In John 11, Jesus receives word that His close friend Lazarus is dying—but instead of rushing to help, He waits. For Mary and Martha, that delay feels like heartbreak and silence. Why would Jesus wait when He had the power to heal? In this episode of Rooted, we explore how God’s love doesn’t always look like immediate answers, and how faith is often formed in the waiting. Through this powerful moment, Jesus reveals that He doesn’t just heal the sick—He raises the dead—and invites us to trust Him even when we don’t understand His timing. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your waiting, this episode will remind you that He is present, purposeful, and still writing a greater story.

In this episode of Rooted, we explore Jesus’ powerful words in John 10 where He calls Himself the Good Shepherd and the Gate for the sheep. After the crowds walked away in John 6 and opposition began to grow, Jesus reveals something deeply personal—He doesn’t just perform miracles, He stands between His people and danger, laying down His life so they can have true life. This episode challenges you to consider which voices you’re listening to and reminds you that you’re not alone—the Shepherd knows you, protects you, and invites you to trust His voice above every other.

In this episode of Rooted, we dive into John 6 and the moment when the crowd that loved Jesus for His miracles walked away when He offered them something deeper. After feeding 5,000 people, Jesus reveals that He isn’t just a miracle-worker handing out temporary bread—He is the Bread of Life. This episode challenges high school students to wrestle with a hard but honest question: Are you following Jesus for what He can give you, or for who He truly is? When He’s the only thing on the menu, will you stay?

In this episode of Rooted, we look at Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4 and what it reveals about grace, shame, and God’s mission. While others avoided her, Jesus pursued her, met her in her brokenness, and offered her living water that changed her life forever. Her story reminds us that Jesus isn’t looking for perfect people—He’s looking for honest hearts—and that grace doesn’t just forgive us, it sends us. As Jesus said, the fields are ready for harvest. This episode challenges you to open your eyes, step into the mission, and trust that God can use your story to help others find Him.

In this episode of Rooted, we explore Jesus’ powerful conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 and the strange Old Testament story that points directly to the cross. When venomous snakes spread through Israel’s camp, God provided a simple cure: look at what He had lifted up and live. Jesus says that moment was always pointing to Him. Our greatest problem isn’t behavior—it’s the poison of sin. And our only cure isn’t self-improvement or religion—it’s faith in the Son of Man who was lifted up in our place. This episode challenges you to move beyond knowing about Jesus to truly looking to Him, stepping into the light, and experiencing the new life only He can give.

When life feels random and confusing, it’s easy to wonder if God is really at work. But John 1 reminds us that Jesus was not a backup plan—He is the eternal Word, the Author of life who stepped into His own creation to redeem it. In this episode, we explore how the cross and resurrection prove that God is intentional not only in your salvation, but also in your growth. If God planned your redemption from the beginning, you can trust Him with your present and your future. This episode will help you see that your life is not an accident—you are part of a story being written with grace, truth, and purpose.

On this episode of Rooted, we step into the chaos and darkness of Good Friday—the sounds of Passover lambs in the Temple, the sky going dark at noon, and the moment the curtain separating humanity from God was torn in two. What did it mean when Jesus, the true Lamb, gave His life? And what does that moment have to do with your sin, your shame, and your access to God today? This episode invites you to feel the weight of the cross, to see the cost of grace, and to wrestle with one question: now that the way is open, will you come in?

In this episode of Rooted, we dive into Luke 22 and the story of Peter being sifted like wheat. Jesus warns Peter that pressure and testing are coming—but He’s already praying for his faith. We explore what it means to be shaken, to face failure, and to trust God even when life feels chaotic. This episode is for students who feel overwhelmed, tempted to fall back into old patterns, or anxious about the future—and reminds us that Jesus holds our faith, uses our struggles, and can turn even our lowest moments into opportunities to strengthen others.

In this episode of Rooted, we turn to Luke 21 and hear Jesus say something unexpected about chaos and fear: “This will be your opportunity to bear witness.” As the world feels uncertain and anxiety runs high, this episode challenges students to see hard moments not as interruptions, but as platforms for hope. We explore how God uses your calm, courage, and trust to speak through you—and how you don’t need perfect words, just a willing heart—to bring peace into a panicked world.

In this episode of Rooted, we walk through Luke 20 and watch what happens when people try to outsmart Jesus—and fail. As the religious leaders attempt to trap Him with clever questions, Jesus reveals something deeper about trust, control, and real faith. This episode is for students who wrestle with doubts, confusion, or the need to have everything figured out. We’ll explore why peace doesn’t come from having all the answers, but from trusting the God who’s already ten steps ahead.