Rooted & Real is a laid-back, no-frills podcast where faith meets everyday life. Hosted by just a regular guy, this show offers honest, down-to-earth conversations about the Bible, personal growth, and navigating life with purpose. No preaching, no pressure—just real talk, a little reflection, and a whole lot of grace. Whether you're deep in your faith or just curious, pull up a chair and join the conversation.
Rooted and Real : Raw Discussions
Claim This Podcastby AJ Riley
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49 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Rooted & Real is a laid-back, no-frills podcast where faith meets everyday life. Hosted by just a regular guy, this show offers honest, down-to-earth conversations about the Bible, personal growth, and navigating life with purpose. No preaching, no pressure—just real talk, a little reflection, and a whole lot of grace. Whether you're deep in your faith or just curious, pull up a chair and join the conversation.
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
Pull Up a Chair: Episode 1 - A Chair for the Outcast
<p>🪑 Pull Up a Chair: A Seat for the Outcast</p><p>Everybody knows Zacchaeus as the guy who climbed a tree. But what if his story is really about something we all long for—to be seen?</p><p>In this episode, AJ explores the story of Zacchaeus and the moment Jesus stopped for the person everyone else ignored. Together we'll talk about labels, belonging, grace, and what happens when Jesus sees more in us than our mistakes.</p><p>If you've ever felt overlooked, judged, or like you don't quite fit in, pull up a chair. This conversation is for you.</p><p>📖 Luke 19:1-10<br>🎙️ Rooted and Real: Raw Discussions with AJ Riley</p><p>🌱 Stay Rooted. Stay Real.</p><p>📱 Find us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok<br>📧 Email the show at <a href="mailto:RootedandReal@yahoo.com">RootedandReal@yahoo.com</a></p><p>🎵 Show themes "Backroads Revival Revived" and "Rooted in the Dark" created and copyrighted by AJ Riley.</p>
June 8, 2026
Built Different Episode 5: Peter -Faith That Fails Can Still Finish
<p>What happens when faith fails?</p><p>In the final episode of our Built Different series, join host AJ Riley as we explore the life of Peter—a man who left everything to follow Jesus, boldly stepped out in faith, publicly failed when it mattered most, and ultimately became one of the most influential leaders of the early church.</p><p>From the shores of Galilee to the courtyard of denial and finally to the shoreline of restoration, Peter's story is a powerful reminder that our failures do not have to define our future.</p><p>This episode dives into:</p><ul><li><p>faith and doubt</p></li><li><p>courage and fear</p></li><li><p>failure and regret</p></li><li><p>grace and restoration</p></li><li><p>and the truth that God is not finished with us when we fall</p></li></ul><p>Because sometimes the most powerful testimony isn't that you never failed—it's that God met you there and helped you keep going.</p><p>🎙️ Built Different Series<br>Episode 5: <strong>Peter — Faith That Fails Can Still Finish</strong></p><p>Stay Rooted. Stay Real.</p><p>Show Themes “Backroads Revival Revived” & “Rooted in the Dark” created and copyrighted by AJ Riley.</p>
May 27, 2026
Bonus Interview: Bret Martin - Fatherhood, Ministry & Muay Thai
<p>In this special bonus episode of Rooted and Real: Raw Discussions, AJ Riley sits down with Bret Martin — Involvement and First Impressions Pastor at Shelby Christian Church in Shelbyville, KY, father of three, Muay Thai professional, and founder/instructor of Crucible Muay Thai.</p><p>Together they dive into what it really looks like to balance faith, family, leadership, discipline, and purpose in everyday life.</p><p>From ministry and marriage to fatherhood and fighting, Bret shares honest insight into the lessons learned both inside and outside the ring. This conversation explores perseverance, identity, mental toughness, staying grounded in faith, and the responsibility of leading well in every area of life.</p><p>Raw, real, and full of practical wisdom, this episode is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t just built in the spotlight — it’s built in consistency, character, and showing up for the people God has placed in front of you.</p><p>🎙️ Episode: “Fatherhood, Ministry & Muay Thai”<br>🎧 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts</p><p>Stay Rooted. Stay Real.</p><p>Show Themes “Backroad Revival Revived” & “Rooted in the Dark” created and copyrighted by AJ Riley.</p>
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