What is the gift of singleness and how do you know if you have it?
In this episode, Wendy rethinks what the Bible really means by the gift of singleness. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7:6–7, she explores how both marriage and singleness are presented in Scripture as equal gifts from God—each given for a time and purpose.
This session challenges common assumptions, reframes the question “Do you have the gift of singleness?”, and offers a liberating perspective for anyone navigating single life in the church.
Whether you are single, married, or leading within the church, this conversation invites you to see singleness through God’s perspective, not cultural pressure—opening the door to freedom, peace, and deeper trust in His design.
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Have you ever found yourself in a wilderness season — feeling stripped back, hidden, or unsure where God is?
In this episode, we explore how wilderness seasons aren’t punishment but preparation. Through Jesus, Moses, and Elijah’s stories, we’ll see how the wilderness becomes a place of encounter, transformation, and deeper dependence.
- Why God sometimes leads us into the wilderness.
- How hidden seasons shape our identity and dependence on Him.
- The transforming power of encounter in hard places.
- Practical ways to respond to wilderness seasons with faith and surrender.
Be encouraged — the wilderness isn’t wasted. God’s forming you, deepening your intimacy with Him, and preparing you to carry His presence and power wherever you go.
Key Scriptures:
Acts 10:37-38 - Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power
Luke 4:1 and 14 - Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness and then ministered in the power of the Spirit
Song of Songs 8:5 - The lover is coming out of the wilderness leaning on her Beloved
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This is my most-listened-to message, recorded back in 2016—just a week after a wonderful lady in our church, Zoe Joy, passed away suddenly from cancer.
In it, I talk honestly about what it means to process pain in the presence of God and how to hold onto faith when life doesn’t make sense. It’s an invitation to walk with Him through the mystery, rather than around it.
We explore how to:
Be gut-level honest with God, bringing Him our raw emotion and unanswered questions.
Thank and praise Him through the pain, even when our hearts are breaking.
Lay down our right to understand and choose trust instead.
I share from personal experience about navigating disappointment without losing hope, and how God can use seasons of sorrow to lead us into deeper intimacy and ultimately into His promises.
If you’ve ever faced moments that challenge your view of God’s goodness, this message will help you find a way to stay anchored in love, even in the storm.
(The ministry time is included in case you want to invite God to meet with you while I lead through the process)
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Ever wondered why it feels so hard to grow in your faith alone? The truth is, you weren’t designed to.
In this episode, Wendy explores why we can’t become wholehearted disciples of Jesus in isolation—and why God designed us to grow in the context of community.
How Jesus modelled the importance of community with the twelve, the three, and the one.
Why the enemy works so hard to isolate us, and why we’re more vulnerable when we walk alone.
The call to live in authentic church community and cultivate 2–3 trusted friendships.
Four keys to building wholehearted relationships: Pray for good friends, take relational risks, learn to ask good questions, understand your heart and attachment style
Community may be messy, risky, and time-consuming—but it’s also where healing, freedom, and wholeness are found. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Key Scriptures:
John 19:26–27 — Jesus entrusting His mother to John
1 Peter 5:8 — Be alert, the enemy prowls like a lion
1 John 1:7 — Walking in the light leads to fellowship
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What does it mean to truly know the Holy Spirit — not just theologically, but personally?
In this episode, Wendy shares her journey from fear and confusion to deep friendship with the Holy Spirit. Through personal testimony, scripture and practical wisdom, you’ll be encouraged to welcome His presence more fully into your everyday life.
My honest story of being afraid of the Holy Spirit
Life-changing moments of encountering His presence
What the Bible reveals about who He is
How to spend intentional time with the Holy Spirit
Why obedience is key to growing in intimacy
The Holy Spirit is God’s gift to you — a constant companion, comforter and guide. He longs to be known and loved. Let this episode stir fresh hunger in your heart to walk closely with Him.
Key Scriptures:
John 14: 15-17 - The Holy Spirit will never leave us
John 16: 7 - It’s better that I go (Jesus)
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‘Raising up whole-hearted disciples of Jesus’
In this episode Wendy shares some reflections from this year's Rooted Discipleship School, a week-long event for believers aged 18-35. Jesus did so much in the space of seven days together that it’s hard to know where to start. Some key revelations stand out that are relevant to all believers, no matter what age you are.
What is the heart journey and why is it so crucial for followers of Jesus?
The importance of digging deep foundations
The tragedy of houses that fall when storms hit
Why culture is an absolute game changer
Some of the fruit of hearts yielded to Him
Whether you're just starting out in your faith or have been walking with Jesus for decades, the invitation is the same: to go deeper, to yield more fully, and to let Him build something unshakeable in you. As you listen, may your heart be stirred afresh to pursue Jesus with your whole life and join the movement of wholehearted disciples who are being rooted, built up, and released to carry His presence wherever they go.
Key Scriptures:
Luke 6: 43–45 - The fruit in our lives flows from our hearts
Luke 6: 46-48 - Dig deep to lay foundations on solid rock
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In this episode, we dive into what it really means to create a culture that helps people grow, thrive, and walk in freedom — starting with our own hearts. Culture isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a powerful environment-shaping force that influences how we live, lead, and disciple others. Drawing from our journey of shaping the culture of the Rooted Discipleship School, I share a practical process to help you define and live out the kind of culture you long to see — in your life, family, church, or team.
