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| How the Gospel Speaks to a Parent's Anxiety with Katie and Chris Polski | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:43:01 | |
Join us for a very special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast addressing the real and painful topic of parental anxiety in raising teenagers. Speaking live at a Rooted event for parents, Katie and Chris Polski share their story of raising three teenagers. With honesty and vulnerability, they confess the challenges they faced with one of their children, and the goodness of God in those difficult times. They found peace and comfort in Scripture, in prayer, and in counsel with mentors in their church. Chris and Katie serve together as lead pastor and worship director at Trinity Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and both have contributed to Rooted in significant ways over the years. Katie is the author of the upcoming Beyond the Back Row: Rediscovering the Beauty of the Local Church for Your Family (Christian Focus, May 2025).
Exodus 33
Psalm 46:10
Matthew 7:7-8Romans 8:31-37
Psalm 61:1-4
Romans 8 for Parents
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan
Hallock
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| Parenting in the Spirit: Living in the Stability of God's For-You Love | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:31:04 | |
In this final episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast season "Parenting in the Spirit," Cameron and Anna reach the crescendo of Romans 8 in verses 31-37. For us, and for our kids, God is the most stable person in the universe, and he holds all things in his more-than-capable hands. We can rest and rejoice, living out of the incredible stability that his love and power offer us.Romans 8:31-37
Psalm 61:1-4
Romans 8 for Parents
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon
Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan
Hallock
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Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago
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| Parenting in the Spirit | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:33:34 | |
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:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Ask the Experts: Hope for Parents of Teens with Melissa Kruger | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:41:02 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women’s Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord’s wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you’ll hear them share some tools that can help parents cultivate a home where faith can flourish and parent out of the hope of the gospel. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Ask the Experts: Hurt, Help, and Hope for Grieving Teenagers with Clarissa and Fiona Moll | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna sit down with mother-daughter duo Clarissa and Fiona Moll, authors of the recent book Hurt, Help, and Hope: A Real Conversation About Teen Grief and Life After Loss. Drawing from their own personal experience of loss, Clarissa and Fiona have created an invaluable resource for teenagers— and those who love them!— as they navigate loss. Cameron and Anna discuss with the Molls how children, teenagers, and parents grieve in different ways and how parents can navigate that dynamic in the home. Clarissa and Fiona also share some practical tools to implement in a season of grief. Most importantly, listen to hear them share about the healing balm Jesus offers in the midst of ongoing grief. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Ask the Experts: Christian Perfectionism with Faith Chang | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:36:19 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna talk with Faith Chang about Christian perfectionism in parenting. Faith is a pastor’s wife and mom of 4 who works with Westminster Books and serves on the editorial board of the SOLA Network. She is also the author of the book Peace Over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You’re Never Good Enough. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Faith discuss what exactly Christian perfectionism is and how it tends to manifest itself in our parenting. They also share advice for parents who see their own children struggle with perfectionism. Weary parents who constantly fear failing their children will be encouraged to rest in God’s sovereignty and his invitation to “come and rest." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Introducing: Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:03:28 | |
Rooted introduces a new podcast focused on youth ministry in an Asian American context. It features a rotating panel of youth ministers who will talk about issues affecting Asian American youth and anyone ministering to them, whether in the home or in the church. This episode is a sample of what you will hear. The first full episode is available now at RootedMinistry.com/Podcasts. Or subscribe to the Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable wherever you listen to podcasts. Bios of PanelistsDorothy LauDorothy is the youth director at the Chinese Bible Church of Maryland (Rockville, MD) in the Washington D.C. metropolitan. She is passionate to serve the Lord through discipleship, musical worship, administration, and multimedia. Dorothy is a massive foodie, enjoys cooking for loved ones, and delights in trips to her home city of Chicago. Huey LeeHuey Lee has been serving the local church in the youth ministry context for over 15 years, and holds a Masters of Divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary. He currently serves as a Pastor of Youth Ministry at Christ Central Presbyterian Church in Centreville, VA. He is married to his beautiful wife, Alice, and they are parents to 4 sons: Matthew, Ethan, Christian, and Lucas. He loves reading, Korean food, a good cup of coffee, and the growing pains that come with learning to play golf. Justin WongJustin serves as the Pastor of Youth at Chinese Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has worked with students, parents, and families for the past 23 years. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with a biology degree and later received his Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently finishing his Masters of Theology and Doctorate of Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married Tina and they have two girls, Ella and Mia. Terrence ShayTerrence serves as the Family Pastor at First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut, located in Los Angeles County with the largest Asian population in the US. He has grown up in the immigrant church and believes unashamedly in its role to fulfill Jesus’ call to make disciples across all cultures and generations. He is gladly married to Regina and forever growing as a father of three children from middle school to college. He will go out of his way to cheer on LA sports (Lakers, Dodgers, UCLA Bruins) and to engage in a meaningful conversation.
