Root Issues

In today's episode of Root Issues, we dig into Hebrews 11 and ask one of the most foundational questions of the Christian life: what is faith?Along the way we talk about what biblical faith really is (and what it isn't), why it's impossible to please God without it, and how the same faith that moved these ancient saints is meant to shape our everyday lives.Whether faith feels strong right now or you're wrestling with doubt, this conversation is an invitation to look again at the God who is worthy of our trust.

in this episode of Root Issues, along with our new special guest, Dan Dangler, we discuss what if the Bible's "Do not be afraid" wasn't just a command — but a promise? Join us as we explore what God actually says about anxiety, fear, and the peace He wants for your life. Practical. Biblical. Life-changing.

In this episode, we dive into the closing verses of Hebrews 10 — one of the most powerful passages in the New Testament about what it means to hold on to your faith when life gets hard.The writer of Hebrews speaks to a weary church, calling them to draw near to God with confidence, endure suffering, remember what God has already done, and not throw away their faith. We unpack what this means for us today and how four key themes — faith, endurance, gratefulness, and repentance — work together to shape a life that doesn't shrink back.Whether you're new to the Bible or have been walking with God for years, this conversation is for anyone who has ever felt tired, discouraged, or unsure if they can keep going.

Exploring the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25—one of Jesus's most powerful teachings on potential, stewardship, and accountability.

In this episode, we have a special guest with us, John, who is helping us unpack the benefit of Jesus sacrifice for us and our response to it.

In this episode of Root Issues, we discuss the fulfilment of the old covenant as mentioned by the author of Hebrews in chapter 9.

In this episode, we sit down with our special guest Covington to explore one of the most misunderstood chapters in the New Testament — Hebrews 8. Together, we unpack the relationship between the old and new covenants, asking the hard questions: Does the new covenant cancel the old? Has God replaced Israel with the Church? And what does all of this mean for how we, as followers of Jesus, should treat and think about Israel today? If you've ever wrestled with replacement theology, Christian antisemitism, or simply wondered what Hebrews 8 is really saying — this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss about the signs of a mature believer as they are presented mostly in the Book of Hebrews, while our anchor is in our High Priest.

In this episode, we will discuss how do we make Jesus our anchor, so that in times of need we receive mercy and grace.

In this episode, we have a special guest, pastor Derek, who explains to us the 5 signs that the power and life of the resurrection of the Lord is working into our lives.

In today episode, we have a special guest, Jonah, who helps us uncover the truth about Lord Jesus prayer in the garden of Gethsemane and the blood that was paid for us.

In this episode of Root Issues, we discuss about how we can make Lord Jesus being an anchor for our soul in times of distress, and also describes immaturity and maturity regarding the spiritual life.

In today episode, we are discussing about Hebrews 5, where the author is presenting Lord Jesus as our High Priest who brought to the heavenly Temple a sacrifice of blood which is not only covering our sins, but washing them away.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive into Hebrews 4 to explore what it really means that the Word of God is living and active. Together we unpack how God’s Word penetrates our hearts, exposes what is hidden, and invites us into God’s rest in Jesus. Whether you’re feeling numb, busy, or spiritually hungry, this conversation will help you see Scripture not as dry ink on a page but as God’s personal, powerful voice speaking into your everyday life.

In today`s episode, we discuss about the idea of compromising with sin and how to affects our relationship with the Holy God.

In this podcast episode we discuss about the idea form Hebrews 3 of exhortation - what does it means, why do we need it and how we should do it.

We invite you in this episode to look togheter with us what is the solution for a hardened heart and how to find rest!

In this episode of Root Issues, I sit down with Pastor Steve and Ellen to dive deep into Hebrews 2, a chapter that calls us back to the foundation of our faith. We start by examining the urgent warning not to drift away from the great salvation we've been given—a salvation so profound that it was first declared by the Lord himself and confirmed to us by those who heard him.Throughout our conversation, we explore several critical themes:The majesty of Jesus as our High Priest who understands our struggles because he became fully human.Why we must fix our eyes on Jesus and hold fast to what we've received.The nature of our great salvation and why neglecting it carries serious consequences.How Jesus dealt with sin through his atoning sacrifice, destroying the power of death and freeing us from lifelong bondage to fear.What it means that Jesus had to be made like us in every way to become a merciful and faithful High Priest.

In this episode of Root Issues we discuss about the problem of the churches that we tend to drift away from the person of Lord Jesus and from what He is doing for us, interceding for us at the right hand of the Father.We discuss about the idea of surrendering into His Hands, so that we can receive the gifts and miracles of the Holy Spirit.

Join us today on our podcast where we discuss about how can we today look in the past and learn to be faithful in times of confusion.We will learn how to understand the Scripture through the hebrew mindset, how to understand the person and the work of Lord Jesus as our Savior, God and High Priest; we look into the truth of our rest in Him, forever.

Today in our episode of Root Issues we are discussing about the introduction to the Book of Hebrew. Join us while we discuss about how Lord Jesus is superior to everyone, including angels, and how He revealed to us by being the exact representation of the Father!

