This episode is all about faithful obedience even when it doesn't make sense to the world or even on paper. In this episode, I chat with my friend, Brian Lawrence about how he and his wife stepped out in faith to be obedient to what God asked them to do. Even when it's scary, even when we don't have the next step laid out for us, even when we can't…

In this episode, I chat with long-time friend and personal mentor about the importance of spiritual mentors and community while navigating motherhood. Through her stories and personal experience of being both a mentor and mentee, Laurie shares how we can grow in our faith and motherhood through engaging in community with those the Lord as put in ou…

In this episode, business coach, Alexis Greco, shares how her faith has informed her business and how having a business has impacted her faith. As a busy wife, and homeschooling mom, she understands the challenges of juggling many roles while running a business, and knows how easy we can place our identity in any of these things. As a Christ-follow…

Note: Due to the nature of this episode about marriage and Biblical sexuality, we recommend listening with headphones or away from kids. Alana and Paris felt the Lord lead them to start an online ministry focused on marriage, Biblical intimacy, and healthy sexuality for married couples. Kingdom Sexuality was born, and it's helping thousands of peop…

Amy Gannett is a mom, wife, pastor, business owner, and theologian who wants everyone to know that they are a theologian, and that their theology impacts their life. In this episode, Amy shares about the importance of theology to inform our everyday lives, and how our lives can even help us to grow a deeper theology. She dives into how to disciple …

The book and story of Nehemiah is rich with so many lessons and symbolism of our ultimate Savior, but in this episode, we zero in on the way that Nehemiah prayed. He was a mighty man of prayer who went to God as a first response instead of a last resort. Take a listen as we look at 4 things Nehemiah did in his prayer that we can model after him in …

The full title of this episode should be: Lies Moms Believe and How the Gospel Refutes Them, but that felt a little long. If you're a mom of any age or stage, this one is for you. Motherhood is a beautiful and hard job, and we have a huge responsibility as mothers. So Satan would love nothing more than for us to believe the lies he puts on us to qu…

What does the Costco food stand have to do with being rooted in our faith? I'm so glad you asked! Often in life, we settle for less than rather than holding out for God's exceedingly and abundantly more. Take a listen to this quick 5 minute episode about how we can trust God who is the giver of every good and perfect gift and who's yoke is light. I…

In this episode, dancer, performer, and story-teller, Miki Reaume, shares about her struggle with mental health, specifically social anxiety. Listen in as we discuss how she coped with her symptoms, realized she needed help, and the hope she has found in Jesus through this journey. Her message is that you are not alone in your struggles, and seekin…

The idea of our calling can feel so elusive and hard to figure out what is right for us. In this episode we chat about the difference between our calling and our purpose, as well as specific lies we are tempted to believe about our calling and the truths that combat those lies. The enemy of our souls wants us distracted and discouraged, but through…

Easter week, or Holy Week, is one of remembrance and celebration for what Christ did on the cross and through His resurrection. We don't want to miss the power of this special week, but we also don't want to leave the celebration of Easter to just one day or week each year. As Christ followers living in a post-resurrection world, we are called to g…

Many people are leaving the Church for a variety of reasons: Church hurt, apathy, busy schedules, lack of gospel-centeredness in the church, and more. As a pastor's kid turned pastor, Natalie Runion felt herself questioning if she should stay in the church, too. God specifically told her that she was "raised to stay", so she did. Through speaking, …

Parenting is one of the most refining things we'll ever experience, and then through homeschooling into the mix. It's definitely a learning experience for everyone involved. In this conversation with Jamie Erickson, we talk about how homeschooling has helped us and our children grow deeper in our faith in God. We know that homeschooling is not for …

As Spring is upon us and Summer quickly approaches, many of us start to think about how we need to get our bodies ready for Summer. But friend, that's not it - your body is already good. In this episode, we talk about how God has already made our bodies good, some practical ways we can steward our bodies well, and why we should steward our bodies i…

In this episode, author and speaker, Alexandra Hoover, shares about how God showed her places in her past where there was an Ebenezer stone (a memorial stone) of where God had been faithful even through hard circumstances. In her book, Eyes Up, she walks readers through how to discover their own Ebenezer stones in their lives so they can remember G…

Grab your favorite mug, pour some coffee, and listen in as we chat with Marissa Price from @caffeinattedtheologian all about the importance of theology. Theology is not just for the scholars or pastors or professionals - it's for the everyday person, all Christ followers. In this episode, Marissa shares how every person is a theologian, whether the…

