Rooted and Real

Christin
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Rooted and Real is a place for honest conversations about life and faith — the real stuff. The messy moments, the sweet ones, the questions you’re almost afraid to say out loud… all of it. I don’t come here as someone who has everything figured out. I come as a mom, a wife, a woman who’s learning, growing, and sometimes struggling right alongside you. Whether you believe in God, aren’t sure what you believe, or you’re somewhere in between, there is space for you here. My hope is that these stories and reflections help you feel less alone — and help faith feel personal again. Not perfect. Not pressured. Just real. Because God meets us in the middle of our everyday life. And together, we’ll explore what that actually looks like.

Episodes

  1. APR 30

    Submission, Reclaimed: What the Bible Actually Says About Marriage

    Few passages in Scripture are as misunderstood as Ephesians 5:21-33. In this episode, we take a closer look at what the Bible actually says about submission, love, and marriage — including the cultural context Paul was writing into and why his words were far more radical than they may seem at first glance. We also explore what it means for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, what biblical submission truly is (and what it’s not), and how these roles were never meant to reflect control, but sacrifice and unity. Drawing from both Scripture and insights similar to those found in the book titled Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs, we unpack why Scripture emphasizes love and respect in different ways — and how that plays out practically in marriage. Grounded in truth and spoken with care, this conversation brings clarity to a topic that has been misunderstood, misapplied, or misused, helping reclaim what God actually intended for marriage.

    14 min

  2. APR 14

    “My Life Doesn’t Affect You”…..Or Does It?

    We live in a culture that says, “What I do doesn’t affect anyone else.” But Scripture tells a different story. In Joshua 7, one man’s hidden disobedience impacted an entire nation — reminding us that what feels private is never truly without consequence. In this episode, we talk about the lie of private sin, the difference between truth and cultural affirmation, and why following Christ calls us to a life of surrender and obedience. Affirmation is not always love — and God’s call to holiness is not about control, but about protection, truth, and freedom. If you’ve ever believed that your choices only affect you, this conversation will gently challenge that idea and point you back to what Scripture says.

    9 min

  3. MAR 23

    Modesty, Hair, and Holiness: What Does Scripture Actually Say?

    Modesty is often reduced to rules about hair, clothing, and appearance — but is that what Scripture actually teaches? In this episode, we explore the cultural context behind passages like 1 Corinthians 11, including what hair represented in Paul’s time and why his instructions were given. We also talk about the difference between biblical modesty and denominational standards, the danger of legalism, and how holiness is ultimately rooted in the heart — not just outward appearance. This is a conversation about clarity, freedom, and living set apart with understanding — not fear.

    12 min

  4. FEB 28

    He’s Knocking—What Happens If You Open the Door?

    Jesus stands at the door knocks— patiently, gently, without force. But opening the door to Him, doesn’t just bring comfort… It brings transformation. In this episode, we talk honestly about surrender, obedience, and what it really means to follow Christ. Salvation is a gift, but living for Jesus changes how we speak, think, choose, and live. If you’ve been sensing God drawing you closer— this conversation is for you.

    16 min

  5. FEB 6

    Jesus Didn’t Hurt You - People Did

    If you’ve ever been hurt by people who claimed to represent Jesus, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we talk about church hurt, rejection, and the compassion of Christ – the One who never turns away the broken. Jesus was rejected too. He warned us in John 15, and yet he continues to move toward us with love, grace, and patience. You were chosen before the foundation of the world, and Jesus is still waiting for hearts to come home.

    14 min

  6. JAN 23

    “My Lifestyle Isn’t Bothering You”: Culture, Desire, and the Cost of Following Jesus

    “My lifestyle isn’t bothering you” is a phrase our culture repeats often – but Scripture tells a deeper story. In this episode of Rooted & Real, we talk honestly about desire, sin, happiness, and why our choices are never as isolated as we think. We walk through Joshua 7, explore modern examples, and contrast the world’s promise of happiness with Jesus’ promise of life This is not a message of condemnation – it’s a conversation, rooted in truth, love, and eternity.

    17 min

  7. JAN 10

    Reading 1 Timothy Without Fear: Context, Culture & God’s Heart

    1 Timothy 2 has been misunderstood, misquoted, and misapplied for generations. In today’s Rooted & Real conversation, we slow down, look at the world Paul was writing into, unpack the culture of Ephesus, and explore the real issues he was addressing in the early church. This is not a debate - it’s a fear-free, grounded walk through Scripture. If you’ve ever felt confused, silenced, or unsure about this passage, this episode brings clarity, peace, and biblical understanding.

    23 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    Biblical Intimacy: God’s Design for Connection

    Intimacy isn’t just a conversation for married people – it’s a conversation for all of us In this episode of Rooted & Real, we step back to the beginning and talk about God‘s original design for intimacy – before shame, before fear, and before culture complicated it. This episode is for everyone – single, dating, engaged, married, or healing from distance. We explore what intimacy truly is, how shame distorted it, and why emotional and spiritual connection matter just as much as physical closeness. This is a foundation-laying conversation about connection, healing, and God‘s heart for intimacy – rooted in scripture and lived experience. If intimacy has ever felt confusing, distant, or heavy, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a gentle invitation toward restoration.

    15 min

  9. 12/13/2025

    Your Name Is Not Shame

    In this episode, we dive into a shame, identity, and biblical intimacy. If you’ve ever carried fear, guilt, or silence into your marriage or your relationship with God, this conversation is for you. We talk honestly about why shame clings to women, how it disrupts, intimacy, and the healing God wants to bring into your heart and your story. Your name is not shame. Your identity is daughter.

    29 min

  10. TRAILER

    Welcome to Rooted & Real

    Welcome to Rooted and Real — a space where faith feels personal again. I’m Christin, and around here we talk honestly about life, God, identity, intimacy, marriage, healing, and the questions we’ve all wrestled with but rarely say out loud. No filters. No perfect-Christian act. Just real conversations rooted in Scripture and shared from the heart. Whether you’ve walked with Jesus for years, you’re curious but unsure, or you’re carrying doubt, hurt, or questions — you are welcome here. My prayer is that something in these episodes speaks to your spirit, lifts the weight of shame, or helps you feel less alone. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by religion, confused by Scripture, or like you don’t quite fit the “church mold,” this podcast is for you. We’re learning together — growing deeper, getting honest, and discovering who God really is and who He calls us to be. Let’s walk this out — deeply rooted, fully real.

    1 min

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About

Rooted and Real is a place for honest conversations about life and faith — the real stuff. The messy moments, the sweet ones, the questions you’re almost afraid to say out loud… all of it. I don’t come here as someone who has everything figured out. I come as a mom, a wife, a woman who’s learning, growing, and sometimes struggling right alongside you. Whether you believe in God, aren’t sure what you believe, or you’re somewhere in between, there is space for you here. My hope is that these stories and reflections help you feel less alone — and help faith feel personal again. Not perfect. Not pressured. Just real. Because God meets us in the middle of our everyday life. And together, we’ll explore what that actually looks like.

Information

  • Creator
    Christin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christin
  • Show Website
    Rooted and Real