Walking Deeply with Jesus Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:05:15 -0400 http://wearerootedcollective.com en-us © 2025 Walking Deeply with Jesus yes 81bc5372-acae-5499-b03a-eea920a611f9 Rooted Collective episodic false There's a way not many choose--a hidden way--where the deepest healing happens beneath the surface, in the roots of the heart.

This podcast is a space for heart healing, authentic community, and raw conversations about walking with God in intimacy, identity, and wholeness. 

Do you long to dig into the deep parts of God? To be fully alive in Jesus from the inside out, truly living in radical love? If so, this is your invitation.


Hang out with me, your host, Ashley, and our collective, here in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. I'll sometimes bring friends on to talk about healing the heart and experiencing God together. See you on the inside:)

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) christian living, christian growth, heart healing, wholeness, christian leadership, discipleship, spiritual growth, worship, christian mental health, how to grow in faith, hope, Christian community, Rooted Collective https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2zc9whpg16ggk6weimt1ptgec066?.jpg Walking Deeply with Jesus http://wearerootedcollective.com Wild Kingdom Living Wild Kingdom Living Wild Kingdom Living: Rooted Collective podcast

Can God really do the impossible and unthinkable?? What does it mean to overflow with Jesus into the world around you and operate in the power of the Spirit? In this episode of Rooted, we dive into what it looks like to live fully anointed, carry the fruit of the Spirit, and release the presence of God in the wildest and riskiest places.

We unpack:

-How the anointing lives in you

-Stories of seeing God do the impossible

-Wheelchairs, being high on Jesus, and other fun convos that glorify Jesus

The episode is full of raw stories, kingdom truth, and the power of the Holy Spirit. 

If you were encouraged by this episode, help us disciple more people for Jesus by liking, subscribing, and sharing. 

If you'd like to be part of our family, check out https://wearerootedcollective.com.


]]> Wild Kingdom Living: Rooted Collective podcast

Can God really do the impossible and unthinkable?? What does it mean to overflow with Jesus into the world around you and operate in the power of the Spirit? In this episode of Rooted, we dive into what it looks like to live fully anointed, carry the fruit of the Spirit, and release the presence of God in the wildest and riskiest places.

We unpack:

-How the anointing lives in you

-Stories of seeing God do the impossible

-Wheelchairs, being high on Jesus, and other fun convos that glorify Jesus

The episode is full of raw stories, kingdom truth, and the power of the Holy Spirit. 

If you were encouraged by this episode, help us disciple more people for Jesus by liking, subscribing, and sharing. 

If you'd like to be part of our family, check out https://wearerootedcollective.com.


]]> Buzzsprout-17579342 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1557 full false How Worship Improves your Mental Health How Worship Improves your Mental Health Worship isn’t just for Sunday mornings. It’s one of the most powerful tools we’ve been given- for healing, for freedom, and for real connection with God.

In this episode, Ashley shares how worship impacts your mental health, brings breakthrough, and helps you live from the presence of God within you. You'll hear:

- The real purpose of worship (it’s not what you think)

- A wild story of healing during worship

- How worship literally shifts your brain and body

- 7 Hebrew words for praise + how to practice them

Whether you're in a hard season or just hungry for more, this one is for you. Let’s learn to carry heaven here.

👉 Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@wearerootedcollective⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgioeIVdyEfkXQPv5seem4Q) 

Listen to the Podcast: 

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4ldu2y5
On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4hWr5iq
On Amazon: https://shorturl.at/CarCA

Listen to Returning: 
On Spotify: https://shorturl.at/OewuB
On Apple Music: https://shorturl.at/JdiBW
On Amazon Music: https://shorturl.at/lDoAZ

Find Returning/ Rooted Collective Merch:
https://shorturl.at/FEHxJ

Join our Email Fam! https://wearerootedcollective.com/contact

Support Rooted Collective: https://wearerootedcollective.com/give

Follow us on socials! 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerootedcollective/
Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573585613558

Want to get involved with our discipleship school? Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com.

]]> Worship isn’t just for Sunday mornings. It’s one of the most powerful tools we’ve been given- for healing, for freedom, and for real connection with God.

In this episode, Ashley shares how worship impacts your mental health, brings breakthrough, and helps you live from the presence of God within you. You'll hear:

- The real purpose of worship (it’s not what you think)

- A wild story of healing during worship

- How worship literally shifts your brain and body

- 7 Hebrew words for praise + how to practice them

Whether you're in a hard season or just hungry for more, this one is for you. Let’s learn to carry heaven here.

