Best Ruth Schwenk Podcasts (2024)

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Season 3 Ep 17 - How to Pray When You're in Trouble 26:25

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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…

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Season 3 Ep 16 - How Can I Trust God? a Conversation with Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk and Courtney Joseph 41:37

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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 …

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Season 3 Ep 15 Learning to be Faithful Where You Are 16:34

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Mentioned in this episode: John 3:30 Exodus 1:15-17 Hebrews 11:23-27 Ephesians 5:14-16 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook InstagramBy Ruth Schwenk

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Season 3 Ep 14 Are You Really OKAY? a Conversation with Therapist Debra Fileta 36:39

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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…

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Season 3 Ep 13 A Gay Son's Journey to God with Dr. Christopher Yuan 59:54

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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 …

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Season 3 Ep 12 How to Build Character in Your Kids w/ Missy Robertson 24:37

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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…

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Season 3 Ep Ep 11- Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Slothful 23:36

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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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Season 3 Ep 10 - Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Anger 27:25

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Mentioned in this episode: Trusting God in All the Things Genesis 4:1-7 Matthew 5:21 James 4 Season 1 Overcoming Anger Podcast Episode Ephesians 4:31 1 Timothy 2:8 How to spot unrighteous anger: Explosive words Emotional outburst Withdrawal Gossip Irritability Throwing objects Sulking Pouting Matthew 5:5 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Fa…

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Season 3 Ep 9 Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Gluttony 25:04

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Mentioned in this episode: Luke 21:34 Proverbs 23:19-21 Isaiah 55:1-2 Matthew 5:6 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 Elkins Media, Inc.By Ruth Schwenk

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Season 3 Ep 8 Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Envy 21:45

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Mentioned in this episode: 1 Samuel 18:1-9 Proverbs 14:30 Mark 7:21-23 Exodus 20:17 Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brant Pitre I Peter 2:1 Matthew 5:7 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…

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Season 3 Ep 7 - Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins - Lust 26:31

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Mentioned in this episode: Mark 7:21-23 Genesis 1 Genesis 2 I Thessalonians 4:1-6 Questions to ask yourself Where am I most tempted in this area? Are there situations/hobbies I need to flee from? How is a disordered desire in my life using someone else? Where do I need to repent to allow disordered desires to rule me? Connect with Ruth here: Websit…

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Season 3 Ep 6 - Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins - Greed 24:53

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Mentioned in this episode: 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Hebrews 13:5 Luke 12:15 2 Corinthians 8:9 I John 3:16-18 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Season 3 Ep 5: Making Art- The 7 Deadly Sins - Pride 31:00

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Mentioned in this episode: I Peter 2:11 Genesis 3:1-7 Luke 18:9-14 John 3:30 The Prayer of the Litany 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Season 3 Episode 4: Why Lent Matters- A Conversation with Father John Riccardo 36:10

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Father John Riccardo is a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He is the founder and executive director of ACTS XXIX. Father John is a sought-after speaker and author. His most recent book is called Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel Mentioned in this episode: Romans 6 Romans 12:2 Luke 1 John 21 Matthew 25 Journey to the…

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Season 3 Episode 3: Practical Steps to Take When God Feels Far Away 23:11

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Mentioned in this episode: John 15 Matthew 4 Psalm 1:1,2 Psalm 139 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 Elkins Media, Inc.By Ruth Schwenk

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Season 3 Episode 2: What Is God Doing in Our Lives When We Feel Stuck? 26:46

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Mentioned in this episode: Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brant Pitre RLF Season 2 Episode 10: How to Keep Growing When You Feel Stuck Spiritually I Corinthians 9:24-27 Hebrews 12:1-3 Psalm 27:4 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! …

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Season 3 Episode 1: Understanding the Spiritual Life as a Journey 23:33

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Mentioned in this episode: Things that can cause us to get stuck: Distractions and noise Laziness Spiritual apathy Desire for a quick fix (not being willing to endure) Bitterness Trama Being too hard on ourselves I Corinthians 1:2 Hebrews 12:14 2 Peter 1 John 15 Psalm 139 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Web…

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Episode 34: How Jesus Teaches Us to Handle the Struggles We Face Today with Dr. Ray Guarendi 31:37

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Dr. Ray Guarendi is a father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 cou…

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Episode 33: When You Feel Like You Are "Running on Empty" in Marriage and Parenting 19:52

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Mentioned in this episode: For Better or For Kids Galatians 6:2 Psalm 62 Matthew 11:26-28 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Episode 32 Having Grace at Home in Those Not-So-Perfect Moments 29:34

