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Rootlike Faith

Patrick and Ruth Schwenk

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Rootlike Faith with Patrick and Ruth Schwenk is a place to gather and talk life, theology - and everything in between. We’ll open our Bibles, challenge you to think critically, and even counter-culturally. Why? Because it all matters. YOU matter. OUR lives matter.
 
Millennial Moms making it to millions and living their life’s purpose! Discover how to live the life you want and make millions. Discover how to live a meaningful life while learning, sharing and discovering your purpose, these mom will discuss how they overcame obstacles, preserved through life’s. toughest times and found meaning, success and purpose to live an abundant life! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shellette-bell/support
 
Are you a Christian woman who's ready to be ALL IN in faith and family? If so, you're in the right place!In this podcast, we dive deep into what it really means to be a committed follower of Christ, practical strategies for living out our faith as Christian women in today's busy world, and so much more.After all -- Jesus didn't call us to be lukewarm, half-hearted followers of him. He calls us to be ALL IN! and to live a life that's full and abundant. And that's what the Equipping Godly Wome ...
 
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While we love each other very much, marriage is not always easy. Joanna and I are in this for the long haul, but it isn’t easy for two imperfect people to stay close, connected, and happy for a lifetime. Maybe you are feeling this struggle in your marriage today. Your spouse's habits are making you crazy, or you may not be feeling cared for, or you…
 
Margaret Feinberg is interviewed by host, Shelley Leith. Margaret talks about Bad Bettys of the Bible, her “foodiehood,” and the strangeness of writing a Bible study on Revelation during the pandemic. Her take on Revelation is different from the usual: she views it as a golden box containing an invitation to know and experience Jesus in his breatht…
 
Sandra Richter is interviewed by host, Shelley Leith. Sandra discusses the challenges she faced in becoming a college professor specializing in Old Testament studies. Her passion is to make the real people, real places, and real faith of the characters who populate our Bible come alive, and we get to hear how she does that with skill in Episode One…
 
Fifteen years ago, our lives were filled with stress and busyness. While I thought I was doing everything right to work FOR my family by homeschooling during the day and working at night, I didn’t see that my relationship with my husband and my kids was struggling. Have you ever felt that way? We can get so wrapped up in doing and being productive …
 
Lori Wilhite is interviewed by host, Shelley Leith. Lori shares how she got her start in writing and teaching Bible studies geared mainly for pastors’ wives. She talks about the themes that surface most often in her studies of books of the Bible, which are identity, purpose, and joy. We then listen to Session One of her Beautiful Word study called …
 
Danielle Strickland is interviewed by host, Shelley Leith. She discusses her unlikely background for a Bible teacher, her current “beautiful chaotic frenzy of loving, passionate activity,” and the despair and fears that drove her to write Better Together. We then listen to Session One of Better Together, a study about how women and men can heal the…
 
In our previous episode, we discussed how to prepare ourselves to launch our children into adulthood. Continuing on this theme, this episode focuses on parenting young adults, which is particularly important to Rob and me since it's a topic that's close to our hearts. We delve into the heartache that comes with parenting a wayward child and aim to …
 
Karen Ehman is interviewed by host, Shelley Leith. She shares how she got her start as a Bible teacher, her greatest obstacle to becoming a Bible teacher, and about the new work she’s doing in the area of grief. We then listen to Session One of Listen, Love, Repeat, which is a study about getting over the “me-first you-second” way of living. Watch …
 
In this episode, we are going to discuss a stage of parenting that isn’t talked about as much. It’s what is known as the “messy middle” of parenting, where your kids are preparing to leave the nest for good. The questions and situations you have to deal with as your children start to assert their independence can be quite challenging. We are excite…
 
Do you struggle with prayer? It’s really just a simple way to have a conversation with God. The power of prayer is unleashed with these five short sentences: “Father, you are good. I need help. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus’ name, amen.” Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible…
 
Through vulnerable storytelling and powerful in-depth teaching, Sheila Walsh offers a life-changing study on ten bedrock promises of God to give us a foundation for daily confidence, joy, and hope. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instant access to vi…
 
