Welcome to Rooted Deeply, a podcast and community dedicated to faith, family, and intentional living. Hosted by Danielle Murray, we explore scripture’s influence on every aspect of life—from marriage and parenting to personal growth and building meaningful connections.
Here, you’ll find heartfelt conversations, practical wisdom, and encouragement to live a Christ-centered life. Whether you’re seeking deeper understanding, support in your journey, or a community of like-minded believers, Rooted Deeply is here to inspire and equip you.
Join us as we dig deep into God’s word and grow together!
Entertainment or Idolatry: Are You Playing with Fire? | Episode 011
Entertainment has become such a normal part of our daily lives that we rarely stop to consider how deeply it can impact our hearts and minds. In this episode, we are talking about discernment when it comes to what we watch, listen to, and read—and how compromise can have deep spiritual implications.I’m sharing how media consumption can slowly dull our convictions, desensitize us to darkness, and ultimately pull our hearts away from the set-apart life Yah calls us to. We’ll explore why entertainment is never truly neutral, why discernment isn’t optional for believers, and how Scripture urges us to guard our minds and hearts diligently.Through practical examples and biblical truth, we’ll look at how to walk in wisdom, keep our hearts pure, and resist the subtle ways the enemy tries to disciple us through the things we consume.//SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: » Romans 12:2» 1 Peter 1:13-16» Psalm 101:3» Colossians 3:2» 2 Corinthians 6:17May יְהוָה bless you and keep you;יְהוָה make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;יְהוָה lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.We’d love to have you join us for our weekly group livestream in our online community at RootedDeeply.org/join 🫶🏼
22 Apr 2025
Expectations in Parenting | Episode 010
This week on Rooted Deeply, the Podcast we are talking about how honored expectations are the foundation of trust.
As parents, we carry a heavy weight when it comes to setting expectations for our children. But what if those expectations aren’t just rules for behavior—but invitations into trust, safety, and connection?In this episode, I’m sharing why unmet expectations can wound the heart, and how keeping our word builds a foundation that points our children back to Yah. We talk about the difference between empty threats and intentional boundaries, and how consistency in parenting reflects the character of our Father—who never breaks His promises.We’ll explore how the story of the Garden shows us the consequence of broken trust, why our kids need safe limits, and how love and structure go hand in hand.Through Scripture and real-life parenting moments, we’ll dig into how to set clear expectations, follow through with grace, and prepare our children to trust Yah’s voice as they grow.//✨ If this episode blessed you, please leave a comment, hit the thumbs up, and share it with a friend! 🤍SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:» Genesis 2–3» Proverbs 13:12» Jeremiah 29:11–14» Exodus 12» Proverbs 19:21» Matthew 5:37May יְהוָה bless you and keep you;יְהוָה make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;יְהוָה lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
We’d love to have you join us for our weekly group livestream in our online community at RootedDeeply.org/join 🫶🏼//
8 Apr 2025
Submission | On Headship & Humility | Episode 009
This week on Rooted Deeply, the Podcast we are talking about Biblical submission.
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Marriage is not just about roles—it’s about responsibility, humility, and a love that reflects Messiah.
In this episode, my husband and I sit down to talk about biblical headship in marriage—not as a position of dominance, but one of selfless leadership and sacrificial love. We unpack what it really means for a husband to love his wife as Messiah loves the Church, and how that kind of leadership changes the tone of the entire home.
We talk about the connection between trust and submission, the damage caused by bitterness, and the importance of both spouses stepping into their God-given roles—even when it’s hard. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about growing together with grace, truth, and a heart willing to repent and be transformed.
Whether your marriage is thriving or you're feeling stuck, we pray this episode encourages you to lean into Scripture, to lead with love, and to follow with trust.
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𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃:» Ephesians 5:21–33» Colossians 3:18–19» 1 Corinthians 13» Proverbs 31:11» 1 Peter 3:1–7
May יְהוָה bless you and keep you;יְהוָה make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;יְהוָה lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
1 Apr 2025
Married & Misunderstood | Episode 008
This week on Rooted Deeply, the Podcast, I'm talking with my husband about being Married & Misunderstood. Marriage can be a beautiful gift but sometimes we find ourselves misinterpreting each other's intentions, leaving us feeling less than thrilled with one another. In this episode, I sit down with my husband to talk about the misunderstandings that can arise when we don’t fully understand one another’s hearts. We share how simple actions or words can sometimes be misread, creating unintentional tension, and how we've learned to navigate these moments with grace and communication. We discuss the importance of giving each other the benefit of the doubt, learning to listen with empathy, and choosing to approach our marriages with a heart of understanding and patience. Through Scripture, we explore how God designed marriage to refine us and help us grow in love and understanding, just as we are called to love one another like Messiah.
25 Mar 2025
Childhood Trauma is Not Your Identity | Episode 007
This week on Rooted Deeply, the podcast we are dismantling the popular notion wounds from our childhood define who we are.In this episode, I sit down with Denise Boggs of Living Waters Ministry to talk about healing from childhood trauma and breaking free from the false identities shaped by pain.Denise shares powerful insights on how unhealed wounds affect our relationships, our parenting, and even our view of God. We discuss what it means to surrender our past and our pain, allowing God to restore what’s been broken, and step fully into the identity Yeshua has given us.Through Scripture and personal stories, we explore how true healing isn’t just about moving on from the past—it’s about walking in the freedom, wholeness and complete peace that God desires for us.//✨ If this episode blessed you, please leave a comment, hit the thumbs up, and share it with a friend! 🤍//SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:» Psalm 147:3» Isaiah 61:1» 2 Corinthians 5:17» Ephesians 4:31-32» Deuteronomy 6:6-7May יְהוָה bless you and keep you;יְהוָה make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;יְהוָה lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
18 Mar 2025
Mirror Images | Episode 006
It’s easy to call out the flaws in our children, but what if their struggles are actually a reflection of our own? When we see impatience, harsh words, or a lack of self-control in them, are we willing to ask, “Where have they seen this before?”
