Have you ever wondered how to keep going when life knocks you flat?

In this episode, Jan Harrison explores what it means to hold on to God when life feels unfair, exhausting, or nothing like what you expected. Through the story of Joseph, we’re reminded that difficult circumstances don’t mean God has abandoned us—His favor and loyal love can meet us even in the pit, the prison, and the seasons when we feel forgotten. Even when we can’t see the whole story, we can trust that God is with us and find the strength to take the next step.

What do you do when God asks you to do the thing you least want to do?

In this episode, we talk honestly about the wrestle between obedience and resistance, using Jonah’s story and personal experiences to explore what can keep us from trusting God. Sometimes what feels like confusion is really fear, pride, comfort, or a desire for control. But even when we run, God meets us with mercy and a second chance. We don’t have to understand the whole plan to take the next step—we can trust God’s character, turn back to Him, and ask for a willing heart.

Have you ever wondered, “Am I enough?”

In this episode, Jan shares a powerful conversation about identity, purpose, and learning to trust God in seasons of transition and uncertainty. Drawing from Scripture and the story of Moses, she reminds listeners that our value is not found in what we do, but in who we belong to. This episode invites you to slow down, turn aside, and remember that even in waiting, God is preparing you for His purpose

What questions are you carrying right now?

Many of us are carrying something unseen—questions, uncertainty, hurt, or things we don’t always know how to put into words. In this Q&A episode of Rooted Podcast, Jan Harrison offers honest wisdom and encouragement for navigating the things we carry and wrestling with the Lord when life feels heavy, confusing, lonely, or out of our control. Sometimes, faith isn’t about finding the perfect answer—it’s about continuing to wrestle, seek, trust, and remain rooted in the Lord.

What does it look like to stay rooted in faith when college, work, and the future start pulling you in different directions?

This episode features Amelia Fisher, fresh out of college and already the author of Ever Present. The conversation follows her path from youth group faith to spiritual drift in college, then into the journal entries, voice memos, and moments of curiosity that became a book about noticing God in ordinary life.

Have you ever wondered how to truly discern God's calling in your life?

In this episode, we have a powerful conversation on how to discern God's call on our lives, embracing both the joy and cost of following Him. Jan’s guest, Denny Matthews, shares his personal story of faith rooted in humble beginnings, ministry, and career, illustrating how God's purpose unfolds uniquely in each of us. This episode invites you to reflect on your own calling and encourages perseverance in God's divine plan.

How is it possible to trust God when we’re in a medical crisis?

In this episode of Rooted Podcast, Susan Germuth shares her raw and honest journey through cancer, grief, and the overwhelming questions about faith, God's sovereignty, and hope. Her story offers reassurance and encouragement to anyone facing physical, emotional, or spiritual battles, pointing us back to the unshakable foundation of Christ.

Have you ever wondered how faith and prayer can transform even the darkest moments of life?

In this episode, Anne G. Lang shares her inspiring journey through heartbreak, deception, spiritual warfare, and ultimately, redemption. Her story reminds us that with faith, prayer, and God's grace, even the darkest chapters can be redeemed by the Lord.

How do you move forward when you’ve experienced hard things?

This conversation with Michael Tremain is a thoughtful, honest testimony about labels, wounds, and the work of healing. He shares how childhood loss, abandonment, and hidden pain shaped his life for years, and how God helped him move from feeling stuck in victimhood to living with freedom and purpose. We pray you find some encouragement here as they discuss the difference between being a victim of circumstances and adopting a victimhood mentality, the role of Christian discipleship, and the hard but hopeful process of learning to abide in Christ.

Do you ever say "this isn't what I pictured..." 

In this conversation, Jan reflects on the questions so many of us carry through every season of life: What is the point? Why am I here? Whether you are in a season of parenting, working, studying, grieving, or simply feeling worn down by the everyday, this episode offers a gentle reminder that God is not absent in the middle of it.

We talk about learning to know God personally, trusting His Word, and yielding to His direction even when it feels uncomfortable, ordinary, or costly. Jan also shares how, over decades of walking with the Lord, she has learned that purpose is not found in having everything figured out, but in taking His hand and growing where you are planted.

How do we navigate the different seasons in our friendships?

In this episode, we delve into the importance of understanding and nurturing friendships from a Christian perspective. Blake Blankenbecler — a friendship trauma therapist — is back! In this episode, we explore how self-awareness, friendship in comparison to an ecosystem, dormant seasons of friendship, tangible ways to establish vulnerability in our connections and enrich our walk with Christ.

How do we navigate the different seasons in our friendships?

In this episode, we delve into the importance of understanding and nurturing friendships from a Christian perspective. Blake Blankenbecler — a friendship trauma therapist — is back! In this episode, we explore how self-awareness, friendship in comparison to an ecosystem, dormant seasons of friendship, tangible ways to establish vulnerability in our connections and enrich our walk with Christ.

How can sharing your personal story of faith transform lives and deepen your walk with Jesus?

On this episode of Rooted, Jan sits down with Richard Phillips as he shares powerful testimonies of divine intervention, obedience, and God's constant presence in our everyday moments – even when we don’t see or hear Him.

Have you ever wondered how beauty and aging fit into your spiritual journey?

In this episode, we explore the deeply personal and spiritual side of beauty through an honest conversation about aging, confidence, and God's view of us. Our guest, Lindsey Regan Thorne, a skilled makeup artist, shares insights about embracing aging, enhancing our natural features, and finding our true beauty through faith. This reflection encourages us to see ourselves as God's masterpieces, reflecting His love and creativity in every stage of life.

How can you trust God’s plan when your life falls apart?

In this heartfelt episode, Lori shares her journey from a joyful stay-at-home mom abroad to facing the dark realities of an unrepaired marriage and the profound faith that carried her through. Her story reminds us that even in life's most challenging moments, God's presence and plan never leave us, and our transformation begins when we choose to trust Him completely.

Have you ever seen God's redemptive power in your life?

In this deeply honest part 2 episode, Mark Whitacre continues his powerful journey from living a double life of greed and deception to experiencing God's transformative redemption. His story is a testament to the mercy of God and His ability to restore even the most broken lives.

What happens when you achieve everything the world says should make you happy, but something still feels missing?

In this two-part conversation of Rooted, Jan Harrison sits down with Mark Whitacre, a former Fortune 500 executive who rose to the top of corporate America by age 32. Mark shares his powerful story that details his pursuit of money and worldly possessions, and the crossroads that changed his life.

How can fathers lead with faith and integrity in a modern world? Grant Haun joins the conversation to talk about spiritual leadership, the importance of modeling godly fatherhood, and practical ways to guide your family in the way that God designed. You’ll be comforted to know that the Lord has equipped you to do hard things, and He is holding you in every moment.

How do you heal when life doesn’t go as planned?

In this episode, Julie Tassy reflects on navigating unexpected change, the reality of facing hard seasons, and relying on Jesus to find hope and restoration even when healing feels impossible. You’ll learn that God can use every situation you walk in, if you walk surrendered to him.

Can a moment of crisis turn into an opportunity?

Emily Lassiter joins the conversation to share how devastating seasons of grief or disappointments can reveal unexpected growth and opportunities. Even when you wrestle with God, it’s possible to keep in remembrance His goodness and trust that He is working for your good.