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Welcome to the 11th series of the Rooted Parent Podcast! Cameron and Anna will share with you the good good news of the gospel as it applies specifically to you as a mom or dad. Together we will examine facets of the gospel, such as adoption and regeneration, and discuss how those truths inherent to our salvation actually have real-world, practical implications in our daily lives raising children. In the same way that most of us carry smartphones but do not utilize a fraction of that small computer's power and capacity, believers often do not know or live out of all the treasures of the gospel. Join us this season as we dig deeper to enjoy all that Christ has done for us and learn to love Him more. Psalm 103 Gospel Benefits chart Romans 8 for Parents (blog series) Parenting in the Spirit (podcast season) Gospel-Astonished Parenting by Rob Yancey Fallen Condition Focus by Bryan Chappell Follow us @therootedministry. Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this final episode of our Flourishing Parent series, Cameron and Anna come to the climactic "I Am" statement in the Gospel of John. When Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, he demonstrates his power over life and death, and his will to defeat death on our behalf. Knowing the overwhelming goodness of his love for us empowers us to wait when he does not change our circumstances, and shows parents how to wait well with their children during hard seasons and painful circumstances. Curriculum for the Gospel of John Fixing Like the Father by Clarissa Moll Behind a Counselor’s Door: Why Kids Don’t Talk to Their Parents by Kristen Hatton Don’t Hurry the Hurt by Kristen Hatton John 11:17-37 Follow us @therootedministry. Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

If there is one key thing Christian parents can "do" to facilitate flourishing for their children and themselves, it would be abiding in Christ. In this episode Cameron and Anna explore some of the riches of John 15, and how staying relationally connected to Jesus helps us to bear the fruit of the Spirit in our homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces. If there's a single key to the flourishing life in Christ, this is it.Breathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson CooperAbiding in Christ: The Firm Foundation of Parenting by Dawson CooperJohn 15Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

One of the greatest struggles humans have is with our pressing need to feel like we belong. We were created for fellowship and connection with God and others, so the desire for belonging is a proper human need that has been bent and twisted by sin. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss the fact that our basic desire is actually to belong to God, and then with others, and Jesus is the way into our belonging. Belonging to Jesus, we find the true satisfaction and flourishing that we, and our kids, long to experience. How Jesus Satisfies Our Teenagers’ Greatest Longings - Rooted MinistrySeries: Creating a Culture of BelongingFear Factor in Parenting: Facing the FOMO John 14 ESVThe Inner Ring by C.S. Lewis Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this episode of our season "Lifegiving Parenthood," Cameron and Anna discuss the wonderful truth that our Good Shepherd Jesus guides parents through all the thousands of decisions, large and small, that we make on our children's behalf. When we feel burdened by the incessant choices we must make for our children-- and especially when we don't know what is best -- we can trust that Jesus delights to lead us into His wisdom. Ezekiel 34:11-16Isaiah 30:21Psalm 23Proverbs 3:5-6John 10:1-15, 27-28 Be Thou My Vision: God’s Wisdom, Presence, and Provision in Parenting - Rooted MinistryParenting Out of the Wisdom of Scripture - Podcasts Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Kristen Hatton unpacks the five P's of parenting to help parents become more self-aware, stay motivated toward their children, and lead their homes with gospel-centered purpose and hope.Kristen is a counselor who works with teenage girls, parents, and families. She’s the author of Parenting Ahead, Face Time, Get Your Story Straight, and The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for Students. Kristen lives in Dallas with her pastor husband and is the mom of three young adults and a son-in-law. Learn more at www.kristenhatton.com. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this special Christmas episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, father and veteran youth pastor Syler Thomas join Cameron and Anna to discuss about the misadventures of Kevin McAllister and his family. They talk about parenting failures, regrets, and redemption, and how, because of Christ, we are not condemned for our shortcomings as moms and dads.  Home Alone: We are All Kevins by Matt Brown The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

Continuing in our season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss how Jesus's promise that he is the Light of the World illuminates the path forward for parents in a dark and uncertain world. Just as light leads, reveals, guides, brightens, and encourages, Jesus is present with parents who want to lead their families well. John 8:12-36Exodus 12:21-22Psalm 119:105 Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

