Hosted by AJ Riley · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 49 episodes
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Rooted & Real is a laid-back, no-frills podcast where faith meets everyday life. Hosted by just a regular guy, this show offers honest, down-to-earth conversations about the Bible, personal growth, and navigating life with purpose. No preaching, no pressure—just real talk, a little reflection, and a whole lot of grace. Whether you're deep in your faith or just curious, pull up a chair and join the conversation.
AJ Riley hosts Rooted and Real : Raw Discussions, a religion show with 49 episodes published.
🪑 Pull Up a Chair: A Seat for the Outcast Everybody knows Zacchaeus as the guy who climbed a tree. But what if his story is really about something we all long for—to be seen? In this episode, AJ explores the story of Za
What happens when faith fails? In the final episode of our Built Different series, join host AJ Riley as we explore the life of Peter—a man who left everything to follow Jesus, boldly stepped out in faith, publicly faile
In this special bonus episode of Rooted and Real: Raw Discussions, AJ Riley sits down with Bret Martin — Involvement and First Impressions Pastor at Shelby Christian Church in Shelbyville, KY, father of three, Muay Thai
Strength alone doesn’t make someone unbreakable. In Episode 4 of our Built Different series, join host AJ Riley as we take a real and honest look at the life of Samson—a man gifted with incredible strength, yet constantl
Everybody wants purpose… until purpose comes with pressure. In Episode 3 of our Built Different series, join host AJ Riley as he takes a real look at the life of Moses—not just the miracles and the Red Sea, but the press
We all know Elijah as the bold prophet who called fire down from heaven… but what happens when the strong man hits a wall? Join host AJ Riley as he takes a real and honest look at burnout, exhaustion, fear, and what it m
We all know the moment David faced the giant… but nobody really talks about what came after. The pressure. The expectations. The weight of becoming something more. In Episode 1 of our Built Different series, we take a re
Life doesn’t slow down so you can focus on your faith. Between work, family, responsibilities, and everything in between… it’s easy to feel like your relationship with God becomes just another thing you’re trying to keep
Let’s be honest… There are seasons where God just feels quiet. You pray… and it feels like nothing. You read… and it doesn’t hit the same. You show up… but something feels missing. And you start asking the question a lot
Let’s be honest…Following Jesus doesn’t mean you suddenly get everything right. Sometimes it looks like trying your best…and still falling back into the same struggles. In this episode, we’re getting real about that tens
The Weight of the Cross – Part 5 The journey doesn’t end at the cross. In the final episode of our series “The Weight of the Cross,” we step into the moment that changes everything—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. After
Most men don’t plan to live ordinary lives… they just slowly drift into them. In this episode of Rooted & Real: Raw Discussions, we sit down with Pastor Dave Hamlin of Shelby Christian Church to have an honest, challengi
🎧 Episode 4 Description: The Ultimate Sacrifice In Episode 4 of The Weight of the Cross, we step into the most intense and defining moments of Jesus’ journey to Calvary. This episode walks through Stations 10–12: Jesus
Episode 3: Falling Under the Weight The Weight of the Cross – Part 3 The journey to the cross continues. In Episode 3 of our series “The Weight of the Cross,” we reflect on some of the most difficult moments along Jesus’
The journey to the cross continues. In Episode 2 of our Weight of the Cross series, we reflect on powerful moments along Jesus’ road to Calvary where compassion, love, and shared burden appear in the midst of suffering.
e often focus on the cross itself — but before the cross, there was a journey. In Episode One of our Weight of the Cross series, we begin walking step by step through the Stations of the Cross and reflecting on the road
In this meaningful and honest episode of Rooted and Real: Raw Discussions, we explore the powerful question behind the smudged cross: What’s on Your Forehead? Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflec
Being real isn’t always celebrated. Sometimes it costs comfort. Sometimes it costs relationships. Sometimes it costs the version of yourself you had to outgrow. In this episode of Rooted and Real: Raw Discussions, we tal
What happens to faith when we step outside the church doors? In this episode of Rooted and Real, we get honest about what faith looks like beyond Sunday services—in real life, real struggles, and real questions. We talk
In this episode of Rooted and Real: Raw Discussions, we take a thoughtful look at why context matters when reading the Bible. Together, we explore how understanding historical, cultural, and literary backgrounds can brin
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Rooted and Real : Raw Discussions is hosted by AJ Riley. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 49 episodes.
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