As life changes, faith gets tested. In this episode of Rooted, John and Sam talk honestly about growing up, leaving comfort behind, entering new seasons, and what it means to carry your faith into the unknown. From friendship and fear to trust and purpose, this conversation is for anyone standing in the middle of transition.

Why do we keep falling into the same sins even when we genuinely want to change? In this episode of Rooted: A Catholic Podcast for Teens, we talk honestly about habitual sin, spiritual burnout, shame, temptation, and the frustration of feeling stuck in the same cycle over and over again.

This is not an episode about pretending to have everything together. It is about fighting for holiness even when progress feels slow. We discuss confession, prayer, accountability, grace, and what it actually looks like to keep getting back up after falling. God’s mercy is bigger than your worst habits, and failure does not disqualify you from becoming who He created you to be.

If you have ever felt exhausted by your own weakness or wondered if change is even possible, this episode is for you.

Season 4 starts with something simple, but honest: getting back to God.

In this episode, I talk about what happens when faith stops being a priority, and how easy it is to drift without even realizing it. This isn’t about being perfect or having everything figured out. It’s about recognizing when something’s off and choosing to come back.

If you’ve ever felt distant, distracted, or just not as connected to your faith as you used to be, this episode is for you.

This season is different. Less surface-level, more real conversations about what it actually means to live your faith every day.

Let’s get back to what matters.

-John

Easter isn’t just a holiday; it’s everything.

In this special episode of Rooted: A Catholic Podcast for Teens, I’m joined by Sam and Claire to talk about the Resurrection, whether it’s actually real, and what it means for your life if it is.

We get into real questions:Why does Easter feel less important than Christmas?Does God actually love me, or just “everyone”?And if Jesus already won… why is life still hard?

We talk about struggles like loneliness, pressure, and doubt, and how the Cross and Resurrection speak directly into them.

If Jesus really rose from the dead, this isn’t just something you believe…it’s something that should change how you live.

So the real question is:Do you actually believe it?

In this episode of Rooted, my guest, Zane, and I talk about the beautiful Sacrament of Confession. Enjoy! #podcast #growyourfaith #catholicprayer #catholicchurch

In this episode of Rooted, my guest and I dive into the big question: What does it mean to be Called? We talk about vocations, how to recognize them, and what it actually looks like to follow God’s plan. It’s a longer episode, but trust me, it’s a good one. So buckle up, get comfortable, and enjoy this 51-minute journey into vocations, faith, and figuring out where God might be leading you.

-John

What is Lent? In this episode, I talk about Lent and what it is. I also talk about the three pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving. Enjoy!

-John

In this episode of Rooted: A Catholic Podcast for Teens, my guest and I talk about what it means to live faithfully in a College environment. Follow for more!#god #christianity #catholic #podcast

In this episode of Rooted: A Catholic Podcast for Teens, my special guest and I will be talking about the last two Beatitudes: "Blessed are the peacemakers", and "Blessed are those who are persecuted". Enjoy!

In this episode, my guest, Thomas, helps explain the next 2 Beatitudes. Enjoy!

-John