👉 Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@wearerootedcollective⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgioeIVdyEfkXQPv5seem4Q) 

Listen to the Podcast: 

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4ldu2y5
On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4hWr5iq
On Amazon: https://shorturl.at/CarCA

Listen to Returning: 
On Spotify: https://shorturl.at/OewuB
On Apple Music: https://shorturl.at/JdiBW
On Amazon Music: https://shorturl.at/lDoAZ

Find Returning/ Rooted Collective Merch:
https://shorturl.at/FEHxJ

Join our Email Fam! https://wearerootedcollective.com/contact

Support Rooted Collective: https://wearerootedcollective.com/give

Follow us on socials! 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerootedcollective/
Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573585613558

Want to get involved with our discipleship school? Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com.

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17545209 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1726 full false "Why is Forgiveness Better for You than the Other Person?" "Why is Forgiveness Better for You than the Other Person?" “Why is Forgiveness Better for You than the Other Person?”

NEW EPISODE — Why is Forgiveness Better for YOU than the Other Person?

Let’s be real — forgiveness isn’t easy. It’s messy. It’s layered. And sometimes… it feels impossible.


In this raw and honest convo, we unpack the real reason forgiveness is actually better for YOU — not just the other person. We talk about the tension of process + freedom, why forgiveness isn’t a feeling, and how boundaries and healing can go hand-in-hand.


You don’t have to forget.

You don’t have to ignore what happened.

But there is a better way — and it’s full of freedom.


We dive into:

-What forgiveness really is (and what it’s NOT)

-How to set boundaries without bitterness

-Why you don’t need to “feel” it to start

-What it means to forgive yourself

-How looking at Jesus’ sacrifice changes everything


If you’ve been hurt by church, people, or even yourself… this one’s for you.

Let God meet you where you are.


Let us know in the comments — What’s been the hardest part of forgiveness for you?


-Subscribe for more raw convos about Jesus, healing, and being rooted in love!


#forgiveness #rootedpodcast #genzfaith #jesusheals #churchhurt #christianpodcast


]]> “Why is Forgiveness Better for You than the Other Person?”

NEW EPISODE — Why is Forgiveness Better for YOU than the Other Person?

Let’s be real — forgiveness isn’t easy. It’s messy. It’s layered. And sometimes… it feels impossible.


In this raw and honest convo, we unpack the real reason forgiveness is actually better for YOU — not just the other person. We talk about the tension of process + freedom, why forgiveness isn’t a feeling, and how boundaries and healing can go hand-in-hand.


You don’t have to forget.

You don’t have to ignore what happened.

But there is a better way — and it’s full of freedom.


We dive into:

-What forgiveness really is (and what it’s NOT)

-How to set boundaries without bitterness

-Why you don’t need to “feel” it to start

-What it means to forgive yourself

-How looking at Jesus’ sacrifice changes everything


If you’ve been hurt by church, people, or even yourself… this one’s for you.

Let God meet you where you are.


Let us know in the comments — What’s been the hardest part of forgiveness for you?


-Subscribe for more raw convos about Jesus, healing, and being rooted in love!


#forgiveness #rootedpodcast #genzfaith #jesusheals #churchhurt #christianpodcast


]]> Buzzsprout-17506015 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1746 full false Striving vs. Surrender: What's the Will of God for my Life?! Striving vs. Surrender: What's the Will of God for my Life?! So many of us are carrying the weight of needing to "get it right."
The right path. The right calling. The right decision.
But what if the will of God isn’t a tightrope?
What if it’s a wide-open field with a good Shepherd leading the way?

In this raw conversation, we talk about the difference between striving and surrender.
We share real stories of heartbreak, redirection, and peace that only came when we let go.
We talk about what it means to follow the Holy Spirit as the umpire of peace,
and how God’s will becomes visible when we live in love.

If you’re in a season of waiting, wrestling, or wondering what’s next—this is for you.

Listen in for:
• How to follow peace, not pressure
• Hearing God without fear of missing it
• Releasing perfection and trusting His timing
• How community, worship, and prayer help us discern together
• Why love—not performance—is what reveals Jesus

Rooted Collective is a discipleship community built on worship, presence, and transformation.
We gather weekly in East Tennessee and online—come sit with us.

👉 Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@wearerootedcollective⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgioeIVdyEfkXQPv5seem4Q) 

Listen to the Podcast: 

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4ldu2y5
On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4hWr5iq
On Amazon: https://shorturl.at/CarCA

Listen to Returning: 
On Spotify: https://shorturl.at/OewuB
On Apple Music: https://shorturl.at/JdiBW
On Amazon Music: https://shorturl.at/lDoAZ

Find Returning/ Rooted Collective Merch:
https://shorturl.at/FEHxJ

Join our Email Fam! https://wearerootedcollective.com/contact

Support Rooted Collective: https://wearerootedcollective.com/give

Follow us on socials! 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerootedcollective/
Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573585613558

Want to get involved with our discipleship school? Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com.

