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Rootlike Faith

Patrick and Ruth Schwenkruthschwenk.libsyn.com

At Rootlike Faith it is our deepest desire to encourage and equip men and women to be ROOTED in God’s Word, TRANSFORMED by the love of Jesus, and MOVED by His mission, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Nothing is more important.

A rootlike faith is not a lonely faith. It is one planted in community. And we hope to be one of the places for you to continue to grow deep roots. Roots that nourish your faith, sharpen your mind, and soften your heart.

Join us every Tuesday as we explore everything from theology to relationships to culture and more! Welcome to the Rootlike Faith fam!

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Episodes

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

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....

May 24, 202226 minSeason 3Ep. 17

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

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....

May 17, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Season 3 Ep 15 Learning to be Faithful Where You Are

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...

May 10, 202217 minSeason 3Ep. 15

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

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 an...

May 03, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 14

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

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 i...

Apr 26, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 12

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

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 ...

Apr 19, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 12

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

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....

Apr 12, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 11

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

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 E...

Apr 05, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 10

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

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....

Mar 29, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 9

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

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....

Mar 22, 202222 minSeason 3Ep. 8

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

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 edi...

Mar 15, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 7

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

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....

Mar 08, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 6

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

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....

Mar 01, 202231 minSeason 3Ep. 5

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

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 ...

Feb 22, 202236 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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

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....

Feb 15, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 3

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

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....

Feb 08, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 2

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

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....

Feb 01, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 1

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

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 w...

Nov 30, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 34

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

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....

Nov 16, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 33

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

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....

Nov 09, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 32

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

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....

Nov 02, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 31

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

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 marri...

Oct 26, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 30

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

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 ...

Oct 19, 202136 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Episode 28 Married with Kids- Now What?!

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....

Oct 12, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Episode 27: When Marriage Isn't What You Expected

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....

Oct 05, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 27

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

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 ...

Aug 10, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 26

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

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...

Aug 03, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 25

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

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 ...

Jul 27, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Episode 23 SUMMER SCHOOL: Are Angels and Demons Real?

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....

Jul 20, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 23

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

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 McDowe...

Jul 13, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 22
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