Rooted

In this episode of Rooted, Carol Sackey shares her journey from Ghana to the U.S., her calling as a family nurse practitioner, and the five‑year process of writing a 30‑day devotional with her daughter, Isabelle in “Seek First the Kingdom of God: Grace and Guidance for Your Journey.” Carol discusses why she wrote the book for the next generation, candid family testimonies, her son’s neonatal strug...

From Freezer to Freedom: Chef Tom Getz’s Journey from Hate to Healing Chef Tom Goetz, son of Kay Arthur joins Cass and Kayle to share his raw testimony — growing up with upheaval, losing his father, and a long season of anger toward God that led to a 15-year estrangement from faith. Through unexpected community, serving as a chef, and a life-changing moment he calls his “freezer” encounter, Tom de...

In this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra discuss what it really looks like to “give it to God” as they sort through the anxiety of Kayle’s upcoming job interview, financial discussions, and difficult times. 

Today’s episode features Gina Romero, author of Welcome Home, podcaster and mother, who shares how homemaking can be a faith-filled ministry. She discusses her new book, an upcoming holidays volume, her online classroom, practical tips for busy families, restoring traditions, and raising children with intentional, Christ-centered homes. You can buy Gina’s book at: https://a.co/d/08uUZiTc Check out...

This episode of Rooted contains adult content and adult themes. It may not be suitable for young listeners. Jeanne Roberson shares her harrowing testimony of being groomed into the stripping industry as a minor, battling addiction, a turning point toward sobriety and faith, and her path to recovery and advocacy. She discusses writing Shattered for Glory, her volunteer work and ministries that reac...

Hadassah Troy shares her powerful testimony: growing up in communist Bulgaria, finding faith at 17, and navigating a marriage marked by infertility, anxiety, and spiritual growth. She explains how suffering led to deep healing, her husband’s conversion, his unexpected death, and her subsequent journey through widowhood. As an author of Draw Near and a writer and speaker, Hadassah describes how she...

Rooted | Season 1, Episode 11 – Purpose (w/ Vanya Koepke) In this powerful episode of Rooted, we sit down with Vanya Koepke to hear his incredible journey from a Russian orphanage to being adopted into a family in the United States, and ultimately becoming an author and local politician in Wisconsin. Vanya shares his testimony with honesty and depth, revealing how God’s hand was present through ev...

On this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra host writer and podcaster, T.S. Wright to discuss his first book in his God Centered Concept Discipleship Series, “ Embracing the Truth .” To hear his podcasts or inquire about speaking engagements, check out his website at: https://www.tswrightspeaks.com  

Kayle and Cassandra discuss leadership roles, God’s gifts and plan for their usage, and our heart posture in leadership and ministry. 

Rooted Podcast – Episode 8: NeuroSpicy What does it really look like to live, parent, and create when your brain doesn’t follow the typical rulebook? In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, we sit down with Amber Weigand Buckley—writer, speaker, and author of Sisterhood of the Short Yellow Pencils: Mental Health Mayhem One Sticky Note at a Time—for a conversation that is honest, funny, and deeply r...

In this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra discuss gratitude and grace in marriage, relationships, and friendships, while focusing on the necessity for fellowship, discipleship, and finding blessings in the messy parts of life.

On this episode of Rooted Podcast, Kayle and Cassandra host their very first guest, Elisha Lee from Elisha’s Space Podcast to discuss #anxiety , #depression , and the #strength that comes from it.  Guest Show Notes: Elisha is a counselor, author, and entrepreneur who helps people navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Through her platform, Elisha’s Space, she creates a sanct...

Kayle and Cassandra talk stress on a marriage, intimacy, and honesty in parenting.

In this extended episode of the #RootedPodcast, we talk honestly about #grief, #love, and the way #winter slows us down so God can refine us. Instead of choosing #unhealthyCoping, we explore what it looks like to allow ourselves to be sad because we love, and to let grief do its refining work without letting it overtake us. Through a few tears and laughter, we reflect on how #faith meets us in sor...

Hosts Kayle and Cassandra explore why late-night conversations matter in marriage, carving out intentional time amid parenting, work, and life to stay connected. They share personal stories about accountability, servanthood, and treating marriage as a united partnership under faith. This episode offers practical guidance on choosing battles, keeping communication in the covenant of marriage, and c...

Hosts Cass and Kayle talk candidly about the "void" between holidays, parenting weariness, and how small choices — both good and bad — shape our spiritual lives. They explore gratitude, submission to God's heading, and practical habits to reclaim perspective. The episode weaves personal stories (shoveling driveways, homeschooling, grief, and ministry) into takeaways about intentional devotion, usi...

In their first podcast episode, Kayle and Cassandra laugh, reflect, and share a story about their child's expectations. That moment opens a deeper conversation about trusting God’s plan over our own in marriage, parenting, planning, and life.