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Ask the Experts: Talking With Your Teenager About Sexuality with Jennifer Kvamme | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:35:42 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron talks with special guest Jennifer Kvamme, author of More to the Story: Deep Answers to Real Questions on Attraction, Identity, and Relationships. As a 21-year veteran youth worker, wife and mom of 3, Kvamme sees that issues of sexuality and gender have become central to the faith development for teenagers. She wants her teenage readers to understand that God's design for male and female really is good news, that sexuality does not equal identity, and that the narrative of creation, fall, and redemption sweeps us into the great story of Jesus. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Caring for Single Parent Families | 20 Jul 2024 | 00:36:33 | |
In this follow-up episode, Cameron interviews Anna about her book, The Grace of God from Single-Parent Families, with a particular emphasis on how brothers and sisters in Christ can serve single parents in their communities and churches. For married parents and singles, being aware of the particular challenges single parent families face is the first step towards understanding how to love their families well. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| The Grace of God for Single Parent Families, pt. 1 | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:35:46 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron interviews Anna about her life as a single mom raising 3 sons after the death of her husband. They talk about the challenges single parents face, at home and in church, and the goodness of God to single parent families. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Talking to Your Children About Heaven | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:27:44 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna urge parents to talk to their children about heaven. It's helpful to have these conversations throughout our everyday lives, so that we are not just explaining what the Bible says about heaven when a loved one (or a pet) dies. In this episode, Cameron and Anna break down the what, the why, and the how of having these important spiritual conversations. "I do think there is something we can learn from kids... hear these stories." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| How Heaven Impacts Our Parenting | 16 May 2024 | 00:29:25 | |
In this special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss Cameron's new book Heavenward: How Eternity Impacts Your Life on Earth. In particular, how does a biblical view of heaven impact how you parent your children? For parents who have a child in heaven, you'll find the same comfort Cole found in the writing of Paul. For parents whose children are on earth, you'll discover how a heavenward view will lend depth and richness to your view of raising your children. "Eternity sheds light on the finitude of this life, and it forces us to be intentional." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting in the Spirit: God's Sovereignty Is Good News | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:33:18 | |
Sometimes, when our lives feel hard and the news is bad, we can struggle to understand God's sovereignty alongside man's free will to choose good or evil. In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna examine why God's sovereignty strengthens us as we raise our children in an uncertain world. Knowing he is in control of all things will not be much comfort if we do not believe that God is good- but knowing his goodness and love for us led Jesus to the Cross to die for us gives us confidence even when we cannot understand the operation of his sovereign will. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Wisdom in a Social Media Age with Samuel James | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:43:31 | |
Tune in to a fascinating conversation where host Cameron Cole interviews author Samuel James about his new book, Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age. You'll want to hear his discussion of "content vs. form"; "software vs. hardware," prompting us to ask the question: how is the technology itself- not just the content we view- shaping our loves, our views of what life should be like? "The internet is a major secular liturgy." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: How Technology Is Shaping Our Children with Collin Hansen | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:50:33 | |
In this episode, Cameron and Anna are excited to sit down with guest Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition. As an astute thought leader for Christians wrestling with contemporary culture, Hansen shares what he has seen and heard about the impact of smartphones and social media on children and teenagers. He invites us to trust God, but also to be informed and make wise decisions to protect our children. You won't want to miss this episode! "It's easy in these conversations to come across as analog or Amish, and that might be a good decision for a lot of people, but it's about learning to control those things so that they don't control you, to use them so they don't use you, and to understand that there are people who get paid a lot more money than you do, who are a lot smarter than any of us, who are trying to grab that attention, that we have to demand to grab back." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Having the Hard Conversations | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:37:27 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna encourage parents whose kids are NOT HAPPY with the family rules regarding smartphones. We hope this episode will help you hold the line for your child's good. "Listening well and showing compassion is going to go a long way towards staying connected with your child." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Practical Wisdom from Counselor Alice Churnock | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:41:26 | |
