Rooted with Emily Talento

<p>As we walk through James together, we’re not just studying what the book says, we’re also learning how to actually read the Bible well and in context. In this episode, we dive into James 1:19–27 and talk about one of...

<p>War is one of the hardest topics for Christians to navigate.<br/>Some say it’s always wrong. Others justify it completely. Scripture doesn’t do either.</p><p>In this episode, we walk through what the Bible actually...

<p>Is your faith actually steady?</p><p>In this episode, we study James 1:1–18 and look at the difference between a steady faith and a divided one. James shows us that trials are not random, wisdom is necessary, and...

<p>We’ve been talking about how to read the Bible and how it actually changes you, but this episode is more personal.</p><p>Why does this matter so much to me?</p><p>Because when I stop living through the lens of...

<p>If you’ve been reading your Bible but feel like nothing is actually changing, you’re not alone.</p><p>In this episode, we look at Romans 12:1–2 in context and unpack how Scripture actually transforms you. Not just...

<p>It’s easy to read the Bible and feel like we understand it. The language is familiar, the ideas feel clear, and we move on quickly.</p><p>But sometimes what feels obvious isn’t actually what the text is...

<p>Easter isn’t just about what happened. It’s about what it means.</p><p>The resurrection didn’t just prove that Jesus is alive. It revealed what God was doing all along.</p><p>In this episode, we look at how the story...

<p>Why doesn’t God do what we expect?</p><p>Palm Sunday reminds us that the crowd wasn’t rejecting Jesus. They were following Him… just with expectations He wasn’t there to meet.</p><p>In this episode, we walk through...

<p>What are you supposed to do when you open your Bible?</p><p>In this episode, we walk through Philippians 4:10–20 and break down a simple, practical way to read Scripture with context.</p><p>Instead of isolating...

<p>Why does the Bible sometimes feel confusing, even when we’re reading it regularly?</p><p>In this episode, we take a step back and look at how Scripture is meant to be read. Not as a collection of verses, but as a...

<p>We say God is faithful all the time.<br/>But most of us still live like everything depends on us.</p><p>We stress about the future.<br/>We try to control outcomes.<br/>We assume something is wrong when things take...

<p>We say God is faithful all the time.<br/>But most of us still live like everything depends on us.</p><p>We stress about the future.<br/>We try to control outcomes.<br/>We assume something is wrong when things take...

<p>What does it feel like to suddenly leave Israel because war has broken out?</p><p>During my recent trip to Israel, escalating conflict forced me to unexpectedly evacuate the region. In this episode, I share what that...

<p>What do we mean when we say God feels silent?</p><p>Between the Old and New Testaments, there are roughly 400 years where Scripture records no prophets and no new revelation. For many people, it looks like a...

<p>What happens when people fail God?</p><p>Scripture is full of stories of people who loved God and still failed Him. Moses loses his temper. David abuses his power. Jonah runs from his calling. Peter denies...