Deeper Roots Podcast

Deeper Roots Podcast

We explore what it means to live a life rooted in Christ—beyond Sunday sermons. Whether you’re planted in the church or still searching for your soil, Deeper Roots is your weekly reminder to stay grounded, ask better questions, and grow in the direction God is calling you.

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August 8, 2025 67 mins

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"God didn't do it." Answering a listener's question about supporting someone who has been deeply traumatized by church leadership.

• Separating the individual hurt from the church as an institution
• Supporting someone with church hurt
• Church leaders face unique challenges and burdens often unseen by most
• Finding identity in Christ rather than ministry roles or recognition<...

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Our Hosts Chris, RJ, Pastor Jason, and Zay discuss what's better, wellness or religion. Is manifestation and prayer the same thing? Real-life experiences and testimonies demonstrate how humility and trust in God leads to true spiritual fulfillment and navigating life's challenges.

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Are we going to play Uno in Vegas? In this episode, the guys discuss how looking to cultural figures for Godly examples is a dangerous way to live a Christ-centered life. They also discuss the basketball top 100 player list, Justin Biebers new album, and a reflection on Amos 7. 

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The crew delves into everything from creepy collectible toys to spiritual discernment in today’s culture. This conversation sparks a deeper reflection on spiritual sensitivity, Bible study, and what we allow into our homes.

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RJ tells us the story about his altercation and how that scary moment reminded him of the Psalms. The crew debates whether it’s time to let our wives join us on the pod. We reflect on Father’s Day and the ongoing struggle of maintaining the Biblical mandate of Fatherhood. 

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Isaiah opens up about a real-time challenge with forgiveness. The crew discusses Michael Tait’s confession, GloRilla’s gospel award win, and the complicated world of celebrity Christian culture. Then they dive deep into how to live a quiet life and how to kill your personal ambitions.

Did Isaiah get into a fight, living a quiet life and are celebrity christians weird?!

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RJ reveals the name of his newborn—and yes, it’s inspired by The Matrix. Isaiah opens up about his marriage clip going viral. The crew also unpacks one of the most profound truths in Scripture: God is love. What does that actually mean for how we live, love, and grow spiritually?

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June 11, 2025 3 mins

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Surprise! We hit record after Episode 3 and kept the convo going. Spoiler: half the pod has never seen Jurassic Park, the other half hasn't made it through a single Mission: Impossible... and none of us are caught up on John Wick. Also WE ARE NOT BOYS!

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What do NBA draft conspiracies, defending the faith, and holding each other accountable have in common? This episode.

In Ep. 3, we kick things off debating the Dallas Mavericks’ draft miracle and whether the NBA lottery was rigged. But it quickly turns toward the real stuff—like how equipped the average Christian is to defend their faith, and what it looks like to pursue accountability in marriage, ministry, and commun...

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We get real about how faith shows up in our everyday decisions—from what we watch and listen to, to how we raise our kids and set personal boundaries.

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00:00 – Cold Open
Everyone agrees: if we get canceled, it’s RJ’s fault.

Anthony Edwards, Victor Wembanyama, and branding in the NBA.

04:00 – News

  • New American Pope
  • Chicago hot dogs and Catholic history
  • Can Christians explore o...
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In this debut episode of the Deeper Roots podcast, we discuss our motivations for starting the podcast, our journeys, and the concept of 'deeper roots' in spiritual life and community. We also explore the power of unified effort and sacrifice through a playful debate on whether a hundred men could defeat one gorilla.

00:00 Introduction and Soda Talk
00:26 Welcome to the Deeper Roots Podcast
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