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Mentioned in this episode: Higher Call For Better or for Kids Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 4:2 Proverbs 19:11 Forgiveness Episode 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Episode 31 How to Parent Together (Not Separately) with Your Spouse 29:49

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Mentioned in this episode: For Better or for Kids Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Proverbs 6:20 Ephesians 6:4 2 Timothy 1:5 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Episode 30: How the Hard Can Also Be Good with Lisa Whittle 25:33

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Lisa Whittle is the author of eight books and a sought-after Bible teacher. A pastor’s daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top twenty-five Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus fo…

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Episode 29: When You Feel Like You Are Failing at Life with Ruth Chou Simons 36:23

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Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and Foundations. Her first Bible study curriculum, TruthFilled, released in 2020. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker who uses each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s…

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Episode 28 Married with Kids- Now What?! 32:40

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Mentioned in this episode: For Better or For Kids Genesis 2:21-25 Mark 10 Genesis 1:28 Psalm 127:3-5 My Family Map 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Episode 27: When Marriage Isn't What You Expected 34:34

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Mentioned in this episode: For Better or For Kids Genesis 2:21-25 Mark 10:6-9 Ephesians 5 Judges 7:19-22 Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes 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 Elkins …

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Episode 26 SUMMER SCHOOL: What is God really like? (Understanding the Trinity) with Patrick Schwenk 23:37

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Mentioned in this episode: John 6:27 John 17:3 I Corinthians 8:6 I Peter 1:3 Matthew 28:9 John 1:1-4 John 1:14 John 8:58 John 10:30-33 Colossians 1:16-17 Acts 5:1-4 I Corinthians 3:16-17 Micah 3:8 Hebrews 9:14 Isaiah 40:13-14 Psalm 139:7 John 17:5 John 17:24 Philippians 2:5-11 John 16:13-14 John 17 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook…

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Episode 25 SUMMER SCHOOL: Are all the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Still Available to Us Today? with Dr. Sam Storms 38:50

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Dr. Sam Storms is an Amillennial, Calvinistic, charismatic, credo-baptistic, complementarian, Christian Hedonist who loves his wife of 47 years, his two daughters, his four grandchildren, books, baseball, movies, and all things Oklahoma University. In 2008 Sam became Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahom…

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Episode 24 SUMMER SCHOOL: Who is the Holy Spirit? with Jeannie Cunnion 34:27

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Jeannie Cunnion is an author of several books. She is also a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country. Jeannie's passion is encouraging women to live in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, which is something her own heart needs to be daily reminded of. Her message is woven with humility, transparency…

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Episode 23 SUMMER SCHOOL: Are Angels and Demons Real? 37:01

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Mentioned in this episode: Satan and His Kingdom: What the Bible Says and How It Matters to You by Dennis McCallum Hebrews 1:14 Psalm 8:5 Matthew 18 Revelation 5 Isaiah 6 I Peter 5:8-9 Revelation 12 John 8:44 Genesis 3 2 Corinthians 4:4 Matthew 13:49 Ephesians 6 Matthew 4 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Web…

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Episode 22: SUMMER SCHOOL: Can We Trust What the Bible Says? with Dr. Sean McDowell 34:27

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Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview. Mentioned i…

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Episode 21: SUMMER SCHOOL: Does Theology Really Matter? with Joel Muddamalle 39:49

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Mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 4:20-24 2 Corinthians 1:13 The Faithlike Study Bible NT Wright for Everyone Bible Studies Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Joel here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced…

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Episode 20- How to Leave a Legacy of Faith 21:41

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Mentioned in this episode: Psalm 90:12 Hebrews 11 Specific questions to ask yourself when thinking about the legacy you want to leave: In what ways have you been most significantly influenced by your family of origin? What habits, values, or qualities have you received from your family that you would like to leave behind? What habits, values, or qu…

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Episode 19- Preparing Your Kids to Face the Hard Issues in Culture Today 29:27

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Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1:26-27 Daniel 1 Matthew 4 John 3:16 Four Simple Truths to Teach Our Kids about Abortion Genesis 1:26-27 Psalm 139:13-14 Genesis 2:24 Psalm 1 Know What You Believe by Paul E. Little Know Why You Believe by Paul E. Little str.org Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Face…

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Episode 18- How to Help Your Kids Live Out Their Faith 28:08

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Mentioned in this episode: Matthew 16 Galatians 5:22-23 Psalm 127 Character Cards Faith Forward Family Devotional by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk 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 Elkins Media, I…

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Episode 17- How to Help Our Kids Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus and Make Their Faith Their Own 28:46

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Mentioned in this episode: 3 John 4 John 10:10 Psalm 1 Genesis 6 The Case for Christ for Kids The Case for Christ for Teens The Case for Faith Seeds Family Worship You Version Plans Other resources: Faith Forward Family Devotional Adored No More Excuses She Reads Truth for Kids He Reads Truth Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Conne…

