The Root and the Fruit
Welcome home, friend! Here at the Root and the Fruit, we are absurdly passionate about healthy spiritual growth. We delve into all things related to Christ, the Church, and fresh perspectives when reading the Bible. First, the Root: We deal with what lurks beneath the surface. These are the areas in our life that are hidden to others, but which we know need transformation. Secondly, the Fruit: We discuss what tangible actions we will need take to display stronger evidence of our authentic faith. You will leave challenged, encouraged, and walking deeper with Christ than ever before. Let's go!
Our Faith Amazes Jesus
Did you ever consider the fact that the quantity--or lackthereof--of your faith can AMAZE Jesus?
What would it look like if He was amazed at YOUR level of faith?
How can you increase your faith today?
Today we discuss how God wants to EXPERIENCE the expression our faith alongside us.
And, we discuss how WE can amaze God with our faith!
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2022-04-20 22:00:00
Why Unforgiveness Is Significantly More Dangerous Than You Ever Imagined
Have you ever wondered why unforgiveness in the heart of the believer is so dangerous?
In today's episode, we discuss the 5 reasons forgiveness is CRITICAL to:
- the kingdom of God and its advancement,
-our own spiritual health,
-and even the success (or lack thereof) of our prayers!
Finally, we discuss how important boundaries are in the case of abuse or toxic relationships.
You will leave convicted, inspired, and hopefully changed for good, ready to impact the kingdom powerfully!
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2022-04-15 12:00:00
What Was God Doing Before He Made The Earth? Now That We Know, How Should We Respond?
Have you ever wondered what God was doing before He created the earth? Think about it.
God is ETERNAL.
If God is eternal, that means there was never a time He didn't exist.
This means He also eternally existed in the past.
So...what was God doing in the past?
On today's podcast, we discuss:
-The 5 things we know God did before He created the Earth
-Given these things, what are the ways we fit into His plan
-Why it's so important to use our talents while here on Earth
-Why we need a life submitted and surrendered to Christ
You will leave today's episode feeling convicted, inspired to do good works, and ready to impact the kingdom of God!
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2022-04-15 05:00:00
Glorify God, Not Pastors: 6 Ways to Create Healthier Church Culture
Have you ever wished you could have an impact on the "Celebrity Pastor" culture that has developed in America? Have you wished you could somehow make even a small difference in the way pastors are on placed onto unfair pedestals? In this episode, we discuss 6 easy strategies that you--as the average layperson--can do TODAY to help create a healthier Church culture. We will discuss how to :
- Watch your language around your pastor
-Watch who we worship
-Treat your pastor like a brother or sister
-Stop being so critical of your pastor on social media
-Stop acting weird around your pastor
-Pray for your pastor
You don't have to sit back and watch yet another pastor "fall from grace." By the end of the episode, you will feel empowered to make a real difference in the Church.
2022-03-30 05:00:00