In this inspiring episode of the Rooted Podcast, we sit down with Becky, better known as Clean Mama, the creator of cleanmama.com and author of multiple books that help families create order, peace, and joy in their homes. Becky shares how a simple cleaning routine she developed back in 2000 grew into a thriving community, product line, and movement that helps thousands of families. From her days as an art teacher managing the chaos of 600 kids a week, to launching a blog during the 2008 financial crisis, to writing books and creating non-toxic cleaning products—her story is both practical and faith-filled. We talk about her 15-minute cleaning method, her five daily habits that keep chaos at bay, the importance of using safe, non-toxic products, and how her faith has shaped her work and family life. Whether you’re a busy parent, college student, or someone overwhelmed by clutter, this conversation will leave you with both encouragement and practical tools you can use right away.

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• 0:00 – Becky’s introduction
• 1:00 – College years, roommate chore charts, and art teacher
• 3:00 – Early marriage and small apartment struggles
• 5:00 – Starting Clean Mama
• 10:00 – Launching products & memberships
• 12:00 – Why Becky’s cleaning method is different
• 19:00 – Flexible systems and free printables
• 22:00 – Creating non-toxic cleaning products
• 30:00 – Faith in business: living as a Christian entrepreneur
• 35:00 – Kingdom work in the home & teaching kids life skills
• 39:00 – Practical parenting: teaching kids to clean step-by-step
• 43:00 – Closing thoughts + where to find Clean Mama

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1. “Give me 15 minutes a day and you’ll have a clean house.”
2. “Instead of reacting to the mess, we take care of it before it becomes the mess.”
3. “My system is about staying proactive, not waiting until you can’t stand the clutter anymore.”
4. “The five daily tasks—beds, counters, laundry, floors, and clutter—are the foundation.”
5. “I felt like the Holy Spirit was nudging me—just try this.”
6. “Kingdom work starts in the home—creating a safe, peaceful place for your family.”
7. “God is always good, all the time—even when we don’t see what He’s doing yet.”

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• Clean Mama Website: cleanmama.com
• Social Media: @cleanmama

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In this inspiring episode of the Rooted Podcast, Josie and Symone sit down with Jason Hewlett, an award-winning speaker, Hall of Fame keynote entertainer, and author of The Promise. From his early days impersonating Elton John on the Las Vegas strip to his mission today of spreading joy through faith, family, and authenticity, Jason shares his remarkable journey of discovering his gifts, making life-changing promises, and using his signature moves to inspire others. Jason dives into why promises are stronger than goals, how to identify and magnify your unique talents, and why keeping your word is the foundation of both leadership and faith. You’ll also hear hilarious impersonations, incredible stories, and practical ways to uncover your God-given signature moves. This episode will leave you laughing, encouraged, and equipped to live more rooted in joy, authenticity, and truth.

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TIMESTAMP SUMMARY

• 01:00 – Jason’s Journey – From Vegas stages to keynote speaking
• 03:00 – Playing Elton John & Ricky Martin – Las Vegas career beginnings
• 05:00 – Discovering the Gift – Teachers and mentors who shaped Jason
• 10:00 – Turning Down Vegas Fame – Choosing family and faith over glitz
• 12:00 – Promises vs Goals – Why promises are sacred and lasting
• 19:00 – Signature Moves – Identifying, clarifying, and magnifying your gifts
• 22:00 – The TJ Bus Story – Creating joy through simple promises
• 26:00 – The ICM Process – Free tool for finding your gifts
• 30:00 – Rejection to Success – How fear and failure shape greatness
• 36:00 – Favorite Impressions – Elton John, Billy Joel, and dinosaurs
• 40:00 – Resources & Closing – Where to find Jason’s book and daily content

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1. “Why set a goal when you can make a promise? A promise is sacred.”
2. “Imperfect motives can still lead to a perfect mission.”
3. “Your signature moves are the gifts God gave you — don’t hide them.”
4. “Without promises, we drift. With promises, we live with purpose.”
5. “We are performers whether on stage or at home — shine your light.”
6. “Rejection is often the greatest gift that leads us to success.”
7. “Don’t bury your talents. Multiply them.”
8. “Everyone has signature moves — identify, clarify, and magnify them.”
9. “The promise you keep to your family is the most important one of all.”
10. “When you’re rooted in truth, your light shines brighter for the world.”

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• Jason Hewlett Website: https://jasonhewlett.com
• ICM Process (Identify, Clarify, Magnify): https://jasonhewlett.com/icm
• The Promise (Jason’s Book): https://a.co/d/6zyuOP1

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Rooted Podcast, Josie and Symone sit down with Pastor Keith Kerstetter, a recently retired pastor who served in Willmar, Minnesota for 20 years. From his unexpected entry into ministry to his lifelong journey of feeling like an outsider, Keith vulnerably shares how God redefined his identity, reshaped his purpose, and gave him deep roots in grace and truth. Together, they talk about spiritual growth, the importance of relationships over rules, how fear often holds people back, and what it means to truly live for an audience of one. Whether you're navigating singleness, questioning your calling, or needing a reminder of God's redeeming love, this conversation will leave you encouraged, grounded, and inspired.

