Growing Strong 

What if prayer isn’t a to-do list, but an act of love you step into right where you stand? In this week’s episode, we follow Tracy’s journey from atheism to a living relationship with God—where asking felt illogical until one grocery-store moment changed everything. A simple prayer over a stranger’s dream became a revelation: prayer is love in motion. We talk about the quiet moments that shape us…  Singing to God from the top of a tree  “Be willing to be willing” — the mentor

When you look back, can you see God’s fingerprints in every detail? 🌿 In this conversation, Joyce Powell shares her powerful faith journey—how God has guided her steps, provided in times of need, and even used challenges like dyslexia and fear to shape her purpose. From buying a home to finding a couch to deep lessons in marriage, Joyce reminds us that nothing is too small for God to care about. ✨ Listen to this podcast episode of Rooted & Rising: Growth from the Greenhouse—

Paisley's African mission began with an incredible testimony of immediate impact. On her very first day in Burundi, while doing fishermen ministry, about twenty people gave their lives to Christ after her teammate Benji, a Norwegian fisherman, preached to local fishermen. Three teenagers immediately requested baptism, and Paisley had the privilege of baptizing a young girl – her first baptism ever. This powerful beginning set the tone for a journey filled with both challenges

The journey of motherhood transcends generations, carrying with it both profound joy and inevitable heartache. This became starkly evident in our recent conversation about mothers and Mother's Day—particularly poignant for me as it followed the January passing of my own mother. But this season of grief, though difficult, has gradually given way to remembrance of joy and appreciation for the precious moments shared, especially during her later years...

Life often presents us with unexpected turns that require tremendous faith to navigate. Nancy Williams shares her powerful journey of trusting God through professional transitions and personal challenges that ultimately led to discovering her true purpose.