Episode 6: The Storm
There’s a moment in every storm when silence falls.
The kind of silence that isn’t peaceful—it’s heavy. In Episode 6 of Rooted for Growth, I take you back to 1998, when the biggest tornado in Nashville history tore through my backyard. What stunned me most wasn’t the damage—it was the massive tree that had been ripped from the ground, revealing a tiny root system beneath an enormous trunk.
That image has stuck with me for decades.
In this episode, we explore how the storms of life—grief, job loss, transitions, and even spiritual drought—don’t just disrupt us… they reveal us. What are we rooted in? Are we anchored in something deeper than appearance, performance, or control?
💭 Highlights from the Episode:
A personal story of disaster, grief, and rebuilding
Why deep roots matter more than tall branches
How storms strip away the surface and test our foundation
Practical ways to deepen your spiritual and emotional roots
A journal prompt and prayer invitation just for you
“And when the storm comes, the tree with deep roots will not fall.”
— Inspired by Jeremiah 17:8 (KJV)
Whether you're walking through a storm or helping someone else weather theirs, I pray this episode offers clarity, comfort, and a challenge. It's a call to examine your root system—to dig deeper, grow stronger, and trust God in the unknown.
🌿 Ready to Grow?
🎧 Listen to Episode 6: The Storm
📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen
📥 Grab your free devotional PDF [here]
📣 Share the episode and tag @WhitmanCollective with #RootedForGrowth
🙏 Journal + pray: “Lord, show me the roots in my life that are shallow. Teach me to grow deep in You.”
You were made to withstand more than you think—when you're rooted in Christ.
Let’s grow together,
Troy Whitman