]]> So many of us are carrying the weight of needing to "get it right."
The right path. The right calling. The right decision.
But what if the will of God isn’t a tightrope?
What if it’s a wide-open field with a good Shepherd leading the way?

In this raw conversation, we talk about the difference between striving and surrender.
We share real stories of heartbreak, redirection, and peace that only came when we let go.
We talk about what it means to follow the Holy Spirit as the umpire of peace,
and how God’s will becomes visible when we live in love.

If you’re in a season of waiting, wrestling, or wondering what’s next—this is for you.

Listen in for:
• How to follow peace, not pressure
• Hearing God without fear of missing it
• Releasing perfection and trusting His timing
• How community, worship, and prayer help us discern together
• Why love—not performance—is what reveals Jesus

Rooted Collective is a discipleship community built on worship, presence, and transformation.
We gather weekly in East Tennessee and online—come sit with us.

👉 Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@wearerootedcollective⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgioeIVdyEfkXQPv5seem4Q) 

Listen to the Podcast: 

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4ldu2y5
On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4hWr5iq
On Amazon: https://shorturl.at/CarCA

Listen to Returning: 
On Spotify: https://shorturl.at/OewuB
On Apple Music: https://shorturl.at/JdiBW
On Amazon Music: https://shorturl.at/lDoAZ

Find Returning/ Rooted Collective Merch:
https://shorturl.at/FEHxJ

Join our Email Fam! https://wearerootedcollective.com/contact

Support Rooted Collective: https://wearerootedcollective.com/give

Follow us on socials! 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerootedcollective/
Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573585613558

Want to get involved with our discipleship school? Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com.

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17467672 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2143 full false Overcoming Rejection Overcoming Rejection Rooted Collective Podcast | Episode: Overcoming Rejection

“You are special — and you are safe to be loved.”

Rejection hits deep — whether it came from bullying, abandonment, unmet expectations, or even subtle wounds from family. In this raw episode, we talk through how rejection shapes our responses: pushing people away, self-sabotaging, getting too close, or assuming the worst in others.

What if vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but the pathway to healing?

We talk about:

-The symptoms of a rejection-wounded heart

-The fear of being loved deeply

-How to carry trust instead of constant skepticism

-What it means to be accepted by the Father

-And how Jesus bore rejection on the cross so we could belong fully, forever.


This is for the ones who’ve felt like too much or not enough. The ones who long to be seen, held, and still struggle to believe they’re safe to be loved. You are not alone.


⸻


🔔 Subscribe for more rooted, real conversations about healing, identity, and Jesus.

-Also available on YouTube! @wearerootedcollective

Let us know in the comments: what part of rejection has been hardest for you to overcome?


Stay in touch and be a part of our family at https://wearerootedcollective.com.

Also, if you enjoyed this, please rate our podcast or share with a friend to share Jesus more!


#RootedPodcast #OvercomingRejection #ChristianPodcast #HealingInJesus #IdentityInChrist

]]> Rooted Collective Podcast | Episode: Overcoming Rejection

“You are special — and you are safe to be loved.”

Rejection hits deep — whether it came from bullying, abandonment, unmet expectations, or even subtle wounds from family. In this raw episode, we talk through how rejection shapes our responses: pushing people away, self-sabotaging, getting too close, or assuming the worst in others.

What if vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but the pathway to healing?

We talk about:

-The symptoms of a rejection-wounded heart

-The fear of being loved deeply

-How to carry trust instead of constant skepticism

-What it means to be accepted by the Father

-And how Jesus bore rejection on the cross so we could belong fully, forever.


This is for the ones who’ve felt like too much or not enough. The ones who long to be seen, held, and still struggle to believe they’re safe to be loved. You are not alone.


⸻


🔔 Subscribe for more rooted, real conversations about healing, identity, and Jesus.

-Also available on YouTube! @wearerootedcollective

Let us know in the comments: what part of rejection has been hardest for you to overcome?


Stay in touch and be a part of our family at https://wearerootedcollective.com.

Also, if you enjoyed this, please rate our podcast or share with a friend to share Jesus more!


#RootedPodcast #OvercomingRejection #ChristianPodcast #HealingInJesus #IdentityInChrist

]]> Buzzsprout-17427099 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1571 full false "Where Are You in the Waiting, God?" "Where Are You in the Waiting, God?" Why does God make us wait? And where is He in the silence?

In this raw and rooted episode, we dive into the heart of waiting on God—the wrestle, the ache, and the hidden beauty.

