The Rooted Podcast

Did Jesus contradict himself or do both his teachings and actions emphasise the importance of grace? How do we interpret Jesus' teaching on worry in light of the cost of living crisis? How do we navigate Jesus' teaching on divorce? In this episode we answer your questions about the Sermon on the Mount!Mark's article on divorceTimestamps(00:35) - How can we let others see our good d

What is meant by the image of the narrow gate? How can we tell that someone is a false prophet? How do we discern good fruit?In this episode we discuss how these teachings impact our lives today. We consider the importance of good fruit in our lives and the responsibility to discern false teachings. We finish with a look at the parable of the two house builders – the necessity of

Should Christians judge? How does Jesus say we should treat others? In this episode Noël, Esther and Mark discuss Jesus’ countercultural teaching on judging others, wisdom in sharing faith, and 'The Golden Rule’. We are reminded that our confidence in prayer comes from God’s goodness and generosity, and finish by discussing how Jesus calls his followers to live and how we sh

How should Christians pray and fast? How important is the heart behind these spiritual disciplines? Where should our priorities be? In this episode Noël, Esther and Mark look at Jesus' teaching on prayer, fasting and our relationship to possessions in Matthew 6.5–24. We dig deeper into The Lord's Prayer and discuss prioritising our relationship with God and our devotion to him.T

How does Jesus teach us to live? Should Christians take oaths? In this episode Noël, Esther and Mark look at Matthew 5.33–48 and discuss Jesus' countercultural teaching on oath taking and non-violent resistance. We're reminded of Jesus continually calling his followers to live by a higher standard, laying down their rights for the good of others. We finish by looking at how we'r

What does Jesus say about anger and lust? Was Jesus intentionally provocative? What's the importance of reconciliation? Join us as we look at Matthew 5.21–30, discussing the new perspective Jesus introduces on anger and lust, as well as his radical challenge to forgive. We also dive into the hyperbolic and provocative nature of Jesus' words and learn more about what it is that he

What does it mean to be blessed and who does Jesus say is blessed? In this episode we take a look at the Beatitudes in the Matthew 5.1–12. Your hosts, Noël, Esther and Mark, discuss the context of the sermon and the meaning of the word 'blessed'. We delve deeper into how the Beatitudes challenge societal norms and how Jesus introduces a new value system. We also look at some of

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