about it.
Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about three steps we can take to confront and conquer apathy.
What if the church was just the church? Today on Rooted Daily we’re thinking what could happen if as Christians we radically committed to living like Jesus.
Time is the great equalizer. We all get the same amount. Today on Rooted Daily we’re going to see how God says we can make the most of it.
How do you know you have a relationship with God? Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at a test John shows us for how we can know we do.
Jesus is the Son of God. Today on Rooted Daily we’re going to see why that is such good news.
Finding personal applications in the Bible can be tricky, because what the Bible means to you and what the Bible really means may not be the same. Today on Rooted Daily we’re talking about how we get the two to line up.
You don’t need to go to Sunday School every week to know you shouldn’t murder, but what does it really mean to murder someone? Today on Rooted Daily we're looking at what the Bible says.
Today on Rooted Daily we’re seeing how John tells us sin and God just don’t mix and if we’re going to be people of God we can't mix in with sin either.
The Bible isn’t just another book on the shelf and we shouldn’t read it like one. Today on Rooted Daily we’re talk about how we can meditate in the Word of God.
Christians are supposed to clear the path so people can see Jesus. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at how John the Baptist did just that.
We’ve got the greatest news the world could ever here. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at how the Bible says we should share it!
There is one thing that when you hear and you believe it will always make you joyful. Today on Rooted Daily we’re looking at what John says that is.
Over and over, our God brings anyone who is willing to turn to Him from total destruction to total restoration. And today on Rooted Daily we see what that looks like from story of Nehemiah.
The Bible isn’t just another book in our Kindle or on our shelf. Today on Rooted Daily we are opening it up to see how we can move beyond just being consumers of the Bible and start dwelling in the Word of God.
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How would a friend describe you to someone who has never met you? Today on Rooted Daily we look at the description Mark uses to describe his friend Jesus.
What's so special about the Bible that we should change our entire lives for it?
I mean, you can walk into a library with thousands of books and, as good as some of them may be, you don't read them over and over. There aren't any book clubs that read the same book week after week.
What makes the Bible different?
Check out our first episode back for Rooted Daily Season 5 where we see why the Bible is worth rooting our lives in. ☝️☝️☝️
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I am so excited to start back up our studies together tomorrow. This season we’re talking about everything from murder to studying the gospel of Mark verse by verse. I’ve been getting ready for months now and I can’t wait to get into it all with you! Make sure you are still subscribed to get that first episode on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify or at rooteddaily.com. Grab your Bible and let’s root ourselves in it so that we can grow with God.
Jesus Calms the Storm | S4E17
Right now we are in one of the storms of life, but Jesus offers us a way to get through.
Lessons for a New Normal | S4E16
I pray we are on the cusp of at least a new normal, but as we look forward I think we all realize things are going to look differently for awhile and maybe that’s a good thing!
A Christian's Response to Reopening | S415
We don’t have a definite answer about when or how to reopen, but as Christians we have the perfect Word of God to guide us through this moment. It’s up to us though to use it.
God's Timing | S4E14
We like to measure our time in minutes and hours, right now the government is measuring in weeks and months, and yet God measures time by millennia. Sometimes He tells us to slow down, sometimes He tells us to speed up, and other times He just wants us to stay on the same exact pace. That can be frustrating to us, because no matter how long we have lived, we just don’t have the perspective of God.
It's Okay Not To Be Okay | S4E13
Jesus came for the broken, sick, hurting, and lonely. It's only when we realize that we are broken, that we can come to God to be rebuilt.
Mothers in a Crisis | S4E12
Today on Rooted Daily we talk about how mothers time and time again rise to the challenge of a crisis in the Bible. They don't always have all the answers, but through God they are able to get through anything.
Coronavirus Q&A Part 1 | S4E11
You sent in over a hundred different questions about how Christians should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Today we look for answers to 6:
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What are some good ideas for family devotionals?
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How do we keep up with daily Bible reading during all of this?
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What would you say to someone who will say after this that online services are just as good as going to a building?
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Can we take communion outside the assembly?
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I don’t have unleavened bread and grape juice at home. Can I substitute something else?
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What are you and Lauren doing?
You can submit questions for our next Q&A to covid@rooteddaily.com.
Do Christians Sin if They Obey Stay-at-Home Orders | S4E10
We've had many interesting questions come in over the past week and today we are looking for Bible answers to four of them:
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Are we sinning if we stop worshiping or worshiping together under the threat of government force?
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Are we sinning if we break the law to worship together?
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Does the perception of all of this matter?
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Does time matter?
When Are We Required to Disobey? | S4E9
While the government continues to enforce stay-at-home orders even on churches, arresting people trying to worship together, should we obey the government and health authorities? Biblically speaking, are they allowed to dictate how we worship?
Reevaluating God's Provision in a Pandemic | S4E8
Everything that we thought was holding us together is either gone or in jeopardy in this pandemic, but we were never truly in control. Maybe we had a paycheck and good health, but without God we were dead. Today we share some good news though: God provides.
How Christians Can Cope with Separation | S4E7
We can see a lot of good coming out of this dark moment, but make no mistake, we are missing something when we are separated. How should we cope with this separation from our Christian family?
How Christians Can Adapt to Remote Work | S4E6
The Bible tells us how we can follow Jesus, no matter the circumstance. The genius of God handed down a way of living that can be applied to a Roman soldier living two thousand years ago to the stay-at-home, remote worker with a busy schedule of Zoom calls.
Ministering to Healthcare Workers | S4E5
We're out of the studio today in one of the reserved prayer spots at the local hospital to talk about how we can serve healthcare workers during this crisis.
Talking Kids Through a Pandemic | S4E4
This is a confusing, frustrating, and anxious time for everyone, but it can be on a whole other level for kids. For parents at home (and grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, teachers, and all Christians helping them from a distance) it’s so important that we share biblical wisdom and peace with the kids around us.
After the episode, check out this letter to help parents explain this crisis to kids from one of the Bible class teachers at the Greenfield church of Christ: greenfieldchurchofchrist.org/post/explaining_a_pandemic
How to Grow through Joblessness | S4E3
Millions are grappling with the uncertainty of unemployment, the anxiety of financial strain, and the temptations that come with being idle. Nothing will make that easy, the Bible promises that there is an opportunity to bear fruit even through the storm of joblessness.
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Over and over in the Bible we are told that if we can’t separate fact from fiction then it won’t be long before everything else comes crashing down around us, so what should we do as we face this wave of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and out-and-out lies on our newsfeeds?
If this pandemic has demonstrated just one spiritual truth it’s that we can’t control everything that happens in our lives. Join us for this first episode of Rooted Daily Season 4 as we look for answers in God's Word for how Christians should react when we are forced to change our plans.
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Provision | S3E92
God knows what we need and He will provide. Our challenge is to see that tremendous truth even when God's provision differs from what we expect.
