Deeply Rooted Podcast

How has media shaped the American church over the past 250 years? From newspapers and radio to television, social media, and artificial intelligence, Pastor Jeremiah Riner and Pastor Aaron Edens explore the blessings, challenges, and lasting impact of technology on Christianity in America. Join us as we reflect on the past, evaluate the present, and consider how the church can faithfully navigate...

America has produced some of the most influential religious movements in modern history. But what happens when charismatic leaders claim new revelation, unique authority, or exclusive access to God's truth?

From Psalms in colonial meeting houses to modern worship arenas, this episode explores the powerful, complicated, and deeply influential history of Christian music in America. Journey through the Great Awakenings, African American spirituals, Southern Gospel, the Jesus Movement, Contemporary Christian Music, and modern worship culture as we trace how faith has shaped the sound of a nation for over...

Is what we do in church truly biblical… or has it been shaped more by American culture than we realize? In this episode, we speak with Pastor Kelly Fleming to unpack the fascinating origins of practices like Sunday School, altar calls, and other staples of modern evangelical life. Along the way, we wrestle with a deeper question: how do we faithfully discern between timeless truth and cultural tra...

What if revival wasn’t just a story from the past? From crowded colonial fields to frontier camp meetings and citywide prayer movements, America has witnessed moments when entire communities were suddenly awakened to God. In this episode, we explore the true stories behind America’s greatest revivals—and the surprising lessons they reveal about how real spiritual awakenings begin or are counterfei...

Did Christianity help shape the U.S. Constitution? In this episode, we explore the historical and theological influences behind America’s founding document. Looking at the beliefs of the Founders, the moral framework of the era, and key constitutional principles, we examine how Christian thought helped shape the foundations of American government—and where modern assumptions get it wrong.

In this episode, to kick off a new season, Jeremiah Riner is joined by Pastor Travis Hilton for a thoughtful conversation on the influence of Christianity on the Founding Fathers and early American patriots. They explore how biblical ideas shaped the founding of the nation, while also engaging critically with the good, the bad, and the ugly of Ken Burns’ recent documentary, The American Revolution...

As we finish out 2025 and make our way into 2026, host Jeremiah Riner gives us a list of things to consider. From politics and economics to pop-culture and sports, there’s a wide variety of events and issues to look at in the coming year. We hope this episode helps you better understand these happenings and gives you some things to look forward to in the coming year.

To wrap up our 6th and final session of the conference, brother Cameron Dula preached a fantastic message once again on sanctification. email: drigw18@gmail.com website: deeplyrootedconference.org

During our 5th session of the Saturday afternoon portion of the conference, pastor Damon Joseph of Christ Bible Church spoke on the subject of sanctification. email: drigw18@gmail.com website: deeplyrootedconference.org