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.

12/22/2025

Parenting Ahead with Kristen Hatton

In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Kristen Hatton unpacks the five P's of parenting to help parents become more self-aware, stay motivated toward their children, and lead their homes with gospel-centered purpose and hope. Kristen is a counselor who works with teenage girls, parents, and families. She’s the author of Parenting Ahead, Face Time, Get Your Story Straight, and The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for Students. Kristen lives in Dallas with her pastor husband and is the mom of three young adults and a son-in-law. Learn more at www.kristenhatton.com. 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

52 min
12/11/2025

Finding the Gospel in "Home Alone"

In this special Christmas episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, father and veteran youth pastor Syler Thomas join Cameron and Anna to discuss about the misadventures of Kevin McAllister and his family. They talk about parenting failures, regrets, and redemption, and how, because of Christ, we are not condemned for our shortcomings as moms and dads. Home Alone: We are All Kevins by Matt Brown The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Follow us @rootedministry! Subscribe to 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

48 min
11/26/2025

Jesus is the Light When We're Parenting "In the Dark"

Continuing in our season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss how Jesus's promise that he is the Light of the World illuminates the path forward for parents in a dark and uncertain world. Just as light leads, reveals, guides, brightens, and encourages, Jesus is present with parents who want to lead their families well. John 8:12-36 Exodus 12:21-22 Psalm 119:105 Follow us @rootedministry! Subscribe to 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

34 min
11/13/2025

Jesus Is the Bread of Life for Dissatisfied Parents

What do you think you actually want for your child? Answering the question reveals a lot about what drives our decisions as parents. In this episode, Cameron and Anna discuss how finding contentment and satisfaction in Christ can lead to a more abundant, meaningful life with your family. Parents, Don't Treat The Bread of Life like Green Beans - Rooted Ministry Family Ministry Curriculum John 6:22-40 Half-Truth Series: God Wants My Child to Be Happy by Katie Polski The Value of a Soul: Talking with Teenagers About Relationships by Luke Paiva Follow us @rootedministry! Subscribe to 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

40 min
10/23/2025

I AM the Good Parent

In the second episode of our series Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss the powerful name "I AM" that God shares with Moses. When Jesus calls himself "I AM," he is asserting his own divinity and union with the Father, and this is good, good news for parents indeed. Colossians 1:15-17 Hebrews 1: 3 John 14:9 Exodus 3:1-14 John 8: 57-59 John 6:20 Isaiah 43:25 John 18:4-6 Follow us @rootedministry! Subscribe to 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

38 min
10/09/2025

“In Jesus, You Are Home-Free" with Adam Griffin

In this conversation with author Adam Griffin, Cameron and Anna explore the relief the gospel brings to exhausted, overwhelmed, weary parents. They lean into the truth that parents need the freedom of Christ and the fruit of the indwelling Holy Spirit in order to parent their children with joy and perseverance. Adam Griffin is a husband and father to 3 boys; he also is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas and the host of the Family Discipleship podcast. Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens by Adam Griffin Rooted Book Awards 2020: Best New Parenting Books Breathe in, Breathe Out: How the Holy Spirit Revives and Refreshes the Weary Parent by Dawson Cooper Sour Grapes Are Not a Fruit of the Spirit by Kristin Couch Parenting in the Spirit podcast series Follow us @rootedministry! Subscribe to 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

34 min
09/25/2025

Lifegiving Parenthood

In our newest season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna will unpack the I AM statements of Jesus in John's Gospel. They seek to answer the question: can raising kids be life-giving? By grasping the truth of who Jesus is, we can walk in greater confidence, joy, and peace as we raise our children. They unpack biblical terms like believe, trust, and life in order to establish a better understanding of what it does–and does not–mean to flourish as a Christian parent. Throughout it all, we’ll see how trusting Jesus as our great I AM provides the strength and hope we parents need. Jesus, Friend of Teenagers and Over-Functioning Parents by Melissa Powell Mom Guilt and the Goodness of God by Brook Preus Basic Parenting Principles video course John 20:30-31 John 10:10 Galatians 5:22-23 Follow us @rootedministry! Subscribe to 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

35 min
09/18/2025

Kpop Demon Hunters and Social Media: What Parents Can Begin to Understand (Bonus Episode)

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny is joined by longtime youth pastor Justin Wong. Justin has served students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian American church community and most recently completed his second doctorate degree researching Gen Z students and the Asian American Church. They discuss aspects of the hit show K-Pop Demon Hunters and how parents can engage with their own children and teenagers about it. They also discuss social media in general and its influence on teenagers and children. How to Teach the Gospel To Teenagers Through Culture by Chelsea Kingston Erickson What Teenagers Need From Parents: Understand the Challenges of Technology by Christina Fox Discipling Your Teenagers, a Rooted video course The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates! Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts. Join us at the Rooted 2025 Conference! 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

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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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214 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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Parenting Ahead with Kristen Hatton

Finding the Gospel in "Home Alone"

Jesus is the Light When We're Parenting "In the Dark"

Jesus Is the Bread of Life for Dissatisfied Parents

I AM the Good Parent

“In Jesus, You Are Home-Free" with Adam Griffin

Lifegiving Parenthood

Kpop Demon Hunters and Social Media: What Parents Can Begin to Understand (Bonus Episode)

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Introducing: Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable

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

Student Pastor Approved

What I needed to hear!

Fun and Informative

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Parenting Ahead with Kristen Hatton

Finding the Gospel in "Home Alone"

Jesus is the Light When We're Parenting "In the Dark"

Jesus Is the Bread of Life for Dissatisfied Parents

I AM the Good Parent

“In Jesus, You Are Home-Free" with Adam Griffin

Lifegiving Parenthood

Kpop Demon Hunters and Social Media: What Parents Can Begin to Understand (Bonus Episode)

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