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Sitting on the Fence | S3E91
We all have a temptation to slip into the complacency. When the going is easy, it’s hard to tell whether we are sitting on the fence or not. It’s when things get hard that we find out who we are, and the only way we prepare for that moment is by putting our foundation on the Words of Jesus.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e91
How to Get a Mansion | S3E90
Heaven is what Christians are always looking forward to, but what is it going to look like? Today we set aside speculation and focus on what the Bible tells us about abundant life.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e90
The Last Meal Jesus Chose | S3E89
Far from an empty ritual, Jesus used His last meal the way that it seems most people try to use theirs: to send a message to the world.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e89
Keep Them Working | S3E88
If it wasn’t for God’s powerful intervention, the Israelites would have never escaped their slavery. As long as Egypt kept them working, then they wouldn’t have time to listen to God.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e88
Where to Praise God | S3E87
Our whole lives should be acts of praise and thanksgiving. That is the greatest purpose we can have in life and for Christians this is something that is woven into our identity. Praise is just what God’s people do!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e87
Unbelievable | S3E86
We say that we need to see something to believe it, but in God’s Word we read that “faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). That's not easy, so today we look at the story of Zechariah to learn how we can believe what seems unbelievable.
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Serving the Hospitalized | S3E85
Jesus showed us over and over how to help the sick, hurting and mourning and, if we dwell on His example in the Bible, we'll see how we can give our neighbors hope even in the darkest storms of our lives.
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Bold and Kind | S3E83
Today we ask: Can we be both bold warriors against sin and kind followers of Jesus?
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Settling for Breadcrumbs | S3E84
God has offered us a feast and, because of His Son, the only thing stopping us from eating at His table is ourselves. Will we trade in the bread of eternal life for a few crumbs of something that will mold and decay in a few weeks?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e84
News is Told for a Response | S3E82
Everything we hear is an argument trying to convince you to think or act or feel a certain way. That’s the case on the news, in our conversations, in books, and today we’ll see how this is certainly the case with the Word of God.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e82
Habits of Daily Bible Readers | S3E81
All daily Bible readers do one thing to build their habit of spending time in God's Word. Today we tell you what it is.
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Surrounded by Bad Influences | S3E80
God calls us to go out into a dangerous world, full of evil and violence and hate, and the only way we are going to survive in it without becoming it is if we have something bigger in our lives shaping us.
See full post:https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e79
Meaningful Bible Reading | S3E79
What if you are reading your Bible and nothing happens? You don't feel any kind of transformative shift in your heart. Do you just have to wait for it to happen? Today we look at Proverbs 22 for an answer.
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Reading the Bible for the First Time | S3E78
Did you decide to make 2020 the year that you read the whole Bible for the first time? If you did, I'm so glad for you and can't wait to hear how you are doing. Today on the podcast we talk about what you can expect as you start this new habit.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e78
Don't Read, Root | S3E77
The Pharisees were reading the Scriptures, probably every day, but they were not rooted in the Word. Today we talk about the difference.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e77
Enthusiastic Monotony | S3E76
We started out with a fire in our bones for God, but at some point that enthusiasm faded. Here's why Paul says we need to get it back.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e76
Which Wisdom Do I Have | S3E75
Christians want heavenly wisdom, not the earthly, sensual, demonic wisdom that James describes, but how do we really know which kind of wisdom we are truly relying on?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e75
False Assurance | S3E75
Christians should have tremendous confidence, that is the essence of faith, but we must be sure our confidence is based on a firm foundation. Today we talk about the ways we substitute the real promises of Scripture for false assurance.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e74
Eat More Bread | S3E73
In John 6, we find some disciples who wanted the wrong kind of bread and lost their faith because of it. How do we eat the bread that will keep us strong?
See full post:https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e73
A Decade for Jesus | S3E72
Paul wrote, “Redeem the time, because the days are evil” in Ephesians 5:16, but how do we do that? How do we make the most of 2020 when it seems like our culture is just slipping further and further away from God?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/post/_s3e72
It's been another year and we've done a lot to grow in God's Word in 2019. Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing some of this year's episodes that meant the most to me and listening to what you would like to study in 2020.
For now though, from me and Lauren and the church here in Greenfield, I want to wish you a very happy holiday and I can't wait to sit back down and study with you next year!
Listen Well Today | S3E71
Talking before we listen brings shame, so James says talk less and listen more. That’s not only a practical proverb, but it’s an important spiritual imperative.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e71
Hope | S3E70
From the very beginning, faith, Scripture and hope have all been inseparable. No matter how dark and unjust the world looks outside our window, Christians must hope.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e70
Mature Thinking | S3E69
Mature people have a unique mind. Today we talk about what it looks like.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_S3E69
Serve God with Creativity | S3E68
God created me to create. He gave me an imagination so that I could keep coming up with new ways to glorify Him.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e68
Fight for Peace | S3E67
Peace doesn’t naturally spring up as long as we avoid conflict. It is a fight all its own that we are commanded to take it on.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e67
A Cross-Generational Church | S3E66
God designed a church where young and old can build on each other’s strengths. We are unified in the name of Christ, and we feed off of the faith of each other.
See full post:https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e66
Life or Death | S3E65
Paul was saying to Timothy the same thing we need to hear today: We are in a battle for our lives.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e65
Every Click Counts | S3E64
Assuming the national statistics hold for the church, middle-aged Christians spend about 30 hours a week online consuming media. How are we getting prepared for that huge chunk of our lives?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e64
Living Alone | S3E63
It is dangerous to live alone. If I try to live apart from God, all my work will be meaningless and I'll be left defenseless.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e63
Overflow with Thanksgiving | S3E62
Thanksgiving is a pervasive concept in Scripture and so today we’re going to talk about 3 Bible principles that will help us practice it everyday.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e62
Why Give? | S3E61
How do we make the motivation for our giving more righteous. Paul tells us how in 2 Corinthians 9.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e61
Holiday Faith Sharing | S3E60
The holidays provide a unique chance to get out of our normal routines and connect with people about the gospel but to do so we need to slow down, keep our eye on the big picture, praise God for the opportunity, serve our neighbors, and transition these organic spiritual conversations to ones about Jesus.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e60
Sin Won't Satisfy You | S3E59
When we give into sin we’re always convinced that this time is going to be different, this is the time that I finally find purpose or satisfaction, and each time we come away disappointed!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e59
Fighting for Hospitality | S3E58
God’s war tactics range from what most military strategists throughout history would call bizarre to downright foolish. While the world may be using guns and bombs to fight its wars, today we talk about a different weapon that God calls on Christians to bear.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e58
Stand Up! | S3E57
Today on Rooted Daily: Why does the Bible say we need to stand up straight and walk upright? And does being upright make us uptight?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e57
Oh, Great. It's Monday. | S3E56
The first day of the work week is a unifying phenomenon in American culture. We all can come together to complain about Mondays, but should we?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e56
Practical Steps to Stop Sinning | S3E55
If I am in a daily war against sin, what do I need to wake up and do practically?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e55
The Key to Not Giving In | S3E54
Every single one of us is tempted every single day. Today we talk about how we stop giving in to it.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e54
Ok, Boomer | S3E53
When we realize that the phrase, “Ok, Boomer” is really nothing new, but just the symptom of generational tension that has been present probably as long as there have been generations of people, then we can start looking for fundamental solutions to generational conflict.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e53
Like and Share | S3E52
The threat social media poses isn’t just in the content that is shared, but in the underlying design. Today we talk about Christians can prepare to face the trap of likes and shares.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e52
Bloodied Warriors | S3E51
The great warriors of our faith don't all swing swords or topple governments, but one thing unites them. That's what we discuss today.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e51
Confessing Sin | S3E50
John says there are two options, light and dark. We have a choice, but it’s a binary one. We can’t claim to walk in the light and still try to hide parts of ourselves under the cover of darkness.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e50
Serve Your Bad Boss | S3E49
How do you respond when you are treated unfairly by someone in authority? What does the Bible tell me to do when I am working under a bad boss? We look at Peter's answer today.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e48
Recalibrate Your Conscience | S3E48
You can generally follow your conscience and it will point you in the right direction, but sin warps a conscience.That's why we need to constantly recalibrate our sense of right and wrong with Truth.
