Worship isn’t just for Sunday mornings. It’s one of the most powerful tools we’ve been given- for healing, for freedom, and for real connection with God.

In this episode, Ashley shares how worship impacts your mental health, brings breakthrough, and helps you live from the presence of God within you. You'll hear:

- The real purpose of worship (it’s not what you think)

- A wild story of healing during worship

- How worship literally shifts your brain and body

- 7 Hebrew words for praise + how to practice them

Whether you're in a hard season or just hungry for more, this one is for you. Let’s learn to carry heaven here.

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“Why is Forgiveness Better for You than the Other Person?”

NEW EPISODE — Why is Forgiveness Better for YOU than the Other Person?

Let’s be real — forgiveness isn’t easy. It’s messy. It’s layered. And sometimes… it feels impossible.

In this raw and honest convo, we unpack the real reason forgiveness is actually better for YOU — not just the other person. We talk about the tension of process + freedom, why forgiveness isn’t a feeling, and how boundaries and healing can go hand-in-hand.

You don’t have to forget.

You don’t have to ignore what happened.

But there is a better way — and it’s full of freedom.

We dive into:

-What forgiveness really is (and what it’s NOT)

-How to set boundaries without bitterness

-Why you don’t need to “feel” it to start

-What it means to forgive yourself

-How looking at Jesus’ sacrifice changes everything

If you’ve been hurt by church, people, or even yourself… this one’s for you.

Let God meet you where you are.

Let us know in the comments — What’s been the hardest part of forgiveness for you?

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So many of us are carrying the weight of needing to "get it right."
The right path. The right calling. The right decision.
But what if the will of God isn’t a tightrope?
What if it’s a wide-open field with a good Shepherd leading the way?

In this raw conversation, we talk about the difference between striving and surrender.
We share real stories of heartbreak, redirection, and peace that only came when we let go.
We talk about what it means to follow the Holy Spirit as the umpire of peace,
and how God’s will becomes visible when we live in love.

If you’re in a season of waiting, wrestling, or wondering what’s next—this is for you.

Listen in for:
• How to follow peace, not pressure
• Hearing God without fear of missing it
• Releasing perfection and trusting His timing
• How community, worship, and prayer help us discern together
• Why love—not performance—is what reveals Jesus

Rooted Collective is a discipleship community built on worship, presence, and transformation.
We gather weekly in East Tennessee and online—come sit with us.

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Rooted Collective Podcast | Episode: Overcoming Rejection

“You are special — and you are safe to be loved.”

Rejection hits deep — whether it came from bullying, abandonment, unmet expectations, or even subtle wounds from family. In this raw episode, we talk through how rejection shapes our responses: pushing people away, self-sabotaging, getting too close, or assuming the worst in others.

What if vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but the pathway to healing?

We talk about:

-The symptoms of a rejection-wounded heart

-The fear of being loved deeply

-How to carry trust instead of constant skepticism

-What it means to be accepted by the Father

-And how Jesus bore rejection on the cross so we could belong fully, forever.

This is for the ones who’ve felt like too much or not enough. The ones who long to be seen, held, and still struggle to believe they’re safe to be loved. You are not alone.

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Let us know in the comments: what part of rejection has been hardest for you to overcome?

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Why does God make us wait? And where is He in the silence?

In this raw and rooted episode, we dive into the heart of waiting on God—the wrestle, the ache, and the hidden beauty.

We explore:

-Why God delays the promise

-How waiting shapes us for becoming

-The shift from rescue to partnership

-A personal story from my engagement journey

-A rooted story of growth in hiddenness

-What waiting reveals about God’s faithfulness, even in sickness

-And why pain in the waiting isn’t punishment—but preparation

If you’re feeling weary, forgotten, or frustrated in the pause, this is for you.

Let’s remember together: those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.

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We can't wait to connect with you!

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 | Galatians 6:9 | Psalm 27:14

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Rooted Collective: Walking Deeply with Jesus Podcast | Episode: Breaking Performance

“You don’t have to earn love — you already have it.”

In this episode, we’re breaking down the heavy cycle of performance — that pressure to prove yourself to be accepted, to do more in order to feel worthy. Whether it’s through religion, identity, or striving for perfection, so many of us are stuck trying to reach a bar we were never meant to climb.

But what if God’s love isn’t something to perform for?

We unpack:

-What performance really is — and how it sneaks into faith

-The trap of doing things “for” God instead of being with Him

-How our identity can get tangled in titles, roles, or image

-The stories of Matthew 19 and Zacchaeus — and how Jesus disrupted performance culture

-The truth that breaks the lie: you’re already chosen, already known.

You were never meant to earn what Jesus freely gave.

Want to go deeper? We include specific Scriptures to help you break free from striving and rest in the truth of who you are.

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In this episode, Ashley from Rooted Collective opens up about what it truly means to have a whole, healed heart—and how Jesus gently walks with us through the process.

Through raw, personal stories (including one powerful moment singing Rihanna during worship ) and tender insights into grief, trauma, and surrender, Ashley shares how heart healing isn’t just a spiritual buzzword—it’s the deep work of letting go of lies, shame, and fear, and learning to live fully loved.

We talk about:
• Listening to the Holy Spirit when it doesn't make sense
• How grief and healing can happen in unexpected moments
• Why receiving Jesus’ love is sometimes harder than giving Him your life
• The power of surrender and giving Jesus your yes
• Letting go of control and inviting Him into the deepest places
• How trauma and autopilot thinking affect our heart
• Why living fully alive means feeling the full range of emotion

Whether you're feeling stuck, numb, or just know there’s more freedom available—this episode is a safe, encouraging space to explore what healing with Jesus really looks like.

How to Handle Sin in the Church?? | Rooted Collective Podcast

Hey fam, let's talk about it— the topic of sin in the church. In this raw and honest episode, we ask big questions:
-Should church leaders sit down if they sin?
-How do we respond with grace and uphold integrity?
-What does love-driven restoration actually look like?

Have you been hurt in the church or seen things handled in a way that didn't seem right or like the heart of God? We're about to go all in and explore all of it, and we pray it restores your heart as you listen.

We dive deep into Scripture — from 1 Timothy 3:2–7 to the story in 1 Corinthians 5 — and explore perspectives that may surprise you. Whether you’ve been hurt by church, wrestled with legalism, or just want to know how we walk out holiness with compassion, this conversation is for you.

Want to go deeper? If you'd like to be part of our community with Rooted Collective, you can!
Visit https://wearerootedcollective.com to learn more and get involved.

Aaaaand, Rooted Collective's first worship single “Returning” is out now! Listen wherever you stream music and experience the heart behind the movement. 🫶🏽

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Let's be a church rooted in love, not fear--truth, not shame--and Jesus, always.

We love you!

Your Rooted Fam