The Radical Root

Can A Believer Be Cursed?

In this episode, Pratt and Sandy explore what Scripture really teaches about blessings, curses, and the spiritual covering God places over His people. They unpack the story of a king who tried to hire a spiritual “professional” to curse Israel—only to watch God turn every attempt into a blessing. Yet later, the people did fall under divine judgment. Why? And what’s the difference between a curse and the consequences of our own choices? Join the conversation as Pratt and Sandy share how we can stay aligned with God’s ways and avoid the pitfalls that lead us away from His protection.

Prodigals and Their Damascus Road

The blinding light on the Damascus road must have shaken Saul to his core, yet that very moment became the hinge on which his entire life turned. Suddenly dependent on the companions walking beside him, Saul was unknowingly being led straight into the purpose that had been waiting for him all along. And it makes you wonder: what if the prodigal you’re praying for is already on a path that will collide with a life‑altering encounter with God? What if the very road you wish they’d avoid is the one God intends to use as their doorway to grace? Maybe their story isn’t spiraling… maybe it’s aligning. And the moment that looks like their breaking could be the moment heaven breaks in.

Is My Faith Alive?

Is believing enough? James chapter 2 draws a bold line: faith without works is dead. In this episode, Pratt and Sandy explore what it means to have a living, active faith—one that moves beyond words and into action. Through the stories of biblical figures who dared to obey, risk, and step out, they reveal how faith becomes visible when it’s partnered with obedience. God’s promises are often fulfilled not just by believing, but by doing. Whether you’re wrestling with passivity or longing to see your faith bear fruit, this conversation invites you to examine your walk and ask: Is my faith alive?

Donkeys, Detours, and Divine Appointments

In this episode, we explore Saul’s unexpected rise in 1 Samuel 9 and how God’s perspective often differs from our own. Though Saul saw himself through the lens of smallness and past losses, God saw strength, inheritance, and purpose. Every detail of Saul’s journey—from the servant with the silver to the women drawing water at the well—was divinely ordered to bring him to Samuel at the appointed time. Saul’s story reminds us to look again, think higher, and trust that God is preparing us for more than we realize. What feels like wandering may actually be divine choreography leading you into your calling.

When Victory Becomes A Snare

In this episode, Sandy explores the sobering aftermath of Gideon’s victory over the Midianites. Though the battle was won, what followed introduced a deeper spiritual struggle. Gideon’s request led to the creation of a golden ephod—an object that became a snare for the Israelites, drawing their worship away from God. This episode is a call to vigilance. It reminds us that even good things—victory and prosperity—can become distractions if we lose sight of the One who gave them.