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Rootlike Faith with Patrick and Ruth Schwenk is a place to gather and talk life, theology - and everything in between. We’ll open our Bibles, challenge you to think critically, and even counter-culturally. Why? Because it all matters. YOU matter. OUR lives matter.

Patrick and Ruth Schwenk


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    Season 3 Ep 17 - How to Pray When You're in Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 26:26


      Mentioned in this episode: A Praying Life  by Paul Miller Luke 22:39-46 Matthew 4 Acts 21:1 Luke 2:49 Luke 23:34 Luke 22:44 Psalm 62:8 I Thessalonians  4:16 Psalm 31 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Season 3 Ep 16 - How Can I Trust God? a Conversation with Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk and Courtney Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 41:38


    Mentioned in this episode: Trusting God in All the Things mymentorshipcourses.com Womenlivingwell.com Psalm 43 Psalm 46:1-10 John 3:30 Psalm 9:10 Psalm 62:5   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 3 Ep 15 Learning to be Faithful Where You Are

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 16:35


    Mentioned in this episode: John 3:30 Exodus 1:15-17 Hebrews 11:23-27 Ephesians 5:14-16   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram   

    Season 3 Ep 14 Are You Really OKAY? a Conversation with Therapist Debra Fileta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 36:40


    Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor and the author of True Love Dates. A passionate speaker, she challenges people to have a psychologically and spiritually healthy approach to relationships. Debra and her husband, John, have been happily married for more than a decade and have four beautiful children.   Mentioned in this episode: Are You Really OK?: Getting Real About Who You Are, How You're Doing and Why It Matters  by Debra Fileta The Inner Voice of Love by Henri Nouwen The Love and Relationships Podcast   Connect with Debra Fileta: Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends. This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Season 3 Ep 13 A Gay Son's Journey to God with Dr. Christopher Yuan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 59:55


    Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son's Journey to God, A Broken Mother's Search for Hope. He is also the author of Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005 and received a master's in biblical exegesis in 2007 and a doctorate of ministry in 2014. Dr. Yuan's newest book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story, was named 2020 Book of the Year for Social Issues by Outreach Magazine.   Mentioned in this episode: Holy Sexuality and the Gospel Out of a Far Country Romans 2:4 Jeremiah 29:11 James 4   Connect with Dr. Yuan Website Instagram   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.

    Season 3 Ep 12 How to Build Character in Your Kids w/ Missy Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 24:38


    Missy Robertson has learned to live life in the spotlight as she played an important part in her family's record-breaking reality television series for 11 seasons on A&E's Duck Dynasty. Despite the increased publicity on her family, company, and personal life, she has managed to become a strong voice for morality and virtue both locally and globally. To that end, Missy recently released her latest book, Because You're My Family, a children's book that depicts the journey of a family who has adopted. Missy is based in West Monroe, Louisiana and is a devoted mother of four children (Reed, Cole, Karina, and Mia), wife to Jase, and a brand new grandmother. She has contributed heavily to the Robertson family business, Duck Commander, and has been an integral part of the success that the family and company has seen in recent years.   Mentioned in this episode: Because You're My Family  by Missy Robertson I John 4:10 Connect with Missy Robertson: Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Season 3 Ep Ep 11- Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Slothful

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 23:37


    Mentioned in this episode: Trusting God in All the Things Matthew 7:13-14 Proverbs 6:9-11 Matthew 4 Mark 14:32-35 Mark 14:37-41 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 3 Ep 10 - Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 27:26


    Mentioned in this episode: Trusting God in All the Things Genesis 4:1-7 Matthew 5:21 James 4 Season 1 Overcoming Anger Podcast Episode Ephesians 4:31 1 Timothy 2:8   How to spot unrighteous anger: Explosive words Emotional outburst Withdrawal Gossip Irritability Throwing objects Sulking Pouting Matthew 5:5 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 3 Ep 9 Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Gluttony

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 25:05


    Mentioned in this episode: Luke 21:34 Proverbs 23:19-21 Isaiah 55:1-2 Matthew 5:6 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 3 Ep 8 Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins- Envy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 21:46


    Mentioned in this episode: 1 Samuel 18:1-9 Proverbs 14:30 Mark 7:21-23 Exodus 20:17 Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brant Pitre I Peter 2:1 Matthew 5:7 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Season 3 Ep 7 - Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins - Lust

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 26:32


    Mentioned in this episode: Mark 7:21-23 Genesis 1 Genesis 2 I Thessalonians 4:1-6 Questions to ask yourself  Where am I most tempted in this area? Are there situations/hobbies  I need to flee from? How is a disordered desire in my life using someone else? Where do I need to repent to allow disordered desires to rule me?   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 3 Ep 6 - Making Art: The 7 Deadly Sins - Greed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 24:54


