The Rooted Woman Podcast

Courtney Schweiger, M.A., BCBA, CLC
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For women ready to heal, grow, lead, and live rooted in Christ. The Rooted Woman Podcast is a space for women from all walks of life to grow deeper in Christ and stronger in connection with one another. Here, we have honest conversations about faith, healing, motherhood, purpose, leadership, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in the middle of real life. Through biblical truth, practical encouragement, and conversations with women who are walking it out, you’ll be encouraged to heal from what has kept you stuck, deepen your roots in Christ, and confidently step into the calling God has placed on your life. Because we believe rooted women change families, churches, communities, and generations. Whether you’re learning how to breathe again after a season of survival, discovering what God is calling you to next, or already leading and ready to pour into others. you have a place here. We’re raising up Spirit-led women who know Jesus, know who they are in Him, and are willing to say yes when He calls. Come as you are. Grow deep roots. Find your people. Become the woman God is calling you to be.

  1. 4d ago

    How to Stop Overthinking: A 3 Step Application to Taking Thoughts Captive

    Are you stuck in a cycle of overthinking, second-guessing, and wondering “what if”? In today's episode of The Rooted Woman Podcast, we're talking about how to break free from the mental spiral and find peace through surrender. Together, we'll unpack what Scripture says about taking our thoughts captive, turning worry into prayer, and taking the next faithful step, even when we don't have all the answers. Plus, I'm sharing a simple, practical exercise to help you capture, cast, and commit your thoughts to Christ. You don't have to figure out the entire path. You just have to trust God with your next step. Mentioned in this episode: The Called to Speak Summit. Doors open October 29th! Get on the waitlist HERE.

  2. Oct 8

    Your Reactions Are NOT Who You Are: Breaking Reactive Cycles with Science and Scripture

    Do you ever snap at the people you love and then wonder, why am I like this? In this episode, Courtney — a Board Certified Behavior Analyst — brings together behavior science and Scripture to explain what's really happening in a reactive moment. You'll learn the simple ABC pattern behind your reactions, what God's Word says about your identity underneath them, and the four-step R.O.O.T. method for breaking reactive cycles: Recognize your "already," Observe the pattern, Offer a replacement, and Tend with grace and repair. Take the Survival Mode Quiz HERE. Get O.U.T. of Survival Mode: The guide to help you STOP living a reactionary life HERE. Scriptures: Romans 7:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:1, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:22–23, James 1:19, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 15:1, Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV).

  3. Oct 1

    Road to Rooted: Let's Get OUT of Survival Mode

    If you feel like you're constantly rushing, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or one more thing away from breaking—you might be living in survival mode. In this episode, I’m sharing what survival mode actually looked like in my life, why another planner or better routine probably isn’t the answer, and the six areas that helped me begin finding my way out. We’ll talk about identifying the patterns keeping you stuck, caring for your body, interrupting reactive cycles, rediscovering yourself underneath all the responsibilities, creating sustainable rhythms, and learning to remain rooted in Christ when life gets hard. Plus, I’m sharing some BIG news: Road to Rooted is officially open! This six-week group mentorship was created to help you walk out of survival mode and build a life that feels peaceful, rooted, and sustainable. If you're tired of telling yourself, “I just have to get through this week,” this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now + join Road to Rooted through the link in the show notes.

  4. Sep 24

    Rest is NOT Laziness: God Never Asked You to Earn Rest

    What if rest isn’t something you have to earn? So many of us have learned to treat exhaustion like a badge of honor. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down when the house is clean, the work is finished, the kids need less, or we finally get caught up. But the problem is… there will always be something else to do. In this episode, Courtney unpacks the biblical truth that rest is not laziness—it’s part of God’s design. Starting in Genesis 2, we look at the rhythm God modeled from the very beginning: work, finish, stop, and rest. Not because work is bad or ambition is wrong, but because our productivity was never meant to determine our worth. We’re talking about what happens when busyness becomes part of our identity, why different seasons require different levels of capacity, how comparison keeps us striving, and why learning to stop can actually become an act of trust and obedience to God. Courtney also shares her own journey from constantly chasing the next task to intentionally creating margin in her days—and the freedom that came when she stopped believing everything depended on her. In this episode, you’ll be challenged to ask: Where do I feel like I cannot stop? What am I trying to prove by constantly pushing through? And what would it look like to treat rest as obedience instead of a reward? You don't have to abandon your goals, your calling, or the things God has placed in front of you. You may simply need enough margin to faithfully carry them without running yourself into the ground. Because you are not more valuable when you accomplish more. You are already His daughter. And you are allowed to rest.

