Deep Roots Rising

In this powerful episode of The Deep Roots Rising Podcast , Greg shares how a simple job interview turned into a deep reflection on faith, risk, and the call to step into the unknown. Drawing from personal experiences of suffering, growth, and healing, Greg unpacks what it means to truly live by faith - trusting God’s promises even when the outcome is uncertain. From the book of James to the momen...

In this episode of Deep Roots Rising , Greg dives into one of the most powerful teachings Jesus ever gave - the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). From the Beatitudes to the call to love your enemies, Jesus wasn’t just preaching a moral checklist - He was revealing a new way to live through the power of the Holy Spirit. This message flipped the world’s values upside down and showed that true right...

What does it really mean to be born again? In this episode of Deep Roots Rising , Greg dives deep into the truth behind baptism - what the Bible actually says, and why it’s so much more than just getting wet. From John the Baptist to modern church baptisms, we’ll unpack the spiritual significance of this sacred act, the questions believers wrestle with (“Am I ready?” “Can I be baptized again?”), a...

In today’s episode of Deep Roots Rising , we dive into the idea of identity - where we find it, and how easily it can be misplaced. From childhood memories to modern-day social media pressures and performance parenting, we explore the subtle ways people try to validate themselves through the world. But true identity isn’t found in achievements, status, or success- it’s found in Christ. Through Scr...

In this episode, we explore what it really means to plant seeds of faith . Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the sower in Matthew 13, we look at how different hearts respond when they hear the Word of God - and why not everyone who starts the journey with Christ goes all the way. We’ll connect this to the bigger picture of Scripture: Jesus as the Word made flesh (John 1), the reality of God’s patienc...