What do you think you actually want for your child? Answering the question reveals a lot about what drives our decisions as parents. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss how finding contentment and satisfaction in Christ can lead to a more abundant, meaningful life with your family. 

Parents, Don't Treat The Bread of Life like Green Beans - Rooted Ministry

Family Ministry Curriculum

John 6:22-40

Half-Truth Series: God Wants My Child to Be Happy by Katie Polski

The Value of a Soul: Talking with Teenagers About Relationships by Luke Paiva

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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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In the second episode of our series Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss the powerful name "I AM" that God shares with Moses. When Jesus calls himself "I AM," he is asserting his own divinity and union with the Father, and this is good, good news for parents indeed.

Colossians 1:15-17

Hebrews 1: 3

John 14:9

Exodus 3:1-14

John 8: 57-59 

John 6:20

Isaiah 43:25

John 18:4-6

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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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In this conversation with author Adam Griffin, Cameron and Anna explore the relief the gospel brings to exhausted, overwhelmed, weary parents. They lean into the truth that parents need the freedom of Christ and the fruit of the indwelling Holy Spirit in order to parent their children with joy and perseverance. Adam Griffin is a husband and father to 3 boys; he also is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas and the host of the Family Discipleship podcast. 

Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin

Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens by Adam Griffin

Rooted Book Awards 2020: Best New Parenting Books

Breathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson Cooper 

Sour Grapes Are Not a Fruit of the Spirit by Kristin Couch

Parenting in the Spirit podcast series 

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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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In our newest season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna will unpack the I AM statements of Jesus in John's Gospel. They seek to answer the question: can raising kids be life-giving? By grasping the truth of who Jesus is, we can walk in greater confidence, joy, and peace as we raise our children. They unpack biblical terms like believe, trust, and life in order to establish a better understanding of what it does–and does not–mean to flourish as a Christian parent. Throughout it all, we’ll see how trusting Jesus as our great I AM provides the strength and hope we parents need. 

Jesus, Friend of Teenagers and Over-Functioning Parents by Melissa Powell

Mom Guilt and the Goodness of God by Brook Preus

Basic Parenting Principles video course

John 20:30-31

John 10:10

Galatians 5:22-23

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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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In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny is joined by longtime youth pastor Justin Wong. Justin has served students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian American church community and most recently completed his second doctorate degree researching Gen Z students and the Asian American Church. They discuss aspects of the hit show K-Pop Demon Hunters and how parents can engage with their own children and teenagers about it. They also discuss social media in general and its influence on teenagers and children.

How to Teach the Gospel To Teenagers Through Culture by Chelsea Kingston Erickson

What Teenagers Need From Parents: Understand the Challenges of Technology by Christina Fox

Discipling Your Teenagers, a Rooted video course

The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt

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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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In this final episode of our season Can't Do It All, Anna welcomes back Rooted podcaster Alice Churnock and introduces our brand-new executive director Hannah Dow. We invited them to talk about the (potential) overwhelm of being a mother. Both of these moms juggle full-time jobs while running their households, caring for elderly parents, serving at church, and attempting to maintain friendships and good health. Additionally, Hannah is a single mother. You'll want to hear how they find rest in the gospel, but you'll also glean some practical tips. Be encouraged by their wholehearted pursuit of Jesus in the midst of their busy lives.

Alice Churnock is the Founder of BrainCore of Birmingham, and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with more than 20 years of experience counseling adolescents. She and her husband have two teenage boys.

Hannah Dow is the Executive Director of Rooted; she previously served on Rooted’s Board of Directors and wrote articles for the blog. She and her daughter, Neal, love road trips, local bookstores, and dabbling with watercolors. 

Ask Alice podcast on Rooted

Alice Churnock author page

Hannah Dow author page

Rest for Your Soul: A Bible Study on Solitude, Silence, and Prayer by Wendy Blight

Matthew 11:28-30 

Phil 1:6, 4:13

Daniel 3

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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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In this very special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Cameron and Anna welcome Kelly Kapic. His work on human limits was part of the inspiration for this Can't Do It All season. In this episode, you will learn how God-given limits are not only not sin, they are blessings, God's good plan for our flourishing. Kelly touches on humility, academics, faithfulness, and hard work.

In addition to being a husband and father, Kelly is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College, and the author of more than 15 books, including Christianity Today book award winner You’re Only Human, and most recently, a devotional called You Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional on the Goodness of Being Human. Kelly is already a friend of the ministry, having been a main speaker at our 2023 conference in Franklin, TN. 

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

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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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Author Justin Whitmel Earley joins Cameron and Anna for this special episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast. When life taught Earley that he truly could not do it all, he developed a "rule of life" to guide the choices he makes for his family, and for his own growth as a believer, a father, a husband, and a dual- career professional. Justin Whitmel Earley is the creator of The Common Rule, a program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor. He is also a mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. Justin and his wife, Lauren, have four sons. 

Most recent release: The Common Rule Youth Edition: Growing Your Faith in a Distracted World by Justin Whitmel Earley

Upcoming Book for JWE: The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life

On Rooted: Scripture Before Phone by Justin Whitmel Earley

Books cited: 

You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K.A. Smith

Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch

Celebration of Discipline, Special Anniversary Edition: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard Foster

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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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Parents often live with the fear that they won't be able to give their children everything they need- much less the things they want. And let's face it, with the rising costs of housing and groceries, parents have a lot to juggle just to pay the bills. In this episode, Cameron and Anna address the heartache that comes with our limited financial resources, and they offer the reminder that God does not expect us to provide Disney vacations and private tutors for our children. Rather, he asks us to show our children what it looks like to love him, and this is something where every Christian parent has ample resources to give their family. 

Luke 18:18-30

Parents, What Are You Teaching Your Kids about Money? by Tracey Rector
 

The Grace of Giving by Katie Polski

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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David Zahl's new book The Big Relief offers a mess of help for parents who are in urgent need of grace in this worn-out world. David will take some big theological concepts like justification, imputation, and surrender, and show how these terms are not just ideas, but solid truths that set parents free from the pressure to do it all, and do it all perfectly, for the kids they love.

David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. He is the author of numerous books, including Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It. 
 

The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World
 

Mockingbird

Burn Babywise Burn by Cameron Cole

Paul Zahl - New Persuasive Words, Talk 1 Pt 1

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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