The Strong Roots Podcast

First Reformed Church
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Helping you grow closer to Jesus!

  1. 06/03/2025

    Choosing God's Way

    We often want control—but Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and follow Him (Luke 9:23). In this episode, we unpack the tension between our way and God’s way, and how daily surrender leads to a life of deeper faith and joy.

    20 min

  2. 04/09/2025

    When You Become The Idol

    In a culture that constantly says "make it about you," how do we resist the temptation to put ourselves at the center of everything? In this episode, we unpack what it means to lay down self-idolatry and live with Christ—not self—as the focus of our identity and purpose.

    21 min

  3. 03/12/2025

    When Your Career Becomes An Idol

    1 Corinthians 10:31 says, "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Sometimes, however, we can focus too much on the job we are doing instead of who we are doing it for. Today, Kristin sits down with Aubrey Toppen, and together they discuss the warning signs of career idolization and how to realign our hearts and minds to serve Christ.

    24 min

  4. 02/06/2025

    When Pride Becomes a Problem

    Have you ever heard the phrase, "Pride comes before the fall?" Well it's true and Biblical (Proverbs 16:18)! Today, Kristin and Aleah talk about the idol of pride, how to recognize it, and how to live in humility!

    26 min

  5. 01/08/2025

    When Money Becomes An Idol

    Money can buy a lot of things, but can it truly buy happiness? Today, Kristin sits down with Alyce Wendt to discuss the idol of money and material things. Through personal stories and Biblical truths, learn how you can strive to destroy this idol in your life!

    23 min

  6. 11/25/2024

    When Kids Become An Idol

    Children are a blessing from God, but they can so easily become the priority of our lives. Today, Kristin sits down with Pastor John and discuss the effects that idolizing your children can have on them, your marriage, and your relationship with God.

    22 min

  7. 10/22/2024

    When Marriage Becomes An Idol

    Marriage was created by God for our benefit, but is it taking the place of God in our lives? Today, Kristin talks with Meagan and together they look at the warning signs and potential pitfalls on putting your faith in your spouse rather than God.

    21 min

  8. 08/28/2024

    People Pleasing

    Our God is confrontational, but are we willing to be? It is all too easy for us to become consumed with pleasing others and it is culturally considered the "right thing" to do. Join Pastor John and Kristin today as they break down the truth about people pleasing.

    22 min
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  • Creator
    First Reformed Church
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2019-2019 Strong Roots
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    The Strong Roots Podcast