Rooted

On today’s episode of  Rooted , host Drew Tankersley takes us inside Noah’s year-long wait on the ark — a season of uncertainty, noise, and endless waiting. What can high school students learn from Noah’s first response when he finally stepped onto dry ground? Discover how to worship in the waiting, recognize God’s daily provision, and trust His promises even when life feels stuck.

In this episode of Rooted, host Drew Tankersley takes you deep into Genesis 7 to uncover the true weight and wonder of Noah’s Ark.  Far more than a children’s story, this is a gripping account of God’s judgment, mercy, and provision for salvation. Through vivid storytelling and practical insight, Drew shows how the ark points to Jesus as the ultimate refuge — the one door that leads to life.

Host Drew Tankersley unpacks one of the most puzzling chapters in the Bible — Genesis 6. From mysterious giants and rebellious angels to a grieving God and a man named Noah who walked faithfully, this episode explores the depth of human sin and the incredible grace of God. Discover how Noah’s obedience points us to the ultimate rescue found in Christ, and what it means to walk with God in a world...

Genesis 5 is a chapter most people skim—name after name, lifetime after lifetime, and the same ending every time: “and then he died.” But one man’s story breaks the pattern. Enoch didn’t just live—he  walked with God  so closely that one day, he was simply… gone. In this episode of  Rooted , Drew Tankersley explores what it really means to walk with God, why Enoch’s life stood out in a corrupt wor...

In today’s episode of  Rooted , host Drew Tankersley takes us into the tense story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4—a tale of worship, obedience, and heart posture before God. Why did God accept Abel’s offering but not Cain’s? And what does this reveal about the way we approach Him today? Discover how our willingness to come to God on  His  terms, rather than our own, can shape our relationship with...

In Genesis 3, we witness perfection unravel as the serpent tempts Eve with the oldest trick in the book—twisting God’s words, planting doubt, and leading humanity into sin. In this episode, Drew unpacks Satan’s five-step playbook for temptation, shows how it still operates in our lives today, and points us to the hope and grace God weaves into the story from the very beginning.

In Genesis 2, God rests after creating the universe—not because He’s tired, but to set a pattern for us. In today’s episode of  Rooted , Drew Tankersley unpacks the meaning of Sabbath rest as a reminder of God’s power, our human limits, and our role as stewards of His creation. Discover why pausing isn’t weakness, but wisdom, and how stillness can help us hear God’s voice more clearly.

In this first episode of  Rooted , host Drew Tankersley takes us back to the very beginning—Genesis 1. Discover how the creation story shapes our identity, worldview, and purpose. From the power of God's spoken word to the profound truth that we are made in His image, this episode lays the foundation for understanding who we are and why we’re here.

In this special kickoff episode of the  Rooted  podcast, Drew Tankersley shares the heart behind the journey we’re starting together—a journey through the big story of Scripture, one chapter at a time. You’ll learn why reading the Bible for  yourself  is the single most important thing you can do for your faith, what makes this Bible plan different, and how this podcast will help you stay rooted i...