I recently shared on social media about how our sad excuse for a tree was fulfilling it's purpose by allowing a bird to sit on it's singular branch. I compared this to how we may feel when what we have to offer isn't good enough - but when we bring that offering to the Lord, He can do amazing things with it. This post seemed to really resonate, so …

Hot Mess Mom culture has become quite the trend. It perpetuates the idea that if you are a mom, you're automatically a hot mess. It can be silly and funny as we joke about the difficulties of motherhood, but it can also become our identity. In this episode, we talk about how this is not the identity in Christ we are called to take on. The reality i…

The journey of fostering and adoption are usually both long and hard. But they are also good, since the Bible tells us to care for widows and orphans. Fostering and adoption are very tangible ways to care for children in need, and we dive into this in this episode. Desiree Johnson felt called to adopt after having two biological children. The Lord …

In today's world, it's so easy to feel lost or lonely right in the middle of a crowd or on an app full of people. We crave to be known, it's an innate desire, but often we look to be known in the wrong places. In this episode, your host, Lauren, talks about being known by El Roi - the God who sees you. This name of God comes from a beautiful (and h…

Being a Christian woman in business can feel lonely and isolating, and can leave us wondering where to turn for Biblical training and community. The Lord put this need on the heart of Avery Forrest, and in this episode, she shares how Christian Business Camp was born. Avery talks about the struggle to find Biblically sound business coaching, as wel…

Did you know there are 7 types of rest? Yes, SEVEN! In this episode, Dr. Saundra shares about the seven different types of rest, how to practically find the rest we need, and the importance of living a Sabbath lifestyle. She gives practical tips for discovering what kind of rest you need and how you can be refreshed in those areas. Dr. Saundra Dalt…

In our first interview of the new year, we are talking about the importance of stewarding the callings God has given you. Whether that is a business, ministry, motherhood, or homeschooling - we all have been given a call to steward. In this episode, Annie Rohde shares how she stewards her callings and uses her gifts to coach other women to do the s…

It's the one year anniversary of the Rooted + Established Podcast!!! In this episode, your host, Lauren, shares about the first year of the podcast and what God has done through it. She also shares her word for 2022, and encourages you as you continue to grow your roots deeper. Rooted Recommendation: Plexus Vitamins and Supplements New customers, u…

Kick off your new year with this short episode about pursuing the Lord first and foremost in your year. Whether you're running full speed into the new year with goals and dreams and to-do lists or you're barely crawling into it with a whole bunch of discouragement and doubt, this episode is for you. Resources from the episode: Faithful Counseling -…

Worship through music and singing is beautiful and needed - but it's not the only way we worship. In this episode, Tammi Taylor shares how we can live a worshipful life through participating in the local church body, worship through music, and praising God through hard times. Living a worshipful life should always be our goal because it gives God t…

This one is all about the Enneagram! Whether you love all things enneagram, aren't too sure about it, or really question how it fits into the life of a Believer, this episode is for you. Enneagram Coach, Ainsley Britain, breaks down what the enneagram types are, and discusses how best to utilize this tool in our lives. She shares how it has helped …

Why should we study the Bible? This seems a bit like a silly question, but if we dig deeper, we often find that many don't actually STUDY the Bible or even know HOW to do it. In this episode, Mikella Bryant, theology and Bible teacher, breaks down the aspects of Inductive Bible Study - what it is and why we should do it. She shares with us how stud…

The topic of Women in Ministry can be a touchy one for some, but there are so many women who have been called to serve the Lord in ministry - in the local church, online, and through organizations. In this episode, ordained pastor Deborah Rhodes, shares her experience with navigating being a woman in ministry, and how she's walked that road with th…

In the book of Ephesians, Paul writes about the armor of God. He compares the armor Roman soldiers of his time would have worn to the spiritual protection we need against the enemy of our souls. In this episode, I (your host, Lauren) dive into each piece of armor and why it's so important to "put on the armor" daily. We have a real enemy - Satan - …

More and more people are experiencing church hurt either from church leadership or fellow church-goers. It's a sad reality that many face, and it often leads to loss of relationships, deconstructing their faith, questioning their beliefs, or walking away from the church all-together. In this episode, Kayla Anderson talks about ways to walk through …

In part 3 of our ROOTED series, we are talking about how we can bear fruit. Bearing healthy fruit depends on what we are rooted in. So if we are not rooted in Christ, we will not bear healthy, nourishing fruit. In this episode, we'll talk about how to see if we are producing good fruit and the truth that, really, God is the one who produces the fru…