See full post:https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e48
Help for Fighting Suicide | S3E47
Suicide is taking away our young people, friends, preachers, elders, and family. What can Christians do to give hope to the hopeless?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e47
Saved from What? | S3E46
Here’s the problem: we are surrounded by nice people, kind people, generous people. Of course there are bad people too, but most of the time they are in the newspapers or the TV. If everyone already seems good, what do we need to be saved from?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e46
A Sick Doctor | S3E45
God has healed you so you can become a doctor into a sick world. He’s given you a mandate to heal as many as will allow you to help.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e45
Why We Need You to Sing | S3E44
Your decision to sing is important for your faith and the faith of others. Here's why.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e44
Satisfaction | S3E43
When God repeats things, He does it for a reason and the command to be satisfied is repeated more than any other. Why should Christians be so satisfied?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e43
Guard Your Sundays... and Mondays for God | S3E42
God must be our priority on Sunday mornings, no matter what sacrifices need to be made, but He must also be our priority on Mondays and Tuesdays. Don't be content if your faith is limited to a day; guard every day for God!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e42
What to Do at Work | S3E41
Outside of sleeping, you are probably working more than any other activity you’ll do in life. That is a lot of time and we better believe that God is interested in how we use it!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e41
Bad Sermons | S3E40
What if some sermons aren't as bad as we think they are? Here's how God can use bad sermons to edify you.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e40
The Bible's Answer to Self-Loathing | S3E39
How Christians find worth in a seemingly meaningless world? Should we be concerned about our self-esteem? Here's what we know from the Bible.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e39
Weak Roots | S3E38
Today we are talking what we can grow strong roots into and what can only sustain weak roots.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e38
Recharge | S3E37
Just like our cell phones, Christians need power to do any good. Here's why we need to get charged back up!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e37
A Peculiar Brand | S3E36
Jesus gave Himself for us so that we might be purified and become holy, different, and peculiar, but what does that mean?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e36
Be Glad! | S3E35
If the skies above you are gray, sing and be happy! 🎼🎵
When we become Christians, we should be the most joyful people on earth. Here's how.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e35
Understanding Translations | S3E34
God revealed His mind to us, the gift of eternal life is described and what we must do to be saved and glorify God is detailed. It’s not good enough to have a muddled picture of that, we want to understand the original, absolute truth and nothing less! Is that what our English translations provide?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e34
Authority in the Church | S3E33
Love was the foundation of how Christ led people, it’s at the heart of how He describes our leaders today, and it is why Christians can joyfully submit to our leaders and submit to Christ.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e33
Things I Don't Need to Know | S3E32
Not all information is useful. Some is just empty, some is divisive, and some is just too great for us even to understand.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e32
10 Minute Intro to Covenants | S3E31
Covenant promises flow through the Bible, both in the New and Old Testaments, and when we understand His covenants we can trust that we are truly set free.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e31
Does God Want Me to Quit My Job? | S3E30
At what point does the Bible tell me to leave my job? That may not be as difficult of a question as we make it out to be.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e30
Safety through Risks | S3E29
We are always taking risks. The real decision is what type of risks we take. We can take risks based on our knowledge that doesn’t really extend any farther than this very moment or we can take risks based on the knowledge of the Almighty and All-Knowing God. You let me know which one you think will keep you safer.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e29
Talking to Friends about Sin | S3E28
Today we're talking about a few guidelines that can push us to help our friends as they grapple with sin and, by extension, develop friendships that will help us with our ongoing battle with sin.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e28
Does Punctuality Matter? | S3E27
Punctuality has become the supreme virtue in today’s society. We do everything by the clock, but does it really matter if Christians are on time?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e27
Be an Encourager | S3E26
Building each other up to understand and love the commands of God is the most encouraging thing we can do.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e26
Loving People You Don't Like | S3E25
God didn’t wait to love us until we were worthy. He sent His Son so unworthy sinners like me could be redeemed. He loved us when there was nothing lovable about us and we must do the same for our enemies.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e25
For Practical Purposes | S3E24
Today we are talking about how we apply this idealistic faith that we have with the reality of a dark and thoroughly unideal world.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e24
Loneliness in the Church | S3E23
Christianity is not a consumer product that you can drive in, pick it up, and then leave. As the church, we need to step up and be the family the early Christians were.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e23
Take the Risk | S3E22
Christianity is dangerous, but God has called us to take the risk.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e20
Don't Believe Every Angel | S3E21
There are some things that we just don't need to waste time listening to. Today we can talk about what is worthwhile and what isn't.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e21
Praying for Our Words | S3E20
Pray to God because without Him you will not tame your tongue. Accept the living water that Christ came to offer, let it well up inside of you, and let your mouth be filled with fresh water.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e20
Christians & Satire | S3E19
Christians may find an occasion where satire is useful. It has opened my eyes to error I didn’t even know I believed, but when does satire turn from a tool that Christians can use to sin?
Leave me your favorite satire 👇👇👇
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e19
Things You Just Shouldn't Say | S3E18
Today we are talking about some things that just don’t have any place in a Christian’s mouth.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e18
Gossip v. Non-Gossip | S3E17
We cannot be gossiping Christians; no spring yields both salt water and fresh. Gossiping and Christ are diametrically opposed, so today we talk about how we can know before we speak if what we are about to say is gossip or not.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e17
Do It Without Grumbling | S3E16
We may laugh at this idea. Everyone grumbles. We think grumbling isn’t anything too serious, but God says it shouldn’t be!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e16
Simple Goals for a Complicated World | S3E15
Christians are allowed to have simple goals, but we make them for different reasons than we used to and we must follow through on them.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e15
Working Well Together | S3E14
Christians are supposed to rely on each other and together our responsibility is to glorify God, to bear fruit for Him. Today we ask, "How do we do that well?"
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e14
Why Talk About Jesus? | S3E13
The key to making disciples is knowing why we want to talk about Jesus. Root yourself in your belief in Christ, grow in that belief, and then you’ll be able to bear fruit.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e13
Being a Perfectionist | S3E12
As Christians we know that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God,” yet Christ said: “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” What should we do? Should Christians be perfectionists?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e12
You Are a Minister | S3E11
Today we're talking about how you are a minister and a priest, even if that's not the job on your resume.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e11
Interrupted Life | S3E10
That old proverb goes: “Man plans, God laughs. ” Today we talk about what I should do when God interrupts my plans.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e10
Warning Lights | S3E9
Today we are talking about what the warning lights on your dash mean and how you can get them to go off... kind of.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e9
Forgive, Forgive, Forgive | S3E8
“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”
“I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven."