We explore:

-Why God delays the promise

-How waiting shapes us for becoming

-The shift from rescue to partnership

-A personal story from my engagement journey

-A rooted story of growth in hiddenness

 -What waiting reveals about God’s faithfulness, even in sickness

 -And why pain in the waiting isn’t punishment—but preparation


If you’re feeling weary, forgotten, or frustrated in the pause, this is for you.

Let’s remember together: those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.


⸻


🔔 Subscribe for more raw, Jesus-centered conversations on becoming, identity, and abiding deeply with God.

Want to be involved with our Rooted Collective family?

Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com

We can't wait to connect with you! 

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 | Galatians 6:9 | Psalm 27:14


#WaitingOnGod #RootedPodcast #FaithInThePause #ChristianPodcast #GodsTiming #Isaiah4031


]]> Why does God make us wait? And where is He in the silence?

In this raw and rooted episode, we dive into the heart of waiting on God—the wrestle, the ache, and the hidden beauty.

We explore:

-Why God delays the promise

-How waiting shapes us for becoming

-The shift from rescue to partnership

-A personal story from my engagement journey

-A rooted story of growth in hiddenness

 -What waiting reveals about God’s faithfulness, even in sickness

 -And why pain in the waiting isn’t punishment—but preparation


If you’re feeling weary, forgotten, or frustrated in the pause, this is for you.

Let’s remember together: those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.


⸻


🔔 Subscribe for more raw, Jesus-centered conversations on becoming, identity, and abiding deeply with God.

Want to be involved with our Rooted Collective family?

Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com

We can't wait to connect with you! 

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 | Galatians 6:9 | Psalm 27:14


#WaitingOnGod #RootedPodcast #FaithInThePause #ChristianPodcast #GodsTiming #Isaiah4031


]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17366539 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1527 full false Breaking Performance Breaking Performance Rooted Collective: Walking Deeply with Jesus Podcast | Episode: Breaking Performance

“You don’t have to earn love — you already have it.”


In this episode, we’re breaking down the heavy cycle of performance — that pressure to prove yourself to be accepted, to do more in order to feel worthy. Whether it’s through religion, identity, or striving for perfection, so many of us are stuck trying to reach a bar we were never meant to climb.

But what if God’s love isn’t something to perform for?

We unpack:

-What performance really is — and how it sneaks into faith

-The trap of doing things “for” God instead of being with Him

-How our identity can get tangled in titles, roles, or image

-The stories of Matthew 19 and Zacchaeus — and how Jesus disrupted performance culture

-The truth that breaks the lie: you’re already chosen, already known.


You were never meant to earn what Jesus freely gave.


Want to go deeper? We include specific Scriptures to help you break free from striving and rest in the truth of who you are.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes rooted in healing, identity, and walking deeply with Jesus, and if you liked this episode, be sure to rate it so we can minister the Gospel more:)

Be a part of our family and learn more at wearerootedcollective.com! We love you!


#RootedPodcast #BreakingPerformance #ChristianPodcast #IdentityInChrist #FaithNotStriving


]]> Rooted Collective: Walking Deeply with Jesus Podcast | Episode: Breaking Performance

“You don’t have to earn love — you already have it.”


In this episode, we’re breaking down the heavy cycle of performance — that pressure to prove yourself to be accepted, to do more in order to feel worthy. Whether it’s through religion, identity, or striving for perfection, so many of us are stuck trying to reach a bar we were never meant to climb.

But what if God’s love isn’t something to perform for?

We unpack:

-What performance really is — and how it sneaks into faith

-The trap of doing things “for” God instead of being with Him

-How our identity can get tangled in titles, roles, or image

-The stories of Matthew 19 and Zacchaeus — and how Jesus disrupted performance culture

-The truth that breaks the lie: you’re already chosen, already known.


You were never meant to earn what Jesus freely gave.


Want to go deeper? We include specific Scriptures to help you break free from striving and rest in the truth of who you are.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes rooted in healing, identity, and walking deeply with Jesus, and if you liked this episode, be sure to rate it so we can minister the Gospel more:)

Be a part of our family and learn more at wearerootedcollective.com! We love you!


#RootedPodcast #BreakingPerformance #ChristianPodcast #IdentityInChrist #FaithNotStriving


]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17347076 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1630 full false How to Have a Healed Heart How to Have a Healed Heart In this episode, Ashley from Rooted Collective opens up about what it truly means to have a whole, healed heart—and how Jesus gently walks with us through the process.

Through raw, personal stories (including one powerful moment singing Rihanna during worship ) and tender insights into grief, trauma, and surrender, Ashley shares how heart healing isn’t just a spiritual buzzword—it’s the deep work of letting go of lies, shame, and fear, and learning to live fully loved.

