In Episode 9 of Rooted & Radiant with Lydia, we talk about the hard truth behind real healing: it requires honesty. Many of us want peace without discomfort, healing without confession and change without facing what’s actually happening beneath the surface.We open up about the ways people numb themselves alcohol, nicotine, overeating, endless TV, scrolling, shopping and distraction and how those habits can quietly keep us stuck. We also discuss anxiety, financial stress, comparison on social media and the moment God holds up a mirror and shows us what needs to change.This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, spiritually stuck or afraid that following God means losing freedom. We share why faith doesn’t take freedom it restores it by breaking the power of what controls you and guiding you into truth, peace and healing.Key theme: God cannot heal what we refuse to bring into the light.If you’re new here, welcome. This community is for seekers, skeptics and believers who want honest conversations about God, healing and real life.Subscribe for more episodes, testimonies and our Daily Bread Scripture series.📖 Scripture:Psalm 32:3-5 https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bRSKLRsSUGXog2s5GELd1ZwPXGxABdKUCDp22hxyX8/edit?usp=sharing📌 Interested in being a guest on the podcast?https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-work...⛪️ Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/Stay Rooted in faith and Radiant in grace. God bless.

What happens when artificial intelligence speaks with confidence about God, faith, Satan and truth?In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia and Andrew share an unfiltered, real-time conversation they had with an AI system using a feature called Conspiracy Mode. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a sobering realization: when a non-human system speaks authoritatively about eternal matters, people listen.This episode is not about fear-mongering or arguing with technology. It’s about discernment.As AI becomes more conversational, confident and widely accessible, including to children and teenagers, we must ask hard questions:Should artificial intelligence speak on matters of faith?What happens when speculation is presented with authority?How easily can doubt be planted through confident language?And how do believers stay rooted when truth is challenged by algorithms?Throughout this conversation, we explore:• How AI presents skepticism, doubt and belief as “truth”• Why confidence does not equal authority• The danger of treating faith like a quick answer instead of a lifelong journey• Discernment in an age where information is instant but wisdom is rare• Why questioning can either lead away from God or deeper into Him• The responsibility parents have as AI becomes part of everyday life• Why faith cannot be outsourced to technologyThis episode ultimately points back to one truth:Faith is not something AI can decide for you.If you’ve ever wondered how technology intersects with belief or felt unsettled by how persuasive AI can sound, this conversation is for you.📖 Scripture:1 John 4:1 (NKJV) Test the Spirits -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F2UOSwm5Pe7YyusgNI19VJHQ_CleydwgTA4R2pDMLbo/edit?usp=sharingRevelation 13:16–18 (NKJV) The Mark of the Beast - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeF_jqSWc8V5CJuhwCJBkdzgjG9pUcsUfzMm-o5b8eM/edit?usp=sharing2 Thessalonians 2:9–10 (NKJV) Deception -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LjdPiZRD1RX1nZVASAnSCYuuqRR3_ZdlsCcDI_AdyjE/edit?usp=sharing📌 Interested in being a guest on the podcast?https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-works.com/⛪️ Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/If this episode challenged or encouraged you, we’d love to hear from you:👉 Do you think AI should speak on faith?👉 How do you practice discernment in a digital world?👉 What keeps your faith rooted?Subscribe for weekly faith-based conversations, honest testimonies and thoughtful discussions about walking with God in a world full of noise.Stay Rooted. Live Radiant.

In Episode 6 of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia and Andrew sit down for a heartfelt, honest, and faith-filled conversation about marriage, relationships, salvation, free will, and what it truly means to build a life on Christ. This Christmas-centered episode reflects on family, forgiveness, vulnerability, and why belief in Jesus is the foundation of everything, both in this life and eternity.We talk openly about broken relationships, toxic patterns, gender roles, parenting, fear vs. reverence of God, and why so many people seem to be waking up spiritually right now. From personal testimony to biblical truth, this episode explores how faith transforms marriages, reshapes priorities, and brings lasting joy that the world cannot offer.This is not a debate episode, it’s a conversation rooted in grace and truth. If you’ve ever questioned faith, struggled with belief, wrestled with forgiveness, or wondered why Christianity is drawing people back in during uncertain times, this episode is for you.We also reflect on Christmas as more than tradition, recognizing it as the celebration of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world and encourage listeners to pause, pray, forgive and start fresh.🙏 VERSE OF THE EPISODE:Ephesians 2:8–10 (NIV) — Salvation by Grace Through Faith https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_NTv0v8mDmmq0FTSy1GY-MW0hBlFHIOuOlhYgUV4G6w/edit?usp=sharing📌 If you want to be a guest on the podcast:https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-works.com/Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/💬 Comment below:What part of this conversation resonated with you the most?Thank you for supporting Rooted & Radiant.New episodes every Thursday.

