The Rooted Podcast

with Amber Hicks
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Christianity
  • Biweekly

The Rooted Podcast is a place to learn from people who are faithfully following Jesus. Through honest conversations about marriage, parenting, leadership, ministry, and faith, we’ll seek wisdom from one another as we learn to live deeply rooted in the gospel and impact the generations coming behind us.

Episodes

  1. Oct 27

    Episode 5 - Growing Up Brunson: Faith, Family & Fatherhood

    Welcome back to The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Mac Brunson and Pastor Trey Brunson. Not only are they both pastors, but they are also father and son. In this conversation, we talk about what it was like for Trey to grow up in a ministry family, how their father-son relationship has grown over the years, and the lessons they've learned along the way. We also dig into balancing family and ministry, intentionally discipling our kids, and what it looks like to live out an authentic faith at home. They remind us that some of our greatest opportunities to make an eternal impact happen right inside our own homes. Their conversation is an encouragement to stay rooted in Jesus and faithfully invest in the generation coming behind us. If this conversation encourages you, share this episode with a friend. And be sure to follow The Rooted Podcast so you don’t miss future conversations about living a life rooted in Jesus. Connect with Dr. Mac Brunson Email: pastormac@valleydale.org Facebook: Follow Mornings with Mac on Debbie DeVore Brunson's Facebook page. She shares these public videos each weekday. Connect with Pastor Trey Brunson Email: Trey.Brunson@coe22.com About The Rooted Podcast The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks features honest conversations about faith, marriage, family, leadership, and the everyday journey of following Jesus. Each episode is designed to encourage you, challenge you, and help you stay rooted in the gospel of Jesus. Connect with Amber Hicks Instagram — @rootedwithamber Email: rootedwithamberhicks@gmail.com

  2. Oct 13

    Episode 4 - Hustle and Rest with Libby Montgomery 

    Welcome back to The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks! In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Libby Montgomery. Libby has spent decades in ministry, walking alongside others and helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus through the different seasons of life. Libby is a biblical counselor and serves as the director of Sheep Shed Mentoring Ministry, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to providing a place for people to experience healing, renewal, and restoration through Christ.In this conversation, we talk about Libby’s journey through years of hustle and striving that eventually led to a season of forced rest. We talk about how the Lord met her in that unexpected season, what He taught her through slowing down, and how He used it all for His glory. We also talk about learning to surrender our plans, finding our identity in Christ rather than what we accomplish, and trusting the Lord's faithfulness even when life looks different than we expected. Connect with Libby Montgomery Instagram — @libbymontgomery1673 Sheep Shed Mentoring Ministry — www.sheepshed.org About The Rooted Podcast The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks features honest conversations about faith, marriage, family, leadership, and the everyday journey of following Jesus. Each episode is designed to encourage you, challenge you, and help you stay rooted in the gospel of Jesus. Connect with Amber Hicks Instagram — @rootedwithamber Email: rootedwithamberhicks@gmail.com

  3. Sep 29

    Episode 3 - Friendship and Marriage with Cris and Lan Gerrard

    Welcome back to The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks! In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friends Cris and Lan Garrard. They have been married for 30 years, raised two kids, walked through multiple big moves, job changes, church changes, and plenty of unexpected seasons along the way. Through all of it, they have not only stayed committed to one another and rooted in the gospel, but they have also continued to genuinely enjoy each other, have fun together, and build a strong friendship in marriage. In this conversation, we talk about what has helped them stay connected through seasons of change, how they have learned to prioritize their relationship, and why laughter, friendship, and choosing each other again and again matter so much. We also talk about parenting, navigating hard seasons, and what it looks like to grow together through nearly three decades of marriage while continuing to pursue Jesus side by side. Cris and Lan are such a great reminder that a faithful marriage can also be a fun marriage, and that staying rooted in the gospel shapes not only how we love one another, but how we walk through every season together. If this conversation encourages you, share this episode with your spouse, a friend, or a couple you love. And be sure to follow The Rooted Podcast so you don’t miss future conversations about living a life rooted in Jesus. About The Rooted Podcast The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks features honest conversations about faith, marriage, family, leadership, and the everyday journey of following Jesus. Each episode is designed to encourage you, challenge you, and help you stay rooted in the gospel of Jesus. Connect with Amber Hicks Instagram — @rootedwithamber Email: rootedwithamberhicks@gmail.com

  4. Sep 15

    Episode 2 - Obedience Through Life's Different Seasons - Lori Newell

    Welcome back to The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks! In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Lori Newell. Lori has spent years faithfully serving kids and families, equipping leaders, and helping the next generation understand what it means to know and follow Jesus. Lori serves as the Kids Director at The Church of Eleven22 and is the co-author of The Big Brave Choice alongside Pastor Joby Martin. Together, they created this resource to help kids clearly understand the gospel and what it looks like to walk in forgiveness. In this conversation, we talk about Lori’s journey of faith and ministry, the heart behind The Big Brave Choice, and what she has learned through years of investing in kids, parents, and leaders. We also talk about discipleship, parenting, and what it looks like to faithfully invest in the next generation. Connect with Lori Newell Instagram — @lorinewell_ About The Rooted Podcast The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks features honest conversations about faith, marriage, family, leadership, and the everyday journey of following Jesus.Each episode is designed to encourage you, challenge you, and help you stay rooted in the gospel of Jesus. Connect with Amber Hicks Instagram — @rootedwithamber Email: rootedwithamberhicks@gmail.com

  5. Sep 1

    Episode 1 - Marriage, Parenting and more with Shawn and Rebecca Maxwell

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks! For this first conversation, I’m sitting down with Shawn and Rebecca Maxwell—two people who have spent years building a marriage, raising a family, serving in ministry, and learning what it looks like to stay rooted in Jesus through every season. Rebecca is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and speaker. She is the author of Jesus & Your Mental Health, a book exploring the intersection of biblical truth and mental and emotional health. Shawn serves as Chief Operating Officer at The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. In this episode, we talk about marriage, parenting, ministry, and the importance of staying connected to Jesus through every season of life. Connect with Rebecca Jesus & Your Mental Health Book, podcast, speaking & resources: https://www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com/ Jacksonville Counseling https://www.jacksonvillecounseling.net/ Instagram Connect with Shawn Instagram About The Rooted Podcast The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks features honest conversations about faith, marriage, family, leadership, and the everyday journey of following Jesus. Each episode is designed to encourage you, challenge you, and help you live deeply rooted in the gospel. Connect with Amber Hicks Instagram Email: rootedwithamberhicks@gmail.com

  6. Aug 27

    Introducing The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks

    Welcome to the first episode of The Rooted Podcast with Amber Hicks. In this episode, I’m sharing a little of the story behind Rooted, where the idea came from, why I believe these conversations matter, and what I hope we can learn from the people we’ll hear from along the way. I’m so glad you’re here. Let's stay rooted together!

  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

The Rooted Podcast is a place to learn from people who are faithfully following Jesus. Through honest conversations about marriage, parenting, leadership, ministry, and faith, we’ll seek wisdom from one another as we learn to live deeply rooted in the gospel and impact the generations coming behind us.

Information

  • Creator
    with Amber Hicks
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © with Amber Hicks
  • Show Website
    The Rooted Podcast

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