Licensed professional counselor Alice Churnock of "Ask Alice" podcast fame sits down with Anna to talk about what she has learned from her teenaged clients about the impacts of social media. Because Alice is also a mom, she offers wise practical advice for parents of young teens, who don't yet have a smartphone. Alice also shares guidance for parents who want to pull back on their child's technology use. Finally, she offers the comfort of the gospel for every parent navigating these tricky challenges. "What are the four things social media satisfies?... It satisfies communication, it satisfies comparisons, it satisfies curiosity, and it satisfies confidence." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology and the Truth: A Theology of Time | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:36:47 | |
In this episode of our technology series, Cameron and Anna discuss the enormous amount of time teenagers (and often, their parents) spend in front of screens on a daily basis. We find that Scripture has a lot to say about "numbering our days [so} that we may get a heart of wisdom" concerning how we spend the time God has given us. "We need to be really careful not to send the message that doing schoolwork or being productive are the only ways to honor God with your time." References:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Justice for Our Children | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna tackle a tough topic: the unjust conduct of social media giants like Meta, TikTok, and Pornhub, who knowingly prey on preteens and teens with the intent to create addicts. Much like the tobacco industry, these companies exploit the vulnerability of children and young adults for profit, despite overwhelming evidence of harm to younger users. God cares deeply about the protection of the vulnerable, so be encouraged that while you may frustrate your child with protective measures, you are actually doing God's work. "If you see exploitation of the vulnerable, then you need to stand between that person and their oppressor." Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Seeking Self-Justification | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:38:51 | |
Human beings live perpetually aware of their shortcomings, so we are always seeking to justify ourselves by some demonstration of "enoughness." In this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna talk about how we use social media filters as self-justification tools, and how we can teach our kids that the gospel answers our nagging sense of inadequacy. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Insta-Envy | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:33:13 | |
Instagram is unparalleled in its capacity to stir up envy within us; and envy is unparalleled in its power to destroy relationships. In this episode, Cameron and Anna uncover the backbone of envy and talk about the truths from God's word that provide the corrective for our jealousy and covetousness. Resources: The Agony of Instagram by Alex Williams The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World by Melissa Kruger The Problem of Demandingness by Larry Crabb Scriptures:
The Backbone of Envy:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Thinking Counterculturally | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:38:46 | |
If there's one thing Christian parents know, it's that walking with Jesus will put us in conflict with the dominant culture. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss the difficulty and the imperative of raising children who are willing to be different from their peers, for God's glory and their own thriving. "But when we live Christian lives, we are swimming against the stream of popular culture, because Christ Himself was counter cultural. To follow Christ is to be against the stream, but fully alive." G.K. Chesterton Resources: Instagram Addicted Your Teenager Because She's Worth $270 to Them by Chris Martin, Termsofservice.com.
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Social Media Promotes Comparison | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:34:51 | |
In this episode of our technology series, Cameron and Anna examine the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke's gospel. When we lead our children to understand that their audience is a good God who loves them and finds them flawless in Christ, they will begin to break free from needing to perform for other people and find rest under the smile of their heavenly Father. "Measuring up to the standard does not come through effort or performance, but instead it comes through grace." Resources: Follow us @rootedministry!
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting in the Spirit: Raising Kids in the Now and Not Yet | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:25:55 | |
Sometimes the burden of expectations adds unnecessary weight to the already difficult job or raising kids. How does Romans 8 help us live out of the optimism that springs from the resurrection of Jesus, while also considering the pessimism that comes from living in a fallen world. Considering Romans 8: 16-24, Cameron and Anna will talk about living with high hopes in the goodness of God to us through Christ. Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: The Insider-Outsider Truth of Being a Teenager | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:33:59 | |
The longing for secure belonging is part of being human, but the longing can be particularly acute for teenagers. In this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss how this longing feeds into our children's participation on social media platforms. "So much of the tension and the anxiety that involves social media and technology and kids has to do with this developmental, human reality. It's particularly amplified at the middle school age." Resources: The Inner Ring by CS Lewis Life Actually By Kari Kampakis: When your daughter feels surrounded… yet alone
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Why Our Bodies Matter | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:31:46 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss the God-ordained goodness of our bodies. Since the early days of the church, Christians have fought the Greek teaching that matter and the body are bad, and we must escape the physical world. Through the Incarnation of Jesus and the goodness of God's creation, we know that God intends for us to embrace our embodied humanity. To the extent that social media allows us to resist the physical world, we must help our teenagers pursue in-person community and face-to-face relationships. "Sin creates an adversarial relationship between us and the physical world." Resources: Join us for Rooted 2023! Follow us @rootedministry!