    Mentioned in this episode: 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Hebrews 13:5 Luke 12:15 2 Corinthians 8:9 I John 3:16-18 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Season 3 Ep 5: Making Art- The 7 Deadly Sins - Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 31:01


    Mentioned in this episode: I Peter 2:11 Genesis 3:1-7 Luke 18:9-14 John 3:30 The Prayer of the Litany   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Season 3 Episode 4: Why Lent Matters- A Conversation with Father John Riccardo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 36:11


    Father John Riccardo is a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He is the founder and executive director of ACTS XXIX. Father John is a sought-after speaker and author. His most recent book is called Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel   Mentioned in this episode: Romans 6 Romans 12:2 Luke 1 John 21 Matthew 25 Journey to the Cross: A 40 Day Lenten Devotional  by Paul Tripp Uncovering the Love of Jesus  by Asheritah Ciuciu To Seek and to Save: Daily Reflections on the Road to the Cross by Sinclair Ferguson Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 3 Episode 3: Practical Steps to Take When God Feels Far Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 23:12


    Mentioned in this episode: John 15 Matthew 4 Psalm 1:1,2 Psalm 139 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Season 3 Episode 2: What Is God Doing in Our Lives When We Feel Stuck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 26:47


    Mentioned in this episode:     Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brant Pitre RLF Season 2 Episode 10:  How to Keep Growing When You Feel Stuck Spiritually I Corinthians 9:24-27 Hebrews 12:1-3 Psalm 27:4 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 3 Episode 1: Understanding the Spiritual Life as a Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 23:34


    Mentioned in this episode: Things that can cause us to get stuck: Distractions and noise Laziness Spiritual apathy Desire for a quick fix (not being willing to endure) Bitterness Trama Being too hard on ourselves   I Corinthians 1:2 Hebrews 12:14 2 Peter 1 John 15 Psalm 139 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 34: How Jesus Teaches Us to Handle the Struggles We Face Today with Dr. Ray Guarendi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 31:38


    Dr. Ray Guarendi is a father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries. Mentioned in this episode: Jesus, the Master Psychologist:  Listen to Him You're a Better Parent than You Think Matthew 23:12 John 10    Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Connect with Ray here: Website Facebook   Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 33: When You Feel Like You Are "Running on Empty" in Marriage and Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 19:53


    Mentioned in this episode: For Better or For Kids Galatians 6:2 Psalm 62 Matthew 11:26-28   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 32 Having Grace at Home in Those Not-So-Perfect Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 29:35


    Mentioned in this episode: Higher Call For Better or for Kids Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 4:2 Proverbs 19:11 Forgiveness Episode   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Episode 31 How to Parent Together (Not Separately) with Your Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 29:50


    Mentioned in this episode: For Better or for Kids Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Proverbs 6:20 Ephesians 6:4 2 Timothy 1:5 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 30: How the Hard Can Also Be Good with Lisa Whittle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 25:34


    Lisa Whittle is the author of eight books and a sought-after Bible teacher. A pastor's daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top twenty-five Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. Lisa has done master's work in marriage and family counseling, is the cofounder of Called Creatives, and has been featured on numerous media outlets through the years. She and her family live in North Carolina. Mentioned in this episode: Philippians 3:10 The Hard Good The Imitation of Christ  by Thomas a Kempis Connect with Lisa here: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 29: When You Feel Like You Are Failing at Life with Ruth Chou Simons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 36:24


    Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and Foundations. Her first Bible study curriculum, TruthFilled, released in 2020. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker who uses each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people's hearts. Through her online shoppe at Gracelaced.com and her social media community, Simons shares her journey of God's grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys--their greatest adventure. Mentioned in this episode: When Strivings Cease Colossians 1:7 Proverbs 3:5-6 Connect with Ruth Chou Simons here: Instagram Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 28 Married with Kids- Now What?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 32:41


    Mentioned in this episode: For Better or For Kids Genesis 2:21-25 Mark 10 Genesis 1:28 Psalm 127:3-5 My Family Map Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Episode 27: When Marriage Isn't What You Expected

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 34:35


    Mentioned in this episode: For Better or For Kids Genesis 2:21-25 Mark 10:6-9 Ephesians 5 Judges 7:19-22 Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 26 SUMMER SCHOOL: What is God really like? (Understanding the Trinity) with Patrick Schwenk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 23:38


    Mentioned in this episode: John 6:27 John 17:3 I Corinthians 8:6 I Peter 1:3 Matthew 28:9 John 1:1-4 John 1:14 John 8:58 John 10:30-33 Colossians 1:16-17 Acts 5:1-4 I Corinthians 3:16-17 Micah 3:8 Hebrews 9:14 Isaiah 40:13-14 Psalm 139:7 John 17:5 John 17:24 Philippians 2:5-11 John 16:13-14 John 17   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 25 SUMMER SCHOOL: Are all the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Still Available to Us Today? with Dr. Sam Storms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 38:51


