Rooted

In this episode of Rooted, we step into Genesis 18, where three mysterious visitors show up at Abraham’s tent with a message that sounds impossible: Sarah will have a son. What begins as a simple act of hospitality turns into a divine encounter that tests faith, exposes doubt, and highlights God’s power to do the unthinkable. Through laughter, disbelief, and ultimately fulfillment, we’re reminded of the Lord’s piercing question: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” Join us as we unpack this story and discover what it means to trust God’s promises when they seem too good—or too impossible—to be true.

At ninety-nine years old, Abraham seemed too weak and too late in life to be useful—but that’s when God revealed Himself as El Shaddai, the all-sufficient One. In this episode of Rooted, we explore Genesis 17 to see how God’s strength shines through human weakness, why covenant identity matters, and how we are called to live set-apart lives through Christ.

Ever been tempted to “help God out” because His timing feels too slow? In this episode of Rooted, we dive into Genesis 16—the story of Abraham, Sarai, and Hagar—to see what happens when impatience takes the wheel. It’s a reminder that trying to force God’s promises always leads to trouble, but even in the wilderness, we can trust the God who hears and the God who sees.

Waiting on God can feel frustrating, especially when His promises don’t seem to line up with our timeline. In Genesis 15, Abraham wrestles with doubt, questions God’s timing, and ends up witnessing one of the most powerful displays of God’s faithfulness. From counting the stars to a covenant sealed by fire, this episode of Rooted reminds us that God’s promises don’t rest on our shaky faith but on His unshakable character.

In this episode of Rooted, we dive into the Bible’s first recorded war in Genesis 14. Abraham steps into an impossible battle, wins against all odds, and then faces two kings with two very different offers. One points him toward God’s blessing; the other tempts him with empty rewards. What Abraham chooses matters—not just for him, but for us. Join us as we unpack how this underdog story points us to Jesus, challenges the shortcuts the world offers, and reminds us where true blessing is found.

In Genesis 13, Abraham and Lot face a choice that reveals where their trust is rooted. Abraham lets Lot take the first pick of the land, showing a quiet confidence in God’s promises. Lot chooses what looks best in the moment, but it comes with hidden costs. In this episode of Rooted, we explore what it means to release control, trust God’s plan, and find peace in His provision when we face tough decisions.

In this episode of Rooted, Drew Tankersley walks us through Genesis 12, where God makes impossible promises to an ordinary man named Abraham. What starts as a story of faith and failure ultimately points us to Jesus—the true Son of promise who came to fix what sin had broken. If God could use Abraham, with all his flaws, He can use us too.

On this episode of Rooted, host Drew Tankersley unpacks the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11—the ultimate group project gone wrong. What looked like teamwork was really pride, rebellion, and a desire to make a name for themselves. Drew shows how this ancient story still speaks to us today, challenging us to trade our own “towers” for God’s mission and reminding us that true unity only comes when we’re rooted in His purpose.

Ever skimmed past a genealogy in the Bible and thought, “Why is this even here?” In this episode, Drew takes us into Genesis 10, the “table of nations.” What looks like a long, boring list of names is actually a map of real history—showing us where nations came from, how connected humanity really is, and why the rise and fall of empires still matters today. Along the way, we’ll see how God’s Word proves trustworthy, how choices shape entire generations, and how righteousness (or sin) can determine the legacy of a people.

Ever feel like one small mistake turned into a bigger mess than you ever imagined? In this episode of Rooted, host Drew Tankersley walks through Genesis 9, a chapter that shows how one decision can ripple out for generations. From God’s reminder of the value of every human life, to Noah’s failure and its long-term consequences, this story doesn’t sugarcoat the reality of sin. But it also points us to hope—because in Jesus, the ripple effects of sin can be stopped, and new patterns of freedom and blessing can begin.