Rooted Parent

Rooted Ministry, Anna Meade Harris, Cameron Cole, David Thomas

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The Rooted Parent Podcast, hosted by Rooted Chairman Cameron Cole, aims to equip and encourage parents as they disciple their children to lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. Rooted Parent is a part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts.

JUN 27

Is There Really A Time for Everything?

Parents in the 21st century are particularly burdened by the sense that they don’t have time to do all that needs to be done. Ask any parent-friend of yours how they are and they’re likely to say: “busy.” With all the things we try to provide for our kids- school, piano lessons, soccer, playdates, time with extended family- and, oh yeah, by the way, church… it all feels like too much. In this episode, Cameron and Anna explore what God's Word tells us about the gift of time, and how we can learn to steward it wisely. Luke 12:16-21 Psalm 90:12 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 A Time to Hold Close and a Time to Let Go by Meredith Exline Full Schedules and Family Bible Time Can Coexist by Joey Turner Redeeming the Time by Vanessa Doughty Follow us @rootedministry! Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

30 min
JUN 13

When You Hit a Wall Because You Tried to Do It All

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna address parental burnout: what causes it, and how can parents respond in a way that is faithful to God and loving to their children? Through examining the story of Elijah, whose burnout led him to despair, you'll be reminded that you can't do it all- and God has never expected you to. 1 Kings 19: 1-8 Jesus for the Weary Mother by Dawson Cooper A Grandmother’s Encouragement To Weary Moms by Tracey Rector A Father’s Day Gift for Dead-Tired Dads by Davis Lacey Grace for the Non-Supermom by Jenny Lisa Follow us @rootedministry! Please rate and review the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

43 min
MAY 23

Trusting God with My Child's Future

Every parent has hopes and dreams for their child, but we get into trouble when we try to make those dreams come true instead of leaving the future in God's hands where it belongs. In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna examine the biblical story of Rebecca and her two sons, and how her best intentions cause her family a world of hurt. Genesis 25:21-26 Genesis 27 When We Don’t Know What the Future Holds For Our Children by Meredith Exline Rooted 2017: Scott Sauls on the Creator’s Plan: Our Hope for the Future In-Person Vs. Online: Starting Back to School in a Pandemic (Or, Here We Go Again) by Anna Meade Harris Her Children Arise and Call Her #Blessed by Ashley Hales, Christianity Today Follow us @rootedministry! Please rate and review the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

36 min
MAY 9

Trusting in Our Limitless God

Meditating on the incommunicable attributes of our limitless God can bring such comfort to finite human beings. In this episode, Cameron and Anna talk about the ways that humans cannot be like God- and don't even need to try to be like God. Much of the trouble we get into as parents (or with sin, in general) comes from trying to be "like God." But the boundaries God put around his creation are for our good and flourishing. Psalm 16: 5-8 None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin A Parent’s Limits: God’s Gift or Satan’s Trap? by Joey Turner Knowing What We Don’t Know: How Our Spiritual Limits Bring Us Closer to God by Tracey Rector Good News For Parents: God Knows Everything by Carolyn Lankford Rooted 2017: Jen Wilkin on Living as Those with a Living Hope Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

29 min
APR 26

The Experience of Hitting Our Limits

Have you ever said, "It's all too much!" "How are we going to do it all?" "There aren't enough hours in the day!" If so, this episode is for you. Cameron and Anna discuss the overwhelm of being a parent today. Because the gospel begins with bringing us to the spiritual end of ourselves, Jesus is where we find hope and yes, even rest, when we have too much to do. Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

31 min
APR 10

Season Opener: You Can't Do It All

With this episode, Cameron and Anna begin a new series for parents, "Can't Do It All." Parents today are under enormous pressure to "do it all" for their families, and yet our human problem with limits goes all the way back to Eden. Cameron and Anna explore God's good - and finite- design for human beings, and discuss how living within our God-ordained limits will lead to greater spiritual health and thriving for our entire family. Genesis chapter 2 You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good News by Kelly Kapic Rooted Recommends: You’re Only Human by Kelly Kapic Discovering the Joy of Being a Creature with Kelly Kapic Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

31 min
MAR 27

How the Gospel Speaks to a Parent's Anxiety with Katie and Chris Polski

Join us for a very special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast addressing the real and painful topic of parental anxiety in raising teenagers. Speaking live at a Rooted event for parents, Katie and Chris Polski share their story of raising three teenagers. With honesty and vulnerability, they confess the challenges they faced with one of their children, and the goodness of God in those difficult times. They found peace and comfort in Scripture, in prayer, and in counsel with mentors in their church. Chris and Katie serve together as lead pastor and worship director at Trinity Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and both have contributed to Rooted in significant ways over the years. Katie is the author of the upcoming Beyond the Back Row: Rediscovering the Beauty of the Local Church for Your Family (Christian Focus, May 2025). Exodus 33 Psalm 46:10 Matthew 7:7-8Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

