The Living Rooted Podcast with Dr. Jason Tovey

How can we connect with Jesus beyond intellectual or moralistic pursuits? This week, we'd like to share a previous sermon from Dr. Jason Tovey. In this sermon, Jason delves into Mark 12 and explores the motivations behind religious encounters driving people to engage with Jesus. Listen as he explores the significance of sincere devotion rather than just going through the motions when seeking to understand God's true nature and love Him wholeheartedly.

This week we're sharing a message from Dr. Jason Tovey on the intricacies of love according to scripture. Loving one another as Jesus did is a seemingly simple yet challenging commandment. This kind of love isn't just affectionate but is characterized by a self-giving and sacrificial nature. Listen this week as Jason illustrates the costly yet transformative power of such love and its capacity to foster a gospel legacy.

We have to continually assess and grow in how we perceive and meet our emotional needs. This week, Jason and Makenna continue exploring how we can navigate our desire to fulfill and be fulfilled emotionally and walk in greater empathy and clarity. Book Recommendation: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend 

What truly defines our emotional landscape? This week Jason and Makenna discuss four basic emotional needs: expressed unconditional love, safety and security, praise and approval, and purpose or destiny. Listen as they explore how these needs influence our behaviors, relationships, and the power of expressed unconditional love. Book Recommendation: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

This week on the Living Rooted podcast, Jason guides us through the intricate dialogue between the prophet Habakkuk and God, unfolding its themes of divine justice, human vulnerability, and unwavering faith. Listen as Jason explores the importance of trust and faith in our relationship with the divine.

This week, Jason and Makenna continue their discussion on the masks of guilt, hurt, and shame. They share practical steps for how we can acknowledge what hurts and face truths about ourselves and find freedom. They also discuss the differences between trust, reconciliation, and forgiveness and how they each offer a path to restored relationships. Listen this week as we continue to explore feelings and what they can reveal about the condition of our hearts.

Join Jason and Makenna this week as they explore the powerful emotions of guilt, hurt, and shame in this episode of the Living Rooted podcast. They discuss the difference between true guilt and false guilt, emphasizing the role of humility as we seek reconciliation with ourselves and in our relationships. They also discuss the various forms of hurt, from overt rejection and abuse to covert abandonment, and how these experiences can lead to feelings of shame.

This week Jason and Makenna continue their conversation on the complexities of grief and the often challenging path toward healing and acceptance. Listen as they explore the differences between grief and self-pity, noting the potential for self-pity to become an obstacle to healing, and reflect on the necessity of patience and compassion toward ourselves and others when grieving. Resources: "Experiencing Grief" by H. Norman Wright "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis "Shattered Dreams" by Larry Crabb Grief Share Support Groups

Love and grief compassionately intertwine. We grieve deeply because we love deeply. As Jason and Makenna continue the Feelings Series, this week they discuss the discomfort and richness that grief brings to our lives. They explore the multifaceted aspects of grief, not only as an emotion but also as a transformative process that enables individuals to comprehend and acknowledge the value and impact of personal loss with courage. Resources: "Experiencing Grief" by H. Norman Wright "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis "Shattered Dreams" by Larry Crabb ⁠Grief Share Support Groups⁠

Join Jason and Makenna this week as they continue their vulnerable conversation on the origins of anger and how it can be rooted in various emotional experiences. They explore the emotions that often precede anger, such as hurt, fear, and frustration, and discuss how the Holy Spirit responds to our anger. Jason shares practical tools that can help you work through anger constructively in day-to-day life and Makenna shares what cultivating the character of patience has looked like for her.

This week we continue our feelings series and discuss the often misunderstood emotion of anger. Anger is not inherently bad, but rather a signpost that something is going wrong or being blocked. Listen as Jason and Makenna discuss how each person can have their own relationship with anger, and why it is important to explore and understand how it manifests for us each personally.

This week we wanted to share a sermon from Dr. Jason Tovey about finding hope and joy in the face of anxiety. We often find ourselves in overwhelming 'what if' thinking and futile attempts to predict the future. So, how do we anchor ourselves in the present? Listen as Dr. Jason Tovey explores the paradox of Jesus as both a beacon of peace and a challenger of comfortable truths.

Is a good and pleasing life synonymous with an easy life? How do we navigate life's challenges while holding onto the truth of God's love and provision? This week on the Living Rooted podcast, Jason and Makenna explore the connection between depression, anxiety, and how we view ourselves in light of our past wounds and agreements. They discuss our tendency to seek control or escape when faced with anxiety and how we can cultivate character in the face of uncertainty.

This week, Jason and Makenna discuss how we can recognize our wounds and take steps toward healing, as well as the potential for individuals to view themselves inaccurately based on their past experiences. Jason offers practical guidance on how we can exchange false beliefs and align them with His truth.

We're back for part 2 of our conversation about the importance of pursuing an understanding of our wounds and the false beliefs that shape our identity. What is the first step of this often daunting journey? Listen this week as Dr. Jason Tovey shares practical steps on how to examine our past and identify the wounds that are present. Thank you for listening. For more information about Rooted to Live Ministries or to book Dr. Jason Tovey for a speaking engagement, please visit www.rootedtolive.com.

