Rooted is a Christ-centered podcast hosted by Kayle Rivers, creator of Chasing the Cross and author and leadership scholar Cassandra Armstrong.
Through honest conversations grounded in scripture, Rooted explores marriage, military and veteran life, parenting, grief, and faith in action. Drawing from lived experience, military service, personal loss, and a shared devotion to Christ, each episode invites listeners to grow deep roots of faith that endure every season.
Rooted is a space for those seeking biblical truth, authentic encouragement, and a life firmly anchored in Jesus.
In this episode of Rooted, Carol Sackey shares her journey from Ghana to the U.S., her calling as a family nurse practitioner, and the five‑year process of writing a 30‑day devotional with her daughter, Isabelle in “Seek First the Kingdom of God: Grace and Guidance for Your Journey.”
Carol discusses why she wrote the book for the next generation, candid family testimonies, her son’s neonatal struggle, lessons learned in faith, and the role of community in spiritual growth.
She also talks about publishing, future projects, and how the devotional aims to be a brief, accessible resource for young people and families seeking practical spiritual guidance.
The book can be purchased on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/0gCnMc2t
2 Jun 2026
Season 1 Episode 16 - Freezer Baptism w/ Chef Tom Goetz
From Freezer to Freedom: Chef Tom Getz’s Journey from Hate to Healing
Chef Tom Goetz, son of Kay Arthur joins Cass and Kayle to share his raw testimony — growing up with upheaval, losing his father, and a long season of anger toward God that led to a 15-year estrangement from faith.
Through unexpected community, serving as a chef, and a life-changing moment he calls his “freezer” encounter, Tom describes how forgiveness, practical ministry, and a renewed relationship with Jesus brought healing and purpose.
Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/0aFyJVSb
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26 May 2026
Season 1 Episode 15 - Chinstrap
In this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra discuss what it really looks like to “give it to God” as they sort through the anxiety of Kayle’s upcoming job interview, financial discussions, and difficult times.
19 May 2026
Season 1 Episode 14 - From Corporate to Kitchen—Gina Romero on Faith, Family & Home
Today’s episode features Gina Romero, author of Welcome Home, podcaster and mother, who shares how homemaking can be a faith-filled ministry. She discusses her new book, an upcoming holidays volume, her online classroom, practical tips for busy families, restoring traditions, and raising children with intentional, Christ-centered homes.
You can buy Gina’s book at:
https://a.co/d/08uUZiTc
Check out Gina’s Podcast at:
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https://youtube.com/@welcomehomebyginaromero?si=GP7ot1b-HWUF0WLI
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-home-by-gina/id1838785255
Learn more or contact:
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12 May 2026
Season 1 Episode 13 - The Road to Freedom w/ Jeanne Roberson
This episode of Rooted contains adult content and adult themes. It may not be suitable for young listeners.
Jeanne Roberson shares her harrowing testimony of being groomed into the stripping industry as a minor, battling addiction, a turning point toward sobriety and faith, and her path to recovery and advocacy. She discusses writing Shattered for Glory, her volunteer work and ministries that reach dancers and incarcerated women, and calls churches and communities to disrupt trafficking and support survivors.
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt broken, lost, ashamed, or hopeless. Jeanne’s testimony is a reminder that no one is too far gone for redemption, healing, and freedom.
📖 Featured Book:Shattered for Glory: A Human Trafficking Survivor’s Journey to Freedomhttps://a.co/d/0g5yt8Pk
🌐 Website:https://inspiringsouls.com
📧 Contact Jeanne:inspiringsouls1@gmail.com
🎧 Tune in now and be encouraged by a story of resilience, faith, transformation, and hope.
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1 May 2026
Season 1 Episode 12 - Release of Control w/ Hadassah Treu
Hadassah Troy shares her powerful testimony: growing up in communist Bulgaria, finding faith at 17, and navigating a marriage marked by infertility, anxiety, and spiritual growth.She explains how suffering led to deep healing, her husband’s conversion, his unexpected death, and her subsequent journey through widowhood.As an author of Draw Near and a writer and speaker, Hadassah describes how she now channels her pain into purpose—encouraging others through writing, devotion, and the hope of God’s timing.
10 Apr 2026
Season 1 Episode 11 - Purpose with Vanya Koepke
Rooted | Season 1, Episode 11 – Purpose (w/ Vanya Koepke)
In this powerful episode of Rooted, we sit down with Vanya Koepke to hear his incredible journey from a Russian orphanage to being adopted into a family in the United States, and ultimately becoming an author and local politician in Wisconsin.
Vanya shares his testimony with honesty and depth, revealing how God’s hand was present through every chapter of his life. Together, we explore what it truly means to live with purpose, not one defined by the world, but one rooted in Christ.
This conversation dives into identity, calling, and the truth that our lives have meaning far beyond our circumstances. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about your purpose or direction, this episode will encourage you to anchor your life in God’s truth.
🎙️ Tune in and be reminded: your story matters, and your purpose is found in Him.
