Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ

What if your story — even the ordinary, messy, everyday parts of it — is one of the most powerful witnesses of Jesus Christ you will ever offer? In this solo episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Kendra explores why personal stories matter, what they do for our faith and our roots, and how sharing them authentically can bring others closer to the Savior. From a mountain biking rescue gone...

What do you do when you love someone you cannot save? In this deeply moving episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Liz Morrill shares the decade-long journey of loving her son Mark through mental illness, addiction, and homelessness — and the quiet, sustaining peace that only Christ could provide through all of it. From the miraculous prompting that led Liz and her husband to find Mark on t...

What if Christ isn't asking for your best — just your yes? In this inspiring episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Kylie Mulladjanov shares how a daily 20-minute devotional, a quiet prompting during a phone call, and a willingness to start small led her to found ASL Primary — an organization bringing religious education to deaf children and their families across the nation. Kylie opens up...

When Fear Feels Holy: Untangling Anxiety, Agency, and Who God Really Is Have you ever had a fearful feeling and wondered — is that God trying to warn me? For Kailey Scott, that question consumed years of her life. In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Kailey opens up about growing up with anxiety that became so tangled with her faith that she couldn'...

Still in the Storm: Anchoring Your Faith Through Fear and the Unknown What do you do when crisis arrives without warning — and a gun is pointed at your head? For Alberta Jones, the answer was unexpected: she felt peace. In this episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Alberta shares her remarkable true story of surviving a violent home invasion — and the string of miracles that carried her fa...

About This Episode What's happening below the surface of your life? Most of us spend our energy on what everyone can see — the results, the progress, the fruit. But what about what no one sees? In this solo episode, I'm teaching on the process of becoming — walking through the soil, the roots, the trunk, the branches, and the fruit as a metaphor for spiritual and personal growth. Your root...

What happens when years of doubt, addiction, and walking away from faith collide with God’s grace? In this powerful episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , I sit down with Sam Hodges as she shares her deeply personal journey of questioning everything she once believed, walking away from church, struggling with addiction, and unexpectedly finding her way back to Jesus Christ. Sam opens up ab...

What do you do when the miracle you are praying for does not come the way you hoped? In this deeply emotional episode of Becoming the Oak – Rooted in Christ , I sit down with Tracy Van Horn as she shares the story of her granddaughter, Cora, who was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). What began as a devastating pregnancy diagnosis became a sacred journey of faith, heartbreak, surren...

What do you do when life suddenly feels completely out of your control? In this episode of Becoming the Oak , I sit down with Jane Mack as she shares the deeply personal story of walking through her daughter’s stage four cancer diagnosis at just eleven years old. Together, we discuss trusting God during uncertainty, finding strength through surrender, and recognizing the tender mercies of Jesus Ch...

Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome, comparison, or the fear that you're not enough? In this heartfelt episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , I share a personal experience of wrestling with self-doubt and learning how to trust God's voice over the lies of inadequacy. When feelings of insecurity and unworthiness threatened to overshadow my calling, the Lord reminded me of...

If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, felt lost in a season of change, or wondered if your worth is tied to what you do, this conversation will remind you of an eternal truth: your value is secure in the love of your Heavenly Father. Through personal stories, spiritual insights, and powerful testimony, you'll discover how to rest in God's love, trust His timing, and find joy regard...

In this deeply moving episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , I sit down with Annie Kotyk to talk about faith in the face of unimaginable loss, trusting God in uncertainty, and what it means to be refined in the deep . Annie shares her journey through a high-risk pregnancy, repeated moments of fear, and the heartbreaking diagnosis that her baby would not survive. Together, we talk about the...

What do you do when your faith is no longer just something you believe—but something you have to live? In this powerful episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , I sit down with Nicole Shanks as she shares her family’s journey through her husband’s stage four cancer diagnosis. What unfolds is not just a story of hardship, but a testimony of unwavering faith, surrender, and learning to cling t...

What do you do when the future you planned suddenly disappears? In this episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , I sit down with Andrea Lindsay as she shares her powerful story of navigating a broken engagement, letting go of expectations, and learning to truly trust God’s plan. Together, we talk about what it looks like to choose faith when your heart is hurting, how to find healing through...

What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you planned? When loss, unexpected diagnoses, or long-term challenges become part of your everyday life, it can feel impossible to find peace—let alone joy. In this episode of Becoming the Oak , I sit down with a dear friend to talk about what it really looks like to find Christ in the chaos . Together, we have an honest conversation about faith, grief,...

What if the hardest moments in your life are the very things God is using to shape you? In this episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , I share a deeply personal journey of receiving a prompting, facing fear, and ultimately walking through a cancer diagnosis that taught me what it truly means to submit my will to God . We talk about what it looks like to trust Him when life feels uncertain,...

What do you do when your character is questioned… especially by someone you love? In this deeply honest and faith-filled conversation, Kendra is joined by Kristin Fellows to talk about a kind of loneliness that often goes unseen—the kind that comes from being misunderstood, judged, or quietly struggling while trying to do everything right. Together, they explore how to navigate those painful momen...

What do you do when everything you planned suddenly falls apart? In this episode of Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ , I share a personal experience of deep disappointment when I was unable to show up for something that meant everything to me. Despite doing everything I could, nothing worked out—and I was left asking how to trust God in the middle of it. Through this experience, I explore how fa...

In this deeply moving episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , Kendra George welcomes Lisa Mitchell, a mother who shares her journey of coping with the tragic loss of her son, Eli. Lisa opens her heart about the first moments of grief, how she found peace through her faith in Jesus Christ, and the tools that helped her navigate unimaginable sorrow. Through her story, Lisa teaches us that gri...

What if the challenges you face in life are preparing you for something greater? In this episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , I share 12 powerful faith lessons from the wrestling mat about resilience, character, discipline, and trusting God through life’s hardest battles. After years of watching my children wrestle, I’ve realized that the lessons learned on the mat are powerful metaphors...

When life changes in an instant, where do you turn? In this powerful episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , Amy shares the story of a devastating burn accident that left her hospitalized in a burn unit — and how that painful season became one of the most refining experiences of her life. Through intense physical suffering, uncertainty, and fear, Amy discovered what it truly means to be yok...

In this first episode of Becoming the Oak , I share the story behind this podcast — and the years I spent feeling like the seed that fell among the thorns. I believed in Jesus Christ. I knew I was a daughter of God. But comparison, chronic pain, and quiet insecurity slowly choked my confidence and joy. From childhood self-doubt to seasons of physical suffering and unexpected diagnoses, I wrestled...

Feeling overwhelmed despite doing everything "right"? Discover how grounding yourself in Christ can transform your journey from chaos to peace. In  Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ , Kendra shares insights on embracing your divine identity, agency, and the healing power of the Atonement. This episode offers practical steps to experience peace and joy in your daily life, reminding you that you are...