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• 02:00 – Childhood Roots: Advanced education, outsider syndrome, and 2am friends
• 06:00 – Early Career: From juvenile court to school administrator
• 07:30 – Finding Faith: The slow awakening to Jesus and salvation
• 13:00 – Insecurity & Calling: Becoming a pastor despite feeling unqualified
• 17:00 – Identity in Christ: Pre-decisions, people pleasing, and an audience of one
• 23:00 – Fear and Psychology: Only two innate fears and how the rest are learned
• 25:00 – Rules vs Relationship: Church culture, messy grace, and the carpet story
• 31:00 – Parenting Parallels: Rules flow from relationship
• 35:00 – Salvation & Motives: It’s not how you get there—just get there
• 40:00 – Spiritual Growth: Crawl, walk, run—mapping the discipleship journey
• 44:00 – Generosity Redefined: Beyond money—time, energy, and heart
• 46:00 – Dating & Singleness: Keith’s late marriage and advice for waiting well
• 50:00 – Final Encouragement: Play to an audience of one and live at the speed of love

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• "Jesus moved at the speed of love—and it’s hard to love people when you're in a hurry."
• "You can go at the speed of life or you can go at the speed of love."
• "Imperfect motives lead to a perfect Savior."
• "Play to an audience of one. Live for the applause of the nail-scarred hands."
• "I didn’t want to look back and say I squandered singleness by whining instead of winning."
• "Without Christ, you have a hopeless end. With Christ, you have an endless hope."
• "When you know you're weak, you rely on Jesus' strength—that’s when miracles happen."
• "There’s a big difference between proximity to Jesus and intimacy with Jesus."
• "God doesn't just use us in spite of our weaknesses—He often uses us because of them."

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• Willmar Assembly of God Website (discipleship roadmap and resources): https://willmarag.org
• Promise Keepers Movement (1990s men’s ministry encouraging connection and accountability)
• Micah 6:8 – Keith’s life verse: "To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."

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In this deeply insightful episode of the Rooted Podcast, hosts Josie and Symone Harms sit down with their longtime family healthcare provider, Dr. Troy Spurrill, founder of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing. Blending functional medicine, neuroscience, chiropractic care, and faith, Dr. Troy reveals how healing isn’t just physical — it’s mental, emotional, and spiritual. He shares personal stories, scientific insights, and miraculous testimonies from patients around the world who have experienced profound healing. From the dangers of seed oils and trans fats to the impact of mindset and unforgiveness on cellular health, this episode is packed with wisdom that can transform how you view your body and your relationship with God.

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• 0:00 – Introduction to Dr. Troy and his impact on the hosts' family
• 2:00 – Dr. Troy's journey from pre-med to chiropractic and functional medicine
• 5:00 – Personal health crisis and discovering God’s role in healing
• 7:00 – How stress impacts the body: triad of health explained
• 9:00 – Practical steps to reverse stress: sleep, clean eating, scripture
• 10:00 – The truth about food: organic vs. modified
• 14:00 – Seed oils & fats: what to avoid and what to consume
• 17:00 – What’s wrong with the healthcare system & the power of functional medicine
• 20:00 – Communication breakdown = disease: root cause analysis
• 23:00 – How mindset and belief affect your ability to heal
• 26:00 – The science of cells, forgiveness, and biblical healing
• 28:00 – Real-life miracles: from schizophrenia to financial provision
• 35:00 – Waiting on God's timing in healing and purpose
• 39:00 – Identity in Christ and emotional healing stories
• 44:00 – Dr. Troy’s final truth: fear of the Lord, knowing your identity, and becoming who God made you to be

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1. "If God made it, it's good. If man changed it, beware."
2. "We're living too short and dying too long."
3. "An excuse is just a reason wrapped in the skin of a lie."
4. "Stress causes your cells to fold in and block healing."
5. "Knowing your God-given identity is the foundation of health."
6. "There are no side effects to God’s treatment."
7. "Your mindset affects your chemistry — faith literally heals."
8. "We’re not just a body — we are mind, spirit, and purpose."
9. "God rarely does the same thing twice — healing looks different for everyone."