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth: Handling Conflict With Your Child | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:43:23 | |
Continuing the conversation about viewing technology through the lens of biblical discipleship, Cameron and Anna encourage parents to communicate gently with their children on the topic of technology. Listening well and asking good questions may not make your child feel better about your rules, but these things do dignify the image of God in your child. "The number one developmental question that an early adolescent has is this: where do I fit in the group? The deepest darkest fear of a middle schooler is being left out." Resources: Is It Time for a Phone? Practical Guidance for Parents of New Smartphone Users Join us for Rooted 2023! Follow us @rootedministry!
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting, Technology, and the Truth | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:40:19 | |
In the first episode of our new season, Cameron and Anna will talk about what it looks like to have a discipleship mindset regarding our kids and technology. Our desire as parents is to raise children who love Jesus and have their own relationship with him. With Scripture as our guide, we can teach our children to handle technological tools with godly wisdom, to be faithful to God's Word when they are outside of our homes. "The reality is your child is going to go out in the real world, and they are going to have their own phone, and they aren't going to have a parent to monitor or filter the internet." Resources: Recorded podcast with Sarah Zylstra Scrolling Alone: How Instagram Is Making a Generation of Girls Lonely, Anxious, and Sad Please see also our resources tab for Rooted articles on technology and social media. Is It Time for a Phone? Practical Guidance for Parents of New Smartphone Users
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| What Parents Should Know About the Great Dechurching with Jim Davis and Michael Graham | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:48:38 | |
Join Cameron and Anna for this fascinating interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham, authors of The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? According to the research commissioned by Davis and Graham, 40 million people have left the American church in the last several decades. Americans are most vulnerable to dechurching between the ages of 13-30. This important new book uncovers the primary reasons why people leave the church. Parents will be particularly interested in knowing how they might influence their child's decision to dechurch. "The American Church has tended to work best for those who fit the 'American path': marriage, then children after marriage. If you get off that path, the American church doesn't work as well for you, which is really sad because if you go back to the early church, the people church worked best for were the disenfranchised." Jim Davis Resources: The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? by Jim Davis and Michael Graham The Next Generation: Forming Middle and High School Students for Lifelong Faith (As In Heaven podcast episode with Cameron Cole) Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation by Christian Smith God's Grace For Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love them Well by Anna Meade Harris Join us November 2-4 for Rooted 2023!
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Ask the Experts: Discovering the Value of Teenagers' Questions with Mike McGarry | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:38:10 | |
In this joint episode with Danny Kwon, host of the Rooted Youth Ministry podcast, Anna welcomes Mike McGarry, author of a newly released book for teenagers, Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith. As a veteran youth worker, father and husband, Mike is no stranger to the difficult questions kids ask. In his book, Mike answers twenty tough questions with insight, compassion, and theological integrity. In our podcast, you'll hear him discuss how to make questions welcome in your home and ministry. "When we shame kids for asking questions, we're making it more difficult for them emotionally to ask their questions." Resources: Join us at Rooted 2023 to hear Mike's workshop on teaching theology to teenagers. Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith Teenagers Need a Safe Place to Ask Hard Questions by Anna Meade Harris
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting Out of the Grace of Jesus | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
In this final episode of our three-part series, Cameron and Anna focus on what it looks like to parent out of the grace of Jesus. Almost as soon as our babies are born, parents discover that our best efforts are not enough, our sin trips us up continually, and we often don't have a clue if we have done well or made things worse for our children. Into this difficult place come the immeasurable riches of God's grace towards us in Christ Jesus. "The law is positive, in that it shows us our sin and our need for grace, but it doesn't transform us." References: Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington Join us for Rooted 2023 in Franklin TN and take advantage of the 1-day parent pass!