Today we talk about why you can't stop forgiving.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e8
Preaching to a Mirror | S3E7
I am here because I am preaching into my mirror. I am not perfect, I have plenty of flaws, but I know that through Christ, I can be perfected just as my Heavenly Father is perfect and so can you.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e7
Back-to-School Basics | S3E6
We learned some really great lessons on the playground and some that are not so great. Today we talk about the lessons we learned when we were in school that are holding us back now.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e6
Bear Fruit | S3E5
Jesus said that we will know a tree by its fruit. What kind of fruit are you bearing and what does that mean for how deep your roots truly are? Today we talk about the fourth and final core principle of the podcast: bearing fruit.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e5
Weathering Life's Storms | S3E4
The storm is coming, maybe it’s already here, storms of pain, storms of loss, storms of temptation, and, some day, unexpectedly perhaps, the storm of death. Today we talk about the third pillar of the show: weathering life’s storms through faith.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e4
Growing Bold Spirits | S3E3
Today on Rooted Daily we talk about the second core principle of the podcast: growing a strong and bold spirit with God through Christ.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e3
Pillar 1: Laying Deep Roots | S3E2
The Bible reveals the amazing news of our Savior. That’s a firm foundation to rest on and grow roots into.
Rooted Daily is the podcast where we root you in the Bible so you can grow with God, weather the storms of life, and bear fruit. Subscribe to study the Word of God (and the Word of God alone) each and every week day in 10 minutes or less.
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Let's Get Growing | S3E1
We're back! Today we begin Season 3 of the podcast and talk about where we've been and where we're going.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s3e1
175 episodes and 29 hours of study later and Season 2 of Rooted Daily is finished.
Make sure to invite your friends to start rooting themselves in the Word of God with us starting again on August 19!
The Last Word | S2E75
There are many people who would be happy if we said that the last words from God were “Eloi Eloi, lama sabachthani," but they weren't. The story about Jesus was just beginning!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e75
Real Courage | S2E74
Others should look at us and see just how much we value the gospel. They should notice that the gospel makes us courageous.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e74
How to Sabotage a Bible Study | S2E73
Today I'm going to give you all the tips and tactics you need to ruin your next group Bible study (...or make it worthwhile).
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e73
What Freedom Looks Like | S2E71
Too often we look at the promises of God and all we see are prison walls. God looks more like a warden than a Savior. We want to be free from any authority so we can do whatever we like, and we call that freedom, but Jesus had a different definition for freedom.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e71
Do We Actually Want Freedom? | S2E70
When we die to our sins and are buried with Christ, we are freed from our chains.The question for us then is do we truly want that freedom?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2E70
Making Sense of the Old Testament | S2E69
Today we’re talking about how we can make sense of what makes up 70% of our Bible: the Old Testament.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e69
Joy in Obedience | S2E68
Our culture may not be able to figure out how obedience can coincide with joy, but it is central to the Christian’s worldview. We don’t just submit before God out of fear or coercion, but joyfully.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e68
Waiting with Urgency | S2E67
We are living in the age of impatience. We’ve been conditioned to have it our way, right away, and in a time like this the example of Jesus is pretty remarkable.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e67
Should I Take Risks | S2E66
Risks are, by definition, all about stepping into the unknown. When Peter walked on choppy waters towards Jesus that was a literal stepping out, but there’s something different about the risk Peter took and the ones we sometimes have to consider: Peter knew God was asking him to take that risk. How do we know if God wants us to take risks today or not?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e66
The Danger of Rooted Daily | S2E64
Today we’re talking about the danger of what we aim for in this podcast which is to read the Bible more each day so that we can know God’s will, grow a strong, bold spirit, and overcome life’s storms with the hope the gospel gives us.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e64
Real Life Worship | S2E63
Our worship is not just pleasing to God or wanted by God, it is demanded by Him from us, and He is explicit about what this worship looks like because it seems that it is a little unnatural for us.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e63
Turn On "Do Not Disturb" | S2E62
It’s not feasible for most of us to unplug completely for any extended length of time, but our smart phones could destroy us if we allow them to dictate our lives. So how long should their leash be?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e62
On Fire for God | S2E61
Jeremiah 20:9 says, “But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.” God lights a fire in our lives that’s not just about passion or excitement; it is the inability to do anything but proclaim the good news!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2E61
Bible Principles for Productivity | S2E60
The Bible contains the objective truth about every aspect of our lives and that includes a great amount of detail about how we work and live our lives, but the Bible’s description of what productive work looks like is vastly different from what our society says productivity looks like.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e60
God's Vacation Time | S2E59
In the beginning, God declared His creation work good and His creation of mankind very good, but His final day of rest was the first that He called holy. Today we ask why rest is set apart by God and how why can enjoy that rest fully.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e59
Until Death Do Us Part... For Real | S2E58
Many of you know that my wedding is tomorrow, so today I wanted to talk about the incredible value God places on marriage and ask why it is so important to Him.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e58
Crashing a Wedding | S2E57
Today we’re talking about how to get away with crashing a wedding… kind of. We’re going to look at a story where a man manages to get himself an invite to the king’s son’s wedding and by the end of the night the king had ordered him bound and thrown outside into the darkness, where there would be weeping and gnashing of teeth. So what did this wedding crasher do so wrong?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e57
Love is More Than a Choice | S2E56
Love requires our effort, but it is far more than our choice. Our will is simply not enough to make love work.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e56
Longsuffering Love | S2E55
Paul has told us that godly love is essential and the first thing he says to describe that kind of love is, “Love is patient.” In other words, love suffers long.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e55
God's Response to Hypocrisy | S2E54
No one needs Jesus more than you or me. He is the only way to have fellowship with God. Hypocrisy engulfs everyone, no matter how moral, who claim that they can be godly or good without God’s Son.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e54
Prayers of Sorrow | S2E53
Prayer isn’t always about making our problems go away or making our physical circumstances change. Sometimes prayer is simply about telling God that we trust Him.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e53
Preparing for a Doomsday Scenario | S2E52
As Christians, we don’t have any advantage in knowing when Christ will come back, so our gut reaction is often to simply reject the warnings of modern-day “prophets” who predict the end of the world and write-them off as conspiracy theorists. Paul warns that’s not enough.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e52
Spending Time Alone With God | S2E51
I don’t think there is anything that can cause more tension or guilt in the Christian’s life than the lack of private time in prayer to God. How can we reignite our prayer lives so that they we are consistent again so that we have the strength that personal prayer offers?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e51
I've Ruined My Life. Now What? | S2E50
No one plans to ruin their life, but it can happen. What should we do if we are past the prevention stage and now we’re just aiming for damage control. I’ve ruined my life. Now what?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e50
Putting God in a Box | S2E49
Our God is not limited by what we understand. He is the Almighty Lord and His ways are higher than our ways.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e49
If Sin is Great, Why Stop? | S2E48
Sometimes sin makes us feel good, at least for the moment. Why would we give that up?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e48
How to Ruin Your Life | S2E47
Our God is One of forgiveness, but He does not want us to continue sinning so that grace may abound. Sin has consequences, and even after our forgiveness, we still feel that reality.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e47
Picking and Choosing | S2E46
The Bible is a book of books that are unlike any others. When it says something, it means it. It’s not fiction and it’s not opinion. It is the absolute truth given to us by the Almighty God and we can't pick and choose what we will or will not accept from its pages.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e46
The Power of Touch | S2E45
Because of Christ, we have the power to touch the lives of those around us and that’s an opportunity and responsibility we must not neglect.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e45
Peter's Gospel Reminder to Start Your Week | S2E44
Start your week with the important reminder Peter has for Christians.