What do you think you actually want for your child? Answering the question reveals a lot about what drives our decisions as parents. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss how finding contentment and satisfaction in Christ can lead to a more abundant, meaningful life with your family. Parents, Don't Treat The Bread of Life like Green Beans - Rooted MinistryFamily Ministry CurriculumJohn 6:22-40Half-Truth Series: God Wants My Child to Be Happy by Katie PolskiThe Value of a Soul: Talking with Teenagers About Relationships by Luke PaivaFollow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In the second episode of our series Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss the powerful name "I AM" that God shares with Moses. When Jesus calls himself "I AM," he is asserting his own divinity and union with the Father, and this is good, good news for parents indeed. Colossians 1:15-17Hebrews 1: 3John 14:9Exodus 3:1-14John 8: 57-59 John 6:20Isaiah 43:25John 18:4-6 Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this conversation with author Adam Griffin, Cameron and Anna explore the relief the gospel brings to exhausted, overwhelmed, weary parents. They lean into the truth that parents need the freedom of Christ and the fruit of the indwelling Holy Spirit in order to parent their children with joy and perseverance. Adam Griffin is a husband and father to 3 boys; he also is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas and the host of the Family Discipleship podcast.  Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam GriffinGood News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens by Adam GriffinRooted Book Awards 2020: Best New Parenting BooksBreathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson Cooper Sour Grapes Are Not a Fruit of the Spirit by Kristin CouchParenting in the Spirit podcast series  Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In our newest season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna will unpack the I AM statements of Jesus in John's Gospel. They seek to answer the question: can raising kids be life-giving? By grasping the truth of who Jesus is, we can walk in greater confidence, joy, and peace as we raise our children. They unpack biblical terms like believe, trust, and life in order to establish a better understanding of what it does–and does not–mean to flourish as a Christian parent. Throughout it all, we’ll see how trusting Jesus as our great I AM provides the strength and hope we parents need.  Jesus, Friend of Teenagers and Over-Functioning Parents by Melissa PowellMom Guilt and the Goodness of God by Brook PreusBasic Parenting Principles video course John 20:30-31John 10:10Galatians 5:22-23 Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

Studies find that a majority of teenagers and young adults cite loneliness as one of their most painful problems. Longtime campus minister Shelby Abbott found this to be true among his students, so he wrote Why We're Feeling Lonely (And What We Can Do About It) (A Christian Guide for Gen Z on Relationships, Friendship, Community, Anxiety, Depression, and Healing Loneliness Through the Gospel) to address this issue head-on with the truth of the gospel. His conversation with Anna offers practical guidance to parents who are raising kids in a digitally connected/relationally disconnected world. You'll be encouraged by his wisdom and trust! Shelby Abbott is an author, campus minister, emcee, and conference speaker. He's also a husband and dad to two daughters. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the US and author several books for the next generation, including such topics as doubt, pressure, and cohabitation before marriage. Find him at shelbyabbott.com Pushing Back on the Loneliness Epidemic Among Young People by Shelby Abbott Fear Factor in Parenting: Will My Child Lose Their Faith in College? with Shelby Abbott Rooted Loneliness Resources   Follow us on instagram @rootedministry! Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or watch the episode on YouTube! Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

With this episode, Cameron and Anna begin a new series for parents, "Can't Do It All." Parents today are under enormous pressure to "do it all" for their families, and yet our human problem with limits goes all the way back to Eden. Cameron and Anna explore God's good - and finite- design for human beings, and discuss how living within our God-ordained limits will lead to greater spiritual health and thriving for our entire family.  Genesis chapter 2You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good News by Kelly Kapic Rooted Recommends: You’re Only Human by Kelly KapicDiscovering the Joy of Being a Creature with Kelly Kapic Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