In part 2 of this Rooted Series, I share about a 4th way we can grow our roots deeper - practicing Sabbath. Intentionally practicing a weekly Sabbath and implementing a Sabbath lifestyle has been so impactful in helping me grow my roots deeper in Christ. My prayer is that you will see how keeping this Biblical command will help you grow your faith …

I had the honor of being the speaker at our district women's retreat, and the theme was "Rooted". Since the theme of the retreat is inline with this podcast, I thought it would be perfect to share my talks right here. So over the next few weeks, we will be doing a 3-part series where I'll release a new talk each week where we will dive into what it…

Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God's Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. She's an author, church leader, and a coach. She's also a voice in our world advocating for women to break free from the body shame that has kept us captive fo…

I tried my hand at latte art, and I can confidently say, I'm not a latte art prodigy. But I realized in my frustration after a few attempts that I often expect results after a short time or little effort - even in my faith. In this quick episode, I share how, just because we have the right tools, doesn't mean we'll see the results right away. Time …

It's so easy for women to find themselves striving and putting their identity in what they do and what they can accomplish. Jenn Schultz shares how the Lord has helped her walk in freedom from striving and finding her worth in what she does. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to put our identities in Christ, find our worth in Him, an…

Samantha Bauchmann knew she wanted to be a mom since she was a kid, but soon after starting to try to start their family, Samantha and her husband, Jake, realized it would be harder than expected. In this episode, Samantha shares their infertility story and how they grew their family, which includes 4 wild and amazing boys. She explains the raw and…

We often hear about the topic of Leadership in the corporate world or from business leaders or people with large followings and major influence. Bethny Ricks comes from this world, but has learned the importance of being a leader and influencer in our everyday lives. In this episode, she shares how we, as mothers, wives, ministry leaders, women liv…

So often we find ourselves placing our identities in the things, roles, or circumstances of this world. But when hard seasons come or our circumstances change, we are derailed because we haven't put our identity in Christ. In this episode, Sarah Sandel shares with us the importance of being anchored in Christ so that we can fully rely on Him when h…

It's our first BONUS episode. In this episode, I share about the podcast's summer pause. We will be pausing new episodes for the summer, and be back with new content in September. Mentioned in this episode: Breville Espresso Machine - https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=br…

Shay and Haley Bogear have a strong passion for the Lord and a desire to know Him intimately. One way they've strengthened their faith is through Biblical counseling (individually and as a couple). In this episode, we talk about the importance of seeking counseling, some misconceptions in the Church about counseling, and how it can help us to grow …

Chris and Lauren have been friends with Brian and Danielle for almost a decade, spanning multiple moves to different states, adding 6 kids total, and having experienced job changes, loss, celebrations, highs, and lows. In this candid conversation full of laughs, we discuss the importance of being intentional in our relationships in order to grow an…

Monika Kirkland is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to draw near to the heart of God. She is a Christian author, blogger, speaker, wife, and mother that knows what it’s like to walk in the trenches of motherhood, marriage, and over 10 years of ministry. In this episode, she outlines practical ways to choose to NOT live in fear and e…

Friendships in adulthood can be hard - navigating a friendship breakup can be even harder. We typically think about breakups in regards to romantic relationships, but it's not unusual to experience them in our friendships as well. In this episode, Blake Guichet, dives into how we, as Believers in Christ, can go through a friendship breakup while pr…

Motherhood is hard and holy work, to be sure, and then to throw in doing ministry, adds a whole other dimension. In this episode, Monica Stutz - mama of 3, pastor's wife, and ministry leader - shares how she does both motherhood and serves in ministry. Not everyone is called to ministry as their occupation, but we are all called to be ministers of …

Parenting is challenging enough, but parenting in an hyper-sexualized culture adds so many other challenges. Specifically, how to talk to kids about sex and sexuality. In this episode, Caitlin Zick, mama of 4 and co-director of Moral Revolution shares the importance of having an ongoing conversation with your kids about sex and how to protect them …

Everyone experiences grief in some shape or form, but grief is not something we typically like to talk about or focus on. As Christ followers, we are called to carry each others' burdens, and so we can walk through grief with someone well. Micah shares how, through her own experience with grief, has been able to walk with others through theirs. In …

In this episode, I talk with Tabitha Panariso about the everyday ordinary parts of our life that make up "the good fight of faith" that we show up for everyday. We can choose to let life go by, OR we can take steps to live intentionally in the lives we've been given to grow the Kingdom, steward what we've been given, and give God all of the glory. …

Romans 12 tells us to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This is easier said than done, but thankfully, God gives us the tools we need to partner with Him. And ultimately, He does the transformation. In this episode, we break down what it looks like to allow God to renew our minds and what that means for us as Christians. I would love t…