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Spiritual Depression | S2E43
Psalm 42 shows us the prayer of a godly man who feels forgotten by God, but in his unease, we see the roots of how we can rely on God even when it seems like God isn’t around to rely on.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e43
Defining Joy | S2E42
The Bible is clear: Christians should be a people who rejoice and people should know us for that joy! Joy is not optional for us, but when we recognize what true joy is, we can rejoice in the Lord always.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e42
Godly Mornings | S2E41
Jesus gave us an example of how we should wake up, so today we ask: What does a godly morning routine look like?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e41
I Could Be Wrong | S2E40
I am wrong sometimes. Normally that's okay, but if I'm wrong about my faith there are serious consequences. Today we talk about how we can overcome our own fallibility through the Holy Spirit.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e40
Godly Mothers | S2E39
To all the mothers who are listening, thank you. We appreciate everything you do, especially for raising your children to know and love the Lord.
Today we’re talking about a remarkable woman from Scripture and the kind of model she sets for women who want to be godly mothers and really the rest of us too.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e39
Busyness is Not a Virtue | S2E38
Our drive to be busy as a measure of success is not really about productivity or achieving any measurable goal at all. It’s about control. It’s about the idolatry that says we run our lives, instead of God.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e38
Profanity for Evangelism? | S2E37
Isn’t it amazing the kinds of questions the church is asked today? Nevertheless this is being asked because our society has wholly embraced vulgarity. Does the church need to embrace the status quo to remain relevant?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e37
Branded Christian | S2E36
We come to Christ voluntarily out of love, but when we call Him Master, we are branded to serve Him for the rest of our lives. What does that brand look like? What simple, unique and easy to identify mark do Christians bear so that others can recognize us?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e36
Biblical Moderation | S2E35
Our duty as Christians is to study the whole counsel contained in God’s Word. The moderation of the Bible shows us just how comprehensive God’s Word is, offering us a worldview that we can apply to any situation.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e35
Reading the Bible with Others | S2E34
Reading the Bible within the context of a community can be challenging, but it can also be deeply rewarding. Today we’re talking about how we can stay focused when reading the Bible in a group.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e34
The Traps of Satan | S2E33
Satan is a liar by nature, so to prepare to take a stand against the his schemes daily, we should understand the different traps he lays.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e33
Social Justice | S2E32
The term “justice” has become just another front in the ongoing political and cultural war that defines our time. How should Christians react? Should we pursue social justice, and, if so, what does that even mean?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e32
Reading the Bible for You | S2E31
Pray that you never lose your sense of wonder for the incredible news contained in this book. Keep your eye on its central message that Jesus is the Christ. Then, let it achieve its purpose; let God’s Word transform you each and every day.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e31
Maintaining a Good Reputation | S2E30
Paul instructed the church to choose pastors from among those who had "a good reputation with outsiders." Today we look at what that means and how Christians can maintain a good reputation in a world that despises our faith.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e30
Embracing Disrespect | S2E29
Christians should live lives worthy of respect, but we must accept the reality that we will not always be respected by the world.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e29
Rebuke Me | S2E28
Proverbs 25:12 says, "Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear." Here's why Christians should cherish reproof like a precious metal.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e28
Wisdom in the Deep End | S2E27
Swim lessons prepare us to go into the water by putting theory into practice, just like James says our daily practice of using godly wisdom prepares us for the crises of life. Today we ask if we're ready to go into the deep end.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e27
Unafraid of Hospitality | S2E26
Hospitality isn't always safe or comfortable, but the Bible warns us not to neglect it. Our homes and apartments should continuously be ready to be used to serve others.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e26
Glorifying God at Work | S2E25
Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 10: 31- “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Your job is that whatever and you should do it for God’s glory. Here’s the unexhaustive list of how we can do that.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e25
Are Christians the Problem? | S2E24
Society says that Christians are hateful, self-righteous, and judgmental, but if we are who they claim we are, we can't be the people Christ demands. Today we ask if Christians are truly the problem.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e24
It's such a nice day that I thought it would be a shame for us to be cooped up in the studio. Grab your Bible and spend some time outside praising God with me today! 🌲🌱🌻
Listening to Love | S2E23
Listening to others doesn’t just help them psychologically or physically, but spiritually too. God is love, God listens, and listening is how we reflect God’s love to the world.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e23
Not Bitter | S2E22
The battle against bitterness and vengeance is a battle against unbelief in the promise of God to vindicate us and make justice prevail.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e22
Christians and Competition | S2E21
Competition is part of living in this world. It comes with its own challenges and opportunities. It may tempt us not to love others the way Christ loves us, but it also gives us a powerful platform to demonstrate the love, humility and purpose that comes from the Spirit working inside of us.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e21
Sharing the Gospel Like It Is Actually Good | S2E20
We hold in our hands and in our hearts the greatest news that mankind could ever know. Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God and His sacrifice sets us free from the bondage of sin and death. It doesn’t get any better than that! But too often we do not treat the gospel like the good news it is.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e20
Is It Worth the Risk? | S2E19
Christ is calling you to take risks, but are you willing? Today we talk about how Christians can know something is worth doing.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e19
Spring Sports and Sunday Worship | S2E18
At some point we all must weigh the costs and benefits of committing our ourselves to something new. Today we look specifically at the benefits of spring sports and the costs of missing Sunday worship. 🏀️️⛳️⚽️
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e18
Does the Gospel Spark Joy? | S2E17
Jesus is the original anti-materialist. There isn’t a simpler or more powerful call to declutter and tidy up than the one we talk about today.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e17
What's a Fool? | S2E16
The world may never understand the wisdom of the Bible, but if we're to be called fools, let us be fools for Christ.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e16
Sharing the Faith Online | S2E15
Today's the last day in our "Social Media Week!" 💻📱📺
The internet and social media have become our market place and our synagogue, and like Paul, we should be there preaching the good news.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/s2e15
How a Christian Should Comment | S2E14
Jesus warned us that, we will “give account on the day of judgment for every empty or careless word we have spoken.” Whether it’s from our tongue or our thumb, our comments matter and everything we do should be all for the glory of God.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/s2e14
4 Bible Instructions for Social Media | S2E13
The average adult in 2019 will spend nearly two hours a day on social media, beating the time we spend on any other form of socialization. We’re spending a lot of time on this and so it’s becoming more important every day to know how God wants us to act online. 💻📱📺
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/s2e13
Staying Godly Online | S2E12
It's Day 2 of our "Social Media Week!" Today we’re talking about the "do's" and "don’t’s" to remain godly online. 💻📱📺
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/s2e12
The Truth About Social Media | S2E11
Today begins our "Social Media Week!" 💻📱📺
The internet has a way of sugar-coating sins that we otherwise would be able to see clearly are wrong. Computers are incredible things and they allow us to achieve all sorts of things we otherwise couldn’t dream of, but they do not have the power to make what is wrong right and what is right wrong.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e10
Post-It Note Faith | S2E10
Today on Rooted Daily we talk about how post-it notes can help us grow in our faith.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e10
Biblical Faith | S2E9
Biblical faith is not like closing your eyes and walking off a cliff hoping something will work out. Biblical faith is knowing that someone has the ability to keep you safe and simply trusting them enough to ride in their wheelbarrow.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e9
Overcoming Spiritual Apathy | S2E8
Our faith waxes and wanes over time, but once we recognize that we can start working together to make those inevitable valleys shallower and less frequent.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e8
Why Funerals Matter | S2E7
Even though our modern funeral rituals are never laid out in the Bible, they have become almost instinctual for us. Today we talk about a few reasons why that is and why funerals are important expressions of Christian grief.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e7
Shining in the Storm | S2E6
Jesus commanded us to be a light shining throughout the world, even when there is a storm waging on in our head, but how do we move through depression, anxiety, or grief to be that light?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e6
Participating in the Righteous Supernatural | S2E5
To be a Christian, we cannot continue to rely on who we used to be. We can’t rely on our natural abilities because we were corrupted by deceitful desires. To know and obey God’s will, we need to participate in the righteous supernatural.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e5
4 Lies About the Bible | S2E4
Today we separate fact from fiction to debunk some myths that hold us back from growing the kind of deep roots that we need in the Bible. We'll expose lies like:
🚫 Myth #1: God made the Bible too boring to read.
