Why does God make us wait? And where is He in the silence?

In this raw and rooted episode, we dive into the heart of waiting on God—the wrestle, the ache, and the hidden beauty.

We explore:

-Why God delays the promise

-How waiting shapes us for becoming

-The shift from rescue to partnership

-A personal story from my engagement journey

-A rooted story of growth in hiddenness

-What waiting reveals about God’s faithfulness, even in sickness

-And why pain in the waiting isn’t punishment—but preparation

If you’re feeling weary, forgotten, or frustrated in the pause, this is for you.

Let’s remember together: those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.

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📖 Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 | Galatians 6:9 | Psalm 27:14

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Rooted Collective: Walking Deeply with Jesus Podcast | Episode: Breaking Performance

“You don’t have to earn love — you already have it.”

In this episode, we’re breaking down the heavy cycle of performance — that pressure to prove yourself to be accepted, to do more in order to feel worthy. Whether it’s through religion, identity, or striving for perfection, so many of us are stuck trying to reach a bar we were never meant to climb.

But what if God’s love isn’t something to perform for?

We unpack:

-What performance really is — and how it sneaks into faith

-The trap of doing things “for” God instead of being with Him

-How our identity can get tangled in titles, roles, or image

-The stories of Matthew 19 and Zacchaeus — and how Jesus disrupted performance culture

-The truth that breaks the lie: you’re already chosen, already known.

You were never meant to earn what Jesus freely gave.

Want to go deeper? We include specific Scriptures to help you break free from striving and rest in the truth of who you are.

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In this episode, Ashley from Rooted Collective opens up about what it truly means to have a whole, healed heart—and how Jesus gently walks with us through the process.

Through raw, personal stories (including one powerful moment singing Rihanna during worship ) and tender insights into grief, trauma, and surrender, Ashley shares how heart healing isn’t just a spiritual buzzword—it’s the deep work of letting go of lies, shame, and fear, and learning to live fully loved.

We talk about:
• Listening to the Holy Spirit when it doesn't make sense
• How grief and healing can happen in unexpected moments
• Why receiving Jesus’ love is sometimes harder than giving Him your life
• The power of surrender and giving Jesus your yes
• Letting go of control and inviting Him into the deepest places
• How trauma and autopilot thinking affect our heart
• Why living fully alive means feeling the full range of emotion

Whether you're feeling stuck, numb, or just know there’s more freedom available—this episode is a safe, encouraging space to explore what healing with Jesus really looks like.