As we've continued talking through receiving God's gifts of newness, steadfastness and accountability, it is only right that we conclude our season by talking about God's greatest gift - the gift of grace. It's hard to embrace grace. Especially when we set the bar high for ourselves. But the fact remains that, because of our sinful nature, we will fall short at some point. But it is in those moments when God's grace becomes real to us and we are reminded that it is the righteousness of Christ th...
Jan 22, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Having accountability is God's great grace to us, because it means that we are never walking through life alone. And accountability is not just welcoming people into your life to call you out on your sin. It's having friends who you can do life with, people who can encourage you and help you bear your burdens. Even Jesus had 12 friends that He did everything with. So let's talk about how we can be more like Jesus in welcoming godly people into our journeys. Scriptures 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Galati...
Jan 15, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 24
As we've been diving into the idea of newness, one of our desires each year (other than our resolutions) is just to remain consistent. We all desire consistency! However, in this episode, we'll talk about the difference between being "consistent" and the biblical perspective of being "steadfast". Because understanding the difference can be a major game changer in pursuing your hopes and goals for the year. Scriptures Proverbs 16:3 1 Corinthians 15:58 Matthew 19:26 Hebrews 10:23 Philippians 1:6 W...
Jan 08, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 23
We all desire newness. A clean slate. A fresh start. Every year we set goals and have new aspirations to become the best version of ourselves. But how much more transformed would our lives be if we reached FIRST for Jesus? What if we fought to find our renewal FIRST in Jesus? In this episode we talk about the newness that Christ offers us every single day in Him.
Jan 01, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Merry Christmas! During this holiday season, let us always remember the humble King who came to save and redeem us. Jesus is still redeeming today and I pray that you would experience the glorious joy that is ours in Him today and forevermore. Scriptures Luke 2:1-7 Website https://joyfullyrootedpodcast.com/
Dec 25, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 21
We all have moments when "believing" is hard. But the Magi (or Wise Men) set a great example for us in this; that when we don't know what to believe, God reveals His presence to us in the things that He has made [Romans 1:20]. The Wise Men saw a star, heard of a prophecy and decided to explore whether these things were true. And on their journey to find the truth, they found a newborn King and stepped into an eternal belief in God's redemption story. God places "Bethlehem Stars" all around us an...
Dec 18, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 20
We've all been tempted to cringe at the word "obedience". Maybe it's the lingering rebellion within us that immediately wants to shy away from talking about what it means to obey. But have you ever considered that obedience as a gift from God? Friend, I'm here to tell you that although obedience is a choice, it is also a GIFT! Why? Because we can't do it on our own strength. We need God's Spirit to empower us. Mary and Joseph are beautiful examples of the gift of obedience. They had every reason...
Dec 11, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Truth is not something that we merely share. It is something we live! One the greatest things we can give to the world is the truth of God’s love and sacrifice. Of all the T’s this is the one that carries over into eternity. The Gospel of Jesus is a precious treasure that we carry and each day we are given the opportunity to lovingly and wisely share it with our neighbors. In this episode, we talk about the importance of self-evaluation - our personal perspective on truth - and how we can practi...
Dec 04, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 18
The idea of money tends to follow right behind the idea of “giving”. And although financial generosity has its place in blessing others, it is not the only way in which we bless others. An amazing thing about God is that He provides for us a variety of treasures that we can share with others; not just in dollar form, but in the form of our resources as well. In this episode, we’ll chat about the importance of humility in our giving and how we can practically utilize our resources to be generous ...
Nov 27, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 17
God created us for hugs! And many studies prove it. Even the simplest form of touch like eye contact and togetherness! But how can we wisely utilize the gift of Touch in a world that is constantly communicating to us the current dangers of closeness? In this episode, we talk about the human need for healthy affection and how we can make that work during the season our world is in. Scriptures: Galatians 4:20 Philippians 4:1 Philemon 1:22 https://joyfullyrootedpodcast.com/ 7 Benefits of Hugging Ar...
Nov 20, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 16
God has given each of us gifts and talents. But what if He has equipped us with different talents for different seasons? In this episode we talk about the dangers of devaluing our talents by comparing them with the talents of others. We discuss how no talent is too small to build the kingdom of God. And although not every talent is made for every season, God graciously helps us to be generous with our gifts in a variety of ways. Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:10 Ecclesiastes 3:1 https://joyfullyrootedpod...
Nov 13, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 15
I’m sure we can all agree that 2020 is not what we thought it would be. But if there is one thing we have learned in the midst of the madness, its that time is an invaluable gift! Quarantine in particular has taught us that work is not life, time is not guaranteed, our family is precious, and we have to MAKE time to GIVE time. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize where our time is most spent, determining if its being spent well, and how to practically be generous with our time even th...
Nov 06, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Giving can at times feel overwhelming. However God, in His generosity, has designed us to be generous! But giving is not just limited to dollar amounts. God has gifted each of us to be able to practice generosity in a variety of ways - all of which are filled with blessing and joy. Join us this holiday season as we discover the deep layers of joy in generosity and how we can practically give to others through the crazy times we are living in. https://joyfullyrootedpodcast.com/...
