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We believe GREAT church changes lives and communities. Growing: We believe churches need resources to grow through worship, discipleship & mission.Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture. Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being. Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known. Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community. We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work. Join us for interviews about the nitty gritty of ministry, worship, mission, preaching, theology, the Bible, and everyone engaging with the Bible together.Roots for Churches produces seasonal and weekly lectionary-based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages. Find out more at www.rootsforchurches.com
Roots for Churches hosts The Roots for Churches podcast, a religion show with 87 episodes published.
Melanie Cave speaks with Andy Frost of Share Jesus International about making evangelism less intimidating and more practical for churches. They explore starting small — prayer, telling brief personal stories, and ‘dropp
Melanie Cave speaks with Joy and Darren Stevens of Start to Stir about sharing faith with young people who are indifferent or exploring spirituality, manifesting, crystals or witchcraft. They outline a gentle, relationsh
Melanie Cave interviews Jonny Baker, discussing his new book 'Fringe Dweller,' exploring the life of Jesus at the margins and how this perspective can transform church practices and mission. The conversation reflects on
In the next in our series on helping young people share faith, Melanie Cave interviews Jill Appleton of The Feast. They discuss how interfaith dialogue and the guidelines for respectful conversation can empower young peo
Imagine grandparents, grandchildren and whole families boarding a vintage train for the journey of a lifetime — meeting Jesus at every station through prayer, games, serving, learning and collaborative crafts. Together t
Melanie Cave talks with Jess Masters-Carrer about why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are increasingly drawn to sacramental spirituality and how churches can welcome and equip young people to share faith. They explore themes such as
The spiritual climate is shifting and Gen Z and Gen Alpha are more open to the gospel than many expect. Melanie Cave interviews Aaron Routledge about why evangelism can feel awkward, how culture has changed, and why we n
From a talk at the Intergenerate '26 conference, this episode explores Roots’ Bread & Wine research into making communion accessible and invitational for the whole church. Melanie Cave shares findings, practical case stu
Melanie Cave interviews Martin Shaw, exploring the profound role of storytelling, myth, and wilderness in our spiritual growth. We explore the importanceof stories in church life, personal initiation, and cultural identi
Show Notes: A concise collection of excerpts from the Children’s Ministry Network Conference (March 2026) on how churches and children’s ministries can respond to a changing, multicultural UK. Melanie Cave introduces the
Melanie Cave speaks with Charnelle Barclay from the Centre for Theology and Community about reimagining evangelism as a call to justice and holistic transformation. Charnelle explains how community organising—listening d
Today’s episode explores hosting youth ministry and intergenerational small groups in homes — the theology, hospitality and practical safeguarding. Melanie Cave talks with Dr Sam Richards and David Howell about the histo
This episode explores the rise of weight-loss injections and the sharp increase in eating disorders since the pandemic, including concerns like bigorexia and the impact on young people. Guests Di Archer and Cherry Dakin
Melanie Cave interviews Sandy Brodine, an intergenerational ministry leader from Australia. They discuss Sandy's journey into ministry, the state of intergenerational practices in Australian churches, and the importance
Melanie Cave and Sarah Edwards explore the often uncomfortable topic of money within the church context. They discuss the importance of addressing financial issues, the biblical principles surrounding money management, a
Melanie Cave interviews Gemma Gillard of Truth Be Told about the power of storytelling and parables in church and community settings. They discuss why stories stick, how Jesus used parables, practical storytelling techni
Melanie Cave interviews Julia Daintree about the growing popularity of community choirs in the UK and their role in connecting people to faith. Julia shares her journey of starting a gospel choir, the challenges of copyr
Keywords evangelism, music, faith, community, choirs, youth ministry, transformation, outreach, Soul Children, Chip Kendall Summary Melanie Cave and Chip Kendall explore the revitalization of evangelism in the UK, focusi
Melanie Cave and Bekah Legg explore the challenges of interpreting difficult biblical texts about women, and the implications of these texts on gender dynamics and domestic abuse. They discuss the importance of understan
Melanie Cave speaks with Jack Palmer-White about ChurchWorks, an initiative that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to help local churches engage with their communities and collaborate with local government and the NHS
Melanie
teacher · How To Harp
1 appearance on this show
Martin Shaw
mythologist, storyteller, wilderness rites-of-passage guide, author · Westcountry School of Myth
1 appearance on this show
David Howell
Director of IT and Digital Transformation · McEnearney Associates
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Edwards
creator of I AM MPLS, co-founder of Fashion Week Minnesota · Fashion Week Minnesota
1 appearance on this show
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