The three guys are back this week with a discourse about planting your roots. Lest there be any confusion, this isn’t an episode about gardening. Rather, it’s an important conversation about investing yourself in the people of God in every season of life.
The gents kick things off with modified Minnesotan and North Carolinian accents. Scott introduces the topic of the episode. He asks about the necessity, benefit, and difficulty of putting down roots wherever we go in life. Barry and Kyle speak about their experiences planting roots (or not) in their own transient seasons. Kyle and Barry cover how important it is for young Christians (and all others) to remain grounded in these shifting and flexible periods. Barry recommends Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians by Rebecca VanDoodewaard. The hosts speak about Scripture’s own counsel regarding times to uproot, and times to plant. Kyle warns listeners about being tempted by transience. Scott inquires, “How do we make the most of these transient years, specifically in the church? How do we encourage people to ‘plug in’ where they are for the time that they have? What does this look like for the churches with transient members?” Kyle talks about seasons of life where it is most difficult to remain rooted. 3 John and the sending of transient members “in a manner worthy of God” is discussed. Barry talks about “the handoff” among churches and establishing mentors for those who are being sent out. The conversation moves to encouraging people who are not transient to still establish deep roots in both congregation and community. Barry talks about the importance of investing in your place and studying your communities. Kyle responds with the biblical demand to invest in other people and reminds listeners that being salt and light starts in the home. Barry explores how our virtual world presents challenges to being rooted in reality and also gives words of wisdom about being rooted in later years of life. Email 3gt.xyz@gmail.com with your questions and comments!
Have you ever found it challenging to stay connected to a place and people? Have you wondered why this happens? Are you looking for ways to counter this “uprootedness”? Tune in this week for some practical counsel on how to plant your roots!