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• Dr. Troy Clinic: https://www.officialsynapse.com
• Dr. Troy Podcast: https://www.officialsynapse.com/synapse-media/podcasts/

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In this lively, inspiring, and deeply faith-filled episode, Josie and Simone sit down with author, content creator, and entrepreneur Zach Windahl to talk about faith deconstruction, Biblical clarity, spiritual growth, and joy. Known for his best-selling books like The Bible Study and See the Good, Zach shares his journey from childhood entrepreneurship (yes, shark tooth necklaces at age 9) to becoming a Bible teacher and brand builder with a mission to help people fall in love with Scripture. We dive into how Zach reconnected with his faith after a season of doubt, what it was like studying the Bible in Australia, and how his new book, The Bible Simplified, is helping people understand God’s Word more deeply than ever before. This episode is packed with Biblical wisdom, behind-the-scenes stories, practical encouragement, and a ton of joy.

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• [00:00] – Intro to Zach Windahl
• [03:00] – Shark teeth and slime
• [07:00] – Zach’s mom’s cancer, early faith, and more
• [10:00] – Reading the Bible in 90 days & studying it deeply in Australia
• [14:00] – Understanding the Bible as a unified story
• [18:00] – The importance of historical and cultural context in Bible reading
• [21:00] – The Bible Study and the Sunday brand
• [25:00] – Practical tips to reading the Bible
• [29:00] – See the Good and Zach’s personal mindset
• [32:00] – Growing up with gratitude through trials
• [36:00] – Staying grounded in a world praise
• [39:00] – Listening prayer and hearing God’s voice
• [43:00] – Zach’s writing process and building a book from scratch
• [45:00] – Final encouragement: fear of the Lord, wisdom, and purpose
• [46:00] – Where to find Zach’s books, content, and audiobook release

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1. “God doesn’t want to be number one—He wants to be at the center.”
2. “The Bible isn’t random stories. It’s one unified story pointing to Jesus.”
3. “Reading Scripture without context is like reading mail that wasn’t meant for you.”
4. “Gratitude changes everything—even in suffering, God is still good.”
5. “I wrote the book I wish I had when I was trying to understand the Bible.”
6. “The Bible wasn’t written to Western minds—it’s full of imagery, history, and poetry.”
7. “You won’t hear God until you learn to stop talking and listen.”
8. “If you’re bored with the Bible, change your pace. Read it in 30 days. Go wild.”

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• 📘 Books by Zach Windahl:
• The Bible Simplified – https://a.co/d/axdNT4G
• The Bible Study – https://a.co/d/bXOydlq
• See the Good – https://a.co/d/bYnbPUt
• 🌐 Website: zachwindahl.com
• 📱 Instagram: @zachwindahl
• How to Hear God by Pete Greig
• Hearing God by Nathan Finocchio

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EPISODE SUMMARY

It’s our 30th episode—and you know what that means… it’s Q&A time! Every 10 episodes, Josie and Symone turn the mics on themselves to answer your questions—from the silly to the spiritual. This episode is full of laughs, powerful God moments, personal stories, Bible reflections, and real talk about fear, obedience, identity, and joy.

You’ll hear everything from their biggest regrets and favorite childhood toys, to what it means to follow Holy Spirit promptings and pray the promises, not the problems. Josie shares the story of becoming a state press secretary by surrendering her dreams to God, while Symone talks about a powerful “no” to LA that became a “yes” to something better. They also dive into Bible stories they’d love to witness, what makes a great husband, and the importance of not letting fear dictate your steps. This is the most fun + faith-filled Q&A yet—and it’s proof that when you're Rooted in truth, the freedom and prosperity will follow.

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• [01:30] – Our first business venture
• [02:30] – Strangest thing we’ve ever eaten (baby octopus & dirty gum!)
• [04:00] – Our biggest regrets
• [07:00] – Fear vs. faith
• [08:00] – How we stay positive on hard days
• [10:30] – Psalm 23 in real life
• [12:00] – Decompressing with friends and family
• [13:30] – If we could witness any Bible story live
• [18:00] – “God wouldn’t ask it from you if He didn’t put it in you”
• [19:00] – Game show dreams: Shark Tank and Dancing with the Stars
• [20:30] – HOT TAKES: COVID was kinda fun, Star Wars Episode 8 isn’t that bad
• [23:30] – A cool God moment
• [27:00] – How a press secretary dream turned into a real job
• [33:00] – “Gaze at God, glance at life” – fixing your focus
• [34:30] – Favorite childhood toys: American Girl Dolls, Legos, and play kitchens
• [36:00] – Top 5 husband qualities
• [40:00] – Fruits of the Spirit in relationships + loving Jesus more than anything
• [41:00] – What’s your current phone wallpaper and what’s the story behind it?
• [42:00] – Final Truths to be rooted in
• [46:30] – Wrapping up + what’s coming next on the podcast

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1. “Don’t pray the problem—pray the promises.”
2. “God wouldn’t ask it from you if He didn’t put it in you.”
3. “You are currently living at least one of the prayers you used to pray.”
4. “Fear and faith both ask you to believe in something you can’t see—you choose.”
5. “God always has more. He’s not just enough—He’s abundance.”
6. “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”
7. “If God plants a seed in you, He will water it and make it grow.”
8. “The Holy Spirit nudges us—say the thing, encourage the person, pray the prayer.”
9. “Gaze at God, glance at life. Focus on what lasts.”