We talk about:
• Listening to the Holy Spirit when it doesn't make sense
• How grief and healing can happen in unexpected moments
• Why receiving Jesus’ love is sometimes harder than giving Him your life
• The power of surrender and giving Jesus your yes
• Letting go of control and inviting Him into the deepest places
• How trauma and autopilot thinking affect our heart
• Why living fully alive means feeling the full range of emotion

Whether you're feeling stuck, numb, or just know there’s more freedom available—this episode is a safe, encouraging space to explore what healing with Jesus really looks like.

]]> In this episode, Ashley from Rooted Collective opens up about what it truly means to have a whole, healed heart—and how Jesus gently walks with us through the process.

Through raw, personal stories (including one powerful moment singing Rihanna during worship ) and tender insights into grief, trauma, and surrender, Ashley shares how heart healing isn’t just a spiritual buzzword—it’s the deep work of letting go of lies, shame, and fear, and learning to live fully loved.

We talk about:
• Listening to the Holy Spirit when it doesn't make sense
• How grief and healing can happen in unexpected moments
• Why receiving Jesus’ love is sometimes harder than giving Him your life
• The power of surrender and giving Jesus your yes
• Letting go of control and inviting Him into the deepest places
• How trauma and autopilot thinking affect our heart
• Why living fully alive means feeling the full range of emotion

Whether you're feeling stuck, numb, or just know there’s more freedom available—this episode is a safe, encouraging space to explore what healing with Jesus really looks like.

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17310058 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1674 full false How to Handle Sin?? How to Handle Sin?? How to Handle Sin in the Church?? | Rooted Collective Podcast

Hey fam, let's talk about it— the topic of sin in the church. In this raw and honest episode, we ask big questions:
-Should church leaders sit down if they sin?
-How do we respond with grace and uphold integrity?
-What does love-driven restoration actually look like?

Have you been hurt in the church or seen things handled in a way that didn't seem right or like the heart of God? We're about to go all in and explore all of it, and we pray it restores your heart as you listen.

We dive deep into Scripture — from 1 Timothy 3:2–7 to the story in 1 Corinthians 5 — and explore perspectives that may surprise you. Whether you’ve been hurt by church, wrestled with legalism, or just want to know how we walk out holiness with compassion, this conversation is for you.

Want to go deeper? If you'd like to be part of our community with Rooted Collective, you can!
Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com to learn more and get involved.

Aaaaand, Rooted Collective's first worship single “Returning” is out now! Listen wherever you stream music and experience the heart behind the movement. 🫶🏽


Check out "Returning" merch that just dropped. It's low-key fire and supports something real. We've noticed it's perfect for repping a conversation about returning to our first love, Jesus.
https://wearerootedcollective.com/rooted-store

Let's be a church rooted in love, not fear--truth, not shame--and Jesus, always.

We love you!

Your Rooted Fam

]]> How to Handle Sin in the Church?? | Rooted Collective Podcast

Hey fam, let's talk about it— the topic of sin in the church. In this raw and honest episode, we ask big questions:
-Should church leaders sit down if they sin?
-How do we respond with grace and uphold integrity?
-What does love-driven restoration actually look like?

Have you been hurt in the church or seen things handled in a way that didn't seem right or like the heart of God? We're about to go all in and explore all of it, and we pray it restores your heart as you listen.

We dive deep into Scripture — from 1 Timothy 3:2–7 to the story in 1 Corinthians 5 — and explore perspectives that may surprise you. Whether you’ve been hurt by church, wrestled with legalism, or just want to know how we walk out holiness with compassion, this conversation is for you.

Want to go deeper? If you'd like to be part of our community with Rooted Collective, you can!
Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com to learn more and get involved.

Aaaaand, Rooted Collective's first worship single “Returning” is out now! Listen wherever you stream music and experience the heart behind the movement. 🫶🏽


Check out "Returning" merch that just dropped. It's low-key fire and supports something real. We've noticed it's perfect for repping a conversation about returning to our first love, Jesus.
https://wearerootedcollective.com/rooted-store

Let's be a church rooted in love, not fear--truth, not shame--and Jesus, always.

We love you!

Your Rooted Fam

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17275010 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1968 full false How to Hear God How to Hear God Can you actually hear God speak? How do you know it’s Him? What if He speaks in ways you weren’t expecting?

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, we’re getting real about:
-Understanding the nature of God
-Tuning into the frequency of His voice
-Breaking the box of what we think God should sound or look like

Plus, we’re sharing some wild prophetic stories that show how alive and personal God really is.

