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Rooted Together
by Charles Hegwood
This podcast exists to be rooted in Christ through God's Word together. We desire to see a community of people who are reading the Bible and growing in their faith. I walk through books of the Bible and talk about the overarching themes and how to apply them to our lives today. I hope this podcast is helpful for your walk with Christ and your daily Bible reading. I hope you can find principles of reading God's Word that will help you in your everyday life and time with God. Thank you for listening!
Episodes
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God Redeems All Evil: Genesis 50
What do we do with the question, "Where is God in times of evil and suffering?" Joseph certainly asked that same question. He provided us with a wonderful answer to aid us in our own times of difficulty. This chapter provides a theological, thematic, and spiritual capstone for the book of…
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Jacob's Last Words: Genesis 49
Jacob is dying. His last words don't simply stay in the book of Genesis, but instead echo throughout the rest of the Biblical narrative. #legacy #Genesis #Genesis 49 #Oldtestament
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Genesis 48: Unexpected Blessings
We don't always know how or why God works the way He does, but we can always trust the God who does. #Genesis #Genesis48 #blessing #Oldtestament
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The Long Road Home: Genesis 42-47
What does godly repentance and reconciliation look like? Let's look at how Joseph and his brothers find the beginning of this journey. Let us see what it says about our relationships and about how we think about pain and evil in the world. #genesis #Oldtestament #Joseph #podcast
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God Restores - Genesis 41
After all the trials and troubles that Joseph endured. God restores him, and God's goodness redeems the years of pain. #Gensis #restoration #Genesis41 #OldTestament #Joseph
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Ever Feel Forgotten? - Genesis 40
Have you ever felt forgotten? By God, or by people? You're not alone. In this chapter, Joseph was forgotten, but he was never alone. #Genesis #Old Testament #Joseph #Forgotten
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Joseph in Slavery - Genesis 39
God was with Joseph throughout all of his hardships. #Joseph #Genesis #Gensis39 #Biblepodcast #Biblestudy
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Judah and Tamar: A story of brokenness and God's redemption- Genesis 38
What do we make with a chapter that seems so broken? We look to the New Testament to see how God will redeem this broken story. #biblepodcast #Genesis #Genesis38 #Tamar
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How Can God Redeem Hurt? - Genesis 37
God can and does redeem our hurts and sufferings for His glory. Joseph's story is one of pain. Loved by his father but hated by his brothers, the stage is set for troubles and trickery. #Genesis #Oldtestament #biblestudy #Joseph
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Esua's Genealogy - Genesis 36
What can we learn from a genealogy? We so often skim over and through biblical genealogies. However, they teach us things. Here we see that God blessed Esau. It also gives us a picture of one of Israel's early enemies. #genealogy #Genesis #Oldtestament #biblestudy
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Can God's Grace Overcome Our Brokenness? - Genesis 35
Can God's grace overcome the brokenness of Jacob and his family? He and his family are broken and act in brokenness. Yet God does not wipe his hands of Jacob, far from it. Instead, God renews His blessing to Jacob as an extension of His grace. God's grace can and does overcome our brokenness. So...
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Brokenness, Brokenness, and more Brokenness - Genesis 34
What do we do in the face of evil? Do we go to God? Do we scheme our own revenge? Let's take a look at what Jacob and company are going to do. #Genesis #brokenness #Oldtestament #biblepodcast #biblestudy
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Genesis 33: Brothers Reconcile
How will Jacob and Esau reconcile after many years? Will it be by Jacob's attempt at appeasement or by God's mighty hand? What about in our lives today? #reconcile #bible #podcast #biblestudy #Genesis #Oldtestament
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Jesus: God who forgives: Mark 2:1-12
Jesus is the God who forgives our sins. We see this so wonderfully displayed in this chapter. How do we respond to Jesus' forgiveness ? #Mark #sermon #Biblepodcast #gospel #newtestament
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Mark 1:1-15 Who is Jesus?
Mark asks and answers two important questions. One is, who is Jesus, and the other is how do we respond to Him. So let us find out what Mark has to say in his gospel. #sermon #Mark #gospel #whoisJesus
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Genesis 32: Wrestling with God
Jacob wrestles with God in a cave. The wrestling, in some ways, mirrors his struggle with God's soveriegnty and self-reliance. The name change is a change for Jacob; however, change is a process, as we will see. #Biblestudy #Oldtestament #Genesis32 #Genesis
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Genesis 31: Laban vs Jacob and God's Presence
Laban and Jacob have some issues. God calls Jacob home to his family and promises to be with him the whole way. God also reminds Jacob that he has not been alone this whole time. He is now acting. #Genesis #Genesis31 #Oldtestament #gospel #Biblepodcast
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From Creation to Commission: Psalm 19
Creation sings of its Creator. But this is an appetizer to deepening our longing for something more! Scripture introduces us to the King of the Universe. Will we pray, give, and go?
