Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ

Real Women. Real Faith. Real Growth.Becoming the Oak is a Christ-centered podcast for women who want peace and joy not because life is easy, but because their hearts are rooted in Jesus. Each episode features honest conversations with women who share real stories of faith grown through life’s challenges. If you’ve ever felt weary, spiritually stuck, or unsure how to stay grounded, this podcast is for you. Together, we explore what it means to remain planted in truth, strengthened by grace, and anchored in hope — even when the winds rise.New Episodes Weekly

Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ is a religion podcast hosted by Kendra George, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kendra George hosts Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ, a religion show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  The Wind Can't Touch Roots | What Fifty Years Taught Me About Grace, Grit, and Growing Deeper in Christ

  Sep 7, 202618 min

  What does fifty years of living teach you about faith, grace, and growing deeper in Christ? In this heartfelt solo birthday episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Kendra George shares eight of the most important lessons she has learned across five decades of life — and why the storms that tried to break her only made her roots stronger. From giving herself the grace she so freely gives others, to letting go of judgment and comparison, to what she would tell every young mother about being present, to why failure is not the opposite of success — this episode is an honest and personal reflection on what it truly means to become the oak. Not all at once. Not without storms. But root by root, lesson by lesson, one faithful attempt at a time. In this episode: Why grace — given to yourself — is one of the most underrated spiritual practices there is The moment she realized judgment and comparison were robbing her of connection and joy What she wishes she had known as a young mother about presence and finding joy in small moments Why failure is not the opposite of success — it is a faithful attempt in learning How living with intention completely changed the way she moves through her life Featured Scriptures & Talks: Brother Brad Wilcox — Worthiness is Not Flawlessness — on grace and what God actually asks of us Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf — "God does not need people who are flawless. He seeks those who will offer their heart and a willing mind" Philippians 4:13 — "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" The Oak Tree poem by Johnny Ray Ryder Jr. — the poem that anchors the entire Becoming the Oak brand 1 Thessalonians 5:18: Gratitude in all things — New Testament teachings on being grateful in every circumstance This episode is for you if: You are too hard on yourself and need permission to extend a little grace You are in the thick of a hard season and wondering if you have what it takes You are a young mother who needs to hear that the small moments matter more than you think You want practical and honest encouragement for living with more intention and less fear You need to be reminded that the wind will always blow — but it cannot touch your roots Connect with Becoming the Oak: Want to share your story? I am always looking for guests. Click Here to apply Website: becomingtheoak.com Email: kendra@becomingtheoak.com Instagram: @becomingtheoak

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  Episode #30

  Both Things Can Be True | Grief, Identity Loss, and Turning Outward

  Aug 31, 202641 min

  What happens to your identity when the person who has been your anchor your entire life is suddenly gone? In this tender and deeply honest episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, certified life coach Cathi Chisholm opens up about losing her mother just months before recording — and what grief has taught her about identity, the atonement of Jesus Christ, and the surprising healing power of turning outward. From the way her mother was the first of every one of her five senses, to the identity shift that came with suddenly becoming the family matriarch, to the profound truth that immense grief and deep peace can coexist — Cathi's story is one of the most honest and layered conversations about grief, faith, and healing you will ever hear. In this episode: How losing her mom shifted Cathi's identity in ways she never expected Why immense grief and deep peace can coexist — and what that actually feels like The morning routines and grounding practices that have carried her through How turning outward — even in small, simple ways — became the most healing thing she could do What Cathi would say to anyone who feels like joy is completely out of reach right now Featured Scriptures & Talks: Philippians 4:7 — the peace of Christ that passes all understanding Elder Stephen C. Barlow — Lovest Thou Me, October 2025 General Conference — on how God speaks to us in ways we individually can recognize Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf — Grateful in Any Circumstances — on finding gratitude in the situation not about it The healing power of morning routines, breathing practices, nature, and intentional scripture study This episode is for you if: You are grieving the loss of a parent or someone deeply close to you You have ever felt your identity shift after a significant loss You are struggling to find joy and cannot see any light on the horizon right now You want honest, grounded encouragement from a woman who is still in the middle of it You need to be reminded that both grief and peace can be true at the same time — and that Christ can hold all of it with you A note for anyone struggling: If you are experiencing grief, depression, or feelings of hopelessness and need someone to talk to, please reach out. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. The Crisis Text Line is available by texting HOME to 741741. You are not alone and support is available. Connect with Becoming the Oak: Share Your Story: Guest Application Website: becomingtheoak.com Email: kendra@becomingtheoak.com Instagram: @becomingtheoak Be still. Believe. Become. The content offered by Becoming the Oak is neither made, provided, approved, nor endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or opinions expressed, implied, or included in or with the services or workshops offered by Kendra George are solely those of Becoming the Oak and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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  Episode #29

