Why is it important to surround yourself with friends who push you in your faith?

How do you find mentors that help you in your walk with Christ? Why is it important?

Episode Summary In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, Brooke Berry explores the importance of having a mentor in your walk with Christ. Joined by YoungLife leader Kiersten Kleinecke, the conversation highlights how mentorship can provide guidance, encouragement, and support during the challenges of high school. Kiersten shares insights from her own faith journey and explains how mentors can help students stay grounded in their relationship with God. This episode is especially helpful for students looking to grow in their faith and for adults who want to better support them. Highlights *  Kiersten shares her personal faith journey and what led her to mentor students  *  The role mentors play in helping high schoolers stay strong in their faith  *  Practical advice on how students can find a trusted mentor  Be sure to tune in next week for another episode of Rooted Not Rushed!

Finding Motivation in Christ when you Feel Overwhelmed

Episode Summary In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, host Brooke Berry talks about how to find motivation when life feels overwhelming. She is joined by guest Ellie Wiesen, a sophomore and competitive swimmer, who shares her experience balancing school, sports, and social life. Together, they discuss where stress comes from, how students can respond to it, and how faith can provide strength during busy seasons. This episode reminds listeners that they are not alone and encourages them to turn to Christ for motivation and support. Highlights *  What causes stress and overwhelm for high school students  *  Where to turn when you feel overwhelmed  *  How faith can help provide motivation and strength   Come back next week for another episode of Rooted Not Rushed to keep growing in your faith!

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In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, host Brooke introduces the purpose behind the podcast and why it matters for busy high school students. She shares how feeling overwhelmed is common, with many teens juggling packed schedules every day. Despite this, Brooke emphasizes that a relationship with God remains important and shouldn’t be overlooked. The episode encourages listeners to find simple, meaningful ways to include faith in their daily routines. Highlights *  Many high school students feel busy every day, but faith can still be a priority  *  Small, everyday actions can help strengthen your relationship with God  *  The podcast will explore practical ways to grow spiritually during high school   Be sure to tune in next week to keep learning how to grow your faith in the middle of a busy life!

How can you invite God into your sport? Does it make a difference?

Episode Summary In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, host Brooke Berry discusses how athletes can invite God into their sport and why it makes a difference. She is joined by guest Lia Reitsema, a sophomore soccer player, who shares her personal journey of growing in faith through athletics. Together, they talk about what it means to play for and with God, as well as the challenges of being a Christian athlete. This episode encourages student-athletes to stay rooted in their faith, even in the middle of a busy and competitive schedule. Highlights *  How to invite God into your sport as a student-athlete  *  The challenges of balancing faith and athletics  *  How faith can impact your mindset as an athlete   Join us next week on Rooted Not Rushed for more ways to stay grounded in your faith during high school!

Why is it important to surround yourself with friends who push you in your faith?

Episode Summary In this episode of Rooted Not Rushed, host Brooke Berry explores why it’s important to surround yourself with friends who strengthen your faith. She is joined by guest Lily Inabnet, a sophomore at Valor Christian High School, who shares her personal experiences with Christ-centered friendships. Together, they discuss how to find supportive friends, the challenges of building these relationships in high school, and the impact those friendships can have. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on how their friendships influence their faith and daily lives. Highlights *  How to find and build friendships that are centered around Christ  *  Why Christ-centered friendships matter during high school  *  The impact friends can have on your faith and personal growth   Tune in next week for another episode of Rooted Not Rushed to keep growing your faith in everyday life!