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Genesis 30: Jacob's Many Problems
Rivalry, arguing, and hurt feelings. Jacob has problems. He has four wives and is being dragged between the different wives. There are problems all around. Hurt feelings abound. This was not God's design for marriage. Our theme shows up in two ways. One, God's sovereignty overcomes people's…
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Genesis 29: The Trickster gets Tricked
In Genesis 29, Jacob gets a taste of his own medicine. Laban, his uncle, tricks Jacob into laboring for 14 years to marry the woman he loved. And yet we will see that all of the brokenness of this story is not enough to dethrone the King. God redeems all of the brokenness in Jesus! #Genesis...
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Storm-Tattered Faith: Joy - Philippians 1 - Sermon Series
How can we have joy in the middle of life's hardships? Can gospel joy overcome the storms of life? According to Paul in Philippians, the answer is a resounding yes! Let us look at this letter Paul wrote to a struggling people, as he, himself, struggled in jail.
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Genesis 28: Consequences
Jacob is living with the consequences of tricking his father. What does this say about human nature? And did Isaac really tell Jacob to marry a cousin? All of these questions and more are answered with the story we see in Genesis 28. #Genesis28 #OldTestament #Biblepodcast #Jacob #Questions
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Genesis 27: The Stolen Blessing and Questions about authority
What do we do when godly authorities in our lives tell us to do the wrong things? In this episode, we will answer this question as we look at Jacob's deception of his father. #genesis27 #Jacob #oldtestament #biblepodcast
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Genesis 26: New Beginnings - Jacob's story
The promise to Abraham passes on to the next generation as we complete our transition into the life of Jacob. #biblepodcast #biblestudy #sin #fallenness #God'sgrace #Genesis #Genesis26 #Christianlife #gospel
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Genesis 25: The Stolen Birthright
We are introduced to Jacob, who God had chosen to continue the blessing promised to Abraham. However, there is some tension here. He is flawed. In a chapter that is like holding a mirror, we see how to hold the tension between our fallen tendencies and God's providence to use us anyway. #blessing...
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Genesis 24: God's Continued Provision
Isaac needs a wife for the blessing God promised Abraham to become a reality. Let us see how God provided for Abraham and for Isaac. #genesis #christianpodcast #oldtestament #bible #biblestudy
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Genesis 23: God's Provision!
Do you struggle to trust in God over your own strength? Abraham sure did. Come find out how in this episode. #oldtestament #genesis #christianpodcast #bible #biblestudy
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Sermon: Psalm 1 The Path that Leads to Life
How does the Bible recognize the blessed and joyous person? Psalm 1 tells us how. It also acts as a lens to read the rest of the Psalms. Let us journey through this lovely psalm. #sermon #psalms #firmlyplanted #oldtestament #God #Jesus
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2025 A Year In Review!
Join me as we say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026. This episode is a look back and a look ahead.
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Advent: Isaiah 9: A Child of Hope
In a weary world, what is our hope? Our hope is in the Child promised by Isaiah. This was the Child promised throughout the whole of Scripture. As we look back at Jesus' birth, we look forward to the day that He returns as the triumphal King of Kings! #advent #christmas #biblepodcast...
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Genesis 22: Son of Promise
Two great questions here: 1. Are we missing the beauty of this text for lesser things? 2. How do we wait for God's provision? This is a chapter filled with shadows of Christ. Listen, look, and see what God is saying and doing in Genesis 22! #rootedtogetherpodcast.org #bible #Genesis #Genesis22...
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What are you doing for Advent? Two Great Options!
It's almost Advent season. It's one of my favorite times of the year. If you have kids, what are you doing to prepare your children's hearts to look for Christ? Check out: (not an affiliate) goodkind.shop shepherdonasearch.com
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Jesus, Our Great Shepherd - Psalm 23
This is, as one pastor put it, a psalm for a no-good, terrible, very bad day. It is a message for a distressed 'sheep'. May we find comfort and rest in the shadow of our Great Shepherd who is with us in the valley, leading us to a glorious Kingdom, where we get to enjoy Him forever. #Psalms...
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Filling up on Temporary Fillers?- Genesis 21
What happens when God's promises are fulfilled in our lives, but we have settled for lesser things and, in a sense, spoiled our joy? In Genesis 21, Abraham rushed God's promise of a son with Hagar. Now that God has blessed him and Sarah, there is joy mixed with sorrow and trouble. #Genesis...