Turning the metaphor upside down, Tim Keller contends that in this parable it is the Father who is the true prodigal (one who haves or gives on a lavish scale), as his expression of love for his sons is recklessly extravagant. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service th…
 
The Sermon on the Mount is the single most influential talk anybody ever gave. Renowned philosopher Dallas Willard calls it “Jesus’ Master Class for Life,” and he helps us apply its messages for human well-being and human well-doing. Watch the video of Session Two Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study ser…
 
No matter what the world throws at us each day–anxiety, fear, confusion, temptation–we have a choice of how to respond. We can either concede defeat or overcome the forces of evil by putting on the armor of God. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instan…
 
Truth by itself creates controversy, which we see when we try to prove our point rather than extending God’s grace. But when we combine truth with love and the other fruits of the Spirit, then we become appealing ambassadors for Christ. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study …
 
Oft-quoted, most-underlined, and most likely to be put on a plaque or an inspirational greeting card, Jeremiah 29:11 is everyone’s favorite verse for a reason. Discover God’s good plan for a hope and a future for you, and learn to trust God’s definition of “good” above your own. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Stud…
 
We know many couples who have split up or who are seriously questioning their future together, and the one thing that is crystal clear with all of them is that their relationship did not break down overnight. You may be wondering where your marriage will stand in 2023 or if you can overcome the hurts and conflicts that have happened in your marriag…
 
For the majority of our marriage, we had a traditional schedule where Rob would head off to an office job in the morning while I would stay at home with the children. But a few years ago, we flipped our lives upside down to pursue self-employment together as partners. This transition made us realize that we had a lot to learn, not just as marriage …
 
Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae suffered a breakdown from the buried impact of unhealed trauma. Hear his story, and join him in the studio for the recording of his biographical song, “Restore Me.” Watch the video of Session One (the podcast airs Session Three) Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study se…
 
Jennie Allen helps us do the impossible: change the way we think. We could waste away our entire lives if we never learn how to take our thoughts captive and replace our downward thought spiral with an upward spiral. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide and Conversation Cards Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible stu…
 
Every married couple will face challenges throughout their marriage. It could be dealing with a serious health crisis, mental illness, parenting prodigal children, infertility, financial setbacks, or overwhelming work and responsibilities. From the day a couple says “I do,” they set out on a journey that holds inevitable struggles and threats to a …
 
In this careful study of the encounters Jesus had with toxic people, Gary Thomas shows us we can follow Jesus’ example of walking away from toxic people and walking toward healthy relationships. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instant access to video…
 
Rebekah Lyons teaches us to take charge of our mental wellness by practicing simple rhythms that bring us back to God during the times when anxiety and panic come crashing into our lives. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instant access to video studie…
 
If you're married, you likely stood up at the altar on your wedding day and made vows to stick together for better and for worse, in sickness and in health. And maybe, like many couples, your vows have been tested because of an injury, illness, or chronic condition affecting your daily life. The challenge of chronic pain puts a unique kind of stres…
 
It’s impossible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Pete Scazzero helps us discern which of the top ten symptoms of emotional un-healthiness are present in your life. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide and Day-by-Day Book Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives inst…
 
When we get caught in the trap of people-pleasing, we’re letting people take the place of God in our lives. Karen Ehman helps us learn to stop letting unpleasable people call the shots and live for the approval of God alone. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that…
 
Do you ever feel disappointed or discouraged in your marriage? As wives, I (Joanna) know we want to know how to bring life to our marriages when we’re losing hope. I know so many women, despite their love for their husbands, feel discouraged in their marriages. Their husbands may seem distant and like he doesn’t want to work on a close relationship…
 
Chris Hodges wrote Out of the Cave during the pandemic, from a place of great personal darkness. He talks about the stigma of depression, and his teachings from the life of Elijah give us hope for getting out of the cave. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gi…
 
This episode was recorded in the midst of a crazy season of our life. From moving homes to health issues to the back-to-school season and much more, it was quite stressful. During seasons like that, it’s no secret that the marriage relationship can get a little tense. That season of life provided the perfect context for us to have this conversation…
 