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting Out of the Wisdom of Scripture | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:41:09 | |
Cameron and Anna take a pause in the summertime to review what it means to parent out of the rest of the gospel, the wisdom of Scripture, and the grace of Jesus. In this second episode of a three-part series, they examine what it looks like for parents to let the wisdom of Scripture guide their decision-making. "The Holy Spirit of God is stronger than both the internal and the external pressures that we parents are facing." Resources: Join us in Franklin, TN for the 2023 Rooted Conference November 2-4; take advantage of the special one day parent pass for Saturday!
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting Out of the Rest of the Gospel | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:42:24 | |
Cameron and Anna take a pause in the summertime to review what it means to parent out of the rest of the gospel, the wisdom of Scripture, and the grace of Jesus. In this first episode of a three-part series, they examine the gospel and what it looks like for parents to rest in the finished work of Christ even as we do the hard work of parenting. Rather than trying to justify ourselves either through our good parenting or the success of our children, parents have peace with God through Christ. Join us in Franklin, TN, November 4 for a morning of parent workshops; check out our special one-day ticket for parents! References: Rooted Parent podcast Fear Factor season
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Ask the Experts: What Does a Gospel- Centered Family Look Like? With Jared Kennedy | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:49:05 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Anna talks with Jared Kennedy, husband and father of three daughters. Jared works as an editor with The Gospel Coalition and is the founder of The Gospel-Centered Family. Jared shares what he believes a gospel-centered family looks like- and it's a combination of dedicated family time, chickens, prayer requests, and lots of ice cream, among other things. You won't want to miss this joyful, encouraging episode! Resources: If you'd like to hear more from Jared, please join us for the Rooted conference in Nashville, November 2-4. Oklahoma Girls' Softball Press Conference
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Parenting in the Spirit: A Parent's Two Biggest Enemies | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:28:17 | |
In this episode, Cameron and Anna turn to Romans 8: 12-17 to determine how the gospel helps parents let go of fear and control. When the US Surgeon General feels compelled to release a mental health report for parents, anxiety and stress are at an all-time high. How does the indwelling Holy Spirit free parents from living "according to the flesh"? Resources:
Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates | |||
| Ask the Experts: Finding a Better Story on Anxiety with Liz Edrington and Alice Churnock | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:36:01 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, we share an interview from our sister podcast, Ask Alice. Alice Churnock interviews author and mental health counselor, Liz Edrington on her 31-day teen devotional: Anxiety: Finding the Better Story. Listen in as these two experts in teenage anxiety discuss common misconceptions of anxiety, how to spot patterns of anxious behavior in your child, and how to walk with a child or teenager who is struggling with anxiety. Using her own story with anxiety, Liz invites us to consider how Jesus invites both us and our children into wholeness in the face of anxiety. Resources: Order Anxiety: Finding the Better Story by Liz Edrington today! Subscribe to Ask Alice and check out all the other Rooted podcasts! Follow @therootedministry on Instagram! Check out our YouTube Channel!
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| Ask the Experts: Parenting Ahead with Kristen Hatton | 25 May 2023 | 00:36:57 | |
For parents who dread the hormones, changes, and challenges of the teen years: you will find so much comfort and hope in our interview with author and counselor Kristen Hatton. Kristen is a mother of three grown children, a pastors' wife, and a counselor, and she is well acquainted with how parents anxiously anticipate what life will be like with teenagers in the house. In her newest book, Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years, Hatton lays a foundation for discipleship that will help parents maintain warm and loving connection with their children, all while teaching them about the redemptive love and sacrifice of Jesus. Listen in on her conversation with Cameron and Anna and find rest in God's goodness towards us as moms and dads. Resources: Rooted Recommends: Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years by Kristen Hatton
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: The O.G. Soccer Mom | 11 May 2023 | 00:34:30 | |
In the final episode of our season "What the Bible Says About Parenting," Cameron and Anna take a look at Salome, the mother of James and John, the sister of Mary- who happens to be Jesus' aunt. When she requests that her sons be allowed to sit at the right and left hands of Jesus in his kingdom, she seeks earthly power for her sons, she thinks it is up to manage her boys' lives, and she fails to understand the priceless position they already enjoy as believers in Jesus. Resources: What’s Driving Our Lawnmower Parenting? by Kristen Hatton Our Kids Don’t Win When We Fight their Battles for Them by Kristen Hatton Dads, Daughters, and a Willingness to Learn and Grow by Gordon Bals Hope Amidst College Admissions Insanity by Cameron Cole Join us at Rooted 2023 in Nashville; special discount day for parents!
