What does it actually mean to be rooted?In this episode, we look at Psalm 1 and Colossians 2 to understand what a sustained life of faith really looks like. Rootedness is not emotional calm, constant clarity, or visible progress. It is s...

If God is good, why does He allow suffering?In this episode, we wrestle with one of the hardest questions of faith: Why does God let bad things happen? Rather than offering easy answers, we look at how Scripture frames suffering, not as ...

If faith is meant to shape how we live, why does it so often feel disconnected from our daily choices, habits, and reactions? In this episode, we explore what it actually means to live aligned with God’s wisdom rather than just agreeing with it...

We often assume mistrust comes from pain or a broken world. But Scripture tells the story in reverse. In this episode, we look at Genesis and discover that mistrust did not result from brokenness. Brokenness resulted from mistrust.Before...

In this second episode, we take a closer look at whether Scripture can still be trusted in a world that feels increasingly unstable. We explore the miracle that is the Bible, how it has endured across generations, how it speaks honestly to real...

Welcome to Rooted with Emily Talento.This first episode lays the groundwork for the heart and direction of the podcast.Rooted is for Christians who want a steadier, more grounded faith in a world that often feels confusing ...

Can God be trusted as good, even when life does not make sense?In this episode, we wrestle with one of the hardest questions of faith: trusting God’s goodness when our lived experience feels confusing or unresolved. Anchored in Psalm 25:...

Can I really trust God to keep His promises, or is faith just wishful thinking?In this episode of Rooted, we turn to Joshua 21:43–45 and Hebrews 10:23 to explore what it actually means to say God is faithful. Scripture pauses at a rare m...

Is God really in control, or does life just happen?In this episode of Rooted, we turn to Colossians 1:15-20 to explore what it actually means to say God is sovereign. When the world feels chaotic or out of order, Scripture reminds us tha...

In this episode of Rooted, we reflect on Isaiah 55:8–11 and the tension we feel when God’s ways don’t align with our own. This passage reminds us that God’s wisdom is not distant or indifferent, but deeper than our limited perspective. His word...

In this third episode of the Rooted pre-season, we dive deep into the heart of God’s patience and mercy. We explore Psalm 103:8-14, unpacking how this passage reassures us that God doesn’t get tired of us. We also touch on the fear of the Lord ...

The pre-season of Rooted is centered on God’s character. We begin with a foundational question that shapes everything else: how can we trust God if we don’t really know Him?In this first episode, we turn to Psalm 102:25-28, the ...

Welcome to Rooted with Emily Talento, where we explore who Jesus is by diving into context, culture, and covenant. if you haven't listened to day one yet, I would go do so now, just cause it gives helpful context on the devo as a whole, as well...