  5. Sep 17

    Prayer is NOT Magic: How to Use Prayer as a Weapon

    What do you pray when you don’t even have the words? When fear is loud, life feels uncertain, or you’re carrying something you don’t know how to surrender, prayer can feel harder than it should. But you don’t have to come up with the perfect words, God has already given you words to pray through Scripture. In this episode of The Rooted Woman Podcast, Courtney is talking about prayer as a weapon and walking through Psalm 91 as a practical example of how to turn Scripture into personal prayer. We’re talking about what it really means to pray Scripture, why prayer isn’t a formula for controlling our circumstances, how Psalm 91 points us toward God as our refuge in the middle of uncertainty, and what it looks like to pray when fear, shame, anxiety, or overwhelm are trying to take over. Courtney also breaks down how to move from simply reading Scripture → understanding its truth → praying that truth back to God, and how the Holy Spirit helps us pray when we don’t know what to say. And at the end of the episode, we’ll pray Psalm 91 together, over your mind, your home, your family, your decisions, your fears, and whatever you may be carrying right now. Your challenge this week: Choose one passage of Scripture and pray through it every single day. Let God’s Word give you language when you don’t have the words yourself. Prayer is not your last resort. You have access to the Father. You have the Word of God. And you can come back to His truth again and again. Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 91 Ephesians 6:10–18 Romans 8:26 1 Corinthians 14:15 Jude 20 If this episode encouraged you, send it to a woman who may need help finding the words to pray this week. Let’s continue becoming women who are deeply rooted in Scripture, dependent on God, and willing to bring every battle before Him.

  6. Sep 10

    Ministry is NOT What You Think It Is

    What if the ministry God has given you is already happening right in front of you? We can easily associate ministry with the visible things: a microphone, a Bible study, a leadership position, a social media platform, a mission trip, or a title. But what if some of the most important ministry you will ever do happens around your kitchen table, in the middle of motherhood, in your marriage, during an ordinary conversation, or when no one else is watching? In this episode of The Rooted Woman Podcast, Courtney is challenging us to rethink what ministry actually looks like—and to ask whether we're so focused on the next big thing God might call us to that we're missing the people He's already placed in front of us. We're talking about: • Why your home isn't the waiting room for your calling, it's part of the training ground • Treating motherhood as discipleship instead of simply managing another day • What it looks like to bring the same intentionality home that we bring into church and ministry spaces • Finding ministry opportunities in incredibly ordinary moments • Why impact and visibility are not the same thing • Being faithful when nobody is watching • Making sure our public ministry and private lives tell the same story • Learning to recognize the people God has already entrusted to us The Kingdom of God does not operate according to an algorithm. Some of the most significant things you ever do for the Kingdom may never be posted, applauded, or even known by another person. Your ministry begins wherever God has placed you. So instead of asking, “When will God give me my opportunity?” maybe the better question is: “Lord, where have You already called me to be faithful?” MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE🤎 Join The Rooted Woman Community on Facebook HERE 🌿 The Road to Rooted: 6-Week Mentorship Cohort The waitlist is officially OPEN! Join Courtney for six weeks of going deeper—moving out of survival mode and toward greater healing, clarity, peace, intentionality, and a life rooted in Christ. JOIN HERE: https://www.rootedwoman.co/forms/b81ab33b 🎙️ Called to Speak: Online Women's Summit For the woman who knows God has given her a voice and is ready to learn how to steward it. We'll spend several days learning together before stepping into a practical challenge designed to help you begin using your voice and walking more confidently in your calling. Learn more HERE. 📖 Book Mentioned: Everybody, Always by Bob Goff A beautiful reminder of what it looks like to love the people God puts in front of us—right where we are. Linked HERE. LET'S STAY CONNECTEDFollow Courtney on Instagram: @rooted.with.courtney Join the free Facebook community: HERE And if this episode encouraged or convicted you, send it to a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to wait for a platform, position, or title to begin living on mission. Your home isn't the waiting room for your calling. You are already standing in places where God can use you!!