Nov 05, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This episode wraps up Season 1 by discussing how we can shine the light of Christ in our communities through various forms of serving and how we can represent Jesus as ambassadors of the kingdom of God. References: Matthew 5:13-16 2 Corinthians 5 Philippians 3:20 Psalm 37:28 Hebrews 10:24-25 "Created For Joy" T-Shirt https://joyfullyrooted.square.site/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/...
Aug 21, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode we talk about how to utilize our God-given gifts to serve the church. We talk about the value in finding where our gifts fit best in the church and the importance of not running from our own gifts to pursue someone else's. References: 1 Peter 4:10 1 Corinthians 12 "Created For Joy" T-Shirt https://joyfullyrooted.square.site/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/...
Aug 14, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Serving the Lord starts in our homes. In this episode we talk about how we were created for the mundane. We dig into the garden mandate to show us the ropes on how to handle the mundane tasks of every day right in our own Eden. References: Genesis 1-2 John 14:26 Ephesians 3:20-21 Matthew 19:14 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/...
Aug 07, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode is all about how we can help our hurt brothers and sisters to heal in the Lord and in their faith. References: 1 Corinthians 5 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 Revelation 21:4 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/
Jul 31, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Sharing the Gospel with our loved ones can be hard. In this episode, we talk about 5 strategies to effectively witnessing to our family and friends based on Colossians 3:12: Compassion, Kindness, Humility, Gentleness and Patience. References: Colossians 3:12 Romans 12:16 Ephesians 4:32 Matthew 13:1-23 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/...
Jul 24, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, we talk about some of the challenges that come with sharing truth with unbelievers. But this episode was created to also fill you with lots of encouragement as you'll hear some amazing stories of evangelism from my Mom and Dads ministry in the 80's when my Dad was a lounge singer and my Mom was a homemaker. References: Romans 10:14 Luke 4:35 The Radical Cross - A.W. Tozer [pg. 15] Follow Joyfully Rooted on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ IG: htt...
Jul 17, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What does it look like to be "fishers of men"? Thats what this episode is all about! Today, we finish up our Biblical Community focus by talking about evangelistic discipleship AND relationship focused discipleship through the examples of Jesus and Paul. Learn how to be a disciple maker! References: - Matthew 4:18-20 - Acts 16 - Matthew 7 - Colossians 4:5-6 Follow Joyfully Rooted on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/ Ad...
Jul 10, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Last week we touched on being discipled through personal mentors. This week we touch on mutual discipleship through small fellowships and how that plays a major role in our growth as Jesus followers. References: Acts 5 Romans 16 1 Corinthians 16:19 Colossians 4:15 Hebrews 10:24-25 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Proverbs 27:17 Matthew 18:20 1 Corinthians 11:17-33 Follow Joyfully Rooted on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/ Additio...
Jul 03, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we move from our series on Personal Growth and dive into a new three part series on Biblical Community and Discipleship. Today's episode touches on being discipled by personal mentors and how that increases our growth in our journey to greater joy. References: Mark 14 2 Corinthians 12:10 1 Timothy 3:6-7 Follow Joyfully Rooted on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullyrootedpodcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfullyrooted/ Additional Resources: https://joyfullyrootedpod...
Jun 26, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome back! In this weeks episode we'll be discussing the gift of corporate church. Church is a blessing but, if we're honest, it doesn't always feel like a joy. The church is filled with sinful people saved by grace looking for their place in God's big story. We are all being sanctified, we are all in different seasons, and we are ALL NEEDED! References: - Acts 7:48 - 1 Corinthians 3:16 - Philippians 2:3-4 - Matthew 9:36 - 1 Corinthians 12:17-20 Follow Joyfully Rooted FB: https://www.facebook...
Jun 19, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hi friends! In this episode we'll be continuing our personal growth focus and discuss what a gift it is to be able to study the Scriptures. We are living in an incredible time in Christian history as the Bible was not nearly as accessible as it is now. We have an amazing advantage! AND studying the Bible in depth is not as intimidating as it sounds, especially if you use the right tools. Let's help one another to see the gift and joy in study. References: - "Women of the Word" by Jen Wilkin Lear...
Jun 12, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome back to Joyfully Rooted Podcast In this first episode, we'll talk about practical ways we can pursue a life of joy through personal growth - specifically through our growth in prayer. Prayer at times can see difficult or obligatory. But through prayer, we have a direct line to the maker of heaven and earth. We can reach Him in a single moment. That is truly a gift! Check out our website to learn more about this podcast and also to find helpful resources for personal growth. https://joyfu...
Jun 05, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Joyfully Rooted Podcast! We were created for joy! And despite lifes ups and downs, there is hope beyond the moment. There is joy in living life with eternal eyes. In this introduction, you'll get to know your host, Rebecca Garoffolo and learn more about the vision behind what it means to be "Joyfully Rooted". Check out our website to learn more about this podcast and also to find helpful resources for personal growth. https://joyfullyrootedpodcast.com/ You can also follow us on social...
Jun 04, 2020•11 min
