Root Issues

In this episode, we dive together into the mystery of time and how God uses time to fulfill His plan into our lives, while we are living in faithfulness.Augustine once admitted that he knew perfectly well what time was until somebody asked him to explain it, and most of us live in the same condition, carried along by something we cannot define and cannot escape. Even those who believe nothing at all are still held inside this timeline, which is perhaps why we return to the subject again and again, in our philosophy and in our films, and why a man like Christopher Nolan can say he is obsessed with it.We answer questions such as:Is time a fixed four-dimensional block in which every moment already exists, or does it truly move forward, one second at a time?If the future does not yet exist, how can God possibly know what is going to happen?Does God's foreknowledge destroy human freedom, or is certainty something different from necessity?Can anything we do bring God's plan closer, or hurry it along?What does it mean that God does not erase the past but redeems it?What are we supposed to do in the long interval between the promise and its fulfillment?How do we live faithfully when we cannot see, and do not understand, what God is doing right now?

Paul describes the body in which we live as a tent, and he does so not as an insult but as an accurate account of something built for a season rather than for permanence. In this episode of the Root Issues Podcast we work through 2 Corinthians 5 and consider what it means to inhabit a temporary dwelling without holding it in contempt and without grasping it too tightly.The chapter does not begin abruptly, for Paul has just been speaking of treasure carried in vessels of clay and of an outer self that is steadily wearing away, and it is from that point that he takes up the image of the tent, declaring that should this earthly tent be taken down there is already a building from God prepared for us, a house not made by human hands and eternal in the heavens.

In this episode, we discuss the true meaning behind the first sign of Lord Jesus at the wedding in Cana of Galilee.

What do you do with a heart that won't settle down? In this episode of the Root Issues Podcast, we sit in John 14 and talk about troubled hearts, the seasons of life we didn't choose, and the one thing Jesus points to when everything else is shifting.The timing of this chapter matters. Jesus has just told His friends He's leaving. He's told Peter he'll deny Him before morning. These men are watching the season they've lived in for three years come to an end, and they have no idea what replaces it. That's when Jesus says: don't let your hearts be troubled.It's worth noticing that He isn't speaking from a distance. Earlier in this same gospel, John uses that exact word for Jesus Himself — troubled at Lazarus' tomb, troubled in spirit at the table. He knows what He's asking of them.And He says it twice. The phrase opens the chapter and closes it, wrapping everything in between: a place prepared, the way, the truth, the life, and a peace He describes as unlike anything the world hands out.In this episode we talk about:Why the season you're in shapes what you're able to hearThe difference between a troubled heart and a faithless oneWhat Jesus actually offers instead of an explanationWhy "let not your hearts be troubled" is a command and not just comfortHow to hold on to something steady when the season keeps changing

If Jesus came to dwell with us, the question isn't whether He's near. It's whether we've opened the door. In this episode of the Root Issues Podcast, we work through John 1:14-18 and four ways we actually welcome Jesus into our lives.John writes that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The word he chooses there is worth sitting with — it literally means to pitch a tent, and it's the same picture Israel knew from the wilderness, when God's presence settled in the tabernacle in the middle of the camp. John is saying that presence has moved in again, this time in a person.And then he adds something staggering: we have seen his glory. Moses once asked to see God's glory and was allowed only a glimpse. John says they watched it walk around, full of grace and truth.The four ways we welcome Him:Acknowledge Him — recognizing who has actually shown upMove toward Him — closing the distance rather than admiring from across the roomSee His Glory — learning to notice what's been in front of usDiscover new motivations — letting nearness change what drives us

How do we know we're actually experiencing life in Jesus — not just believing the right things about Him? In this episode of the Root Issues Podcast, we walk through John 21 and three questions worth sitting with honestly.The three questions we work through:Have we come to grips with the fact that we can do nothing without Jesus? — John 21:1-8, with John 15:5 and John 3:30Have we experienced healing from guilt, shame, and failure? These are some of the deepest barriers to receiving His love and following Him. — John 21:9-17Are we experiencing one of the greatest blessings of following Jesus — intimate, lifelong friendships? — John 21:18-25, with John 3:27

Receive, believe, become. Three words from John 1:12 that lay out how a person actually becomes a child of God — and the order matters more than most of us realize. In this episode of the Root Issues Podcast, we sit with one verse and talk about what it means to receive Christ, what believing in His name actually involves, and why becoming is something you're given rather than something you achieve.