    Dr. Sam Storms is an Amillennial, Calvinistic, charismatic, credo-baptistic, complementarian, Christian Hedonist who loves his wife of 47 years, his two daughters, his four grandchildren, books, baseball, movies, and all things Oklahoma University.  In 2008 Sam became Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sam serves as a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition. Sam is a past President of the Evangelical Theological Society, and currently serves on its Executive Committee. Mentioned in this episode: Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide by Sam Storms I Corinthians 12:7-10 I Corinthians 14:3 I Corinthians 12:28-30 I Corinthians 13 Romans 12:6-8 Ephesians 4:11 I Peter 4:10-11 I Corinthians 14 I Corinthians 12:9 I Corinthians 12:28-30 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Connect with Sam here: Website Facebook Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 24 SUMMER SCHOOL: Who is the Holy Spirit? with Jeannie Cunnion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 34:28


    Jeannie Cunnion is an author of several books.  She is also a frequent speaker at women's conferences and parenting events around the country. Jeannie's passion is encouraging women to live in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, which is something her own heart needs to be daily reminded of. Her message is woven with humility, transparency, wisdom, and a contagious love for the Good News. Jeannie's work has been featured on outlets such as The Today Show, Fox and Friends, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family.  Jeannie has a Master's degree in Social Work, and previous to writing, she worked in the counseling and adoption field, traveling the country (48 states to be exact) speaking about adoption and parenting.    Mentioned in this episode: Don't Miss Out Luke 4 Romans 8:11 Acts 10:38 Ephesians 4:30 John 14-16 John 16:5-7 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Connect with Jeannie here: Website Instagram Facebook Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 23 SUMMER SCHOOL: Are Angels and Demons Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 37:02


    Mentioned in this episode: Satan and His Kingdom: What the Bible Says and How It Matters to You  by Dennis McCallum Hebrews 1:14 Psalm 8:5 Matthew 18 Revelation 5 Isaiah 6 I Peter 5:8-9 Revelation 12 John 8:44 Genesis 3 2 Corinthians 4:4 Matthew 13:49 Ephesians 6 Matthew 4 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Episode 22: SUMMER SCHOOL: Can We Trust What the Bible Says? with Dr. Sean McDowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 34:28


    Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview.   Mentioned in this episode: Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell 77 FAQs About God and the Bible  by Josh and Sean McDowell Chasing Love by Sean McDowell   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Connect with Sean McDowell here: Website Facebook Instagram Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 21: SUMMER SCHOOL: Does Theology Really Matter? with Joel Muddamalle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 39:50


    Mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 4:20-24 2 Corinthians 1:13 The Faithlike Study Bible NT Wright for Everyone Bible Studies   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Connect with Joel here: Website Facebook Instagram   Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 20- How to Leave a Legacy of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 21:42


    Mentioned in this episode: Psalm 90:12 Hebrews 11 Specific questions to ask yourself when thinking about the legacy you want to leave: In what ways have you been most significantly influenced by your family of origin? What habits, values, or qualities have you received from your family that you would like to leave behind? What habits, values, or qualities have you received from your family that you would like to keep? Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 19- Preparing Your Kids to Face the Hard Issues in Culture Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 29:28


    Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1:26-27 Daniel 1 Matthew 4  John 3:16 Four Simple Truths to Teach Our Kids about Abortion Genesis 1:26-27 Psalm 139:13-14 Genesis 2:24 Psalm 1  Know What You Believe by Paul E. Little Know Why You Believe by Paul E. Little str.org Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram 

    Episode 18- How to Help Your Kids Live Out Their Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 28:09


    Mentioned in this episode: Matthew 16 Galatians 5:22-23 Psalm 127 Character Cards Faith Forward Family Devotional  by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk  Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 17- How to Help Our Kids Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus and Make Their Faith Their Own

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 28:47


    Mentioned in this episode: 3 John 4 John 10:10 Psalm 1 Genesis 6 The Case for Christ for Kids The Case for Christ for Teens The Case for Faith Seeds Family Worship You Version Plans Other resources: Faith Forward Family Devotional Adored No More Excuses She Reads Truth for Kids He Reads Truth Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 16: Bible Study Basics for Families and Why it Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 30:08


    Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1 Psalm 33:6 Hebrews 1:3 Exodus 31:18 Acts 2 Genesis 3 Faith Forward Family Devotion  The Dig for Kids: Proverbs  The Dig for Kids: James  Matthew 4 Proverbs 3 Other favorite kid's resources: Indescribable The Beginner's Bible Goodnight Warrior God's Little Princess Bedtime Devotional The Child's Story Bible Adored No More Excuses   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 15: How to Build a Foundation of Faith and Launch Your Children into the World Well