🚫 Myth #2: God made the Bible too long for us to make time to read.
🚫 Myth #3: God made the Bible too small to be sufficient.
🚫 Myth #4: God made the Bible too old to be relevant.
What other myths do you hear about God's Word? Let us know in the comments on Facebook: facebook.com/rootedpodcast
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e4
Growing Strong with a New Identity | S2E3
To grow a strong and bold spirit with Christ, our faith can’t be restrained by walls or circumstances. It has to flourish in every part of out life. It should be the core of our identity.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e3
Open Bible, Open Heart | S2E2
At all times and in all situations, God is talking to us through His Word. In those times when He seems inactive or uncaring in the chaos of our lives, this book shows us that yes, in fact, He does care, He does understand, and He is offering His divine guidance. God is speaking, and today we talk about how we can hear Him.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e2
We started off this podcast last year talking about three core ideas, or pillars, that really form the foundation of everything we talk about. Today we're talking about those three steps that will get you started rooting yourself in Christ.
We want to continue to give you practical and biblical steps that will bring you closer to God and help you overcome the danger we confront in our lives, so be sure to subscribe as we start Season 2 of Rooted Daily!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e1
The Spirit and His Power | S1E98
The Spirit of God has been at work since the beginning, He is integral to the plan of salvation, and in Him our faith is sealed. Today we discuss the vitally important work of the Holy Spirit.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e98
Rooted in the Inspired Word of God | S1E99
For the last episode of Rooted Daily Season 1 we talk about what is so special about the Bible that I can root my life in it.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e99
Can I Walk Away from God? | S1E97
The Bible ensures us that when we rely on God and His Word we are invincible, but is it possible to leave that security?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e97
Myths About Angels and Demons | S1E96
Today we separate fact from fiction about angels and demons.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e96
Why You Should Start Memorizing Scripture | S1E95
A lot of people are quick to say that Bible memorization isn't right for them, but it can be a powerful tool to help us grow with God. Here's why I think you should try memorizing Scripture this week.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e95
Pursue Peace | S1E94
We have a peace that transcends understanding and Jesus said "blessed are the peacemakers," but what the Bible calls “peace” is very different from what the world calls “peace.” Today we look at what biblical peace is and how Christians can pursue it.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e94
Why Did God Create Us? | S1E93
God stands on His own; He simply exists. That’s not true for us. We only exist because God decided to create. Why? Why did the Almighty God, who existed perfectly complete before we were conceived, create the world and everything in it?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e93
10 Habits of the Wise | S1E92
Wisdom and discernment seem to become more important with each passing day, so what does a sanctified person who relies on the wisdom of God look like?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e92
Renewing Your Mind | S1E91
Our action won't be enough for God. Today we talk about how true and proper worship demands a transformation of the mind.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e87
Loving the Bride | S1E90
Jesus loves the church so much that He gave His life for it, the same love that husbands should show their wives. How can we love and care for the bride of Christ with the same passion?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e90
A Kiss from God | S1E89
We serve a loving God who shows compassion despite our failures, but what if I've done something so sinful that I am no longer worthy of God's love. Can I be so foul that God can't bring Himself to kiss me?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e89
The Holy Kiss | S1E88
Culture has changed a lot in 2,000 years. To the early Christians, Paul urged them to greet one another with a holy kiss, but will that work today? What is our obligation in 2019?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e88
The Kiss of a Sinful Woman | S1E87
Today we talk about Simon the Pharisee's attempt to trap Jesus in a scandal and ask why Jesus allowed Himself to be kissed by a sinful woman.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e87
Unwanted Kissing | S1E86
When the Bible was written, kissing was far more common and casual than it is today, but there were still some kisses that you wouldn't want to receive. How should Christians respond to the modern version of this "unwanted kissing?"
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e86
Speaking the Truth about Abortion in Love | S1E85
When it comes to abortion, Christians should relentlessly speak the truth in love. In the wake of new legislation that makes it easier to commit an abortion, Christians are the ones with the responsibility to keep the light burning in the darkness, to speak the truth even when fewer and fewer people will.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e85
Can You Enter Heaven and Be Rich? | S1E84
Jesus makes it clear that, on our own, it will be impossible to please God if you're rich. We are living in a time of incredible wealth compared to other generations so do we have any hope of entering heaven?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e84
How to Find Your Roots Through Doubt | S1E83
Doubt doesn't have to destroy our faith. In fact, weathering our moments of doubt can be when our faith grows the most. How do we root ourselves in Christ even when we are questioning God's plan?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e83
Wiser Tomorrow Than Today | S1E82
When you were a kid, what super power did you want? It's probably a safe to assume you weren't dreaming of wisdom, yet that is the virtue that the Bible says can lead to true happiness. Why should Christians want to be wiser tomorrow than they are today?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e82
How Christians Eat | S1E81
It seems like every fad diet and nutrition guideline is up for debate, but God's Word is absolute and eternal. Today we look at what the Bible says we can trust about how a Christian should eat.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e81
Understanding Revelation | S1E80
Revelation can seem like one of the most intimidating and foreign books of the Bible. Here's how we can begin to understand it.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e80
A Shameful Death | S1E79
Today we talk about the blameless, shameful, forsaken, forgiving, sacrificial, and promising death of Jesus Christ.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e79
A Time to Judge | S1E78
We must speak the truth in love. That’s not the same as the self-righteous judgement that the Pharisees were guilty of, it’s a lifeboat that we send out to our friends with a note that says, “We were sinking too, but now we have hope.”
