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2019

Katie Polski on Ministering to Our Own Children While We Works in Vocational Ministry

January 24, 2020 • Katie Polski

For parents who work in vocational ministry, there is often a lingering fear that our children will get “burnt out” from Jesus or from the church as a result of our commitments. In this episode of the Rooted podcast, Katie Polski sits down with Davis Lacey to address these concerns through the lens of the gospel. Join us for a conversation about ministering to our children while we’re in ministry ourselves.

Mike McGarry on A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry

January 17, 2020 • Mike McGarry

In an age when churches are questioning the role of youth ministry – what it should look like, or whether or not it’s even necessary – now more than ever we need a guiding voice to speak into our uncertainties. Is there a Biblical precedent for youth ministry and, if so, what does it look like to develop one that’s Gospel and cross-centered? In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, Davis Lacey speaks with author, friend of Rooted, and long-time youth minister Mike McGarry about a Biblical theology of youth ministry – youth ministry as a bridge between the church and the home.

Dorena Williamson on the Importance of Celebrating Black History Month

February 14, 2020 • Lorena Williamson

In this episode of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis Lacey sits down with Dorena Williamson to discuss the origins of Black History Month, the importance of celebrating Black History Month with students of all ethnic backgrounds, and the opportunities that teenagers have to lead the body of Christ to greater manifestations of Kingdom-driven diversity. For notes on books by Dorena Williamson, as well as some of her favorite teaching resources, check out the parent side of the blog.

Why Youth Ministry Matters to Collin Hansen

February 7, 2020 • Collin Hansen

In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, our host Davis Lacey sits down with Collin Hansen, editorial director of The Gospel Coalition. Collin speaks to the impact youth ministers can have in the Kingdom of God by sharing how they impacted his own life.

Jen Pollock Michel on Inviting Students to Take a Closer Look

November 20, 2019 • Jen Pollock Michel

Moses encountered a paradox: a bush on fire, yet not consumed. Rather than to retreat from this complex, seemingly impossible reality, Moses stepped in to take a closer look… In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, author and speaker Jen Pollock Michel has a challenge for listeners: in an age of “deconversion” stories, how can we shepherd students to see complex situations and seemingly impossible questions as opportunities to lean INTO the Christian faith, rather than retreating from it?

John Greco from She Reads Truth on Biblical Literacy

September 20, 2019 • John Greco

This episode of the Rooted podcast (recorded at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 conference in Indianapolis) features John Greco, Content Director from She Reads Truth, He Reads Truth, and Kids Read Truth. John speaks with our own Davis Lacey, sharing all about this remarkable ministry, and why engaging with scripture is so critical for every member of the family.

Tony Souder on Intergenerational Ministry

Tony Souder

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, we speak to the delightful Tony Souder about his passion for helping youth ministers stay the course for the long haul, as well as the incomparable value of intergenerational ministry. Tony has been in youth ministry for twenty-four years. He is the Executive Director of the Chattanooga Youth Network and the Founder of the Pray for Me Campaign.

Daniel Im on Youth Ministry and the Shifting Tides of Culture

Daniel Im

In this fascinating episode of the Rooted Podcast, Davis Lacey sits down with Daniel Im to discuss discipleship, maturity, church planting, and student ministry in a quickly and constantly changing culture. Daniel is the Director of Church Multiplication at http://newchurches.com and LifeWay Christian Resources, Teaching Pastor at The Fellowship in Nashville, and author of No Silver Bullets and Planting Missional Churches.

Dr. Russell Moore on Teaching Students to Have Gospel-Formed Consciousnesses

Dr. Russell Moore

This remarkable episode of the Rooted podcast was recorded at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 conference in Indianapolis. Our own Davis Lacey had the unique opportunity to sit down with Dr. Russell Moore, renowned author, professor, and President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Topics include (but are not limited to): Dr. Moore’s own youth ministry testimony, thinking ethically, technology, and teaching students to have gospel-formed consciousnesses. Don’t forget to check out Dr. Moore’s most recent book (and winner of Christianity Today’s 2019 Book of the Year award), The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home.

Julie Sparkman on Our Good Design for Desire

Julie Sparkman

In this insightful episode of the Rooted Podcast, our own Liz Edrington interviews fellow counselor Julie Sparkman about desire, longing, and her excellent book, Unhitching from the Crazy Train. To hear more on this subject, check out Julia’s workshop from last year’s Rooted conference in Nashville, When a Good Desire Becomes a False God.

Jen Pollock Michel on Shepherding Students Through the Paradoxes of Faith

Jen Pollock Michel

This wonderful episode of the Rooted podcast was recorded at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 conference in Indianapolis. Our own Davis Lacey had the pleasure of sitting down with author, speaker, and friend of Rooted, Jen Pollock Michel. Topics include (but are not limited to) teenagers, family, a gospel vision for home, and her most recent book, Surprised by Paradox. Come hear Jen as both a plenary and workshop speaker at our fall conference in Chicago (October 3-5)!

Melissa Kruger on Praying for Your Children

Melissa Kruger

At the TGC conference in April 2019, Rooted Parent had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with author and Bible teacher Melissa Kruger to discuss her newest book, Five Things to Pray for Your Kids: Prayers That Change Things for the Next Generation. We also had a chance to talk about her latest study, Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Our Identity in Christ, and discussed the importance of raising our children to understand who they are in Christ. Join us for this episode of the Rooted Podcast!

Chap Bettis on Casting a Vision for Gospel-Centered Parenting

Chap Bettis

Join us for this episode of the Rooted podcast! Rooted Parent editor Anna Meade Harris sits down with author Chap Bettis to discuss what it means to let the gospel guide us as parents. Chap Bettis is the author of The Disciple-Making Parent: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Raising Your Children to Love and Follow Jesus Christ.

God's Design for Male and Female

Liz Edrington & Cary Bayless

Liz Edrington and Cary Bayless follow up their conversations about discipling girls and boys with this deep dive into the often sensitive topic of God’s good design – his imago dei – expressed in male and female.

How Do We Love and Disciple Girls Well?

Liz Edrington & Cary Bayless

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, our friend Liz Edrington speaks with her colleague in counseling, Cary Bayless about gender and, this week in particular, ministering to girls. How do we set both up both parents and youth ministers to love and disciple their girls well?

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