In this powerful episode of The Rooted in Christ Podcast,  Eric sits down with Charron Leeper for a raw, Spirit-led conversation that challenges the very core of our faith.

From growing up in church to navigating pain, divorce, identity, rejection, and purpose, Charron shares her journey of walking with God beyond performance, platforms, and appearances. This episode dives deep into what it really means to love Jesus—not just for His blessings, but for who He is.

Together, they unpack topics like:

• Faith that’s tested through pain and disappointment

• Loving God when prayers go unanswered

• Identity, people-pleasing, and comparison in Christian spaces

• Character vs. gifting and performative Christianity

• Healing after divorce and seasons of loss

• Obedience when God asks you to let go of platforms and titles

• Serving what God actually cares about: people, humility, and grace

Charron also shares how her personal healing journey gave birth to Perfect Pineapple, Agency 33, and Kingdom Culture, and how obedience—without all the answers—has shaped her walk with God.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and honestly ask yourself: "Do I love God… or do I love what He can do for me?"

If you’re wrestling with faith, navigating pain, or longing for deeper intimacy with God, this conversation is for you.

Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs encouragement today. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Rooted in Christ on all major podcast platforms!

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with Karla Callan for an unfiltered conversation about her radical journey from generational witchcraft and New Age practices to complete surrender to Jesus Christ.

Born into spiritual darkness and immersed in occult practices for nearly two decades, Karla shares how supernatural experiences, deception, trauma, and addiction kept her bound—until a divine encounter revealed Jesus as the only way out. With honesty and boldness, she breaks down how witchcraft, New Age spirituality, and counterfeit light operate, and how Christ restores identity, heals trauma, and brings true freedom.

This episode dives deep into:

• Generational witchcraft and spiritual doorways

• New Age deception and false spirituality

• Trauma, addiction, and demonic strongholds

• Radical repentance, deliverance, and inner healing

• Renewing the mind and restoring identity in Christ

• Obedience to the Holy Spirit and living on mission

Karla also shares how God is now using her testimony through her podcasts Deliverance Diaries and Speak Life with Karla, as well as her work helping others break free, heal deeply, and align their lives and businesses with Christ.

This episode is not surface-level faith talk. It’s real, intense, and life-changing.

If you or someone you love is caught in New Age practices, witchcraft, spiritual confusion, or feeling stuck with no way out—this conversation is for you.

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Learn more about Karla here: https://karlacallanministries.com/

What happens when faith feels more like rules than relationship?

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Ana Murby to unpack a raw, honest testimony of walking away from Christianity—and being relentlessly pursued by God anyway.

Ana shares her journey through a legalistic Christian upbringing, deep shame, pornography addiction, divorce, and feeling completely disqualified from God’s love. Through brokenness, surrender, and radical honesty, she experienced true freedom—not through perfection, but through relationship with Jesus.

This conversation tackles topics the Church often avoids, including:

• Legalism vs. genuine relationship with Christ

• Pornography addiction among Christian women

• Shame, repentance, and restoration

• Divorce and God’s grace in the aftermath

• Why asking hard questions doesn’t disqualify your faith

• How God redeems what feels too far gone

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You messed up too badly

• You had to “clean yourself up” before coming back to God

• Your doubts meant you weren’t a real Christian

This episode is for you.

Nothing is beyond redemption. No one is too far gone.

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In this powerful and deeply encouraging episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, host Eric Stephens, founder of Redwood Christian Ministries, sits down with Anna Hurst for an honest conversation about surrender, faith, and what it truly means to live with open hands before God.

Anna shares her personal journey from religious routine to authentic relationship with Jesus, unpacking the concept of open-handed living—a life marked by surrender, trust, and freedom. Together, Eric and Anna explore how hearing God’s voice shapes daily decisions, parenting, marriage, and purpose, even in the midst of busy, overwhelming seasons of life.

This episode dives into:

• What open-handed living really means for Christians today
• Learning to discern the voice of God in everyday life
• Letting go of control and trusting God with family, finances, and future
• Building prayer and Bible habits in busy seasons
• Anna’s testimony of surrender, healing, and transformation
• Unity in the body of Christ across denominations
• Encouragement for those just starting their faith journey

Whether you’re feeling spiritually stuck, overwhelmed by life, or longing for a deeper relationship with Jesus, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to trust God more fully and walk in the freedom He offers.

Listen, be encouraged, and take your next step toward a surrendered life in Christ.

In this episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Craig DeHut, co-founder of Appian Media, to explore what it truly takes to create biblically accurate, professionally produced Christian media that reaches a modern audience.

Craig shares the heart behind Appian Media’s mission: removing barriers to Scripture through accuracy, excellence, and free accessibility. From crowdfunding international documentary trips to Israel, Egypt, Greece, and Turkey, to working with archaeologists, historians, and local experts, Craig explains how his team brings the Bible to life in a way that is visually compelling, trustworthy, and deeply rooted in Scripture.

Together, they discuss:

• Why high-quality production matters when communicating God’s Word

• The three-pronged approach that sets Appian Media apart

• The real challenges behind international Christian documentary filmmaking

• How visual storytelling helps younger generations engage deeply with Scripture

• Powerful testimonies from viewers whose faith was strengthened through these resources

• Why keeping biblical content free and accessible is central to the mission

• What’s next for Appian Media, including an ambitious multi-year plan to tell the full story of the Bible

This conversation is both practical and inspiring for creatives, ministry leaders, educators, and anyone passionate about sharing the Gospel with excellence and integrity.

Learn more and explore Appian Media’s free resources at appianmedia.org
Watch their documentaries on YouTube, RightNow Media, and Faithlife TV

In this powerful follow-up episode of The Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down once again with Mick Wienholt to unpack a harrowing near-death experience that forever marked his life—and revealed the depth of God’s grace even when Mick wanted nothing to do with Him.