Hebrews 12:1-2 invites us to lay down our burdens by looking at Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross. Come with me to the cross, in order that we may leave our burdens and witness the heavenly words spoken by the crucified King. 

Join us to Root Issues Podcast, as we welcome special guest Alyssa for a deep dive into one of Scripture's most powerful resurrection encounters. We explore Luke 24 and the road to Emmaus story, where two heartbroken disciples meet the risen Christ without recognizing Him—until He opens the Scriptures and breaks bread with them. Their hearts burned within them as Jesus revealed how all of Scripture pointed to His death and resurrection. We discuss how the book of Hebrews expands on this theme of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament revelation, and what it means for our hearts to burn with passion for God's Word today. Whether you're experiencing spiritual disappointment or seeking deeper understanding of how Christ appears throughout Scripture, this conversation will reignite your love for biblical truth.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive deep into one of Paul's most profound declarations about Christian contentment found in Philippians 4:11-29. What does it truly mean to be content in every circumstance—whether in plenty or in want? We explore the Greek text to uncover Paul's "secret" of contentment and discover that his sufficiency wasn't rooted in circumstances, personal strength, or material provision, but in Christ himself.

In this episode of Root Issues, we have a special guest with us, Jonathan Woodrow, where we examine Paul's call in Philippians 4:8-9 to think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. We explore how these divine standards provide a practical framework for evaluating the entertainment we consume. Paul's instruction isn't just about avoiding the impure; it's about actively filling our minds with excellence and training our thoughts toward what honors God..

Join us on Root Issues as we work through Philippians 4:1-7, one of Scripture's most beloved passages on anxiety and prayer. Paul moves from addressing church conflict to offering a radical solution for worry—bringing everything to God with thanksgiving. We discuss what it means to stand firm as "beloved" people, the command to rejoice always, and how God's peace acts as a garrison protecting our hearts. This is practical theology for anxious times.

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore the often-overlooked biblical theology of table fellowship and its vital role in the life of the church. The shared meal has always been more than just food—it's a theological act of community, hospitality, and discipleship.We examine key passages that demonstrate how eating together functioned as a primary expression of Christian unity and love, looking at both the practical and spiritual dimensions of gathering around the table.

In this episode of Root Issues, we discuss the uncomfortable reality of self-deception using Mark 14:26 as our starting point. The disciples had just shared Passover with Jesus and walked confidently toward the Mount of Olives, singing hymns and making promises they couldn't keep. If you had asked them whether they'd stand with Jesus no matter what, every one would have said yes—yet that very night exposed a different reality.

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore one of Paul's most passionate declarations about the Christian life. Philippians 3:10-21 reveals Paul's singular ambition: to know Christ intimately, experience the power of His resurrection, and share in His sufferings. Writing from prison, Paul describes the Christian journey not as arrival but as relentless pursuit—pressing toward the goal despite not having "already obtained" perfection.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive deep into Philippians 3:1-9, where the Apostle Paul presents one of Scripture's most radical contrasts between human achievement and divine righteousness. Paul begins by warning the Philippian church to "rejoice in the Lord" and beware of those who place confidence in the flesh—the Judaizers who insisted on circumcision and law-keeping for salvation

In a culture obsessed with recognition and self-promotion, Paul introduces us to two men who turned the world's values upside down: Timothy and Epaphroditus. One nearly died for the gospel. The other genuinely cared when everyone else was looking out for themselves. In this episode, we explore Philippians 2:19-30 and discover what Christ-like service really looks like—and why these "ordinary" believers might be the most extraordinary people in Scripture.

In this episode of Root Issues, we dive deep into one of Paul's most misunderstood passages in Philippians 2:12-13, where he calls believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling." This powerful text has confused and even frightened Christians for centuries, leading some to question whether salvation can be lost or if our efforts somehow earn God's favor. Join us as we examine how this passage connects to Paul's broader encouragement to the Philippian church and what it means for believers today to cultivate their salvation with reverent dependency on God's power working within them.

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore one of the most profound Christological passages in Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13. We dive deep into the Christ hymn, examining what it means that Jesus "emptied Himself" and took on the form of a servant. Through careful exegesis of the original Greek text, we unpack the theological significance of Christ's humility and obedience unto death, and how His subsequent exaltation shapes our understanding of salvation and Christian living.

In this episode of Root Issues, togheter with Pastor Steve and Ellen, we explore Philippians 2:1-4, where Paul presents one of Scripture's most powerful teachings on Christian unity. Paul appeals to the vertical realities believers experience with God—encouragement in Christ, comfort from His love, fellowship of the Spirit, and divine affection—and provides us with the true secret of the unity of the Church.