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: Even Mary and Joseph Messed Up Sometimes | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:29:38 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna take a look at Mary and Joseph's "Home Alone" moment. When they accidentally leave Jesus behind at the temple for four days, Mary and Joseph weren't at the peak of their parenting skills. But no human parent is perfect, and God's grace covers our shortcomings as our children learn to walk out his best for their lives. Resources: Grace for the Non-Supermom by Jenny Lisa Talk to Your Kids about Failure – and Share Stories from Your Life by Kari Kampakis
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: When God's Plan For My Child Differs From Mine | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:26:23 | |
This week Cameron and Anna examine the annunciation, the moment in Scripture when the angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will bear God's child. Mary's idea of what marriage and family would look like did not meet whatever expectations she might have had. Parents have much to learn from how God helped Mary cope with the gap between what she had hoped for, and the painful reality of being the mother of the Savior of the world. Resources: Rooted Podcast: Julie Sparkman on When A Good Desire Becomes a False God Rooted Podcast: Julie Sparkman on Our Good Design for Desire
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: Don't Take the Blame Or the Credit for Your Children's Behavior | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:31:25 | |
Looking at two different father-son relationships in the Bible (Saul & Jonathan, and Hezekiah & Manasseh,) Cameron and Anna unpack the comforting truth that parents are not ultimately responsible for how their children turn out. Thankfully, God is. Saul was a faithless, unrighteous king, but his son Jonathan was a humble, loving, loyal son and friend. Hezekiah was a good king, banishing idolatry from Judah but his son wicked Manasseh indulged in every sort of evil. Although we know that parenting impacts children in profound ways, parents cannot control how their children respond to that parenting. Parents can rest in the sovereignty of God and his goodness towards our children. Resources: Have I Failed My Children? by Amy Medina Join us for the Rooted Conference in Nashville November 2-4! Please rate us and write a review on your favorite podcast platform.
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| Ask The Experts: Teaching Our Children Biblical Truth with Alisa Childers | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:37:45 | |
In an episode youth pastors and parents will not want to miss, Cameron interviews Christian writer and apologist Alisa Childers about why biblical truth matters so much as we disciple our kids. Their conversation covers, among many things, the linguistic theft of words like "love" and "tolerance"; cultural lies like YOLO and "God just wants you to be happy"; and the importance of teaching kids to suffer in light of the Cross. Alisa also shares two important pieces of advice for parents, and two for youth pastors. Christian recording artist, writer, wife, mom, and lifelong follower of Jesus, Alisa Childers has written two excellent books on apologetics: Another Gospel?: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity and Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed. Resources: On Rooted: Answering Our Teenagers’ Hard Questions About Culture Rooted Recommends: 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity Youth Pastor, Your Students Need Apologetics by Bradley Blaylock Our Resource Page for Apologetics Also referenced: The Cruelty of Heresy: An Affirmation of Christian Orthodoxy by C. Fitzsimmons Allison Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hilary Morgan Ferrer Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast Follow @therootedministry on Instagram Sign up to join us for our 2023 conference in Nashville, TN!