At just 19 years old, Mick triggered an avalanche while climbing a 14,000-foot peak in Colorado. What followed was a catastrophic fall, severe head trauma, emergency brain surgery, and a recovery that should not have been possible. Even more astonishing was the perfectly timed presence of a stranger named Steve—someone Mick firmly believes God sent to save his life.

But this episode goes far beyond survival.

Mick shares with raw honesty how, despite experiencing a miracle, his heart remained far from God for years. It wasn’t until later tragedy—the loss of his son—that God fully captured his attention and revealed a truth that shattered him: even when Mick hated God, God never stopped loving him.

This conversation dives into:

• A first-person account of surviving an avalanche

• Pride, rebellion, and “rules without relationship”

• God’s protection even when we are running from Him

• Why miracles don’t always lead to immediate faith

• How grief, suffering, and honesty before God can lead to true relationship

• Encouragement for anyone struggling to see God’s hand in their pain

If you’ve ever questioned God’s presence in suffering, wrestled with anger toward Him, or wondered whether He still loves you in your rebellion—this episode is for you.

What does it mean to truly live without fear?

UFC fighter Gabe “Gifted” Green returns to the Rooted in Christ Podcast for a powerful and unfiltered conversation with host Eric Stephens about faith, fear, and full surrender to God’s will. From stepping into the UFC cage to kneeling in prayer before a fight, Gabe shares how trusting God—not outcomes—has completely transformed the way he lives, competes, and leads.

Together, Eric and Gabe unpack Scripture from Psalm 118, Psalm 56, and the life of David, exploring what it means to overcome fear by fixing our eyes on God rather than man. Gabe opens up about losses, humility, fatherhood, injuries, spiritual growth, and even praying with his opponent before a fight—revealing how faith shapes every aspect of his journey.

This episode is a reminder that fear is real—but it doesn’t have to rule you.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Overcoming fear through surrender to Christ

• Faith under pressure and inside the UFC cage

• Humility, confidence, and trusting God’s plan

• Why worry robs us of today’s strength

• Giving God glory in both victory and defeat

Whether you’re facing fear in your faith, your calling, or your everyday life, this conversation will encourage you to walk boldly, trusting that the Lord is with you every step of the way.

“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” — Psalm 118:6

Listen now and be encouraged to stay rooted in Christ!

In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Avery Lofton joins the Rooted in Christ Podcast to share her journey through marriage, motherhood, creativity, and unwavering faith in Jesus. From navigating the early sanctification of marriage to learning how to steward calling, family, and creativity without losing peace at home, Avery offers wisdom shaped by real life—not theory.

Avery opens up about marrying well, the importance of pre-marital counsel, and how God uses marriage and parenting to expose, refine, and grow us. She also shares her powerful testimony of coming to Christ at 19, overcoming fear and insecurity, and learning how obedience—not comfort—shaped her calling in music and ministry.

This episode dives into the tension many creatives feel: pursuing excellence without making the gift an idol, staying present with family while stewarding influence, and remaining faithful when criticism comes from inside the Christian space. Through it all, Avery reminds us that our testimony is never redundant—there’s always someone who hasn’t heard it yet.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• What it really means to marry well and be equally yoked

• Navigating early marriage frustration with grace and endurance

• Motherhood, sacrifice, and finding rhythm as a family

• Creativity, Christian artistry, and doing things with excellence—without distraction

• Avery’s faith journey and overcoming fear through prayer

• Why your testimony still matters, even if you’ve told it before

Whether you’re married, single, creative, or simply seeking to stay rooted in Christ in every season, this episode will encourage, challenge, and remind you to keep Jesus at the center of it all.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Mick Wienholt to share a testimony shaped by unimaginable loss, raw grief, and God’s relentless pursuit.

Mick opens up about the tragic stillbirth of his firstborn son, Luke—a moment that shattered his world and forced him to confront a truth he could no longer avoid: what he thought was a Luke-shaped hole in his heart was actually a God-shaped one. Raised around Christianity but without a real relationship with Jesus, Mick describes how that moment of desperation on a hospital floor became the beginning of true surrender.

Through honest storytelling, Mick walks us through:

• Crying out to God for the first time in genuine desperation

• How grief became the doorway to real prayer and authentic faith

• The transformation of his marriage, priorities, and daily life

• Learning to trust God’s plan after loss, miscarriage, and high-risk pregnancies

• The difference between believing about God and living in obedience to Him

This episode dives deep into themes of suffering, obedience, surrender, and redemption—reminding us that Jesus meets us not after the mess is cleaned up, but right in the middle of it.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of stillbirth, miscarriage, and grief.

Part 2 is coming, where Mick will share even more about God’s miraculous protection over his life and the calling that followed.

If you’ve ever questioned God in pain, struggled with control, or wondered if He can redeem your darkest moments—this conversation is for you.

In this powerful episode, Eric Stephens sits down with Detroit artists Kemara Lynn and Jaygo Beezy for an honest conversation on faith, music, purpose, and perseverance. Both artists share their personal journeys to Christ — from seasons of depression, identity struggles, and backsliding to radical encounters with God that transformed their lives.

The discussion dives deep into: • Surrendering talent, ambition, and creativity to Christ • Staying rooted in prayer, accountability, and consecration • Detroit’s influence on their artistry and mindset • The mission behind their faith-driven music • Maintaining humility, focus, and integrity in the music industry • Kemara Lynn’s new release “Apply Pressure”— birthed from a season of intense spiritual, emotional, and physical pressure • The I Believe Experience, a growing movement empowering Christian creatives and athletes

If you’re an artist, athlete, believer, or someone seeking encouragement, this episode is packed with testimony, transparency, and truth.

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