Dr. Jason Tovey is joined by his friend Makenna Smith this week. They delve into the importance of pursuing an understanding of the wounds and false beliefs that shape our identity. Although it may seem daunting, they explain why it is necessary to examine the beliefs we have formed about ourselves as a result of wounds. By exchanging false beliefs for the truth of God's love, we can experience healing. Thank you for listening. For more information about Rooted to Live Ministries or to book Dr. Jason Tovey for a speaking engagement, please visit www.rootedtolive.com.

Welcome to the season premiere of the Living Rooted Podcast with Dr. Jason Tovey. Through insightful conversations, storytelling, and biblical teachings, Dr. Tovey and his guests hope to encourage and equip people to grow and discover their true identity in the Father's love. Follow us on Instagram at @therootedtolivepodcast. For more information about Rooted to Live Ministries or to book Dr. Jason Tovey for a speaking engagement, please visit www.rootedtolive.com.

This year Christmas seems...different. I've been discouraged and disappointed over the last several months, maybe you can relate. How can Christmas be merry this year? In thinking through all that has gone on in this last year, and what has been delayed, cancelled or closed in my own life because of sickness, loss and hardship, it's hard to think about Christmas being Christmas. This episodes focuses on what we have in Christ the Prince of peace in a time where peace doesn't seem possible. 

An episode for myself... but I hope you’re encouraged as well.

This episode is one of encouragement to live loved. When the church displays the meaning of the mystery of Gods redemptive plan, people will know the love of God in Christ.

Remembering who we were BEFORE Christ moves us to personally and corporately praise Him for who we now are IN Christ.

Before we can understand the work God has for us in this dark world we have to understand our identity in Him. This episode focuses on who we were before Christ to better praise God for who we now are in Christ.

In light of the new ID believers receive in Christ, specific needs are evident as move forward in knowing God and making Him known: His Wisdom, A vibrant living Hope, to know our Value to God and the reminder of His Power.

If I asked you,” tell me about yourself, who are you?” What would you say? Most people answer who they are in relationship with or not (single, married, divorced, widowed, etc.) or with what they do for a living. Yet, a problem arises for many when those things change. The person struggles to adapt with truly knowing who they are as a result of that circumstantial chance. You could call it an identity crisis. Followers of Jesus have to be reminded of who we are in Christ. Because when we forget we are prone to believe terrible lies. This episode begins a new series focusing on who we are in Christ, (a new ID) as a result of the Father’s love given to us in gospel of Jesus.

Being honest with God about how we feel is to our good. Being direct with our questions for God isn’t necessarily irreverent. Have you ever asked God, “Why?” Or “where are you?” , “what are you doing?” These are not new emotionally charged questions directed toward Him. In light of the circumstances in our present days, or just maybe in your very life, this episode is a humble offering attempting to bring some encouragement.

Everyone can relate to the struggling with the timing of life’s difficult circumstances. Have you ever questioned God’s timing? How can faith in the love of God for us shape our response to the timing of life’s most painful circumstances

What is your view of God’s view of you?

What kind of influence will the truly happy or blessed person have in this world?

It’s Christmas Time! This episode is an entry from the Christmas Devotional we wrote for you. You can get a copy of the book at www.roootedtolive.com/resources , for a $2.99 donation. Merry Christmas!

What does it mean to be persecuted for righteousness or for the sake of Jesus? And how can Jesus say that “blessed” or truly happy are those who are persecuted?

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? and what are false forms of peacemaking?

What does it mean to have a pure heart? What competes for our heart’s attention?

This episode is about the mercy of God given in Christ and shown through His people.. merciful people are truly happy people.

We all have cravings in life. What does it look like to hunger and thirst for righteousness and be filled? It leads to true happiness.

Continued consideration of Christ’s description of the truly blessed or happy person. Happy are the Meek.

Jesus offers surprising insights in His description of a blessed/happy life and we are invited to walk this path of true happiness.

Most people desire a happy life. They look for both little thrills and ultimate happiness. What makes you truly happy? Does God want people to be happy? Jesus invites us to true happiness.

What would be it like to see other people as Jesus did? How do we get to a place where we are moved like Jesus answering the question, “what do they NEED?”

Some ideas about Self Control: What does it and doesn’t it mean? How is it any different than self-discipline? And where do I start?

What does it look like to be a instrument in the hand of God?

There are universal principles of life that we’ve all come to know and believe, yet sometimes we function as if they don’t exist, don’t apply or we get surprised when they are proven to be true..

What makes the family of God, family?

Where can we find true comfort, courage and contentedness?

When you think of power what comes to mind? Super heroes? Strong man competitions? This episode presents power in a different way.

Patience... who could use some more? Let’s talk about it.

We depend on various things every day to function. Air, water, food, shelter. Cell phones? What does it look like to live dependently upon Jesus?

We all have hopes, dreams or wishes. Things we believe that if acquired would make us happy. But what is the most worthwhile pursuit in life?

What is the “why?” or motive for Easter? Let’s consider again the reason for Christ’s death and resurrection by considering what is most likely the most well known scripture.

Encouragement to live loved and the inspiration for the name of this ministry.

A word about real faith in real life. Is faith more than blind optimism? Is it anti-knowledge? Is it only about heaven one day or can faith engage today’s difficulties?