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: The "Worthless" Sons of Eli | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:33:48 | |
In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss the pitfalls of permissive parenting. Despite best intentions, sometimes parents fall into the trap of pleasing their kids rather than wisely frustrating their whims and desires. The tale of the priest Eli and his sons, contrasted with the story of Hannah and Samuel, helps us to see how permissive parenting can truly contribute to our kids' ruin, while choosing to serve God in our parenting can lead our kids to a fruitful adulthood. Certainly, children become adults and make their own choices. At some point parents are not responsible for their kids' behavior, be it "worthless" or wise, but bringing our children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord is a much more loving path for parents to choose. References: 1 Samuel chapters 1-3 Matthew 10:34-39
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| What The Bible Says About Parenting: Looking at Our Children Through God's Eyes | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:28:43 | |
"Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Looking at the example of Jesse and his sons, Cameron and Anna discuss how parents can focus on outward appearances and overlook a child's heart. Parents must learn to resist labeling children, to ask God for help seeing our children clearly, and to focus on developing godly character rather than outward appearances. References: 1 Samuel 16
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: Jacob, Joseph, and Playing Favorites | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:38:21 | |
Looking at Genesis 37, Cameron and Anna discuss the pain that favoritism causes in families. When parents demonstrate partiality, everyone suffers. By God's grace, we can learn to treat all our children with equity and love. Resources: Ask Alice: The Impact of Birth Order and Family Roles on Sibling Dynamics Ephesians 4:32- 33
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| Parenting in the Spirit: God in You | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:30:40 | |
Examining Romans 8:9-11, Cameron and Anna describe the ways that the indwelling Holy Spirit helps a parent who is lonely, exhausted, and in need of wisdom. Relying on the power of the Spirit and nurturing our union with Christ gives us the strength we need to persevere in the hard times of rising kids. Resources:
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: The Temptation to Use Our Children for our Own Agendas | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:36:11 | |
Most parents would like to think we would never use our children to serve our own agendas, but the temptation to manipulate our children to get what we want is more subtle than it might appear. In this episode of the podcast, Cameron and Anna examine the shocking example of Laban, who tricks Jacob into marrying both of his daughters. Upon closer examination, every person in the story is using the others to fulfill their own needs and wants, though some are more sinned against than sinning. The end result is complete dysfunction that divides a father from his daughters, alienates two sisters who need each other, and traps Jacob in two contentious marriages. What does this have to do with our contemporary families? Parents have a lot to learn from this unfortunate family.
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: Abraham, Isaac, and Accepting That Your Child Belongs to God | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:38:42 | |
Looking at one of the most difficult and ultimately beautiful passages in the Bible, Cameron and Anna discuss the freedom parents will experience when they remember their children belong to the Lord. In this light, children become gifts and parents let go of anxious ownership. Knowing the grace of God given to us through Jesus enables a parent to surrender control and trust God to fulfill his purposes for our children. References Genesis chapter 22
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| Ask the Experts: The Three Big Questions Teenagers Are Asking with Dr. Kara Powell | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:41:47 | |
In this special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna welcome renowned researcher Dr. Kara Powell. As the Director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Seminary, Dr. Powell has spent her career studying the spiritual lives of American teenagers. She shares their findings from the past twenty years (first shared in her seminal 2011 work, Sticky Faith), and then talks about how parents can apply the research to discipling their teenagers. Knowing that teenagers are searching for identity, belonging, and purpose helps parents understand how offering their children the gospel meets all of these needs. Dr. Powell also shares practical ideas for how to engage kids in hard conversations- and how to actually have the conversations that answer the questions kids are asking. You won't want to miss this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast! Resources: Three Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections by Kara Powell Three Big Questions That Shape Every Teenage, A 60-Day Exploration of Who You Were Made to Be by Kara Powell, Kristal Acevedo, and Brad M Griffin Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith Into Your Kids by Kara Powell and Chap Clark Making Sure Kids Know the Gospel: A Gospel Catechism for Teenagers by Cameron Cole Ask Alice: How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen; How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk Teenagers Need A Safe Place to Ask Hard Questions by Anna Meade Harris
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| What the Bible Says About Parenting: Parents Are Servant Leaders | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:50:34 | |
One of the greatest challenges for a Christian parent is striking the balance between being a wise authority and being a humble servant in the lives of their children. Parents must discipline effectively, training children to obey, while at the same time they must meet their children's needs with timely warmth and affection. Most of us tend to err toward one or the other, preferring to command respect ("because I said so") or to orient family life around keeping their children happy (often out of that parent's need to be loved). In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss the radical nature of the Christian household code found in Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3 (see also 1 Peter 2). In these letters, Paul demonstrates how the Christian exercises authority- that is to say, they follow the servant leader example of Christ. As parents learn to hold the roles of leader and servant in tension, they avoid "provoking" their children to anger and discouragement and raise young women and men who will walk in obedience to God and love for others. References Jesus Through the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord by Rebecca McLaughlin
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