Walking Rooted

Would You Rather Have Mono or Destroy the Ring? | WALKING ROOTED 015

This episode of the Walking Rooted podcast goes completely off the rails in the best way possible. Jesse and Wayne talk about surviving mononucleosis, watching all of The Lord of the Rings while sick, whether Frodo actually had the same symptoms, and the impossible “Would You Rather” question: would you rather have mono… or carry the One Ring to Mount Doom? Along the way they debate s’mores, custom Converse, pizza ovens, listening to podcasts at 2x speed, and why dessert pizza just feels wrong. But underneath the laughs, the conversation also turns toward faith, community, and what God has been teaching them lately. The guys reflect on Psalm 67, God’s blessing as a way to bless others, and praying for those hurting in their local community. If you enjoy Christian podcasts, funny conversations, Lord of the Rings references, random rabbit trails, and honest discussions about life and faith, this episode is for you.

We Drafted The Ultimate 90's Worship Setlist | WALKING ROOTED EP. 14

Remember overhead transparencies, youth group worship bands, rollerblades, and trying to learn guitar solos from VHS-era worship songs? In this episode of Walking Rooted, Wayne, Jesse, and special guest Nicholas take a trip back to the golden era of 90’s worship music with a full-on draft to build the ultimate worship setlist. Along the way, they swap hilarious church band stories, talk about learning music in youth group, relive chaotic worship team moments, and debate classics from Delirious?, Vineyard, Sonicflood, Matt Redman, Darrell Evans, and more. If you grew up in church during the 90’s or early 2000’s, this episode is loaded with nostalgia, laughs, and songs you probably still remember by heart.

Alaska, Snowstorms, and Drinking the Wrong Coffee | WALKING ROOTED 013

What do Alaska, a snowstorm, and drinking the wrong coffee have in common? Honestly… we’re still figuring that out. In this episode of the Walking Rooted Podcast, Wayne and Jesse share stories from a wild stretch of travel that includes sleeping in a Subaru, navigating unexpected weather, and making a few questionable decisions along the way. Somewhere between the laughs and the chaos, a bigger conversation unfolds about faith, mindset, and learning to trust that God provides—even when life feels unpredictable. It’s real, it’s funny, and it might hit closer to home than you expect.

Car Camping, Cemeteries, and Questionable Decisions

Car camping across the country, late-night conversations, and one seriously questionable camping idea—this episode has it all. We’re sharing stories from recent adventures, including testing out sleeping in a car, planning a cross-country trip, and debating whether camping in a cemetery is genius… or just plain weird. We also reflect on how God works in both the big and small moments of life. Whether it’s through unexpected encounters or personal experiences that don’t quite make sense at first, we’re learning to pay attention to what He might be doing right in front of us.

Eating Wrappers, Toughing Lions, and Live Stream Fails

Ever eaten something and immediately wondered if you made a mistake? Yeah… that’s how this episode starts. From trying Japanese candy (including an edible wrapper) to swapping stories about lion encounters, livestream fails, and travel chaos—this one goes off the rails in the best way. But like always, somewhere in the middle of the laughter, we find something deeper. We talk about how God uses broken things, how life’s unexpected moments shape us, and what it looks like to trust Him even when things don’t make sense. This episode is a mix of fun, faith, and a little bit of “why did we do that?” In this episode: * Trying weird Japanese snacks (and eating the wrapper ) * A wild lion encounter you have to hear to believe * Livestream tech fails and behind-the-scenes chaos * Travel stories, jet lag, and unexpected moments * The beauty of brokenness and how God uses it * Hot dogs, retreats, and random life debates