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e78
4 Bible Figures You Don't Know Enough About | S1E77
My name will probably never be glorified by men, but I can have something so much better. I can be known as a good and faithful servant by the Almighty God. That’s the glory that these four more obscure figures of the Bible received.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e77
Pour Out Your Wrath, God | S1E76
Can wrath coincide with love? Today we look at Psalm 69 to answer that question and see how Christians should respond to curses in the Bible.
See the full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e76
10 Lessons for Christian Living | S1E75
The Christian life isn’t one that is easy to live, but Paul tells us that it doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how he says we can live a godly life.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e75
Lies Christians Hear About Money | S1E74
It’s easy to find excuses to justify our spending or saving behaviors, but too often those excuses are built on misconceptions about what the Bible says about money. Here are 5 lies Christians hear about money.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e74
A Christian Budget | S1E73
Our budgets have to start, continue, and end with God. If we root ourselves in these 6 Bible principles as we plan our budgets, we can rest assured that we will be able to find a peace that transcends understanding.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e73
The Important Names of God | S1E72
The Bible is full of names for our God: Creator, Redeemer, Judge, Father. Each name gives us a window into His character and relationship with us. Today we look at 10 of these important names of God.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e72
A Kingdom with Open Doors | S1E71
God worked powerfully to build a kingdom that all could enter. Everyone is invited, but few will walk through the door He has opened.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e71
Waking Up Your Neighbor | S1E70
It would take some audacity to pound on someone's door at midnight because you forgot to buy bread. Would your neighbor answer?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e70
Why Talk to God | S1E69
When we are with God in His throne room, we will be singing His praises surrounded by the sweet fragrance of prayer. The question for us then is this: Do we value talking to God as much as He values our prayer?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e69
A New Covenant for Prayer | S1E68
The way Jesus taught His disciples to pray reflected the extraordinary nature of His new covenant with us. Our prayers must never lose sight of that great gift!
(For more discussion on the differences between New and Old Testament prayers, check out Anthony Lee Ash's book "Pray Always.")
See the full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e68
The Attitudes of Prayer | S1E67
God has opened up an incredible door of opportunity for us to have a direct line of communication into His throne room, more access than any earthly authority is willing to offer, but this invitation is meaningful only with certain attitudes. So what attitudes does God demand of our prayers?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e67
Why It Can Be Difficult to Pray | S1E66
Our Father values our prayer. What keeps us from talking with Him the way we should?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e66
Good Friends Are... | S1E65
From the beginning, God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” We need friends, but not all friends are good for us. Today we look at an example of a good and godly friendship.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e65
Don't Join My Church | S1E64
I don’t want you to join my church and, in fact, I don’t even want to join my own church. And before you comment below inviting me to join your church, I’ll be clear that don’t want to join your church either and neither should you. Here's why.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e64
The Weakness of God | S1E63
Our God is the Almighty. He is eternal, ever-present, all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving. Yet, despite our God's power and authority, Paul says that some will only see His weakness. Today we look at the weakness of God and how His weakness is so much greater than our strength.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e63
Crucifying Sin | S1E62
Each day God calls you to live a victorious life in your battle against sin. Here are four ways to succeed.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e62
Forgiveness Isn't an Option | S1E61
This is a matter of salvation. To be like God, to be made perfect through the blood of the Son, we must endure and we must forgive. Forgiveness is not an option for Christians; it is a requirement.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e61
New Beginnings | S1E60
During this month, many of us are resolving to have a fresh start and our God has always been One of new beginnings. Here's how He says we can make resolutions that will last.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e60
What Could Happen in 2019 | S1E59
Today we talk about four predictions of what could happen in 2019.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e59
Make Smarter New Year Resolutions | S1E58
Nearly as many resolutions that are made on New Year's Day are broken by the end of the month, so what does the Bible say we should do if we are resolved to better ourselves for more than just the month of January?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e58
Happy holidays! While we are spending some time with family and friends during the end of the year, I'll be sharing some of the episodes that impacted me the most from 2018.
Is there an episode of Rooted Daily that helped you in 2018 or is there a topic you want us to study in the new year? Let me know in the comments!
What We Know About the Birth of Christ | S1E57
During this time of the year much of the world reflects on the birth of our Messiah and Christians are often asked what we can know about it. Today we look at what the Bible says we can know (and what we don't know) about this miraculous birth.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e57
Gifts from God | S1E56
The delivery trucks are out and the malls are packed with people searching for last-minute gifts for the holidays and today we talk about what makes up God's perfect, intentional, and eternally-planned gift to us!
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e56
10 Reasons to Read the Bible | S1E55
Today we talk about the motivation you need to dive into the Word of God and make it your foundation.
Linked episode: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e17
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e55
Why Don't My Neighbors Believe? | S1E54
Why do so many reject the gospel? Today we talk about hurdles Christians face when sharing the good news and how we can overcome them.
Linked article: https://www.housetohouse.com/five-causes-decline-belief/
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/s1e54
The Meaning of Hallelujah | S1E53
It’s been said that almost every English-speaking Christian knows how to pronounce "hallelujah," but why is this word so important to our faith?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/s1e53
5 Steps to Reignite Your Spiritual Fire | S1E52
Feel like your fire for God is dimming?
There are going to be times when God’s will turns our will on its head. That's what happened with Jeremiah, but, despite that, he said there was a fire shut up in his bones that could not be held in. How do we maintain that kind of passion? Here are 5 ways to reignite your flame for God when it starts to fade.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e51
Hope in the Wreckage | S1E51
When everything around us seems hopeless, we don’t have to be consumed. Through the wreckage, we can know that God still loves us and He has never left us.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e51
When Nothing Makes Sense | S1E50
When it seems like nothing makes sense we are left with only two options: 1) We can be confused with God or 2) we can be confused without God. Which will you choose?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e50
How to Fix What's Broken | S1E49
Christ, greater than any doctor and His Word being greater than any prescription, can completely heal and make us whole. Here's how we can fix a hurt and broken relationship.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e49
The Foolproof Plan to Do Anything | S1E48
God promises that we will be able to take on the world and sin with Him and through Him and in Him. Here's how.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e48
The Most Powerful Words Ever Written | S1E47
Our words have an impact on those around us and so we must use them to show the world the love and forgiveness of Christ, but we also know that our words will never have the same power as God's Word. Today we talk about two of the most powerful words ever uttered.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e47
Can I Rely on the Bible? | S1E46
The gospel is a description of historical events. At the core, Christians claim that something extraordinary happened- something evident, real, and historical. Can we conclude confidently these things are true and that the Bible in fact reveals the Word of God?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e46
4 Question to Ask When Reading the Bible | S1E45
We will be held accountable by what is written in the Bible so we better be sure we know what it says! Today we give you four questions that will help you see how every verse of the Bible fits into the greater context of the gospel.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e45
How to be Battle Ready | S1E44
The Bible talks about two different but equally vicious and deadly enemies that we must prepare to face. Today we talk about what they are and how we conquer them.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e44
The Right Motive to Read Scripture | S1E43
Scripture reading and Bible study are noble things. God's Word has the power to radically transform our lives, but can you read the Bible with the wrong motives?
