Rooted Bible Study

Today, we are talking about the pressure to hustle and why we need to stop trying to force things to happen on our own. If you are tired and feeling burned out from trying to fix everything, this episode is for you. We are looking at Zechariah 4:6, John 15:5, and Zechariah 4:7 to learn how God's Spirit can level the mountains we can't move. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's learn how to stop...

Today, we are talking about the pressure to hustle and why we need to stop trying to force things to happen on our own. If you are tired and feeling burned out from trying to fix everything, this episode is for you. We are looking at Zechariah 4:6, John 15:5, and Zechariah 4:7 to learn how God's Spirit can level the mountains we can't move. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's learn how to stop...

Today, we’re talking about the pressure of having everything figured out and why God only asks us to trust Him with the next step. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the gap between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is for you. We’ll look at 2 Corinthians 5:7, Zechariah 4:10, and Matthew 6:33 to see why God rejoices in our small, faithful beginnings. Grab your coffee, settle in,...

When life gets busy, what’s the first thing that slips? For most of us, it’s our connection to God, and then we wonder why we feel spiritually drained, short-tempered, and dry. In this episode of Rooted Bible Study, Julissa walks through John chapter 15, where Jesus gives us one of the most vivid pictures in Scripture of how spiritual growth actually works. We’ll break down what it means to "abide...

Are you grinding, pushing, and trying to force things to happen in your own strength? In this episode, Julissa unpacks Zechariah 4:6, John 15:5, and 2 Corinthians 12:9 to explore the difference between working with God and straining without Him. Discover why true fruitfulness comes from staying connected to the vine rather than hustling on your own, and try out a simple one-sentence prayer to set...

In the final week of our Calming the Chaos Within series, we are talking about what it actually looks like to walk out peace on a regular, ordinary Tuesday. So many of us treat peace like a 911 emergency call, something we only reach for when everything is falling apart. But Jesus didn't give us peace as a temporary quick fix; He gave it as a daily gift to build our lives around. Join Julissa as w...

Are you constantly asking God to forgive a mistake you’ve already confessed, just to be sure? In this episode, Julissa looks at Psalm 86:5, Exodus 34:6, and 1 John 1:9 to explore the difference between godly conviction and the enemy's condemnation. Discover what it really means that God doesn't "keep the receipt" on forgiven sin, and practice a practical declaration to finally stop dragging yester...

What do you do when you need strength and can't find it anywhere within yourself? Anchored in Psalm 46:1, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and Psalm 18:33, Julissa discusses how God doesn't just pull us off hard ground, He makes us surefooted right in the middle of it. Learn why your weakest areas aren't a barrier to God's work, but the exact place where His power shows up strongest. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentio...

Are you coming to God’s Word out of routine, or are you actually hungry? In this episode, Julissa dives into Deuteronomy 8:3, Job 23:12, and John 6:35 to explore why God sometimes lets us experience spiritual hunger to show us what truly satisfies. Discover how Jesus, the Bread of Life, sustains us when everything else falls short, and try out a simple 60-second micro-habit before your next daily...

What do you do when your world feels deeply shaken and everything you thought was secure starts to shift? In this episode of Rooted Bible Study, we're stepping back into the upper room on the night before Jesus' crucifixion. The disciples are confused, grieving, and scared. Their leader is leaving, betrayal is in the air, and Peter’s coming failure has just been predicted. But right into that stor...

When your job, your health, your relationships, or your finances feel unstable, where do you turn? In today’s episode, Julissa walks through Psalm 125:1, Hebrews 12:22, and Hebrews 12:28 to remind us that even when everything around us starts to shake, we belong to an unshakable Kingdom. We’ll talk about why panic loses its power when we recognize the ground we stand on, and how replacing anxiety...

Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking? A lot of our mental fatigue doesn't come from doing too much, it comes from trying to carry things that were never ours to manage in the first place. In this episode of Rooted Bible Study, we dig into what it truly means to surrender control, trust God's timing, and find real peace before the answers arrive. We explore th...

Are you waiting for a big, perfect moment where everything finally clicks before you start living out your faith? In today's episode, Julissa dives into John 14:23, Psalm 119:105, and Philippians 2:12 to explore what it means to work out your salvation right where you are, in this exact season, home, and workplace. We’ll look at how God’s Word serves as a lamp for your next step rather than a spot...

