Ep 133: The Love That Surpasses Knowledge
Welcome to the Soil &Roots podcast, journeying together into deep discipleship. I’m Brian Fisher, and this is Episode 133, The Love Which Surpasses Knowledge. And this is the last episode of Season 6! We’re going to wrap up this season with a sweeping overview of all that we’ve covered so far to get us […]
Ep 132: (Bonus) My Two Sons
In this special bonus episode, Brian invites his two young adult sons, Caleb and Zachary, to discuss spiritual formation across generations. Caleb and Zach grew up in the church and are now involved with a church plant in their area. Both share stories of apprenticeship with Jesus, what they find fascinating about Him, and their […]
Ep 131: (GH) Rested and Relaxed
Brian, Doc, and Handsome Kyle engage in a lively, honest conversation about what it means to live a relaxed life, just like Jesus. Instead of the performance-driven, always-busy version of Christianity so many of us grew up with, they reflect on Jesus’ calm, centered presence—rooted in His secure attachment to the Father. From raccoons clinging […]
Ep 130: Rested and Relaxed
Brian explores one of Jesus’ most surprising traits—how deeply relaxed He is—and why that matters for deep discipleship. Building on this season’s portrait of Jesus (emotionally secure, living as the Beloved, relationally shrewd, just, and gentle), Brian shows how Jesus moves calmly through storms, conflict, and pressure without losing agency or love. The invitation? If […]
Ep 129: (GH) Gentleness on the Brute Squad
Most of us would never talk to a friend the way we talk to ourselves. Yet our inner “talk tracks” run all day—and they quietly shape how we relate to God, others, creation, and even our own souls. In this episode, Brian and Doc take a fresh look at self-gentleness—what it is, why it’s missing […]
Ep 128: Gentleness on the Brute Squad
Recap / Intro Welcome to the Soil and Roots podcast, where we journey together into deep discipleship. I’m Brian Fisher, and this is Episode 128, “Gentleness on the Brute Squad.” I’m coming to you solo today from Fishtank Studios outside of Dallas, TX. Handsome Kyle and Doc will rejoin me for Episode 129. As always, […]
Ep 127: (GH) Do-It-Yourself Log Removal
It’s Greenhouse time! Handsome Kyle, Doc, and Brian review Ep 126, which was all about Jesus as judge. We all make judgments every day, about people, information, events, and conversations. Yet we live in an age where we are repeatedly told not to judge one another. We should just “live and let live.” Let’s take […]
Ep 126: Do-It-Yourself Log Removal
Welcome to the Soil and Roots podcast, digging beneath the surface to uncover the hidden ideas and desires that form us, the church, and the culture. I’m Brian Fisher, and this is episode 126, “Do-It-Yourself Log Removal.” Soil & Roots exists to encourage us to come together to help solve what theologian Dallas Willard referred […]
Ep 125: (GH) Snakes and Doves
In this episode, Doc, Reverend Pastor Handsome Kyle, and Brian explore the relational discernment of Jesus and its significance for deep discipleship. Jesus engaged people not as categories, but as individuals—offering personal attention, deep listening, and an unhurried presence. This stands in contrast to modern Christian culture’s tendency to prioritize systems, sermons, and superficial connections […]
Ep 124: Snakes and Doves
Welcome to the Soil and Roots podcast, where we journey together into deep discipleship. I’m Brian Fisher, and this is Episode 124, “Snakes and Doves.” You’ve ventured with us into the meat of Season 6, and we’ve been tackling a big question: what does it mean to think, act, relate, and love like Jesus? […]