Sarah Jakes Roberts, daughter of Bishop T. D. Jakes, teaches from the life of Eve in her new study, Woman Evolve. Session One is called, "Drop the Fig Leaves." Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instant access to video studies taught by hundreds of the …
 
The mother-daughter team of Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright talk about how to pass down a legacy of faith from one generation to the next in Jesus Followers. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instant access to video studies taught by hundr…
 
Rob and I have four biological children, and eight years ago our family grew again through adoption. We are so grateful that God gave us the best gift in the courtroom that day, but we also had no idea what the journey ahead would hold. When we read Brittany Salmon’s book, It Takes More Than Love, we felt seen and understood. Today, we’re welcoming…
 
This study is so new, you're hearing it weeks before it's available to the public! Lysa TerKeurst tells us in Good Boundaries and Goodbyes that boundaries aren't just a good idea, they're a God idea. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instant access to …
 
Sadie Robertson Huff, who we watched grow up on her family's reality show, Duck Dynasty, is here with her new study, Who Are You Following? which deals with finding our real identity in following Jesus. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Study Gateway is a streaming video Bible study service that gives instant access …
 
Sometimes, when we are on the journey of parenting, it’s easy to forget that we are also children. Not just to our earthly parents, but to our Heavenly Father. As we consider what it means to be a parent, it’s foundational to first consider what it means to be a child of God. That’s exactly what we’re doing on today’s episode with Christina Fox, a …
 
This week's episode features one of our NEW studies, Crazy Faith by Michael Todd. In this episode we get the first installment in Michael's life story that involves baby faith and maybe faith. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide Today I’ve got a new study for you, Crazy Faith, by Michael Todd. In case you’re not famili…
 
Another wildly popular study on Study Gateway is Jennie Allen's Find Your People, which has struck a nerve in this pandemic of loneliness. This session is on how to connect with people already in proximity to us. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide This is one of those studies that I wish I didn’t need. Here’s my confe…
 
We're kicking off our New & Popular season with one of our most-watched studies on Study Gateway, Louie Giglio's Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, a fascinating take on the twenty-third Psalm. Watch the video of Session One Get information on the Study Guide We've all been in circumstances that cause our minds to spin with thoughts that ar…
 
Are you searching for the next video Bible study for your small group to do? Would you like to have a way to discover new Bible teachers instead of just relying on the same few you always use? And, if you hear about a new video study that fits the bill, how do you know the teacher is someone you can trust? If these are your issues, then you’re goin…
 
Have you ever noticed that you struggle for control? Maybe you just care a little extra about how your spouse loads the dishwasher. Maybe you struggle a little more to recover when life goes a different way than you were planning. Maybe you have trouble letting your kids make mistakes. Or maybe your marriage feels like a battle for leadership more …
 
We imagine, like us, you desire to leave a spiritual legacy for your family and see your children making their faith their own. But it can be so tough to navigate how to do that well, all while releasing control and trusting God. Today, we have the opportunity to welcome our guest Ray Pritchard, president of Keep Believing Ministries. Ray has writt…
 
Mentioned in this episode: A Praying Life by Paul Miller Luke 22:39-46 Matthew 4 Acts 21:1 Luke 2:49 Luke 23:34 Luke 22:44 Psalm 62:8 I Thessalonians 4:16 Psalm 31 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by…
 
Mentioned in this episode: Trusting God in All the Things mymentorshipcourses.com Womenlivingwell.com Psalm 43 Psalm 46:1-10 John 3:30 Psalm 9:10 Psalm 62:5 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie …
 
Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor and the author of True Love Dates. A passionate speaker, she challenges people to have a psychologically and spiritually healthy approach to relationships. Debra and her husband, John, have been happily married for more than a decade and have four beautiful children. Mentioned in this episode: Are Y…
 
Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search …
 
Missy Robertson has learned to live life in the spotlight as she played an important part in her family’s record-breaking reality television series for 11 seasons on A&E's Duck Dynasty. Despite the increased publicity on her family, company, and personal life, she has managed to become a strong voice for morality and virtue both locally and globall…
 
Mentioned in this episode: Trusting God in All the Things Matthew 7:13-14 Proverbs 6:9-11 Matthew 4 Mark 14:32-35 Mark 14:37-41 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkin…
 
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