In this episode, we’re getting real about how our kids mirror our habits, attitudes, and sin—and how we can use that realization to grow in sanctification and lead them well.
I share from my own experience when I saw my child reflecting a struggle I hadn’t fully surrendered, and how it challenged me to change.Because parenting isn’t just about shaping them—it’s about letting God refine us, too.
Scripture References:📖 Matthew 7:3-5📖 Proverbs 22:6📖 Ephesians 6:4📖 James 1:23-25
Blessing:May יְהוָה bless you and keep you;יְהוָה make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;יְהוָה lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
11 Mar 2025
Gentle Parenting | Episode 005
In this week’s episode of Rooted Deeply, we’re diving into an often controversial topic: Gentle Parenting.We explore how parenting from a spirit of gentleness aligns with Biblical principles and reflects the way God often deals with us, because of Yeshua.
Jon and I share our experience with a child who was struggling with anger and resentment, and how putting on gentleness completely shifted our relationship with her.
I also talk about practical ways you can integrate gentle discipline into your routine without compromising boundaries — and how scripture can help us approach parenting with grace, truth, and most importantly, love.
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments, and please share it with a friend who might find it helpful! 🤍
SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:
Proverbs 15:1
Ephesians 6:4
Colossians 3:21
Hebrews 12:11
Galatians 5:22-23
May יְהוָה bless you and keep you;יְהוָה make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;יְהוָה lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
4 Mar 2025
It's Not Enough | Episode 004
This week on Rooted Deeply, the Podcast: Why avoiding sin isn’t enough—we must pursue holiness True obedience isn’t just about saying "no" to evil — it’s about cultivating a love for what God says is good. In this episode, I share a recent conversation with my 10-year-old that revealed how easy it is to focus so much on what we shouldn't do that we completely miss the heart behind obedience I share what I learned about keeping the Sabbath and how it went from feeling like a restrictive obligation to the absolute highlight of our week. Through Scripture, we explore how God’s commands aren’t meant to be burdensome but are intended to bring us closer to Him. We also talk about how we can shift our hearts to delight in God's commands and embrace obedience with joy. // ✨ If this episode blessed you, please leave a comment, hit the thumbs up, and share it with a friend! 🤍
SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:
» James 2:19
» 2 Chronicles 7:14
» Deuteronomy 5:12
» 1 John 5:3
» Philippians 4:8-9
» Ephesians 5:1-13
25 Feb 2025
Counter Culture | Episode 003
This week on Rooted Deeply, the Podcast; we are wrapping up the conversation on what it means to be Set Apart by explaining the importance of teaching our children to live a counter culture life. We discuss the cost of standing up to peer pressure, Jesus' counter-cultural ministry and how sometimes the persecution comes directly from the "church". We share with how we aim to equip our children to be stand firm in their faith, despite facing persecution from the world. If this podcast episode has blessed or inspired you, we would love for you to leave a comment, a thumbs up and to share it with a friend! 🤍
-- SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Mark 7, Matthew 10, John 15:18, 1 John 2:15, Romans 12:2
May Yah bless you and keep you; Yah make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; Yah lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
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18 Feb 2025
Kingdom Conduct | Episode 002
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🫶🏼 This week on Rooted Deeply, the Podcast; we are continuing the conversation on what it means to be God's Set Apart people and how that influences the way we interact with the world around us. We establish, through Scripture, what it means when the Bible tells us to "abide" in Christ and we talk through how one cannot be saved with a faith that is dead.. Our conduct as believers displays the fruit we are bearing (or lacking) and the light we are shining (or not). We also discuss how Jesus did not come to bring unity to the world as it is; but to divide it according to the intention of the Word of God. And we talk about how religion often neglects the instructions from God in order to align with culture. I'm leaving you with my thoughts on how we can equip our families to pursue Kingdom Conduct in a world that will hate us for it and encouragement from the Word on what we can expect when we choose holiness. --
SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:
James 4:14
1 John 2:12
James 2:14
Matthew 5:13
Matthew 5:44
John 15:4
2 Peter 5
Matthew 5:14
Matthew 10:16
John 15:18
1 John 3
Matthew 10:16 *from the ESV translation
If this podcast episode has blessed or inspired you, we would love for you to leave a comment, a thumbs up and to share it with a friend! 🤍 May Yah bless you and keep you; Yah make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; Yah lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
11 Feb 2025
Set Apart: Embracing Our True Identity Through Christ
Rooted Deeply is a podcast dedicated to growing a faith-filled life by loving God, loving others, and raising a family who will do the same. Hosted by Danielle Murray, this podcast dives into biblical truths, practical faith application, and how to live set apart in today’s culture. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your relationship with God, lead your family in faith, or explore deeper biblical insights, Rooted Deeply is here to encourage and equip you on your journey.
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28 Jan 2025
Rooted Deeply: A Journey into Faith, Family, and Purpose
In this first episode of Rooted Deeply, Danielle Murray shares the inspiration behind the podcast and her journey from family vlogging to diving deeper into faith-driven conversations. Learn how scripture influences her approach to marriage, parenting, and daily life, and hear about the exciting launch of a community dedicated to growing in faith together. If you’re seeking meaningful connections and practical wisdom for a Christ-centered life, this episode is for you.
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