In Rooted + Rescued, Part 11: A New Way to Love, Lead Pastor Travis Wright walks through Ephesians 4:30–32, showing how following Jesus means taking off the old self—anger, bitterness, and rage—and putting on the new self of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. Through a mix of humor, honesty, and real-life stories (including one from duck hunting season), Travis reminds us that bitterness doesn’t need a reason—it just needs a place to grow—and that even justified anger can grieve the Holy Spirit when it hardens our hearts.

This message calls believers to live free from resentment and to reflect the forgiveness they’ve already received in Christ. A forgiving church, Travis explains, is a Spirit-filled church. Real transformation begins when we release old grudges, walk in grace, and let the Spirit fill our lives with compassion and love.