In today`s episode, alongside our new guests, Adam and Julia, we dive into the significance of the washing of feet as a sign of love done by our Lord Jesus in the chapter 13 of the gospel of John.

Am I in darkness? It's a question most of us ask quietly, usually when we're unsure who we are or where our life is actually headed. In this episode of the Root Issues Podcast, we open the first verses of John 1 and talk about what Scripture says about identity, life, and light — and why the darkness never gets the final word.John begins his gospel not with a birth story but with a claim about who Jesus is from the very beginning: the Word, the source of life, and the light of men. That has direct consequences for how you understand yourself. If life and light come from Him, then your identity isn't something you build, perform for, or lose in a hard season — it's something you receive.We work through the questions a lot of people carry but rarely say out loud: How do I know if I'm walking in darkness? Why does my sense of identity keep shifting? And what does it actually mean that the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it?

Suffering doesn't stay neatly in one corner of life — it shows up at the dinner table, in our marriages, in the way we raise our kids, and in the quiet questions we carry to God. In this episode of the Root Issues Podcast, we sit down to talk honestly about why we suffer and what it means to walk through hardship as a family rooted in Christian faith.#RootIssuesPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Suffering #FaithAndFamily #ChristianLiving

Welcome back to the Root Issues Podcast and our series through the Gospel of John! In this episode, we explore one of the central themes of John's Gospel: identity — who Jesus is, and who we are because of Him.The Gospel of John was written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. But John doesn't stop there — he also shows us what that belief means for us: that to all who receive Him, He gives the right to become children of God. We look at how John reveals the identity of Jesus and how that truth transforms our own identity as believers.In a world where everyone is searching for identity, the Gospel of John gives us the answer: we discover who we truly are only when we discover who Jesus truly is.Subscribe for the rest of the Gospel of John series, and leave a comment with your questions!#GospelOfJohn #IdentityInChrist #WhoIsJesus #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #RootIssues #NewTestament #SonOfGod #ChildrenOfGod #ChristianIdentity #BibleExplained

Welcome to a brand new series on the Root Issues Podcast! In this first episode, we begin our journey through the Gospel of John with an introduction to the book and a deep dive into John Chapter 1.Who wrote the Gospel of John? Why is it so different from Matthew, Mark, and Luke? And what does John mean when he says "the Word became flesh"?

In this episode, along with our guests, Kaylee and Gage, discuss how to trust God in every situation of our lives, ultimately becoming unshakeable in our faith.

In today`s episode, we discuss about holiness in the context of Hebrews chapter 12.

In this episode, we unpack the theology behind the last chapter of the book of Hebrews.

In today's episode of Root Issues, we dig into Hebrews 11 and ask one of the most foundational questions of the Christian life: what is faith?Along the way we talk about what biblical faith really is (and what it isn't), why it's impossible to please God without it, and how the same faith that moved these ancient saints is meant to shape our everyday lives.Whether faith feels strong right now or you're wrestling with doubt, this conversation is an invitation to look again at the God who is worthy of our trust.

in this episode of Root Issues, along with our new special guest, Dan Dangler, we discuss what if the Bible's "Do not be afraid" wasn't just a command — but a promise? Join us as we explore what God actually says about anxiety, fear, and the peace He wants for your life. Practical. Biblical. Life-changing.

In this episode, we dive into the closing verses of Hebrews 10 — one of the most powerful passages in the New Testament about what it means to hold on to your faith when life gets hard.The writer of Hebrews speaks to a weary church, calling them to draw near to God with confidence, endure suffering, remember what God has already done, and not throw away their faith. We unpack what this means for us today and how four key themes — faith, endurance, gratefulness, and repentance — work together to shape a life that doesn't shrink back.Whether you're new to the Bible or have been walking with God for years, this conversation is for anyone who has ever felt tired, discouraged, or unsure if they can keep going.

Exploring the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25—one of Jesus's most powerful teachings on potential, stewardship, and accountability.

In this episode, we have a special guest with us, John, who is helping us unpack the benefit of Jesus sacrifice for us and our response to it.

In this episode of Root Issues, we discuss the fulfilment of the old covenant as mentioned by the author of Hebrews in chapter 9.

In this episode, we sit down with our special guest Covington to explore one of the most misunderstood chapters in the New Testament — Hebrews 8. Together, we unpack the relationship between the old and new covenants, asking the hard questions: Does the new covenant cancel the old? Has God replaced Israel with the Church? And what does all of this mean for how we, as followers of Jesus, should treat and think about Israel today? If you've ever wrestled with replacement theology, Christian antisemitism, or simply wondered what Hebrews 8 is really saying — this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss about the signs of a mature believer as they are presented mostly in the Book of Hebrews, while our anchor is in our High Priest.