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Does God Punish Innocent People? A look at Genesis 20
"Does God judge innocent people? This is the question that King Abimelech asked God after being confronted about unknowingly taking Abraham's wife, Sarah. What follows is a good look at the grace of God to sustain His promises and the mercy of God to sinful people. Join us as we look through...
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Where is God's Grace in His Judgment?: Genesis 19
Where do we see God's grace when we or others experience God's judgment for sin? In this episode, we examine the tension created by the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah being destroyed. In a story with no human heroes, where can this chapter intersect with our lives today? #biblestudy #genesis...
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Can God do the Impossible?- Genesis 18
Do we really believe that God can do the impossible? What does that say about our faith when we doubt or scoff at God and His plans? Do we question God's grace and mercy? This chapter is a challenge to these questions. Join me as we dig into Genesis 18! Feel free to follow me on Spotify or share...
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Two Advent Ideas for Families!
Do you celebrate Advent? If not, or if you do, let me give you two suggestions to help guide your family closer to Christ this Christmas season. Not affiliate links, just to aid you on your journey. https://goodkind.shop shepherdonasearch.com
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God's Word and Our Cross-Cultural Conflicts
As a global church, how do we navigate cross-cultural conflicts in our churches? Do we know the difference between biblical principles and application? In this episode, we will dive into the difficult world of cross-cultural ministry and conflict. This is an introduction to how to employ the...
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When we Doubt God - Genesis 18
What happens when we doubt God? Maybe we doubt His power or His goodness. Maybe our lives are lived sinfully in doubt of a God who is worthy of all our worship. In this episode, we will explore the text of Genesis 18 and how Abraham struggles with doubt. We will look at how God is gracious even...
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Endure To The End - Daniel 8
Does our knowledge and hope of Christ's Kingdom affect every aspect of our daily lives today? And especially through trials? These are the questions that come to mind as we approach Daniel 8. Another vision from Daniel as an old man. #Daniel #Daniel8 #OldTestament #sermon #preaching
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When The Beasts Roar - Daniel 7
What do we do when wickedness seems prevalent? We remember that God is in control and that Jesus reigns in His eternal Kingdom, where we will all enjoy eternal life forever. So why do we often try to find hope in other, lesser, things? #Daniel #Daniel7 #Oldtestament #sermon
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Not Home Yet! The Lion's Den - Daniel 6
As the church, are our faithfulness and prayers making an impact on the community? How does seeing God in control help us to live faithfully? #Daniel #Daniel6 #BiblePodcast #oldtestament
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Not Home Yet! Last Night In Babylon - Daniel 5
As a church, do we turn from false worship and humble ourselves before God, worshipping Him with our daily lives? Where do we run when life's storms press in?
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Not Home Yet!: God Reigns Over All - Daniel 4
Do we as the church know that God rules and controls earthly kingdoms and our lives; do we submit to Him graciously? Do we recognize that God's sovereignty leads to humility and reliance on Him, reminding us that all earthly power is under His dominion?
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Not Home Yet! God in the Fire: Daniel 3
Far home, how do we worship God when our faith is confronted? What are the idols that we set up in our lives to worship?
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Not Home Yet! Living in God's Sovereignty - Daniel 2
What does it meant to live in God's sovereignty in a world of unknowns?
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Not Home Yet!: Swimming Against the Current - Daniel 1:1-21
The Book of Daniel follows the Judean exiles' journey in Babylon. For us, it is a reminder that we are not home yet. We belong to a greater kingdom. So how do we live for God and His Kingdom, while in Babylon? Let's look at the book of Daniel to see. #Daniel #Daniel1 #OldTestament #Biblepodcast...
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Building a People of Worship: People of Repentance Ezra 9-10
As we end our time in Ezra, we see the exiles are still living in the same sins as their ancestors. So, what does repentance look like? We see Ezra broken over their sin. Do we grieve our sin? #repentance #Ezra #bible #biblepodcast #christianpodcast #oldtestament #sermon
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Sermon Notes: Ezra 7 A Well-Founded Life
Are we ordering our lives correctly? What does Ezra 7:10 have to say to us today? In this episode, we discover the connection this verse has for us today.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast exists to be rooted in Christ through God's Word together. We desire to see a community of people who are reading the Bible and growing in their faith. I walk through books of the Bible and talk about the overarching themes and how to apply them to our lives today. I hope this podcast is helpful for your walk with Christ and your daily Bible reading. I hope you can find principles of reading God's Word that will help you in your everyday life and time with God. Thank you for listening!
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Charles Hegwood
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