A Common Challenge
Many of us faithfully participate in church services, Bible studies, and small groups, yet still sense a gap between what we believe and what we actually experience. We may know a great deal about God while remaining disconnected from the hidden ideas, desires, wounds, and stories shaping our lives. Soil & Roots explores why that gap exists—and how a deeper journey with God, others, and ourselves can begin to close it.
Take a Step Into Deep Discipleship
Soil & Roots: Cultivating Deep Discipleship invites us beneath the surface of our stated beliefs and into the hidden ideas, desires, wounds, and stories shaping our lives.
Through personal stories, practical reflection, and a deeper exploration of spiritual formation, the book offers a framework for becoming more like Jesus from the inside out.
QUESTIONS THE BOOK EXPLORES
As an accessible introduction to deep spiritual formation—or as a companion to the Soil & Roots podcast and blog—Soil & Roots: Cultivating Deep Discipleship explores the deeper journey with God, others, and ourselves.
Come join Brian in this concise, easy-to-read exploration of the world of spiritual formation and deep discipleship.

What is deep discipleship?

May we truly experience the promises in Scripture such as peace amid trials, matchless joy, and a conversational, intimate relationship with God?

What do we mean by “ideas” as they pertain to our formation, and just how powerful are they in how they govern and power our lives?

Why does a deep disciple sometimes look backward into their story, their family history, and their early relationships?

What are the major obstacles to our journey with Jesus today, and how do we resolve them?
THe Plan
Reader Reviews

A paradigm-shifting exploration of discipleship in the modern age.
– Elaine, Pennsylvania

Soil & Roots provides a clear blueprint for really being a disciple—or an ‘apprentice’—of Jesus. Whether you’re involved in a conventional church, exploring house church, or somewhere in between, Greenhouses can help fill the gaps.
-Yvette Deotte on Amazon

From the very beginning, I felt like Brian had crawled into my head and was reading my thoughts. It was stunning, yet comforting, to know that I wasn’t the only one with these kinds of questions and doubts.
– Amazon purchaser

Soil & Roots makes it clear that the Christian life can be so much more. This book is well worth your time and will challenge you to enter a fuller life in Christ’s Kingdom.
— Dan Saladino, Amazon reviewer

“As someone working through trauma from church and life, I found that Brian raises important topics the church isn’t really addressing. He tackles deep subjects without pointing fingers—and offers insights you’ll want to remember.”
— Katie, Amazon reviewer

For years, I’ve wanted to go deeper in my Christian walk—to have that question answered, ‘Isn’t there more?’ At last, the answer: Yes, there is more. If you’re tired of sitting in the boat, rise up and step out. Deeper waters await.
— Tim, Amazon reviewer
Not ready to purchase the book? That’s ok. Download the first chapter to get a sample of what you can expect from the rest of the book.
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