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 26:23


    Mentioned in this episode: 3 John 4 For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk Psalm 127:3-5 RLF episode with Clay Clarkson  Matthew 3 Genesis 1 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Episode 14: When Motherhood Isn't What You Imagined

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 31:47


    Mentioned in this episode: thebettermom.com The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson Psalm 127 Hebrews 11:23-26 2 Timothy 1:5 Galatians 6:9   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 13: How Our Past Shapes Us but Doesn't Have to Define Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 30:21


    Mentioned in this episode: Romans 8:14-17 Romans 5:5 I Peter 5:8   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 12: Why We Need to Experience Inner Healing in the Spiritual Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 31:16


    Mentioned in this episode: Philippians 3  Psalm 42:1-2 Peter's Life:  Matthew 26:31-35 Mark 14:66-72 John 21 The Critical Journey by Hagberg and Guelich   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 11: When God Feels Far Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 32:07


    Mentioned in this episode: Luke 22:39-46 Matthew 4 Psalm 139:7-10 Hebrews 13:5 Psalm 51 John 15   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 10: How to Keep Growing When You Feel Stuck Spiritually

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 31:31


    Mentioned in this episode: Philippians 3:10 The Critical Journey by Hagberg and Guelich John 21   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Episode 9: How You Can Have Hope When All Seems Hopeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 25:24


    Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 3:19 I Corinthians 16:6 Hebrews 2:14-15 Romans 5:5 I Peter 1:3-8 Romans 8:18 Romans 8:38-39   Meaningful Traditions for the Easter Season: Making Easter Special Resurrection Cookies Lent and Easter Ideas for Christian Families Easter Books for Families   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Episode 8: How to Overcome Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 28:37


    Mentioned in this episode: Exodus 34:6 Psalm 103:8 Joel 2:13 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 7: Why We Struggle with Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 24:12


    Mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 4:29 Genesis 1   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Episode 6: How and Why You Can Forgive Those Who Have Hurt You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 29:56


    Mentioned in this episode: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst Lord’s Prayer  Romans 12 Psalm 103:10-12 Matthew 18 Matthew 7:1-10 Matthew 5:7 Luke 6:37 Romans 12:17-21 Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 5: Learning to Think Less about Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 30:52


    Mentioned in this episode: 2 Corinthians 10 Luke 18:9-14 Philippians 2 Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Tim Keller Psalm 139 Relationships: A Mess Worth Making  by  Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 4: Why the Practice of Confession Is So Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 26:19


    Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 3 Romans 6 John 10:10 Nehemiah 1 The Lord’s Prayer James 5:16 Romans 8 Galatians 2:20 The Daily Practice of Confession Review (think through your day) Rejoice (praise God for the day) Repent (confess sin from the day) Request (ask God for help to overcome sin) Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 3: What Is Lent, and Should We Celebrate It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 26:49


    Mentioned in this episode: Exodus 24 Numbers 13 I Kings 19 Jonah 3 Isaiah 53 John 15 Season 1 Episode 2:  How God Changes Us Genesis 1 Genesis 3 Luke 9:23-24 Galatians 2:20-21 Romans 6:1-13    Links to additional devotions to use during Lent: Journey to the Cross:  A 40 Day Lenten Devotional  by Paul David Tripp To Seek and to Save  by Sinclair B Ferguson Uncovering the Love of Jesus:  A Lent Devotional by Asheritah Ciuciu From the Grave:  A 40 Day Lent Devotional by AW Tozer The Easter Storybook: 40 Bible Stories Showing Who Jesus Is  by Laura Richie Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends! This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

    Episode 2: Practical Ways to Build a Christian Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 38:01


    Mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1:27-28 Genesis 2 Genesis 3 For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk Deuteronomy 6:4-9  Family Mission Statement/Values Download Hebrews 12:7-11 Article on Discipline by Patrick Schwenk Faith Forward Family Devotional  by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk Additional  Resources to help build a Christian home Indescribable  by Louie Giglio Living Loud:  Defending Your Faith  by Norman Geisler Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram  Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc.   

    Season 2 Episode 1: What is God’s Vision for the Family?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 26:06


    Mentioned in this episode: Season 1 Episode 1:  How to Have a Rootlike Faith Genesis 1:27-28 Deuteronomy 6 Ephesians 6:1-4 For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk The Better Mom by Ruth Schwenk Faith Forward Family Devotional by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk   Connect with Ruth here: Website Instagram  Facebook   Connect with Pat here: Website Facebook  Instagram    Please share Rootlike Faith with your friends!   This podcast is produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media, Inc. 

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