In Episode 6 of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia and Andrew sit down for a heartfelt, honest, and faith-filled conversation about marriage, relationships, salvation, free will, and what it truly means to build a life on Christ. This Christmas-centered episode reflects on family, forgiveness, vulnerability, and why belief in Jesus is the foundation of everything, both in this life and eternity.We talk openly about broken relationships, toxic patterns, gender roles, parenting, fear vs. reverence of God, and why so many people seem to be waking up spiritually right now. From personal testimony to biblical truth, this episode explores how faith transforms marriages, reshapes priorities, and brings lasting joy that the world cannot offer.This is not a debate episode, it’s a conversation rooted in grace and truth. If you’ve ever questioned faith, struggled with belief, wrestled with forgiveness, or wondered why Christianity is drawing people back in during uncertain times, this episode is for you.We also reflect on Christmas as more than tradition, recognizing it as the celebration of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world and encourage listeners to pause, pray, forgive and start fresh.🙏 VERSE OF THE EPISODE:Ephesians 2:8–10 (NIV) — Salvation by Grace Through Faith https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_NTv0v8mDmmq0FTSy1GY-MW0hBlFHIOuOlhYgUV4G6w/edit?usp=sharing📌 If you want to be a guest on the podcast:https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-works.com/Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/💬 Comment below:What part of this conversation resonated with you the most?Thank you for supporting Rooted & Radiant.New episodes every Thursday.

New Year. New identity. New freedom in Christ.In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia and Andrew reflect on what they’re leaving behind and what they’re carrying forward into the new year. From sobriety and sacrifice to faith, obedience, and spiritual growth this conversation is an honest testimony of what happens when you stop living for yourself and start pressing forward in Christ.We talk about:• What it means to truly let go of the past• How sobriety changed our lives and marriage• Supporting others who are struggling even when they don’t say it• Letting go of control and trusting God• Building a strong foundation in faith, family, and obedience• Why true freedom isn’t found in the world but in ChristThis episode is for anyone who feels stuck, weary, or unsure about the future and for those wondering if God still speaks, still moves and still transforms lives today.📖 Scripture referenced: Philippians 3:13–21, Romans 1:16https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swjobV0zTuUVlGGVr7jvFhf9kIsrqA0CxyU_cHlEW0k/edit?usp=sharing📌 If you want to be a guest on the podcast:https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-works.com/⛪️ Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/If this conversation encourages you, we’d love to hear from you in the comments:👉 What are you leaving behind this year?👉 What are you bringing into the new one?Subscribe for weekly faith-based conversations, testimonies and honest discussions about walking with God without pretending we have it all together.

In Episode 5 of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia sits down with her sister-in-law Morgan for one of the most honest and respectful conversations we’ve had yet, an open dialogue between a believer and a non-believer. Morgan brings real questions many people quietly carry: “Why do I need God if my life is already good?” “Is God real if I can’t see Him?” “Is Christianity built on fear?” “What does it mean to deny the flesh?” “How do you forgive someone who keeps hurting you?”

This episode isn’t about winning an argument, it’s about planting seeds, creating space for truth, and walking through hard questions with love, patience and humility. If you’ve ever wrestled with belief, struggled with faith vs. logic or wanted to explore Christianity without pressure or pretending, this conversation is for you.

We talk about identity in Christ, intrusive thoughts and temptation, why faith is “believing before seeing,” support systems vs. an eternal foundation, boundaries vs. control, and what it truly means to “fear God” as reverence, not fear-based faith.

If this episode encourages you, consider sharing it with someone who’s curious, skeptical, searching, or simply needs the reminder that questions are not the enemy, sometimes they’re the beginning.

🙏 VERSE OF THE EPISODE: John 3:16 (NIV) - Understanding the Gospel

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