The Strong Roots Podcast
Helping you grow closer to Jesus!
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 173
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Choosing God's Way
We often want control—but Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and follow Him (Luke 9:23). In this episode, we unpack the tension between our way and God’s way, and how daily surrender leads to a life of…
00:19:48 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
When You Become The Idol
In a culture that constantly says "make it about you," how do we resist the temptation to put ourselves at the center of everything? In this episode, we unpack what it means to lay down self-idolatry…
00:20:37 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
When Your Career Becomes An Idol
1 Corinthians 10:31 says, "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Sometimes, however, we can focus too much on the job we are doing instead of who we are doing it for. Today, Kristin sits …
00:24:04 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
When Pride Becomes a Problem
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Pride comes before the fall?" Well it's true and Biblical (Proverbs 16:18)! Today, Kristin and Aleah talk about the idol of pride, how to recognize it, and how to liv…
00:25:54 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
When Money Becomes An Idol
Money can buy a lot of things, but can it truly buy happiness? Today, Kristin sits down with Alyce Wendt to discuss the idol of money and material things. Through personal stories and Biblical truths…
00:23:06 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
When Kids Become An Idol
Children are a blessing from God, but they can so easily become the priority of our lives. Today, Kristin sits down with Pastor John and discuss the effects that idolizing your children can have on t…
00:21:51 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
When Marriage Becomes An Idol
Marriage was created by God for our benefit, but is it taking the place of God in our lives? Today, Kristin talks with Meagan and together they look at the warning signs and potential pitfalls on put…
00:21:09 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
People Pleasing
Our God is confrontational, but are we willing to be? It is all too easy for us to become consumed with pleasing others and it is culturally considered the "right thing" to do. Join Pastor John and K…
00:22:04 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
Sexuality
Sex was created by God for His glory, but lately society has redefined and reshaped the idea of sex and sexuality. Let's talk about it. Join us today as Pastor John and Kristin discuss God's design f…
00:20:25 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Give Up Control
It has become cultural norm to take control of situations in our life. From our work life, to our at-home life, we want things our way, but is that really what we are called to? In today's episode, K…
00:29:00 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Loving Your Body
We get it...it's a touchy subject, but the love or hate of your body could be controlling your life. Today Kristin sits down with Maegan and talks about the root of the negative feelings about your b…
00:22:10 |
Fri 31 May 2024
Overcoming Loneliness
It is all too easy to close ourselves off to people and become isolated from community and even God's word, but God wants more for us! Today, Aubrey Toppen joins Kristin to discuss ways to overcome o…
00:26:09 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Overcoming Anxiety
Anxiety can be a downward spiral. Thoughts begin to change, habits begin to break, and before we know it, life seems pointless. God, offers us a way out. Through his love, peace, and joy, we can have…
00:24:17 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
You Are Not Alone.
No matter where you are, God is with you! In today's episode, Kristin sits with three generations of believers to discuss the feeling of loneliness. Watch and be encouraged by the fact that God is al…
00:26:09 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
You Are Forgiven.
Forgiveness. Something that is hard to feel, but is offered to us freely by the grace of God. How do we come to comprehend this gift in our lives, but more importantly, how can we show it to others? …
00:25:23 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
You Are Loved.
Did you know that you are truly loved by God? Today, Kristin talks with three generations of believers on identity, and how to root yours in the love of Christ.
00:24:36 |
Thu 07 Sep 2023
The Things We Consume
No we aren't talking about food! Today, we are talking about the media and content that we consume and why it's important to guard our hearts and eyes from the ungodly messages. Pastor John and Krist…
00:23:55 |
Wed 05 Jul 2023
Words Hurt, God Heals
Let’s be honest…words hurt. Whether it is a comment online, or through the mouth of another words can shape how we view ourselves and others; however, we may be idolizing the things that people say o…
00:23:04 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
The Battle of the Mind
We have nearly 70,000 thoughts per day, but are all of them Godly truths? Today Pastor John and Kristin take a look at what the "salesman" of our mind tells us on a daily basis and offer advice about…
00:17:06 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Holy Hustle: Hustle at Church
Welcome to the season finale of our Holy Hustle season!
As Christians, we have been called not to to place of complacency, but of a constant pursuit of God and people. On today's episode, Rich Heem…
00:20:13 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
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