Rooted & Grounded

This month's episode is extra special because we're joined by guests Matt and Yalonda Miller who share with us the story of their lives for the past few years and the way that God has worked through their suffering. Unfortunately we had some technical difficulties with this episode so thank you all for your patience! Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler

This month it's just us, Sean and Madison, taking a look back on what we've learned this past month, year, and beyond. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler

We're finally getting to our Q&A episode that we talked about so long ago. Along with long time pastor and teacher Alan Byler, we discuss relationships, your influence on those around you, and understanding the will of God. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler

This month Jonny Shenk joins us to talk about the knowledge of suffering and his theory as to why God allows pain and sin in the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this far, it means so much! Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb

This month Katrina Miller joins us to discuss her journey with prayer, and the effect your view of God can have on your prayer life. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations A Conversation on Prayer by The Porch podcast

Sean and our guest for this month, Mahlon Beiler, discuss their time at summer term, the topic of teaching, and what it looks like to minister to every aspect of a child. Thank you all for your support and your continued prayers! Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler

We're back after a month long break for this amazing conversation with Brittany Miller focusing on her experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We cover what to ask vs. what not to when someone returns home and the best and worst part of foreign missions. Thank you all so much for your support and happy one year of Rooted & Grounded podcast! Cover Art: Reagan Hostetler

Travis and Christina Miller join us this month to talk about what it looks like to serve your community both through voluntary service and assigned positions. How do you balance this with taking the time to recharge and what does that time look like for us as individuals? Also the Q&A is listed below and we look forward to your responses! Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler

What does it like like to be truly known and why are we so scared of it? How can it be both our deepest desire and our worst fear? This month we sit down with special guest Kristen Miller to discuss these topics and more. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: The Bema podcast Soul of Shame by Kurt Thompson Becoming a True Spiritual Community by Larry Crabb

We're back after a month long break to talk about what 2023 has been like for us so far. The conversation touches on the humility of Christ, the relationship of the faith vs. works, and what it looks like to be intentional in relationships. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler

What does it look like to trust God to write your story? And what do you do when it doesn't go like you think it should? This month we're joined by special guest Shannon Hostetler to discuss the answers to some of these questions. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler

This month's special guest is Laura Stutzman all the way from Florida! We sit down to discuss relationships, relating to the people around us, and the importance prayer plays in all of that.  Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: Thoughts for Young Men by J. C. Ryle Scary Close by Donald Miller

Another discussion about what we're learning right now, touching on time management, sacrifice, and dwelling in His presence.  Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic thoughts by Jennie Allen Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McEwin

What does it look like to use your gifts on your mission field here at home? This month we asked special guest Karina Weaver to join us and share some of her thoughts on this topic and more! Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: Seeking Allah Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi

This month features special guest Austin Miller and a great discussion on living with an eternal perspective. We apologize for the bad audio, we were having technical difficulties with the mics.  Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler  Recommendations: Gladstone: A Biography by William Jenkins  Undistracted by Bob Goff  One Thing You Can't do in Heaven by Mark Cahill

A little bit longer discussion this week about people pleasing, the importance of the Bible and your own personal wilderness. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: Even If: Trusting God When Life Disappoints, Overwhelms, or Just Doesn't Make Sense by Mitchel Lee Get Out of Your Head by Jenny Lee The Pursuit of God by A. W. Towzer Views from the Porch https://open.spotify.com/show/61zCleefKHZeCZnM7YZFUx?si=a47d3bb47917422e Nothing is Wasted https://open.spotify.com/show/5Hlt8S1QCfICJXgMTASnNJ?si=dc7af24a15324d6c Breakaway Ministries https://open.spotify.com/show/5Hfgtjks4zKSljRdvybGid?si=c3233e24f6b74839

This episode we're just scraping the surface on the topic of pain, suffering, and it's effect on our lives. Thank you for all the support that you've shown, it means more than you realize! Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop Nothing is Wasted Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Hlt8S1QCfICJXgMTASnNJ?si=6e6977b1d6324c17

This week we're discussing what your purpose in life is and what living in God's will means for you. Cover Art by Reagan Hostetler Recommendations: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper Heaven by Randy Alcorn Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb

Just a little overview of what to expect in this podcast.

Pardon our ramblings since this was our first attempt.