43 min
MAR 14

Parenting in the Spirit: Living in the Stability of God's For-You Love

In this final episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast season "Parenting in the Spirit," Cameron and Anna reach the crescendo of Romans 8 in verses 31-37. For us, and for our kids, God is the most stable person in the universe, and he holds all things in his more-than-capable hands. We can rest and rejoice, living out of the incredible stability that his love and power offer us.Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

31 min

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Introducing: Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable

Rooted introduces a new podcast focused on youth ministry in an Asian American context. It features a rotating panel of youth ministers who will talk about issues affecting Asian American youth and anyone ministering to them, whether in the home or in the church. This episode is a sample of what you will hear. The first full episode is available now at RootedMinistry.com/Podcasts. Or subscribe to the Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable wherever you listen to podcasts. Bios of PanelistsDorothy Lau Dorothy is the youth director at the Chinese Bible Church of Maryland (Rockville, MD) in the Washington D.C. metropolitan. She is passionate to serve the Lord through discipleship, musical worship, administration, and multimedia. Dorothy is a massive foodie, enjoys cooking for loved ones, and delights in trips to her home city of Chicago. Huey Lee Huey Lee has been serving the local church in the youth ministry context for over 15 years, and holds a Masters of Divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary. He currently serves as a Pastor of Youth Ministry at Christ Central Presbyterian Church in Centreville, VA. He is married to his beautiful wife, Alice, and they are parents to 4 sons: Matthew, Ethan, Christian, and Lucas. He loves reading, Korean food, a good cup of coffee, and the growing pains that come with learning to play golf. Justin WongJustin serves as the Pastor of Youth at Chinese Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has worked with students, parents, and families for the past 23 years. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with a biology degree and later received his Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently finishing his Masters of Theology and Doctorate of Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married Tina and they have two girls, Ella and Mia. Terrence ShayTerrence serves as the Family Pastor at First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut, located in Los Angeles County with the largest Asian population in the US. He has grown up in the immigrant church and believes unashamedly in its role to fulfill Jesus’ call to make disciples across all cultures and generations. He is gladly married to Regina and forever growing as a father of three children from middle school to college. He will go out of his way to cheer on LA sports (Lakers, Dodgers, UCLA Bruins) and to engage in a meaningful conversation. Romans 8:31-37 Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for Parents Why Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

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212 Ratings

Gospel-centered; Easy to listen to, encouraging and practical!

07/30/2023

wakeforestmama

Not only will listeners get updates on Wake Forest athletics with Alabama athletics sprinkled rather heavily in as well, but they will be edified by Anna and Cameron’s candid conversations around current and timeless parenting concerns. Scripture is a foundation always yet they always remember to make it practical and relatable for parents. I listen with a smile on my face, audible laughter at times and by the end, tears in my eyes as Anna and Cameron once again point me to Jesus Christ-my only hope in life and death and in parenting my children. Thank you Rooted! And Go Deacs.
Student Pastor Approved

07/21/2023

Clint.Benesh

I’m a student pastor at my church and send out a weekly update of what is happening in the ministry. Part of that email is a parent resource that helps equip parents to disciple their student. The Rooted Parent Podcast is always one I send out when it drops!
What I needed to hear!

06/13/2023

Kada Lovin

This was my first time listening and I will definitely listen again. I tuned in to the podcast about not blaming yourself or taking credit for your child’s behavior. It was such an encouragement to me while raising 2 boys. It was also convicting because I have been guilty of assuming bad behavior in a child comes from bad parenting.
Fun and Informative

07/16/2023

Highnotelady

This is a good podcast for pondering Gospel-informed parenting.

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Rooted Ministry, Anna Meade Harris, Cameron Cole, David Thomas
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Is There Really A Time for Everything?

When You Hit a Wall Because You Tried to Do It All

Trusting God with My Child's Future

Trusting in Our Limitless God

The Experience of Hitting Our Limits

Season Opener: You Can't Do It All

How the Gospel Speaks to a Parent's Anxiety with Katie and Chris Polski

Parenting in the Spirit: Living in the Stability of God's For-You Love

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Introducing: Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable

Gospel-centered; Easy to listen to, encouraging and practical!

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Fun and Informative

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Is There Really A Time for Everything?

When You Hit a Wall Because You Tried to Do It All

Trusting God with My Child's Future

Trusting in Our Limitless God

The Experience of Hitting Our Limits

Season Opener: You Can't Do It All

How the Gospel Speaks to a Parent's Anxiety with Katie and Chris Polski

Parenting in the Spirit: Living in the Stability of God's For-You Love

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