If you’ve ever wondered “Is that You, God, or is that just me?” — this one’s for you.

ALSO: Rooted Worship’s first single drops THIS FRIDAY, May 30th @ midnight!! Get ready!!!

]]> Can you actually hear God speak? How do you know it’s Him? What if He speaks in ways you weren’t expecting?

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, we’re getting real about:
-Understanding the nature of God
-Tuning into the frequency of His voice
-Breaking the box of what we think God should sound or look like

Plus, we’re sharing some wild prophetic stories that show how alive and personal God really is.

If you’ve ever wondered “Is that You, God, or is that just me?” — this one’s for you.

ALSO: Rooted Worship’s first single drops THIS FRIDAY, May 30th @ midnight!! Get ready!!!

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17230984 Mon, 26 May 2025 23:00:00 -0400 1810 full false Connecting Deeply with Jesus Connecting Deeply with Jesus What does it really mean to connect deeply with Jesus?

In this episode, I share a wild and tender moment where Jesus literally walked into my room. Not a dream — a real encounter that changed everything.

Forget the distant version of Jesus.
He’s strong. Playful. Full of emotion. Eyes that look at you like you belong.

We’re diving into:
🌿 The garden — what it reveals about connection
🕊️ His Spirit in us — you’re already connected
💬 Real friendship with Jesus — not religion, just Him
🧠 Breaking the filters that say He’s far away

You were made for deep, raw, real relationship with Him.
You’re not alone. Not ever.

Our very first worship single is coming out on May 30th, called "Returning!" It's real and raw- the heart cry of Rooted, and we can't WAIT to share it with you. Stay tuned so you don't miss it! 

Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/⁨@wearerootedcollective⁩  

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4ldu2y5
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4hWr5iq
Listen on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/CarCA

Join our Email Fam! https://wearerootedcollective.com/contact

Support Rooted Collective: https://wearerootedcollective.com/give

Follow us on socials! 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerootedcollective/
Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573585613558

]]> What does it really mean to connect deeply with Jesus?

In this episode, I share a wild and tender moment where Jesus literally walked into my room. Not a dream — a real encounter that changed everything.

Forget the distant version of Jesus.
He’s strong. Playful. Full of emotion. Eyes that look at you like you belong.

We’re diving into:
🌿 The garden — what it reveals about connection
🕊️ His Spirit in us — you’re already connected
💬 Real friendship with Jesus — not religion, just Him
🧠 Breaking the filters that say He’s far away

You were made for deep, raw, real relationship with Him.
You’re not alone. Not ever.

Our very first worship single is coming out on May 30th, called "Returning!" It's real and raw- the heart cry of Rooted, and we can't WAIT to share it with you. Stay tuned so you don't miss it! 

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]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17194067 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1396 full false Connecting with Holy Spirit Connecting with Holy Spirit In this episode of Rooted, we’re talking all about the Holy Spirit—your real Best Friend.

You were never meant to do life (or faith) alone. The Holy Spirit is with you right now—comforting, guiding, and speaking even when you don’t feel it. We’re digging into what it means to actually connect with Him, how He gives us wisdom in the swirl, and why praying in the Spirit is one of the most powerful tools we have.

Whether you feel close to God or a little disconnected, this episode will meet you where you are and remind you: you are never alone.

We talk about:
    •    How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice
    •    The power of praying in the Spirit
    •    Why He’s your safest and truest Friend
    •    How He gives clarity and peace when nothing makes sense

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and share with a friend who needs this!

]]> In this episode of Rooted, we’re talking all about the Holy Spirit—your real Best Friend.

You were never meant to do life (or faith) alone. The Holy Spirit is with you right now—comforting, guiding, and speaking even when you don’t feel it. We’re digging into what it means to actually connect with Him, how He gives us wisdom in the swirl, and why praying in the Spirit is one of the most powerful tools we have.

Whether you feel close to God or a little disconnected, this episode will meet you where you are and remind you: you are never alone.

We talk about:
    •    How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice
    •    The power of praying in the Spirit
    •    Why He’s your safest and truest Friend
    •    How He gives clarity and peace when nothing makes sense

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and share with a friend who needs this!

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17148816 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1712 full false Codependency in the Church and Relationships Codependency in the Church and Relationships Do you feel responsible for fixing people? Ever find yourself clinging, rescuing, or carrying the emotional weight of someone else’s journey? You’re not alone—and you were never meant to hold it all.

In this deeply vulnerable and spiritual episode, host Ashley and guest Mollie unpack what it means to release others to Jesus, stay connected to the Spirit as your source, and stop abandoning yourself in the name of love. With raw honesty, personal stories, and powerful Holy Spirit-led moments, we explore how control masquerades as care—and how true love looks a lot more like trust.