2 Apr 2026
Season 1 Episode 10 - Discipleship with T.S. Wright
On this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra host writer and podcaster, T.S. Wright to discuss his first book in his God Centered Concept Discipleship Series, “Embracing the Truth.” To hear his podcasts or inquire about speaking engagements, check out his website at:
https://www.tswrightspeaks.com
28 Mar 2026
Season 1 Episode 9 - Heart Posture and Peanut Butter
Kayle and Cassandra discuss leadership roles, God’s gifts and plan for their usage, and our heart posture in leadership and ministry.
17 Mar 2026
Season 1 Episode 8 - NeuroSpicy with Special Guest Amber Weigand Buckley
Rooted Podcast – Episode 8: NeuroSpicy
What does it really look like to live, parent, and create when your brain doesn’t follow the typical rulebook?
In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, we sit down with Amber Weigand Buckley—writer, speaker, and author of Sisterhood of the Short Yellow Pencils: Mental Health Mayhem One Sticky Note at a Time—for a conversation that is honest, funny, and deeply real.
Amber shares about her time in a psych ward, the unexpected story behind those short yellow pencils, and what it’s like navigating a beautifully neurospicy life as a wife, mom, and writer. From parenting to identity to the messy in-between moments, this episode is full of relatable stories and meaningful perspective.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring things out as you go (with a little chaos along the way), this conversation is for you.
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📚 Learn more about Amber’s book:Sisterhood of the Short Yellow Pencils: Mental Health Mayhem One Sticky Note at a Time
🎙️ Subscribe to the Rooted Podcast for more conversations like this
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6 Mar 2026
Season 1 Episode 7 - Coal Miners
In this episode of Rooted, Kayle and Cassandra discuss gratitude and grace in marriage, relationships, and friendships, while focusing on the necessity for fellowship, discipleship, and finding blessings in the messy parts of life.
12 Feb 2026
Season 1 Episode 6 - Anxiety Isn’t Weakness
On this episode of Rooted Podcast, Kayle and Cassandra host their very first guest, Elisha Lee from Elisha’s Space Podcast to discuss #anxiety , #depression , and the #strength that comes from it.
Guest Show Notes:
Elisha is a counselor, author, and entrepreneur who helps people navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Through her platform, Elisha’s Space, she creates a sanctuary for healing, honest conversation, and practical tools for mental wellness.
Restoring You Christian Counseling: Restoring You Christian Counseling | Catonsville, MD
Elisha’s Space: Elisha’s Space
Amazon Links:
Mental Health Guidebook: Amazon.com: The Mental Health Handbook: Strategies for Self-Care and Resilience eBook : Lee, Elisha : Kindle Store
Coloring Book Amazon.com: Mindfulness Biblical Affirmations of Forgiveness and Grace: An Adult Coloring Journey to Peace and Restoration: 9798323577903: Lee, Elisha: Books
Patricia Learns Patience Patricia Learns Patience: Lee, Elisha: 9798245355658: Amazon.com: Books
4 Feb 2026
Season 1 Episode 5 - Brownies
Kayle and Cassandra talk stress on a marriage, intimacy, and honesty in parenting.
14 Jan 2026
Season 1 Episode 4 - Winter’s Burlap
In this extended episode of the #RootedPodcast, we talk honestly about #grief, #love, and the way #winter slows us down so God can refine us. Instead of choosing #unhealthyCoping, we explore what it looks like to allow ourselves to be sad because we love, and to let grief do its refining work without letting it overtake us.
Through a few tears and laughter, we reflect on how #faith meets us in sorrow, how #ChristianMarriage walks through loss together, and how grief, like winter; can prepare us for new growth.
If you’re learning how to grieve without losing hope, this conversation is for you. #FaithInGrief #EmotionalHealing #BiblicalPerspective #GodInTheGrief #RefinedNotRuined
7 Jan 2026
Season 1 Episode 3 - The G is Silent: Choosing Each Other
Hosts Kayle and Cassandra explore why late-night conversations matter in marriage, carving out intentional time amid parenting, work, and life to stay connected. They share personal stories about accountability, servanthood, and treating marriage as a united partnership under faith.
31 Dec 2025
Season 1 Episode 2 - Stuck in the Void: Faith, Parenting & the Post-Holiday Grump
Hosts Cass and Kayle talk candidly about the ”void” between holidays, parenting weariness, and how small choices — both good and bad — shape our spiritual lives. They explore gratitude, submission to God’s heading, and practical habits to reclaim perspective.
The episode weaves personal stories (shoveling driveways, homeschooling, grief, and ministry) into takeaways about intentional devotion, using your gifts for service, and guiding children while surrendering their futures to God.
24 Dec 2025
Season 1 Episode 1 - Coffee Cake
In their first podcast episode, Kayle and Cassandra laugh, reflect, and share a story about their child's expectations. That moment opens a deeper conversation about trusting God’s plan over our own in marriage, parenting, planning, and life.
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