Rooted

In this episode of Rooted, Carol Sackey shares her journey from Ghana to the U.S., her calling as a family nurse practitioner, and the five‑year process of writing a 30‑day devotional with her daughter, Isabelle in “Seek First the Kingdom of God: Grace and Guidance for Your Journey.”
Carol discusses why she wrote the book for the next generation, candid family testimonies, her son’s neonatal struggle, lessons learned in faith, and the role of community in spiritual growth.
She also talks about publishing, future projects, and how the devotional aims to be a brief, accessible resource for young people and families seeking practical spiritual guidance.
The book can be purchased on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/0gCnMc2t

From Freezer to Freedom: Chef Tom Getz’s Journey from Hate to Healing
Chef Tom Goetz, son of Kay Arthur joins Cass and Kayle to share his raw testimony — growing up with upheaval, losing his father, and a long season of anger toward God that led to a 15-year estrangement from faith.
Through unexpected community, serving as a chef, and a life-changing moment he calls his “freezer” encounter, Tom describes how forgiveness, practical ministry, and a renewed relationship with Jesus brought healing and purpose.
 
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In this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra discuss what it really looks like to “give it to God” as they sort through the anxiety of Kayle’s upcoming job interview, financial discussions, and difficult times. 

Today’s episode features Gina Romero, author of Welcome Home, podcaster and mother, who shares how homemaking can be a faith-filled ministry. She discusses her new book, an upcoming holidays volume, her online classroom, practical tips for busy families, restoring traditions, and raising children with intentional, Christ-centered homes.
You can buy Gina’s book at:
https://a.co/d/08uUZiTc
Check out Gina’s Podcast at:
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https://youtube.com/@welcomehomebyginaromero?si=GP7ot1b-HWUF0WLI
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-home-by-gina/id1838785255
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This episode of Rooted contains adult content and adult themes. It may not be suitable for young listeners.
Jeanne Roberson shares her harrowing testimony of being groomed into the stripping industry as a minor, battling addiction, a turning point toward sobriety and faith, and her path to recovery and advocacy. She discusses writing Shattered for Glory, her volunteer work and ministries that reach dancers and incarcerated women, and calls churches and communities to disrupt trafficking and support survivors.
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt broken, lost, ashamed, or hopeless. Jeanne’s testimony is a reminder that no one is too far gone for redemption, healing, and freedom.
📖 Featured Book:Shattered for Glory: A Human Trafficking Survivor’s Journey to Freedomhttps://a.co/d/0g5yt8Pk
🌐 Website:https://inspiringsouls.com
 
📧 Contact Jeanne:inspiringsouls1@gmail.com
 
🎧 Tune in now and be encouraged by a story of resilience, faith, transformation, and hope.
 
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Hadassah Troy shares her powerful testimony: growing up in communist Bulgaria, finding faith at 17, and navigating a marriage marked by infertility, anxiety, and spiritual growth.She explains how suffering led to deep healing, her husband’s conversion, his unexpected death, and her subsequent journey through widowhood.As an author of Draw Near and a writer and speaker, Hadassah describes how she now channels her pain into purpose—encouraging others through writing, devotion, and the hope of God’s timing.

Rooted | Season 1, Episode 11 – Purpose (w/ Vanya Koepke)
In this powerful episode of Rooted, we sit down with Vanya Koepke to hear his incredible journey from a Russian orphanage to being adopted into a family in the United States, and ultimately becoming an author and local politician in Wisconsin.
Vanya shares his testimony with honesty and depth, revealing how God’s hand was present through every chapter of his life. Together, we explore what it truly means to live with purpose, not one defined by the world, but one rooted in Christ.
This conversation dives into identity, calling, and the truth that our lives have meaning far beyond our circumstances. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about your purpose or direction, this episode will encourage you to anchor your life in God’s truth.
🎙️ Tune in and be reminded: your story matters, and your purpose is found in Him.

On this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra host writer and podcaster, T.S. Wright to discuss his first book in his God Centered Concept Discipleship Series, “Embracing the Truth.” To hear his podcasts or inquire about speaking engagements, check out his website at:
https://www.tswrightspeaks.com
 

Kayle and Cassandra discuss leadership roles, God’s gifts and plan for their usage, and our heart posture in leadership and ministry. 

Rooted Podcast – Episode 8: NeuroSpicy
What does it really look like to live, parent, and create when your brain doesn’t follow the typical rulebook?
In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, we sit down with Amber Weigand Buckley—writer, speaker, and author of Sisterhood of the Short Yellow Pencils: Mental Health Mayhem One Sticky Note at a Time—for a conversation that is honest, funny, and deeply real.
Amber shares about her time in a psych ward, the unexpected story behind those short yellow pencils, and what it’s like navigating a beautifully neurospicy life as a wife, mom, and writer. From parenting to identity to the messy in-between moments, this episode is full of relatable stories and meaningful perspective.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring things out as you go (with a little chaos along the way), this conversation is for you.
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📚 Learn more about Amber’s book:Sisterhood of the Short Yellow Pencils: Mental Health Mayhem One Sticky Note at a Time
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