  Hold On, Light Comes | Gratitude, Consecration, and Finding God in Every Hard Season

  Aug 24, 202635 min

  What does it look like to find God inside a trial — not just after it? In this deeply moving episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Becky Hopkins shares a life marked by hard things — a near-fatal car accident that left her in a coma for a month, the birth of a son with Down syndrome, and a year that included a teenager's mental health crisis, a husband's hospitalization, a frightening migraine, and a nine-year-old's surgery on Mother's Day. Through every single one of these seasons Becky has practiced the same thing — looking for blessings not about the situation but in it. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that God consecrates our pain, that gratitude is a muscle we have to practice, and that holding on — even by the thinnest thread — is always worth it. In this episode: How a near-fatal car accident at twenty-five shaped the occupational therapist and woman of faith Becky would become What Elder Uchtdorf's talk on gratitude taught her while her newborn son was in the NICU The difference between being grateful about a situation and being grateful in it How a year that included a son's mental health crisis, a husband's hospitalization, a scary migraine, and a broken femur was still consecrated for good Why holding on — even by the thinnest thread — is always worth it Featured Scriptures & Talks: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf — Grateful in Any Circumstances, April 2014 General Conference Elder Henry B. Eyring — on writing down tender mercies and seeing God's hand daily President Russell M. Nelson — on seeking and expecting miracles David and Goliath — 1 Samuel 17 — on facing giants with God's help Michael McLean — Hold On, the Light Will Come This episode is for you if: You are in a season where joy feels far away and you are just trying to hold on You want practical tools for finding gratitude inside hard things — not just after them You are a parent navigating a child's mental health crisis and wondering if you are doing enough You need to be reminded that God consecrates our pain and does not waste a single hard thing You want to hear an honest, grounded testimony from a woman who has been through a lot and is still smiling If you or someone you love is struggling: If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, please reach out for help. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. You are not alone and help is available. Connect with Becoming the Oak: Want to share your story? Click here for the application. Website: becomingtheoak.com Email: kendra@becomingtheoak.com Instagram: @becomingtheoak Be still. Believe. Become.

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  Episode #28

  He Goes Before You | A Testimony That He Already Knows, He Already Loves, and He Has Already Prepared