In this episode, we will discuss how do we make Jesus our anchor, so that in times of need we receive mercy and grace.

In this episode, we have a special guest, pastor Derek, who explains to us the 5 signs that the power and life of the resurrection of the Lord is working into our lives.

In today episode, we have a special guest, Jonah, who helps us uncover the truth about Lord Jesus prayer in the garden of Gethsemane and the blood that was paid for us.

In this episode of Root Issues, we discuss about how we can make Lord Jesus being an anchor for our soul in times of distress, and also describes immaturity and maturity regarding the spiritual life.

In today episode, we are discussing about Hebrews 5, where the author is presenting Lord Jesus as our High Priest who brought to the heavenly Temple a sacrifice of blood which is not only covering our sins, but washing them away.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive into Hebrews 4 to explore what it really means that the Word of God is living and active. Together we unpack how God's Word penetrates our hearts, exposes what is hidden, and invites us into God's rest in Jesus. Whether you're feeling numb, busy, or spiritually hungry, this conversation will help you see Scripture not as dry ink on a page but as God's personal, powerful voice speaking into your everyday life.

In today`s episode, we discuss about the idea of compromising with sin and how to affects our relationship with the Holy God.

In this podcast episode we discuss about the idea form Hebrews 3 of exhortation - what does it means, why do we need it and how we should do it.

We invite you in this episode to look togheter with us what is the solution for a hardened heart and how to find rest!

In this episode of Root Issues, I sit down with Pastor Steve and Ellen to dive deep into Hebrews 2, a chapter that calls us back to the foundation of our faith. We start by examining the urgent warning not to drift away from the great salvation we've been given—a salvation so profound that it was first declared by the Lord himself and confirmed to us by those who heard him.Throughout our conversation, we explore several critical themes:The majesty of Jesus as our High Priest who understands our struggles because he became fully human.Why we must fix our eyes on Jesus and hold fast to what we've received.The nature of our great salvation and why neglecting it carries serious consequences.How Jesus dealt with sin through his atoning sacrifice, destroying the power of death and freeing us from lifelong bondage to fear.What it means that Jesus had to be made like us in every way to become a merciful and faithful High Priest.

In this episode of Root Issues we discuss about the problem of the churches that we tend to drift away from the person of Lord Jesus and from what He is doing for us, interceding for us at the right hand of the Father.We discuss about the idea of surrendering into His Hands, so that we can receive the gifts and miracles of the Holy Spirit.

Join us today on our podcast where we discuss about how can we today look in the past and learn to be faithful in times of confusion.We will learn how to understand the Scripture through the hebrew mindset, how to understand the person and the work of Lord Jesus as our Savior, God and High Priest; we look into the truth of our rest in Him, forever.

Today in our episode of Root Issues we are discussing about the introduction to the Book of Hebrew. Join us while we discuss about how Lord Jesus is superior to everyone, including angels, and how He revealed to us by being the exact representation of the Father!

Hebrews 12:1-2 invites us to lay down our burdens by looking at Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross. Come with me to the cross, in order that we may leave our burdens and witness the heavenly words spoken by the crucified King. 

Join us to Root Issues Podcast, as we welcome special guest Alyssa for a deep dive into one of Scripture's most powerful resurrection encounters. We explore Luke 24 and the road to Emmaus story, where two heartbroken disciples meet the risen Christ without recognizing Him—until He opens the Scriptures and breaks bread with them. Their hearts burned within them as Jesus revealed how all of Scripture pointed to His death and resurrection. We discuss how the book of Hebrews expands on this theme of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament revelation, and what it means for our hearts to burn with passion for God's Word today. Whether you're experiencing spiritual disappointment or seeking deeper understanding of how Christ appears throughout Scripture, this conversation will reignite your love for biblical truth.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive deep into one of Paul's most profound declarations about Christian contentment found in Philippians 4:11-29. What does it truly mean to be content in every circumstance—whether in plenty or in want? We explore the Greek text to uncover Paul's "secret" of contentment and discover that his sufficiency wasn't rooted in circumstances, personal strength, or material provision, but in Christ himself.

