The Rooted Youth Podcast

Ever read a Bible verse and thought, “What in the world does this mean?” This week, we are looking at one of those misunderstood passages in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11. On the surface, it sounds like an oppressive dress code about hair lengths and head coverings. But when we put on our 1st-century glasses and look at ancient medical science, Roman pagan history, and the cosmic war of Genesis 6, the weird stuff suddenly makes perfect sense.

In this Midweek Check-In, we break down a 4-part framework that transforms this text from a confusing rulebook into a massive elevation of women in the church, reminds men of their glory, and a strategic defense of the Imago Dei (Image of God) that’s within everyone!

In this session we dive into the "Imago Dei" (Image of God) and look at why the rebel Elohim were so desperate to destroy it. We discover how the Virgin Birth was the ultimate counter to the enemies plan and why your humanity is the most valuable thing in the cosmic war.

This week we start our new series ‘Understanding the Story’ where we will look at the narrative that runs through the whole bible and how this through line helps make sense of some of the weirdest and hardest scriptures in the Bible. Part biblical theology course, part apologetic teaching, part bible study. This is introducing the story.

(Recorded at Good Shepherd Church in Long Beach, MS at our weekly Rooted Youth Wednesday night gatherings // Wednesday March 4th, 2026)

In this episode, we explore Gospel of John chapter 2 and the powerful moment when many believed in Jesus, yet He did not entrust Himself to them. Why? Because they were drawn to His miracles, not surrendered to His Lordship. We unpack the difference between love and trust, the Greek wordplay behind “believe” and “entrust,” and what it means to move from being part of the crowd to becoming a trusted friend. The question at the center: Are we seeking Jesus for what He can do, or are we living in a way that He can entrust Himself to us?