In this episode of Root Issues, we have a special guest, Pastor Chris, and we dive deep into John chapter 15, one of the most powerful passages from Jesus' farewell discourse to His disciples. Recorded just before His crucifixion, this chapter gives us Jesus' famous metaphor of the vine and branches—a vivid illustration of what it means to remain connected to Christ and bear lasting spiritual fruit.​We'll explore the profound relationship between Jesus (the true vine), the Father (the vinedresser), and believers (the branches), unpacking what it truly means to "abide" in Christ. From there, we examine Jesus' radical commandment to love one another and His declaration that "greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for his friends" (John 15:13).

In this episode, we journey through Philippians 1:19–30, exploring Paul’s powerful reminder that our true citizenship is in heaven. We discuss how this perspective shaped the early believers, guided Paul’s ministry in the face of hardship, and challenges us today to live with kingdom identity in a world that often pulls our loyalties elsewhere. With honest conversation and practical insight, Root Issues invites listeners to reflect on what it means to stand firm, live worthy of the gospel, and let heavenly citizenship transform how we think, speak, and act.

Join us on this episode as we unearth the deep spiritual truths that anchor our faith. Philippians 1:12-18 reveals a profound root issue: how we find purpose in our circumstances. Paul's imprisonment could have derailed his calling, but instead became his most effective platform for gospel ministry. This episode digs into why we often resist the platforms God chooses for us and how embracing our 'chains'—whether physical, emotional, or circumstantial—can become our greatest ministry opportunity.

Join us on Root Issues as we explore Philippians 1:1-11, where Paul writes from prison with remarkable joy and confidence.Whether you're struggling with church relationships, wondering how to pray effectively, or questioning God's faithfulness during difficult seasons, this passage addresses the root issues that shape authentic Christian living. Discover how Paul's example from prison can transform your perspective on community, prayer, and trusting God's unchanging commitment to His people.

Ever wondered how one of the New Testament's most joyful letters was born out of prison bars, earthquakes, and Roman beatings? Join us as we dive deep into the incredible backstory behind Paul's letter to the Philippians.We'll explore the dramatic events of Acts 16, where Paul and Silas experienced their first European ministry through imprisonment, supernatural intervention, and unexpected conversions in the Roman colony of Philippi. Then we'll connect these founding moments to Paul's later pastoral warnings in 2 Timothy 3, where he prepares Timothy for the "difficult times" ahead and emphasizes the power of Scripture to equip believers for every good work

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore, togheter with special guest Pastor Derek, Jesus' famous words from Matthew 11 about taking his yoke and finding his burden light. We discuss how it applies to our modern lives filled with stress, expectations, and spiritual exhaustion. The conversation covers the difference between the heavy burdens of religious legalism and the restful discipline of following Christ, offering practical insights for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's demands.

Join us for a deep dive into one of Scripture's most challenging chapters as we explore the crucial distinction between being humble and practicing humility. In James 4, we encounter God's radical call to submit, surrender, and draw near—but what does it really mean to embody the humility that "receives grace" rather than opposition?

Join us for a deep dive into one of Scripture's most challenging chapters as we explore the crucial distinction between being humble and practicing humility. In James 4, we encounter God's radical call to submit, surrender, and draw near—but what does it really mean to embody the humility that "receives grace" rather than opposition?

Join us for a deep dive into one of Scripture's most challenging chapters as we explore the crucial distinction between being humble and practicing humility. In James 4, we encounter God's radical call to submit, surrender, and draw near—but what does it really mean to embody the humility that "receives grace" rather than opposition?

In this episode, we dive deep into Luke 4 and explore Jesus' 40-day wilderness experience. Discover why the wilderness wasn't just a biblical backdrop, but a crucial season of testing that every believer must navigate. We'll unpack how Jesus' victory over temptation in the desert provides the blueprint for our own spiritual battles, and why God often leads us into wilderness seasons to strengthen our faith, clarify our identity, and prepare us for ministry.

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ words in Luke 11–12, where He confronts the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and calls out the danger of false humility. Join us as we reflect on His powerful teaching and consider what it means to live with authentic faith and integrity.

Join us in this episode were we discuss alongside our special guest, Joel Richardson, the Maranatha cry that we miss in our churches and the events that will happen before the return of our Lord Jesus.

In the heart of the Christian story, Jesus embodies profound humility. Born in a humble stable, he chose a life of service over earthly power, washing his disciples' feet like a servant and teaching that the greatest must become the least. His ultimate act—dying on the cross for humanity—shows true strength in surrender, inspiring us to embrace humility in our own lives.

In this compelling episode of our spiritual exploration series, we delve into the timeless story of Moses and his profound struggles to discern and respond to God's voice amidst chaos, doubt, and divine encounters, battling between pride and humility. As well, this is our last episode with Luke, which has been a blessing for all this time for us!

Discover the timeless struggle between pride and humility in “The Battle To Hear God’s Voice,” as we journey through the story of Abraham and Isaac. This episode explores how Abraham’s willingness to listen and obey shaped his destiny.

Explore the age-old tension between pride and humility through the lens of the Garden of Eden story. In this podcast, we unravel how Adam and Eve’s choices reveal deeper truths about human nature, ambition, and the costs of self-exaltation.