In this episode of Root Issues, we have a special guest with us, Jonathan Woodrow, where we examine Paul's call in Philippians 4:8-9 to think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. We explore how these divine standards provide a practical framework for evaluating the entertainment we consume. Paul's instruction isn't just about avoiding the impure; it's about actively filling our minds with excellence and training our thoughts toward what honors God..

Join us on Root Issues as we work through Philippians 4:1-7, one of Scripture's most beloved passages on anxiety and prayer. Paul moves from addressing church conflict to offering a radical solution for worry—bringing everything to God with thanksgiving. We discuss what it means to stand firm as "beloved" people, the command to rejoice always, and how God's peace acts as a garrison protecting our hearts. This is practical theology for anxious times.

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore the often-overlooked biblical theology of table fellowship and its vital role in the life of the church. The shared meal has always been more than just food—it's a theological act of community, hospitality, and discipleship.We examine key passages that demonstrate how eating together functioned as a primary expression of Christian unity and love, looking at both the practical and spiritual dimensions of gathering around the table.

In this episode of Root Issues, we discuss the uncomfortable reality of self-deception using Mark 14:26 as our starting point. The disciples had just shared Passover with Jesus and walked confidently toward the Mount of Olives, singing hymns and making promises they couldn't keep. If you had asked them whether they'd stand with Jesus no matter what, every one would have said yes—yet that very night exposed a different reality.

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore one of Paul's most passionate declarations about the Christian life. Philippians 3:10-21 reveals Paul's singular ambition: to know Christ intimately, experience the power of His resurrection, and share in His sufferings. Writing from prison, Paul describes the Christian journey not as arrival but as relentless pursuit—pressing toward the goal despite not having "already obtained" perfection.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive deep into Philippians 3:1-9, where the Apostle Paul presents one of Scripture's most radical contrasts between human achievement and divine righteousness. Paul begins by warning the Philippian church to "rejoice in the Lord" and beware of those who place confidence in the flesh—the Judaizers who insisted on circumcision and law-keeping for salvation

In a culture obsessed with recognition and self-promotion, Paul introduces us to two men who turned the world's values upside down: Timothy and Epaphroditus. One nearly died for the gospel. The other genuinely cared when everyone else was looking out for themselves. In this episode, we explore Philippians 2:19-30 and discover what Christ-like service really looks like—and why these "ordinary" believers might be the most extraordinary people in Scripture.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive deep into one of Paul's most misunderstood passages in Philippians 2:12-13, where he calls believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling." This powerful text has confused and even frightened Christians for centuries, leading some to question whether salvation can be lost or if our efforts somehow earn God's favor. Join us as we examine how this passage connects to Paul's broader encouragement to the Philippian church and what it means for believers today to cultivate their salvation with reverent dependency on God's power working within them.

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore one of the most profound Christological passages in Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13. We dive deep into the Christ hymn, examining what it means that Jesus "emptied Himself" and took on the form of a servant. Through careful exegesis of the original Greek text, we unpack the theological significance of Christ's humility and obedience unto death, and how His subsequent exaltation shapes our understanding of salvation and Christian living.

In this episode of Root Issues, togheter with Pastor Steve and Ellen, we explore Philippians 2:1-4, where Paul presents one of Scripture's most powerful teachings on Christian unity. Paul appeals to the vertical realities believers experience with God—encouragement in Christ, comfort from His love, fellowship of the Spirit, and divine affection—and provides us with the true secret of the unity of the Church.

In this episode of Root Issues, we have a special guest, Pastor Chris, and we dive deep into John chapter 15, one of the most powerful passages from Jesus' farewell discourse to His disciples. Recorded just before His crucifixion, this chapter gives us Jesus' famous metaphor of the vine and branches—a vivid illustration of what it means to remain connected to Christ and bear lasting spiritual fruit.​We'll explore the profound relationship between Jesus (the true vine), the Father (the vinedresser), and believers (the branches), unpacking what it truly means to "abide" in Christ. From there, we examine Jesus' radical commandment to love one another and His declaration that "greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for his friends" (John 15:13).

In this episode, we journey through Philippians 1:19–30, exploring Paul's powerful reminder that our true citizenship is in heaven. We discuss how this perspective shaped the early believers, guided Paul's ministry in the face of hardship, and challenges us today to live with kingdom identity in a world that often pulls our loyalties elsewhere. With honest conversation and practical insight, Root Issues invites listeners to reflect on what it means to stand firm, live worthy of the gospel, and let heavenly citizenship transform how we think, speak, and act.