Here’s what we cover:

- Why your healing can’t depend on theirs

- Signs you’re trying to be someone’s savior

- How codependency shows up in Christian relationships (and why it's perpetuated by church culture)

- Reparenting with God and returning to overflow

- A vision of the Spirit as your lifeline—and your anchor

- A freeing prayer to release what’s not yours to carry

If you're tired of performing, rescuing, or disappearing in relationships—this episode will meet you right where you are.

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]]> Do you feel responsible for fixing people? Ever find yourself clinging, rescuing, or carrying the emotional weight of someone else’s journey? You’re not alone—and you were never meant to hold it all.

In this deeply vulnerable and spiritual episode, host Ashley and guest Mollie unpack what it means to release others to Jesus, stay connected to the Spirit as your source, and stop abandoning yourself in the name of love. With raw honesty, personal stories, and powerful Holy Spirit-led moments, we explore how control masquerades as care—and how true love looks a lot more like trust.

Here’s what we cover:

- Why your healing can’t depend on theirs

- Signs you’re trying to be someone’s savior

- How codependency shows up in Christian relationships (and why it's perpetuated by church culture)

- Reparenting with God and returning to overflow

- A vision of the Spirit as your lifeline—and your anchor

- A freeing prayer to release what’s not yours to carry

If you're tired of performing, rescuing, or disappearing in relationships—this episode will meet you right where you are.

🌿 Explore more from Rooted Collective:
www.wearerootedcollective.com


Give to Rooted Together: 

www.wearerootedcollective.com/give


Subscribe on Youtube: 

https://youtu.be/RiBogm8ayjs

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17106647 Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1887 full false The Father You've Been Searching For The Father You've Been Searching For Today on Walking Deeply with Jesus, Ashley is getting real about what it means to connect with God as a good Father. She shares a vision God gave her that helped heal a lot of old beliefs—and honestly, it might just hit home for you too. If you’ve ever felt distant from God, struggled with shame, or just wondered if you’re doing enough for Him, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to break free from fear and step into the real love and security God offers us.

In this episode:

  • Healing our view of God as Father
  • Learning to trust His heart for us
  • Breaking out of shame, fear, and striving
  • A prayer to open up your heart

Come hang out with us and be reminded that you are fully loved, seen, and safe with your Father. 

]]> Today on Walking Deeply with Jesus, Ashley is getting real about what it means to connect with God as a good Father. She shares a vision God gave her that helped heal a lot of old beliefs—and honestly, it might just hit home for you too. If you’ve ever felt distant from God, struggled with shame, or just wondered if you’re doing enough for Him, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to break free from fear and step into the real love and security God offers us.

In this episode:

  • Healing our view of God as Father
  • Learning to trust His heart for us
  • Breaking out of shame, fear, and striving
  • A prayer to open up your heart

Come hang out with us and be reminded that you are fully loved, seen, and safe with your Father. 

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17058844 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1222 1 7 full false From Grave to Garden From Grave to Garden This week on Walking Deeply with Jesus, host Ashley Hepperly is joined by Pastor Justin Phillips as they dive into the power of the resurrection—not just as an event, but as the life it calls us into.

Join us for a deep, raw, and honest conversation about what it really means to live on this side of the empty tomb. We talk about the tender heart of Jesus, the radical grace that meets us in our mess, and the kind of love that turns graves into gardens.

We unpack John 19:39, the spices used to bury Jesus, and the weight Mary was willing to carry at the tomb. We look at the disciples’ doubt, the shame we still carry, and the truth that Jesus still shows up—right in the middle of our hiding, fear, and unbelief—not with condemnation, but with a call: Get up.

If you've ever felt disqualified, stuck in guilt, or unsure of your place in the story—this episode is for you. Because resurrection life isn’t for the perfect. It’s for the willing. The weary. The ones ready to come out of hiding.

The grave was never the end. It's the beginning of something beautiful.

Stay to the end for a powerful prayer of resurrection hope and healing.

]]> This week on Walking Deeply with Jesus, host Ashley Hepperly is joined by Pastor Justin Phillips as they dive into the power of the resurrection—not just as an event, but as the life it calls us into.

Join us for a deep, raw, and honest conversation about what it really means to live on this side of the empty tomb. We talk about the tender heart of Jesus, the radical grace that meets us in our mess, and the kind of love that turns graves into gardens.

We unpack John 19:39, the spices used to bury Jesus, and the weight Mary was willing to carry at the tomb. We look at the disciples’ doubt, the shame we still carry, and the truth that Jesus still shows up—right in the middle of our hiding, fear, and unbelief—not with condemnation, but with a call: Get up.