What does it actually look like to stop living on autopilot and start living by the Spirit? In today’s episode, Julissa unpacks John 3:6, Romans 8:14, and John 15:5 to explore what happens when we move beyond our natural instincts and stay connected to our true source. We'll look at the vital difference between just living out of old habits versus abiding in the vine so that real spiritual fruit c...

Have you ever felt a quiet wave of frustration when God showed grace to someone who hurt you or didn't seem to deserve it? In this opening episode of the week, Julissa sits down with Jonah 4:2, Exodus 34:6, and Romans 2:4 to unpack what happens when our hearts clash with God’s relentless mercy. We’ll look at Jonah’s honest struggle with God’s patience and explore how God’s kindness isn't just mean...

The crowds are gone. The public ministry is over. It’s the night before the cross, and Jesus spends his final hours in a private room with twelve followers, not giving a lecture or preparing a defense, but picking up a towel and a basin of water. In this episode of Rooted Bible Study, Julissa walks through John chapter 13 to explore one of the most intimate moments in all of scripture: Jesus washi...

When life goes well, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-reliance. Drawing from Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8–9, and 1 Corinthians 4:7, this devotional takes an honest look at where our gifts, abilities, and salvation actually come from. Julissa shares a grounding micro-habit to help you shift from pride to gratitude and hold every blessing with open hands. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: Romans 1...

Have you ever found yourself doing something completely ordinary, driving, washing dishes, or trying to fall asleep, when suddenly a wave of fear, worry, or "what-ifs" takes over your mind? In Week 2 of Calming the Chaos Within, we dive into The Battle in Your Mind. Mental chaos often begins with a single untamed thought. In this episode, we unpack what it practically means to take your thoughts c...

Holding onto offenses drains the energy you need for your true calling. Grounded in Colossians 1:13, Romans 10:15, and Romans 12:19, Julissa unpacks how letting go of bitterness frees your hands to carry the Gospel. Join her for a quick mid-week reset as she shares a simple practice to release what you were never meant to carry and walk in true freedom. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: Colossians 1:...

Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's approval? Grounded in John 6:29, Ephesians 2:8–9, and John 3:16, this devotional reminds us that salvation is a gift, not a reward for performance. Join Julissa as she shares a simple micro-habit to help you stop striving and rest completely in the finished work of Jesus. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: John 6:29, Ephesians 2:8–9, and John 3:16 💡 Stay Co...

God doesn't keep secrets or stay hidden; He is a God who communicates and invites us into what He is doing. Looking at Amos 3:7, Hebrews 1:1–2, and Psalm 25:14, Julissa breaks down how to stop treating your Bible like a checklist and start listening with the expectation that God wants to reveal Himself to you today. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: Amos 3:7, Hebrews 1:1–2, and Psalm 25:14 💡 Stay Co...

In this episode, we step into a major turning point in John’s Gospel. Jesus’ public ministry is coming to an end, and every scene in Chapter 12 points toward the cross. From Mary pouring out a year’s worth of perfume at Jesus’ feet to a crowd crying "Hosanna!" as a humble King enters Jerusalem on a donkey, this chapter turns our world’s idea of power, success, and glory upside down. Join Julissa a...

Julissa reflects on Romans 8:28 and 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 to address the hard moments when fear or heartbreak make us question what God is doing. Discover how God meets us in our deepest struggles, comforting us so that our hard seasons can eventually bring hope, purpose, and strength to others. In this episode, you’ll learn: How God brings meaningful purpose out of painful situations without minimi...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "Don't worry, just calm down," only to feel even more overwhelmed? We’ve all been there. But real peace isn't something you can force by trying harder, it comes when you remember that God is right beside you in the middle of your mess. In this opening episode of our 4-week series, we are talking about the heavy, unseen burdens we carry every day. From the neve...

Julissa shares from Joel 2:13, Psalm 51:17, and Luke 15:20 to comfort anyone who feels like they’ve drifted in their faith and fear coming back. Instead of facing judgment or waiting to get everything together first, learn how God responds to a honest, broken heart with immediate grace and open arms. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why God isn’t standing by waiting to remind you of your past mistak...