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e43
4 Ways To Be Perfect | S1E42
Our sin prevents us from coming close to God. We cannot remain imperfect if we want to be in His presence. Here's how we can be perfect as our Father is perfect.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e42
You Need to Talk | S1E41
To make a selfless relationship work though, we need to communicate and we need to do so emulating Christ. Here's how we can do it.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e41
Speaking with Salt | S1E40
Jesus says that we are supposed to be the salt of the world and Paul says we should talk like it. Today we talk about how followers of Christ must always choose their words with care so we do not risk losing our saltiness.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e40
How to Deal with Criticism | S1E39
We have a responsibility to each other to speak the truth in love and build each other up in our faith and on the flip side of that command, we must be ready to listen when others confront us with the truth. Here are 5 steps we can take to respond to criticism better.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e40
Leftovers | S1E38
God doesn’t want your leftovers. He wants you to put Him first! Here's why.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e38
3 of My Favorite Prayers of Thanks | S1E37
Throughout human history, thanks have been intrinsic to our relationship with God. Today we talk about three of my favorite prayers of thanksgiving.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e37
How to Give Thanks in Difficult Circumstances | S1E36
The Bible tells us that no matter the circumstance I should learn to be able to sing and make music from my heart, giving thanks to God, but that can be difficult. Here's how we can still give thanks in difficult and painful times.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e36
Sharing Christ Around the Dinner Table | S1E35
Thanksgiving is a great time to spend with family you don't always get to see, but the dinner table conversation can be tricky. Here are four guidelines for sharing the good news of Jesus this week.
See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e35
2 Ways to Stop Judging | S1E34
We are not greater than Jesus and He did not come to the world to condemn, but to save. Today we give you two ways you can overcome the sin of judging.
See full post: https://rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e34
Making Compassion a Lifestyle | S1E33
Christ loves me and that alone should compel me to love others. Christ’s sacrifice should breed uncontrollable compassion in my life. Here's how we can allow compassion to transform our lives.
See full post: https://rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e33
5 Prayers God Wants You to Pray | S1E32
Prayer is central to our relationship with God. Here are five ways that God wants us to talk to Him.
See full post: https://rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e32
Knowing When to Speak | S1E31
We have a message worth proclaiming! We talk about how to know when it is time for us to boldly and passionately speak about the good news here.
Linked episide: https://rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e30
See full post: https://rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e31
Knowing When to Sit Down | S1E30
When is it time for Christians to sit down and be quiet? God commands silence from His people. Today we talk about why and when.
See full post here: https://rooteddaily.com/blog/_s1e30
Curing Your Boredom | S1E29
God says that you don't have to be bored. Today we look at two passages from the Bible that tells Christians how we can cure our boredom.
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God's Reading List | S1E28
John tells us that God will have books open as we are judged. What books is he talking about and what must we do to ensure that our name is recorded in the book of life? We look at the answers from the Bible here.
Article mentioned: https://www.housetohouse.com/three-books-on-gods-reading-list/
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Praying for Government | S127
Prayer is the most powerful form of patriotism that Christians can show. Here's why the Bible calls us to pray for our leaders.
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How You Should Vote | S1E26
Are you going to the polls today? Here's what the Bible says about how you should vote.
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Christ's Attitude Toward Politics | S1E25
Politics have always been divisive, but Christians are called to unity. Today we talk about how Jesus calls us to a different standard when we participate in politics.
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How to Deal with Divisive People | S1E24
One of the incredible lessons we learn from Jude's letter is how to deal with divisive people. Here's how he tells us to react.
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Why You Should Rely on the Church | S1E23
God tells Christians to rely on the church, not because all of her members are perfect, but because they are imperfect like us and the church is where we can all find a home.
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Don't Be Scared! | S1E22
While the rest of the world remembers what scares them today, as Christians we don't have to be afraid. Here are 5 reasons why with Christ we have nothing to fear!
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What Can I Know? | S1E21
We can't know everything, but here's what we can know.
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What To Do When _____ Happens | S1E20
You can know what to do in any circumstance. Here's how.
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Building Better Habits | S1E19
God wants us to overcome sin. Here's how He says we can replace sin with better habits.
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5 Sections of the Bible You Should Read First | S1E18
Starting to read the Bible every day can be intimidating, so we put together a list of the five sections of Scripture that we think you should start reading first.
What five passages from God's Word would you recommend to someone to read first? Let us know in the comments.
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Tips and Tools to Root Yourself in the Bible | S1E17
Daily Bible reading is hard. Today we give you some tips and tools to make it easier.
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3 Reasons You're Relying on Borrowed Faith | S1E16
One of the greatest threats to our eternal security is "borrowed" faith. Today we talk about how to move beyond it and develop the kind of real and personal faith that God demands.
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What is Faith? | S1E15
Can I trust God enough to put my faith in Him? What kind of faith does God expect from me? We search the Bible for answers here.
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How To Be More Than Sincere | S1E14
Sometimes sincerity just isn't enough, but Christ offers something more. Here's how we can be more than sincere.
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The 27 Things That Lead to Eternal Life | S1E13
God has revealed an incredible plan for us. Here's what the Bible tells us about it.
Original article: https://www.housetohouse.com/we-are-saved-by/
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Unity in Christ | S1E12
Today we give you 3 steps to find unity in a divided world.
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2 Ways You Can Use Your God-Given Talents Today | S1E11
Here's two ways you can use your abilities and talents in a meaningful way for God today.
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Our New Purpose | S1E10
What does the Bible tell me God expects from me once I am a Christian? What is my purpose?
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How to Find Your Identity in Christ | S1E9
How we can turn the theory of our identity into reality? See here.
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Living as a Traveler | S1E8
Just passing through? Here's how Christians can live in a foreign place without settling in.
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5 New Identities Only Christians Can Claim | S1E7
When we stake our identity on our external circumstances our sense of who we are is going to be shallow and fragile. Fortunately, Jesus offers us an alternative.
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Moving Beyond Self-Esteem | S1E6
The Bible offers something better than self-esteem. Here's what.
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Who Are You? | S1E5
Identity can be complex and difficult to comprehend, but God is clear about how He wants His people to define themselves. Can you clearly say who you are (and not just who you're not)?
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Getting Prepared | S1E4
Are you prepared to live as God wants you to? What does God expect from you? Answers below.
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Weathering Life's Storms with Christ | S1E3
God warns us that there are storms ahead. Are your roots sturdy enough to withstand them?
This is the third and final of three "pillar episodes" that we'll build on throughout the rest of the show.
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Growing a Strong and Bold Spirit | S1E2
Anyone can rely on “human tradition” or craft their own argument, but the Bible tells us that we can do more than that.
This is the second of three "pillar episodes" that we'll build on throughout the rest of the show.
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Laying Deep Roots in God's Word | S1E1
Where is your foundation? In Colossians 2, Paul warns that danger is ahead and we need to prepare by laying down deep roots in the Word of God. Here's why.
This is the first of three "pillar episodes" that we'll build on throughout the rest of the show.
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5 Important Reasons to Root Yourself Daily | S1E0
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The Bible contains the incredible and eternal wisdom of God. Here's 5 reasons we should read, study, and apply it each and every day!