Rhythms and Roots Podcast: Living a Formed Life

🎙️ Rhythms & Roots | Season 3, Episode 3 The Race Beyond Ego Dylan Ledbetter on Faith, Identity, and Cocodona 250 What happens when the finish line stops being about you? In this powerful conversation, ultra runner Dylan Ledbetter shares the story behind his journey through Cocodona 250—one of the most demanding endurance races in the world. But this isn't simply a race recap. It's a conversat...

Rhythms & Roots | Deeper #1 The Long Ride of Ministry | A Conversation with Dave Debus Welcome to the first episode of  Deeper , a new leadership series within the Rhythms & Roots podcast. While Rhythms & Roots has always explored spiritual formation, health, purpose, and the rhythms that shape our lives,  Deeper  is designed to explore the calling, challenges, and formation of those w...

The conversation explores the theme of endurance, focusing on the physical and spiritual aspects of endurance in everyday life. It delves into the significance of breath, the challenges of endurance training, and the transformative power of experiential and formative experiences. The conversation also highlights the importance of community, invitation, and the connection between physical movement...

RHYTHMS & ROOTS — SEASON 3, EPISODE 11 Formed: The Life You’re Living Is Shaping You Episode Summary What if your life is shaping you more than you realize? Not just the major decisions… but the small rhythms you repeat every single day. In this solo episode of Rhythms & Roots, Donnie explores how spiritual formation is deeply connected to the way we live in our bodies, structure our days,...

EP 11 | When Life Feels Solo and God Seems Silent All Things Together: Living a Formed Life This episode wasn’t planned. No guest. No big story. No major update. Just… real life. In this solo episode, Donnie Hinshaw reflects on a season where plans didn’t come together, training didn’t go as expected, and even spiritually—things felt quieter than usual. But maybe that’s the point. What if God does...

Keywords friendship, endurance, faith, transitions, parenting, physical health, emotional health, running, ministry, personal growth Summary In this episode of the Rhythms and Roots podcast, host Donnie Hinshaw engages in a heartfelt conversation with friends Jaden and Audrey about the intertwining of friendship, endurance, and faith. They reflect on their shared experiences in ministry, the chall...

Summary In this episode of the Rhythms and Roots Podcast , Donnie Hinshaw is joined by his good friend Don Stewart —a Kansas firefighter, builder, and deep thinker—for a grounded conversation on movement, identity, and faith. Don isn’t an ultrarunner, but he brings a powerful perspective on how God meets us in ordinary work, physical movement, and everyday life. Together they explore pain and trau...

Scripture: Psalm 19:1–2 Theme: Seeing God through motion and beauty — how wonder fuels worship Keywords movement, creativity, photography, running, spirituality, nature, light, art, faith, community Summary In this episode of the Rhythms and Roots podcast, host Donnie Hinshaw engages in a deep conversation with Trevor Blackman, a trail runner and fine art photographer. They explore the intersectio...

Theme: Faith, Endurance, Culture, Abiding Tone: Warm, energetic, culturally rich, faith-forward. Summary In this episode of the Rhythms and Roots podcast, host Donnie Hinshaw engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mario Mendoza, a pastor and professional trail runner. They explore the deep connections between running and faith, discussing how running serves as a spiritual practice and a means of...

Summary In this episode, Donnie Hinshaw discusses the integration of faith, fitness, and daily habits into a personal formation plan. He emphasizes the importance of small, sustainable steps and daily rhythms that shape our lives over time. Donnie shares his personal experiences with tracking progress through tools like heart rate monitors and journaling, highlighting how these practices contribut...

Keywords nutrition, exercise, spirituality, personal growth, endurance training, self-discovery, faith, health, running, support crew Summary In this episode, Donnie Hinshaw explores the themes of personal growth, nutrition, and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of finding one's unique path in both physical and spiritual journeys. He shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with endu...

Summary In this episode of the Rhythms and Roots podcast, Donnie Hinshaw discusses the vital role of community in both physical training and spiritual life. He emphasizes that no one can run the race of life alone and that support from others is essential for success. The conversation explores three pillars: spiritual rhythms, physical training communities, and the importance of endurance communit...

🎙️  Episode 3 — The Sabbath Sprint: Why Rest Is the Secret to Going Farther In this episode, Donnie explores the surprising truth that slowing down might be the most powerful way to move forward. Drawing from Jesus’ words in  John 15 — “Abide in Me, and you will bear much fruit”  — we’ll look at how rest, recovery, and Sabbath rhythms are not optional extras but vital for spiritual endurance. Donn...

In this episode of  Rhythms & Roots , Donnie shares a deeply personal journey of endurance—from mile 40 of the Quad Rock 50 ultramarathon to years of healing from military-related PTSD. Along the way, he explores John 15 and what it truly means to abide in Christ as the source of strength when life feels overwhelming. You’ll pause for a  Selah Moment  with guided breath prayers rooted in Scrip...

Every race begins somewhere—and so does a life of faith. In this first episode of  Rhythms & Roots , Pastor Donnie introduces the three pillars of the podcast:  spiritual rhythms, physical rhythms, and rooted living . Together we pause— Selah —to reflect on 1 Timothy 4:6–7, where Paul reminds us that while physical training has value, training in godliness is valuable for all things. Whether y...