Rooted In Christ

What happens when a lifetime of abuse, anger, loss, and brokenness is surrendered to Christ? In this powerful episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Rory Paquette shares his incredible testimony of growing up in an abusive home, protecting his family as a child, wrestling with anger toward God, surviving devastating financial loss, and ultimately encountering the transforming grace of Jesus Ch...

In this episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric sits down with filmmaker, photographer, poet, and creative partner  Eddie Mace  for an honest conversation about faith, creativity, and using every talent for the Kingdom of God. Eddie shares his testimony of growing up in church, how God deepened his personal relationship with Christ in recent years, and the journey that led him into spoken...

🎉 We made it to Episode 200! 🎉 In this special milestone episode, Eric is joined by his wife, Holly Stephens, for a heartfelt conversation about one of the most important aspects of the Christian walk:  intimacy with God . Before diving into the discussion, friends and past guests share encouraging messages celebrating 200 episodes of the Rooted in Christ Podcast and the impact God has made thro...

What happens when one of the world's most recognized New Age teachers encounters the truth of Scripture? In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with bestselling author and former New Age leader Doreen Virtue. Once known worldwide for her teachings on angels, psychic readings, manifestation, and spiritual practices, Doreen shares the remarkable story o...

What does it look like to carry the gentle love of Jesus into your everyday life? In this episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Gentle and Lowly Co., Addie Ott. Together they explore how God uses our personal stories, creative gifts, and daily interactions to advance His Kingdom. Addie shares her powerful testimony of finding h...

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric sits down with Christian speaker, author, and podcast host Jessica DeYoung to talk about healing, identity, testimony, and the redeeming power of Jesus Christ. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, shame, abortion, and restoration — revealing how God transformed her pain into purpose through the Made Whole Movement...

In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Brigette Donoho joins Eric Stephens for an honest conversation about faith, worship, motherhood, homeschooling, the music industry, and walking closely with God in every season. Brigette shares her testimony of growing up in church, walking away from faith as a teenager, and ultimately surrendering her life fully to Christ after a life-chan...

What happens when the dream you built your entire identity around completely falls apart? In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stevens sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and PodMatch founder Alex Sanfilippo to talk about the rise, crash, and redemption that transformed his life forever. Alex opens up about: Chasing the dream of becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneu...

In this powerful episode of Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with author and speaker Debra McNinch for an honest conversation about parenting prodigals, spiritual warfare, and trusting God through family heartbreak. Debra shares her personal journey after receiving the life-changing news that her child identified as transgender, and how that moment shattered her expectations, chal...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Don Ready for one of the most real and faith-filled conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Don opens up about the moment he was diagnosed with cancer, the fear that hit instantly, and how that diagnosis launched him into the fight of his life—physically, mentally, and spiritually. From panic attacks in a work van to life-threatening treatments, paralysis...

In this powerful episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , we sit down with Scott LaPierre to dive deep into marriage, faith, and what it truly means to live intentionally for Christ. Scott shares his personal testimony—from navigating loss to finding salvation—and how that journey shaped his calling into ministry, writing, and leading marriage conferences across the country. We explore: Why  the...

In this powerful episode of  Rooted in Christ , Eric sits down with Darryll Rice to unpack a testimony that’s raw, real, and deeply transformative. Darryll shares his journey from experiencing church hurt and walking away from faith, to navigating a lifestyle of partying, music, and chasing success—including a potential record deal—before ultimately encountering God in a life-changing way. What fo...

In this powerful episode of the  Rooted & Christ Podcast , we sit down with genre-bending artist  Scootie Wop (Emmanuel Lofton)  to unpack a raw and unfiltered testimony of transformation. Scootie shares his journey growing up in a military family, navigating identity struggles after his parents’ divorce, and getting pulled into gang culture at a young age. From there, things escalated into su...

In this powerful episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric sits down with special guest Stephen Brindle—strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia 76ers, Christian hip-hop artist, and man of deep faith. Stephen shares his personal journey to Christ, from growing up in Pittsburgh and navigating family struggles, to wrestling with depression, identity, and worldly distractions during...

In this deeply moving episode of the  Rooting in Christ Podcast , Eric sits down with Kimberly Stevens to share a powerful testimony of faith, loss, and redemption. Kimberly opens up about her journey—from becoming a Christian as a college athlete to walking through unimaginable trials, including the loss of her son, a cancer diagnosis, and life-threatening illness in her daughter. Through it all,...

Mike Mack is back on the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , and this conversation goes deep. From celebrating  10 years of the Elevation Conference  to breaking down the real challenges of building faith-based events, Mike shares wisdom on Christian hip-hop, artist development, and what it truly means to create for the Kingdom. In this episode, we dive into: The evolution of the Elevation Conference—from...

In this episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric sits down with Cassian Bellino to talk about faith, doubt, and the journey of discovering God in a deeper way. Cassian shares her honest story—from growing up in the church but feeling disconnected from Scripture, to launching a Christian podcast where she asks the questions many believers are afraid to ask. Together they explore what it mean...

In this powerful episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric Stephens sits down with Christian artist  Mike Teezy  for an honest conversation about faith, purpose, and staying grounded in God while navigating the music industry. Mike opens up about his upcoming album  “Chameleon,”  explaining how his versatility across multiple genres—Christian hip hop, R&B, Afrobeat, pop, and more—has sha...

In this powerful episode of the  Rooted In Christ Podcast , Eric sits down with Julian Rodriguez for one of the most raw and transformative testimonies shared on the platform. Born into gang culture in Chicago and raised between violence, drugs, poverty, and trauma, Julian opens up about witnessing his father’s addiction, family division, suicidal thoughts at a young age, and the weight of growing...

On this powerful episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric sits down alongside Nobles Darby IV—Metro Cleveland Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)—for a conversation about faith, sports, unity, and the Great Commission. From the locker rooms of the NFL and NBA to high school campuses across Cleveland, Noel shares how God called him into chaplaincy and sports ministry at the hi...

What happens when the stage you prayed for becomes the altar your family needed? In this powerful episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric Stephens sits down with Christian hip-hop artist Craig Wallace for a raw and heartfelt conversation about purpose, obedience, and the true mission behind the music. Craig shares how a dream of performing on big stages wasn’t about fame—but about seeing h...

In this powerful episode of  The Rooted in Christ Podcast ,   Eric  sits down with  Charron Leeper  for a raw, Spirit-led conversation that challenges the very core of our faith. From growing up in church to navigating pain, divorce, identity, rejection, and purpose, Charron shares her journey of walking with God beyond performance, platforms, and appearances. This episode dives deep into what it...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric sits down with  Karla Callan for an unfiltered conversation about her radical journey  from generational witchcraft and New Age practices to complete surrender to Jesus Christ . Born into spiritual darkness and immersed in occult practices for nearly two decades, Karla shares how supernatural experiences, deception,...

What happens when faith feels more like rules than relationship? In this powerful episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , Eric Stephens sits down with  Ana Murby  to unpack a raw, honest testimony of walking away from Christianity—and being relentlessly pursued by God anyway. Ana shares her journey through a legalistic Christian upbringing, deep shame, pornography addiction, divorce, and feelin...

In this powerful and deeply encouraging episode of the  Rooted in Christ Podcast , host  Eric Stephens , founder of  Redwood Christian Ministries , sits down with  Anna Hurst  for an honest conversation about surrender, faith, and what it truly means to live with open hands before God. Anna shares her personal journey from religious routine to authentic relationship with Jesus, unpacking the conce...