ABOUT THE GUEST
Tori Robinson is currently a Resident Director (RD) at Bethel University and an alumna of the same university with a degree in Bible and Theology. Tori grew up in Arden Hills, MN, in a family of Bethel alums and is known for her adaptability and peacemaking skills. She is married to Matthew Robinson from Northern Ireland, and they have a unique love story that highlights their shared missional mindset. Tori is also a dedicated mother of two, Asher and Lucy, and is passionate about embracing vibrant, joyful, and faith-filled motherhood.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Rooted, hosts Josie and Symone Harms welcome special guest Tori Robinson, a Resident Director at Bethel University. Tori shares insights from her journey of growing up in a vibrant and hospitable family, her role as a peacemaker, and adaptable middle child. She discusses her experiences in guiding students through their college years, emphasizing the importance of communication and conflict resolution. Tori also recounts her unique love story with her husband, Matthew, and how God brought them together. Additionally, she delves into her passion for motherhood, highlighting the transformative lessons of self-sacrifice and dependence on the Lord. The episode concludes with Tori's advice on trusting God's plan for one’s desires and story.
00:00 - Introduction to Rooted Podcast
00:49 - Meet Tori Robinson: Childhood and Family
03:31 - Navigating College and Becoming an RD
05:40 - The Role of a Peacemaker
07:04 - Maturity and Childlike Joy
10:47 - An Ireland Love Story: Meeting Her Matthew
15:55 - The Journey to Marriage
27:09 - Motherhood and Faith
30:38 - Final Thoughts and Wisdom
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Maturity and childlikeness are not mutually exclusive. Tori emphasizes that one can be mature while still embracing joy, passion, and a vibrant, playful life, reflecting the example set by Jesus.
- Tori discusses her natural inclination towards peacemaking, attributing much of life’s conflicts to miscommunication. She believes that with good communication, most misunderstandings can be resolved.
- Tori’s story of how she met and eventually fell in love with her husband highlights the importance of trusting in God’s timing.
- Tori views motherhood as the ultimate expression of self-sacrifice, teaching her about God’s unconditional love. Her experiences as a mother deepen her understanding of faith and dependence on God.
- Tori connects maturity with humility, stressing that a mature person recognizes their continuous need for growth and transformation in Christ, while remaining grounded in the reality of the world.
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NOTABLE QUOTES
- "To be mature and to be joy-filled, passionate, and vibrant are not incompatible things together."
- "Most conflict and tension come down to miscommunication and misunderstanding. With good communication, most things can be solved."
- "God is trustworthy with your story and your desires. He knows them and has a plan for them, and will honor them because He put them there."
- "The Lord is trustworthy with your story and your desires. He knows them, and he saw you and put them in you when you were a little girl or a little boy."
- "I have found no better example of testing faith and becoming like Jesus than in the self-sacrifice of being a mom."
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