New Year. New identity. New freedom in Christ.In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia and Andrew reflect on what they’re leaving behind and what they’re carrying forward into the new year. From sobriety and sacrifice to faith, obedience, and spiritual growth this conversation is an honest testimony of what happens when you stop living for yourself and start pressing forward in Christ.We talk about:• What it means to truly let go of the past• How sobriety changed our lives and marriage• Supporting others who are struggling even when they don’t say it• Letting go of control and trusting God• Building a strong foundation in faith, family, and obedience• Why true freedom isn’t found in the world but in ChristThis episode is for anyone who feels stuck, weary, or unsure about the future and for those wondering if God still speaks, still moves and still transforms lives today.📖 Scripture referenced: Philippians 3:13–21, Romans 1:16https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swjobV0zTuUVlGGVr7jvFhf9kIsrqA0CxyU_cHlEW0k/edit?usp=sharing📌 If you want to be a guest on the podcast:https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-works.com/⛪️ Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/If this conversation encourages you, we’d love to hear from you in the comments:👉 What are you leaving behind this year?👉 What are you bringing into the new one?Subscribe for weekly faith-based conversations, testimonies and honest discussions about walking with God without pretending we have it all together.

In Episode 5 of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia sits down with her sister-in-law Morgan for one of the most honest and respectful conversations we’ve had yet, an open dialogue between a believer and a non-believer. Morgan brings real questions many people quietly carry: “Why do I need God if my life is already good?” “Is God real if I can’t see Him?” “Is Christianity built on fear?” “What does it mean to deny the flesh?” “How do you forgive someone who keeps hurting you?”

This episode isn’t about winning an argument, it’s about planting seeds, creating space for truth, and walking through hard questions with love, patience and humility. If you’ve ever wrestled with belief, struggled with faith vs. logic or wanted to explore Christianity without pressure or pretending, this conversation is for you.

We talk about identity in Christ, intrusive thoughts and temptation, why faith is “believing before seeing,” support systems vs. an eternal foundation, boundaries vs. control, and what it truly means to “fear God” as reverence, not fear-based faith.

If this episode encourages you, consider sharing it with someone who’s curious, skeptical, searching, or simply needs the reminder that questions are not the enemy, sometimes they’re the beginning.

🙏 VERSE OF THE EPISODE: John 3:16 (NIV) - Understanding the Gospel

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In this deeply honest episode, Lydia sits down with her husband Andrew for a raw, faith-filled conversation about addiction, purpose, marriage, and what it truly means to surrender your life to God.

Andrew shares his journey from daily drinking, searching for meaning through substances and feeling lost - to finding clarity, freedom, and purpose through Christ. Together, they talk about how quitting alcohol transformed their marriage, how faith reshaped their family, and how God revealed their calling step by step.

This episode covers:

• Walking away from alcohol and old habits

• Finding purpose through God instead of the world

• Marriage restoration and spiritual growth

• Why drinking isn’t a sin - but losing control matters

• How God speaks through Scripture, not just sermons

• Raising children with Christ-centered values

• Trusting God’s timing even when the path feels unclear

🙏 VERSE OF THE EPISODE

Romans 8:28 — Scripture & Breakdown

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eOmhUTDIUYxuPq6A4IkpQq9WuBgITpi5TxAv4A-oB8k/edit?usp=sharing

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The Spark

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The Build

https://www.amazon.com/Build-Turning-Reality-Becoming-Unfolded/dp/B0G1YGT56Y

⛪ Church We Attend

Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI)

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This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, unmotivated, searching for purpose or curious about what a real walk with God looks like - imperfect, honest and grace-filled.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this might be it.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Aliyana as she shares her powerful testimony of moving from depression, addiction, confusion, and spiritual darkness into a life completely transformed by Christ.

We talk about healing, identity, breaking free from the chains of this world, learning to listen to God, and what it looks like to walk with Him daily. Aliyana also opens up about her calling to missions and her upcoming trip to Tanzania with Strolls for Souls.

If you need encouragement, hope, or a reminder that God still saves, restores, and renews—this episode is for you.

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📄 **PDF - Psalm 143:8 - Full Breakdown & Explanation:**

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Welcome to Episode 2 of Rooted & Radiant with Lydia.
In this deeply moving conversation, Lydia sits down with her grandmother, Lidia, to share a powerful testimony of God’s deliverance, healing and restoration.

Lidia’s story takes us through the realities of alcoholism, abuse, fear, and generational pain and the incredible freedom she found through Christ. For more than 30 years, she has walked faithfully with God, choosing forgiveness, obedience and a life transformed by the Holy Spirit.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God can truly change a life, this testimony will speak to your heart.

• How God meets us in our lowest moments
• Breaking addiction through surrender
• Healing from trauma, shame, and rejection
• The power of prayer, worship, and Scripture
• Why community is essential for spiritual growth
• How God uses pain to draw us closer
• Discernment, obedience, and living a holy life
• Recognizing spiritual warfare
• Parenting, generational healing, and family miracles
• What it means to be a faithful servant
• A prophetic vision Lidia received for the church
• Why we must be ready for Christ’s return

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Resources & Links

Jeremiah 1:5 – Full Scripture & Breakdown (PDF):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GyfIqgR8GGKCgSUfAHAsYmb-m-VcWIkbm6sfPT20450/edit?usp=sharing

Urban Poiema Church:
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