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• Acts 16 (Paul & Silas in prison)
• 2 Kings (oil miracle)

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In this vulnerable and wisdom-packed episode of Rooted, Josie and Simone welcome Josh Loy—licensed mental health counselor, founder of New Ground Counseling, and a pastor at Reach Church in Seattle. With over 2,000 clients served, Josh brings profound insights into mental health, healing from shame, sexual struggles, and the intersection of faith and counseling. Josh shares his personal journey—from a pastor in a high-demand church environment to experiencing burnout, deep shame, and ultimately healing through counseling. He talks candidly about why safe spaces matter, why many Christians carry secret shame (especially around sexuality), and how true transformation happens when we’re fully known and still fully loved. This episode offers life-giving truth for anyone feeling stuck in cycles of guilt, fear, or performance—and invites listeners to experience the grace of Jesus in their most vulnerable places.

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[02:00] – Growing up in a ministry family + early compassion for others

[07:00] – The unique safety of counseling vs. the church

[09:00] – Breaking myths about counseling & why men often avoid it

[12:00] – Integrating faith into mental health work

[16:00] – Learning to see clients the way Jesus does

[17:00] – Most common struggles today: anxiety, depression, and sexual shame

[19:00] – Shocking porn stats & why the church must talk about sexual sin

[21:00] – How safe spaces break the power of shame

[26:00] – Josh’s personal story of rejection, failure, and healing

[33:00] – Group therapy + being fully seen and fully loved

[36:00] – What true transformation looks like in counseling

[39:00] – Knowing God's love vs. experiencing His love

[48:00] – To be fully known and fully loved—that is the gospel.

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“To be fully known and fully loved—that’s the gospel.”

“Shame says, ‘You are uniquely broken.’ Grace says, ‘You are deeply loved.’”

“Jesus isn’t surprised by your struggle—He wants to meet you in it.”

“Healing begins when we bring the hardest things into the safest spaces.”

“We talk about grace, but many of us still live like we have to earn love.”

“Transformation happens in relationships—especially the safe ones.”

“So many Christians are drowning in shame and silence. We need to open the conversation.”

“People don’t just need theology—they need a lived experience of being loved.”

“Your sexual story is part of your human story—and it deserves grace too.”

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• https://www.newgroundcounseling.com/
• https://reachchurch.cc/

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In this episode of Rooted, Josie and Symone welcome the ever-joyful and deeply wise Heather Flies—a seasoned junior high pastor, national speaker, and author with more than 30 years in youth ministry. Heather brings her signature honesty, humor, and biblical depth to this conversation about finding identity in Christ, healing from past wounds, and walking in joy regardless of circumstance. Heather opens up about growing up in a conservative church where women weren’t pastors, how she discovered her calling through youth ministry, and how abuse, bullying, and heartbreak shaped her—but never defined her. She speaks powerfully on how to walk through forgiveness, how to place Jesus at the center, and why the valley seasons often bring the most growth. Whether you’re a student, leader, or simply navigating life’s ups and downs, Heather’s testimony is filled with laughter, authenticity, and life-changing truths.

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• [00:00] – Christmas music 12 months a year
• [03:00] – Heather’s dream job and passion for junior high ministry
• [06:00] – National speaking
• [10:00] – Longevity in ministry
• [14:00] – Struggles with bullying and who God made her to be
• [17:00] – What it means to have your identity rooted in Christ
• [21:00] – Keeping Jesus on the throne daily
• [25:00] – Boundaries, toxic friendships, and forgiveness
• [29:00] – Daily forgiveness and the cost of bitterness
• [35:00] – God using your pain for purpose
• [38:00] – Growth in the valleys
• [42:00] – Heather’s current season
• [44:00] – God has more than you can imagine

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1. “God doesn’t want to be number one in your life. He wants to be at the center.”
2. “The valleys are where the growth happens—don’t be afraid of them.”
3. “Your past affects you, but it doesn’t define you.”
4. “Forgiveness isn’t for them—it’s for you. Bitterness gives someone power they don’t deserve.”
5. “God is for you and has more than you could ask or imagine.”
6. “Celebrate how God made you—and give others permission to do the same.”
7. “Don’t settle for a counterfeit identity rooted in performance, appearance, or relationships.”
8. “The world lures us into false identities. Jesus invites us into freedom.”
9. “Sometimes God makes you lie down in green pastures for your good—rest is holy too.”

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• Scripture References: Psalm 23, Ephesians 3:20, Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Philippians 3
• Website: wooddale.org
• Book: https://a.co/d/6j5yqC6
• Instagram: @heatherflies

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