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Episode 16: Bible Study Basics for Families and Why it Matters 30:07

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Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1 Psalm 33:6 Hebrews 1:3 Exodus 31:18 Acts 2 Genesis 3 Faith Forward Family Devotion The Dig for Kids: Proverbs The Dig for Kids: James Matthew 4 Proverbs 3 Other favorite kid's resources: Indescribable The Beginner's Bible Goodnight Warrior God's Little Princess Bedtime Devotional The Child's Story Bible Adored N…

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Episode 15: How to Build a Foundation of Faith and Launch Your Children into the World Well 26:22

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Mentioned in this episode: 3 John 4 For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk Psalm 127:3-5 RLF episode with Clay Clarkson Matthew 3 Genesis 1 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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Episode 14: When Motherhood Isn't What You Imagined 31:46

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Mentioned in this episode: thebettermom.com The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson Psalm 127 Hebrews 11:23-26 2 Timothy 1:5 Galatians 6:9 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 Elkins Media, …

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Episode 13: How Our Past Shapes Us but Doesn't Have to Define Us 30:20

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Mentioned in this episode: Romans 8:14-17 Romans 5:5 I Peter 5:8 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 Elkins Media, Inc.By Ruth Schwenk

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Episode 12: Why We Need to Experience Inner Healing in the Spiritual Life 31:15

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Mentioned in this episode: Philippians 3 Psalm 42:1-2 Peter's Life: Matthew 26:31-35 Mark 14:66-72 John 21 The Critical Journey by Hagberg and Guelich 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 Elkins…

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Episode 11: When God Feels Far Away 32:06

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Mentioned in this episode: Luke 22:39-46 Matthew 4 Psalm 139:7-10 Hebrews 13:5 Psalm 51 John 15 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Episode 10: How to Keep Growing When You Feel Stuck Spiritually 31:30

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Mentioned in this episode: Philippians 3:10 The Critical Journey by Hagberg and Guelich John 21 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 Elkins Media, Inc.…

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Episode 9: How You Can Have Hope When All Seems Hopeless 25:23

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Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 3:19 I Corinthians 16:6 Hebrews 2:14-15 Romans 5:5 I Peter 1:3-8 Romans 8:18 Romans 8:38-39 Meaningful Traditions for the Easter Season: Making Easter Special Resurrection Cookies Lent and Easter Ideas for Christian Families Easter Books for Families Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with …

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Episode 8: How to Overcome Anger 28:36

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Mentioned in this episode: Exodus 34:6 Psalm 103:8 Joel 2:13 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 Elkins Media, Inc.By Ruth Schwenk

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Episode 7: Why We Struggle with Anger 24:11

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Mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 4:29 Genesis 1 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 Elkins Media, Inc.By Ruth Schwenk

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Episode 6: How and Why You Can Forgive Those Who Have Hurt You 29:55

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Mentioned in this episode: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst Lord’s Prayer Romans 12 Psalm 103:10-12 Matthew 18 Matthew 7:1-10 Matthew 5:7 Luke 6:37 Romans 12:17-21 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produ…

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Episode 5: Learning to Think Less about Yourself 30:51

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Mentioned in this episode: 2 Corinthians 10 Luke 18:9-14 Philippians 2 Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Tim Keller Psalm 139 Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Ro…

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Episode 4: Why the Practice of Confession Is So Important 26:18

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Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 3 Romans 6 John 10:10 Nehemiah 1 The Lord’s Prayer James 5:16 Romans 8 Galatians 2:20 The Daily Practice of Confession Review (think through your day) Rejoice (praise God for the day) Repent (confess sin from the day) Request (ask God for help to overcome sin) Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram Facebook Con…

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Episode 3: What Is Lent, and Should We Celebrate It? 26:48

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Mentioned in this episode: Exodus 24 Numbers 13 I Kings 19 Jonah 3 Isaiah 53 John 15 Season 1 Episode 2: How God Changes Us Genesis 1 Genesis 3 Luke 9:23-24 Galatians 2:20-21 Romans 6:1-13 Links to additional devotions to use during Lent: Journey to the Cross: A 40 Day Lenten Devotional by Paul David Tripp To Seek and to Save by Sinclair B Ferguson…

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Episode 2: Practical Ways to Build a Christian Home 38:00

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Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1:27-28 Genesis 2 Genesis 3 For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Family Mission Statement/Values Download Hebrews 12:7-11 Article on Discipline by Patrick Schwenk Faith Forward Family Devotional by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk Additional Resources to help build a Christian home Indescri…

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