If you've ever felt disqualified, stuck in guilt, or unsure of your place in the story—this episode is for you. Because resurrection life isn’t for the perfect. It’s for the willing. The weary. The ones ready to come out of hiding.

The grave was never the end. It's the beginning of something beautiful.

Stay to the end for a powerful prayer of resurrection hope and healing.

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-17016614 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1474 full false Something In the Blood Something In the Blood Hey friend—welcome to Walking Deeply with Jesus. I’m your host Ashley with Rooted Collective, and today we’re diving into something that might just shift your whole perspective on the cross… maybe even step on a few religious toes.

We’re talking about the blood of Jesus—not just as a ticket to heaven, but as the very source of healing, freedom, and wholeness right here and now. If you’ve grown up hearing about the cross as just a nice Easter story or a religious tradition, this episode might challenge you—in the best way.

We unpack what one drop of Jesus’ blood actually means for your everyday life, how communion is more than a ritual, and why trusting in His sacrifice over your own effort is the key to walking in true rest. From the garden to Golgotha, every part of His journey was intentionally for you.

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or just wrestling with what you believe, there’s room for you here.

Stick around ‘til the end—we’ll take communion together.
 Learn more or connect with us at wearerootedcollective.com

]]> Hey friend—welcome to Walking Deeply with Jesus. I’m your host Ashley with Rooted Collective, and today we’re diving into something that might just shift your whole perspective on the cross… maybe even step on a few religious toes.

We’re talking about the blood of Jesus—not just as a ticket to heaven, but as the very source of healing, freedom, and wholeness right here and now. If you’ve grown up hearing about the cross as just a nice Easter story or a religious tradition, this episode might challenge you—in the best way.

We unpack what one drop of Jesus’ blood actually means for your everyday life, how communion is more than a ritual, and why trusting in His sacrifice over your own effort is the key to walking in true rest. From the garden to Golgotha, every part of His journey was intentionally for you.

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or just wrestling with what you believe, there’s room for you here.

Stick around ‘til the end—we’ll take communion together.
 Learn more or connect with us at wearerootedcollective.com

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-16977653 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 900 full false I've Been Through It: The Power of Endurance I've Been Through It: The Power of Endurance Ever wondered why God doesn’t just rescue us right now—when everything’s falling apart, when the pain feels too heavy, when we’re crying out and all we hear is silence?

In this episode, I'm hanging out with my good friend Austin, and we go there.

We talk about what it really means to endure with the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:3–5 reminds us that suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance builds something eternal in us: character, hope, and depth. But when you're in the thick of it, that doesn’t always feel comforting—it just feels hard.

We unpack real stories of pain, dark nights, brokenness, and the powerful ways Jesus met us there. We talk about the lies we believe when we’re suffering, the beauty that’s forming under the surface, and how God uses it all—not to punish us, but to strengthen us and prepare us to reach others with deep compassion and spiritual strength.

This one’s for the one who feels like they’re drowning. The one who's been crying out, “God, where are you?” The one who's tired of fighting and feels forgotten.

You’re not alone. You’re not forsaken. And your endurance is producing something holy.

Let’s talk about it.

]]> Ever wondered why God doesn’t just rescue us right now—when everything’s falling apart, when the pain feels too heavy, when we’re crying out and all we hear is silence?

In this episode, I'm hanging out with my good friend Austin, and we go there.

We talk about what it really means to endure with the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:3–5 reminds us that suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance builds something eternal in us: character, hope, and depth. But when you're in the thick of it, that doesn’t always feel comforting—it just feels hard.

We unpack real stories of pain, dark nights, brokenness, and the powerful ways Jesus met us there. We talk about the lies we believe when we’re suffering, the beauty that’s forming under the surface, and how God uses it all—not to punish us, but to strengthen us and prepare us to reach others with deep compassion and spiritual strength.

This one’s for the one who feels like they’re drowning. The one who's been crying out, “God, where are you?” The one who's tired of fighting and feels forgotten.

You’re not alone. You’re not forsaken. And your endurance is producing something holy.

Let’s talk about it.

]]> Rooted Collective Buzzsprout-16932382 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1381 1 4 full false Unmasked: Vulnerability in Community Unmasked: Vulnerability in Community Ashley Hepperly Buzzsprout-16877467 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1428 full false Greasy Grace? Greasy Grace? Ashley Hepperly Buzzsprout-16871109 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1122 1 2 full false God's Insane Delight For You God's Insane Delight For You Ashley Hepperly Buzzsprout-16870667 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1139 1 1 full false