Culture starts with you – You can’t cultivate externally what you’re not living internally.
Keep it simple – Define your culture in 3–5 clear, memorable words.
Vision fuels transformation – Give people a reason to embrace and stick with the culture.
Make it practical – Unpack what each value looks like in real-life behaviour.
Model it – People are shaped more by what you live than what you say.
Repeat, repeat, repeat – Culture change takes time and consistent reinforcement.
Whether you're a leader, parent, or someone hungry to see kingdom culture established around you, this episode will help you take tangible steps forward.
Key Scriptures:
1 John 1:7 - Walk in the light
Exodus 20:12 - Honour releases life
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In this episode, Johnny (who’s part of the Rooted team) shares from his personal journey of learning to live from a place of rest. Drawing on the life of Jesus and ancient spiritual rhythms, he unpacks how cultivating rest—especially through Sabbath—can become a foundation for spiritual formation and transformation.
Understand that spiritual formation is always happening, the question is: ‘what is forming you?’
Learn from Jesus’ example of spiritual practices
See Sabbath through the lens of resistance, restoration and trust
Receive fresh faith for Sabbath and why it’s a crucial discipline for us to practice intentionally.
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” – St Augustine
Key Scriptures:
Mark 2:27 - The Sabbath was made for man
Matthew 8 - Jesus’ rests in the storm
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In this episode, Jasmin (who’s part of the Rooted team) dives into the raw and often costly journey of worship. Worship isn’t always easy; sometimes, it’s a wrestle. If we can embrace the struggle, we get to see God more clearly and the fruit is greater intimacy with Him.
Receive fresh faith for wrestling with God in worship
Understand what wrestling with God might look like
Learn from Simon Peter in Matthew 16 and Jacob in Genesis 32
Hear some of Jasmin’s own story of worshipping through a valley season
Whether you’re on a mountaintop, in a valley, or somewhere between, this episode reminds us that those who walk with a limp often carry a story of intimacy with God. Worshipping with a whole heart might mean wrestling for it first, but in the end, it's worth it—because He is worth it.
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 16 - ‘Who do you say that I am?’
Genesis 32 - Jacob wrestles with God
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Have you ever thought about what biblical worship looks like?
This bonus episode features a preach Wendy gave at Gateway Church Ashford, UK. In it, she explores seven different Hebrew words for praise and unpacks what they might look like in practice when we worship.
Being a wholehearted disciple means being passionately in love with Jesus and pouring out that love in praise. Listen now and let your heart be stirred to worship Him with all that you are.
BARAK - To kneel or to bow down in adoration. It’s a humble position before God (Psalm 34:1)
YADAH - To throw out the hand, to worship with an extended hand, to lift the hands (Psalm 107:15)
TOWDAH - An extension of the hand in adoration or acceptance. Comes from an attitude of praising God before the fact. Thanking God for things not yet received (Psalm 100:4)
SHABACH - To address in a loud tone, a loud adoration, a shout! Proclaim with a loud voice. The attitude of putting your whole being into it, an attitude of being totally uninhibited (Psalm 145:4)
HALAL - To be clear, to shine, to make a show, to boast, to be clamorously foolish, to rave, to celebrate (Psalm 113:1-3)
ZAMAR - To touch the strings, to pluck the strings and sing along. To make music accompanied by the voice. To celebrate in song and music (Psalm 21:13)
TEHILLAH - The song of praise. To sing or laud. To sing a spontaneous new song. A song of praise and adoration (Psalm 22:3)
Key Scripture:
Psalm 100: 1-5
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We all have a unique purpose, and God has already prepared the good works He wants us to do. In this episode, I’ll share how you can discover your calling and increasingly step into the life God has planned for you.
Let’s explore together what God can do through your life when you say yes to Him.
Key Scriptures:
Ephesians 2:10 - God has prepared good works for us
Hebrews 12 - Run with perseverance the race marked out for you
John 14 - Do what I've been doing and even greater works
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Your identity in Christ changes everything—how you see God, yourself, and others. In this episode, we’ll explore the life-transforming truth that you are an adopted son or daughter of God.
The more secure you are in your identity, the more you’ll walk in confidence and reveal God’s love to those around you.
Key Scriptures:Romans8:15-16 – The Spirit of adoption.
Matthew3:17 – Jesus’ affirmation as God’s Son.
1 Timothy1:12-14 – Paul’s testimony of grace.
Listen now and be reminded of your immense worth and the unshakable love God has for you!
Recognising Lies and Receiving Truth
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In this episode, we’ll unpack the life-transforming truth that God isn’t just a distant Father—He’s your personal, loving Father who desires daily relationship with you.
The more you grow in this revelation, the more confident you’ll be in your identity as God’s beloved child—and the more you’ll reflect His heart to others.
Key Scriptures:
John 14:9 – Jesus reveals the Father.
Romans8:15 – The Spirit helps us cry, “Abba, Father!”
2 Corinthians6:18 – “I will be a Father to you.”
Listen now and encounter the Father’s unshakable love for you.
Father Filters and the Healing Process
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