Welcome to our newest season of the Rooted Parent Podcast. In this season, Cameron and Anna will dive into possibly the most beloved chapter in all of Scripture: Romans 8. They will discuss the nuts and bolts of what it means to “walk in the Spirit,” and what that looks like for moms and dads in everyday life with their children. In this first episode, Cameron and Anna begin in Galatians 5 with the fruit of the Spirit and give some context for what it actually means to take one step at a time in the guidance and strength of the Holy Spirit. Join us for this new season; we hope it will offer parents comfort, wisdom, and peace in the companionship of our good God.“We are very vulnerable to slipping into the flesh when it comes to our kids.”References:Galatians 5 Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny is joined by longtime youth pastor Justin Wong. Justin has served students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian American church community and most recently completed his second doctorate degree researching Gen Z students and the Asian American Church. They discuss aspects of the hit show K-Pop Demon Hunters and how parents can engage with their own children and teenagers about it. They also discuss social media in general and its influence on teenagers and children. How to Teach the Gospel To Teenagers Through Culture by Chelsea Kingston EricksonWhat Teenagers Need From Parents: Understand the Challenges of Technology by Christina FoxDiscipling Your Teenagers, a Rooted video course The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCrackenThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.Join us at the Rooted 2025 Conference! Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this final episode of our season Can't Do It All, Anna welcomes back Rooted podcaster Alice Churnock and introduces our brand-new executive director Hannah Dow. We invited them to talk about the (potential) overwhelm of being a mother. Both of these moms juggle full-time jobs while running their households, caring for elderly parents, serving at church, and attempting to maintain friendships and good health. Additionally, Hannah is a single mother. You'll want to hear how they find rest in the gospel, but you'll also glean some practical tips. Be encouraged by their wholehearted pursuit of Jesus in the midst of their busy lives. Alice Churnock is the Founder of BrainCore of Birmingham, and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with more than 20 years of experience counseling adolescents. She and her husband have two teenage boys. Hannah Dow is the Executive Director of Rooted; she previously served on Rooted’s Board of Directors and wrote articles for the blog. She and her daughter, Neal, love road trips, local bookstores, and dabbling with watercolors.  Ask Alice podcast on RootedAlice Churnock author pageHannah Dow author pageRest for Your Soul: A Bible Study on Solitude, Silence, and Prayer by Wendy Blight Matthew 11:28-30 Phil 1:6, 4:13Daniel 3 Follow us @rootedministry! Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

In this very special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna welcome Kelly Kapic. His work on human limits was part of the inspiration for this Can't Do It All season. In this episode, you will learn how God-given limits are not only not sin, they are blessings, God's good plan for our flourishing. Kelly touches on humility, academics, faithfulness, and hard work. In addition to being a husband and father, Kelly is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College, and the author of more than 15 books, including Christianity Today book award winner You’re Only Human, and most recently, a devotional called You Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional on the Goodness of Being Human. Kelly is already a friend of the ministry, having been a main speaker at our 2023 conference in Franklin, TN.  The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der KolkFollow us @rootedministry!Please rate and review the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

Author Justin Whitmel Earley joins Cameron and Anna for this special episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast. When life taught Earley that he truly could not do it all, he developed a "rule of life" to guide the choices he makes for his family, and for his own growth as a believer, a father, a husband, and a dual- career professional. Justin Whitmel Earley is the creator of The Common Rule, a program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor. He is also a mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. Justin and his wife, Lauren, have four sons.  Most recent release: The Common Rule Youth Edition: Growing Your Faith in a Distracted World by Justin Whitmel EarleyUpcoming Book for JWE: The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life On Rooted: Scripture Before Phone by Justin Whitmel Earley Books cited: You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K.A. SmithHabits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel EarleyThe Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles DuhiggThe Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy CrouchCelebration of Discipline, Special Anniversary Edition: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard Foster Follow us @rootedministry!Please rate and review the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville 

Parents often live with the fear that they won't be able to give their children everything they need- much less the things they want. And let's face it, with the rising costs of housing and groceries, parents have a lot to juggle just to pay the bills. In this episode, Cameron and Anna address the heartache that comes with our limited financial resources, and they offer the reminder that God does not expect us to provide Disney vacations and private tutors for our children. Rather, he asks us to show our children what it looks like to love him, and this is something where every Christian parent has ample resources to give their family.  Luke 18:18-30Parents, What Are You Teaching Your Kids about Money? by Tracey Rector The Grace of Giving by Katie Polski Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve EatmonMom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville