Rooted In Christ

In this episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with Bailey Unterwagner—artist manager, tour manager, and founder of BOO Management—for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career while keeping Jesus at the center.

Bailey shares his journey into the Christian music industry, how following God's voice shaped his career, and why character will always outlast talent....

What happens when the wounds of childhood follow you into adulthood—and God begins revealing what you've spent decades trying to forget?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with author, speaker, Marine Corps veteran, and mentor John Jarman to discuss his incredible journey from childhood trauma, abuse, and brokenness to healing, freedom, and purpose throug...

What happens when years of unimaginable suffering don't weaken your faith—but deepen it?

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with author, apologist, and homesteader David Libby to discuss one of Christianity's most difficult questions: Why does God allow suffering?

Drawing from his family's 15-year battle with chronic illness, David shares how watching his wife and daught...

What happens when the excitement of following Jesus fades and the struggles begin?

In this episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with author and longtime follower of Christ Brad Church to have an honest conversation about what it really means to persevere in the Christian life. Together they discuss the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, why so many believers wrestle with guilt and shame, and h...

What happens when a lifetime of abuse, anger, loss, and brokenness is surrendered to Christ?

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Rory Paquette shares his incredible testimony of growing up in an abusive home, protecting his family as a child, wrestling with anger toward God, surviving devastating financial loss, and ultimately encountering the transforming grace of Jesus Christ.

Rory opens up about the hidd...

In this episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with filmmaker, photographer, poet, and creative partner Eddie Mace for an honest conversation about faith, creativity, and using every talent for the Kingdom of God.

Eddie shares his testimony of growing up in church, how God deepened his personal relationship with Christ in recent years, and the journey that led him into spoken word poetry. Together, th...

🎉 We made it to Episode 200! 🎉

In this special milestone episode, Eric is joined by his wife, Holly Stephens, for a heartfelt conversation about one of the most important aspects of the Christian walk: intimacy with God.

Before diving into the discussion, friends and past guests share encouraging messages celebrating 200 episodes of the Rooted in Christ Podcast and the impact God has made through this ministry. Eric and Holly ...

What happens when one of the world's most recognized New Age teachers encounters the truth of Scripture?

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with bestselling author and former New Age leader Doreen Virtue. Once known worldwide for her teachings on angels, psychic readings, manifestation, and spiritual practices, Doreen shares the remarkable story of how reading Scripture led her to repen...

What does it look like to carry the gentle love of Jesus into your everyday life?

In this episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Gentle and Lowly Co., Addie Ott. Together they explore how God uses our personal stories, creative gifts, and daily interactions to advance His Kingdom.

Addie shares her powerful testimony of finding hope in Christ during her parents' div...

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with Christian speaker, author, and podcast host Jessica DeYoung to talk about healing, identity, testimony, and the redeeming power of Jesus Christ. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, shame, abortion, and restoration — revealing how God transformed her pain into purpose through the Made Whole Movement.

Together, they discuss the i...

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Brigette Donoho joins Eric Stephens for an honest conversation about faith, worship, motherhood, homeschooling, the music industry, and walking closely with God in every season.

Brigette shares her testimony of growing up in church, walking away from faith as a teenager, and ultimately surrendering her life fully to Christ after a life-changing encounter with God. S...

What happens when the dream you built your entire identity around completely falls apart?

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stevens sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and PodMatch founder Alex Sanfilippo to talk about the rise, crash, and redemption that transformed his life forever.

Alex opens up about:

• Chasing the dream of becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur
• Losing everything durin...

In this powerful episode of Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with author and speaker Debra McNinch for an honest conversation about parenting prodigals, spiritual warfare, and trusting God through family heartbreak.

Debra shares her personal journey after receiving the life-changing news that her child identified as transgender, and how that moment shattered her expectations, challenged her faith, and ultimately led...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Don Ready for one of the most real and faith-filled conversations we’ve had on the podcast.

Don opens up about the moment he was diagnosed with cancer, the fear that hit instantly, and how that diagnosis launched him into the fight of his life—physically, mentally, and spiritually. From panic attacks in a work van to life-threatening treatments, paralysis, and a high-risk stem c...

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, we sit down with Scott LaPierre to dive deep into marriage, faith, and what it truly means to live intentionally for Christ.

Scott shares his personal testimony—from navigating loss to finding salvation—and how that journey shaped his calling into ministry, writing, and leading marriage conferences across the country.

We explore:

• Why there is always ho...

In this powerful episode of Rooted in Christ, Eric sits down with Darryll Rice to unpack a testimony that’s raw, real, and deeply transformative.

Darryll shares his journey from experiencing church hurt and walking away from faith, to navigating a lifestyle of partying, music, and chasing success—including a potential record deal—before ultimately encountering God in a life-changing way. What followed was a co...

In this powerful episode of the Rooted & Christ Podcast, we sit down with genre-bending artist Scootie Wop (Emmanuel Lofton) to unpack a raw and unfiltered testimony of transformation.

Scootie shares his journey growing up in a military family, navigating identity struggles after his parents’ divorce, and getting pulled into gang culture at a young age. From there, things escalated into substance abuse, incl...

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with special guest Stephen Brindle—strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia 76ers, Christian hip-hop artist, and man of deep faith.

Stephen shares his personal journey to Christ, from growing up in Pittsburgh and navigating family struggles, to wrestling with depression, identity, and worldly distractions during his early years. Through c...

In this deeply moving episode of the Rooting in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with Kimberly Stevens to share a powerful testimony of faith, loss, and redemption.

Kimberly opens up about her journey—from becoming a Christian as a college athlete to walking through unimaginable trials, including the loss of her son, a cancer diagnosis, and life-threatening illness in her daughter. Through it all, she reveals how God’...