  7. Sep 3

    50th Episode Question and Answer Session!

    EPISODE 50!! 🥹 A Q&A: Faith, Habits, Hard Seasons + What’s Coming Next We made it to episode FIFTY! And for this one, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of our usual teaching-style episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and answering YOUR questions—from why I started sharing my faith online and how Holy Habits came to be, to the hard seasons that shaped my relationship with God, the habits that have changed my life, and what I’m currently walking through behind the scenes. We’re talking about what it looks like to follow God when you don’t have everything figured out, learning to trust His timing when you’re ready to RUN, building small habits instead of constantly trying to overhaul your life, and allowing God to heal the places that have affected how you see Him. Plus, I’m sharing a little about what’s coming next for this community—and we’re ending with some fun rapid-fire questions so you can get to know me beyond the microphone. Episode 50 feels like both a celebration of everything God has done here AND the beginning of something new. Thank you for listening, sharing these episodes, joining the challenges, sending me messages, and allowing me to be part of your walk with Jesus. I truly don’t take this community for granted. Here’s to the next 50. Get on the waitlist for the 6 Week Cohort HERE.

  8. Aug 26

    You Love Jesus: So Why Does Your Life Still Feel Like It’s on Fire?

    You love Jesus. You pray. You want to honor God, care for your family, steward your body well, serve others, and walk faithfully in your calling. So why does it still feel like your life is constantly on fire? In this episode of The Rooted Woman Podcast, Courtney gets vulnerable about the tension between loving Jesus and still finding yourself overwhelmed, overcommitted, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode. Through the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42, we're looking at what happens when good things—even serving God—begin distracting us from the one thing that is necessary. We'll talk about the difference between serving and receiving, doing and abiding, and what is actually on fire versus what simply feels urgent. Because following Jesus doesn't automatically erase years of unhealthy rhythms, people-pleasing, perfectionism, hurry, or misplaced priorities. Sanctification is a process—and sometimes God wants to rearrange the very life we've been asking Him to bless. You'll be challenged to ask: What actually needs my attention right now?What only feels like it's on fire?What am I carrying that God never asked me to carry?Have I become so busy serving that I've stopped receiving?What would change if I sat at Jesus' feet before trying to fix everything else? Rooted Truth for Real Life: You don't need to get your whole life under control before you can experience the peace of Christ. You may still have responsibilities waiting when you get up from His feet—but you'll walk back into them from a completely different place. You don't have to fight every fire alone. Sit at His feet. Listen to His voice. Let Him show you what is actually yours to carry—and then walk with Him into everything else. Plus, hear how you can join the FREE 2-Week Holy Habits Challenge and begin building healthier, holier rhythms rooted in Christ.

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For women ready to heal, grow, lead, and live rooted in Christ. The Rooted Woman Podcast is a space for women from all walks of life to grow deeper in Christ and stronger in connection with one another. Here, we have honest conversations about faith, healing, motherhood, purpose, leadership, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in the middle of real life. Through biblical truth, practical encouragement, and conversations with women who are walking it out, you’ll be encouraged to heal from what has kept you stuck, deepen your roots in Christ, and confidently step into the calling God has placed on your life. Because we believe rooted women change families, churches, communities, and generations. Whether you’re learning how to breathe again after a season of survival, discovering what God is calling you to next, or already leading and ready to pour into others. you have a place here. We’re raising up Spirit-led women who know Jesus, know who they are in Him, and are willing to say yes when He calls. Come as you are. Grow deep roots. Find your people. Become the woman God is calling you to be.

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  • Creator
    Courtney Schweiger, M.A., BCBA, CLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Courtney Schweiger, M.A., BCBA, CLC

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