  Aug 17, 202639 min

  Enjoying this episode? What we talk about today is exactly what we are going deeper into in my upcoming workshop — Rooted Not Rattled. Registration is now open. Details below. What if the hardest season of your life was already accounted for before it began? In this powerful episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Kathryn Larsen Spagnolo shares her remarkable testimony of a God who goes before us — through job loss, a house they could not afford, two children in mental health crises, and a husband whose health continues to decline. From the moment she discovered that losing their income had actually made it possible to afford the mental health care their children desperately needed, to the basket of gift cards handed through a car window, to the cash arriving in the mail from people with no return address — Kathryn's story is one of the most vivid and tender illustrations of God's foreknowledge and provision you will ever hear. He already knew. He already loved. He had already prepared the way. In this episode: How job loss, a house they could not afford, and two children in mental health crises all hit at the same time — and what God had already put in place Why humbling yourself enough to receive help is sometimes harder than giving it The phrase I will go before your face and how it became the thread running through Kathryn's entire story What a book called God Comes to Women taught Kathryn about how God meets women differently than men How looking for sunflowers changes everything you are able to see Featured Scriptures & Talks: President Russell M. Nelson — Confidence in the Presence of God, April 2025 General Conference — "As we go to our Heavenly Father with increasing confidence, we will be filled with more joy" President Nelson — "Seek and expect miracles" Elder Jeffrey R. Holland — on prayer and the angels waiting to serve us God Comes to Women by Heather Farrell and Jen Mabry — on how God meets women where they are The scriptural pattern of I will go before your face — Moses, Abraham, Joseph Smith, Nephi, the brother of Jared This episode is for you if: You are in the middle of something hard and wondering if God sees you You have ever struggled to accept help when you needed it most You want to be reminded that God arranges things in advance — before you even know you need them You need practical encouragement for finding joy and miracles in the middle of an impossible season You are carrying job loss, mental health challenges, medical uncertainty, or financial hardship Resources mentioned: God Comes to Women by Heather Farrell and Jen Mabry The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bishop's Storehouse — available through your local bishop for those in need NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness — nami.org — for mental health support and resources ROOTED NOT RATTLED — Virtual Workshop August 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT | 90 Minutes | $30 Enter ROOTED in the Discount Code and get $10 off thru August 18th. Everything we talked about in today's episode — the roots, the soil, the process of becoming — is exactly what we are going to dig into together in this workshop. We will look at it all through the lens of nervous system regulation and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is where the becoming gets practical. Register here! : I would love to see you there. Connect with Becoming the Oak: Website: becomingtheoak.com Email: kendra@becomingtheoak.com Instagram: @becomingtheoak Be still. Believe. Become.

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  Episode #27

  Beyond Her Prayers | How Despair Became the Doorway to Miracles

  Aug 10, 202642 min

  What do you do when you are doing everything right and still not seeing results? In this beautiful and deeply layered episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Nancy Boyer shares her journey through deep despair, career loss, infertility, financial uncertainty, and the internal wrestling every mother faces between calling, career, and what it truly means to nurture. From the moment a scripture in Alma 58 spoke peace to her soul in the middle of unanswered prayers, to the Old Testament story of Abigail that became a symbol of Christ's compensating blessings, to the day God answered her prayer for a baby with twins — Nancy's story is a powerful reminder that God not only hears our prayers but exceeds them in ways we never could have imagined. And the miracles? They are not waiting on the other side of the hard. They are right there inside of it. In this episode: How a season of deep despair after losing her career led Nancy to one of the most specific answers to prayer she has ever received The Old Testament story of Abigail that became a profound symbol of Christ's compensating blessings in her life The internal wrestling every mother faces between calling, career, and what it really means to nurture Why repentance is not just about sin — it is about turning again to Christ every single day How shifting from this is happening to me to this is happening for me changes everything Featured Scriptures & Talks: Alma 58:11 — "The Lord our God did visit us with assurances that he would deliver us. Insomuch that he did speak peace to our souls" Sister Camille Johnson — Invite Christ to Author Your Story, October 2021 General Conference Matthew 11:28-30 — on being yoked with Christ and finding rest The story of Abigail and Nabal — 1 Samuel 25 — as a symbol of Christ's compensating blessings This episode is for you if: You are doing everything right and still not seeing the results you are praying for You are wrestling with questions about motherhood, career, and calling You feel like joy is far away or like God is taking too long to answer You need to be reminded that the miracles are not waiting on the other side of the hard — they are right inside of it You want practical and honest encouragement for turning back to God when fear and overwhelm take over Connect with Nancy: @lilyandoliveco Books - Draw Near Unto Me A Christ-Centered Easter Celebration Connect with Becoming the Oak: Website: becomingtheoak.com Email: kendra@becomingtheoak.com Instagram: @becomingtheoak Be still. Believe. Become.

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