Hey friend—welcome to Walking Deeply with Jesus. I’m your host Ashley with Rooted Collective, and today we’re diving into something that might just shift your whole perspective on the cross… maybe even step on a few religious toes.

We’re talking about the blood of Jesus—not just as a ticket to heaven, but as the very source of healing, freedom, and wholeness right here and now. If you’ve grown up hearing about the cross as just a nice Easter story or a religious tradition, this episode might challenge you—in the best way.

We unpack what one drop of Jesus’ blood actually means for your everyday life, how communion is more than a ritual, and why trusting in His sacrifice over your own effort is the key to walking in true rest. From the garden to Golgotha, every part of His journey was intentionally for you.

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or just wrestling with what you believe, there’s room for you here.

Stick around ‘til the end—we’ll take communion together.
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Ever wondered why God doesn’t just rescue us right now—when everything’s falling apart, when the pain feels too heavy, when we’re crying out and all we hear is silence?

In this episode, I'm hanging out with my good friend Austin, and we go there.

We talk about what it really means to endure with the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:3–5 reminds us that suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance builds something eternal in us: character, hope, and depth. But when you're in the thick of it, that doesn’t always feel comforting—it just feels hard.

We unpack real stories of pain, dark nights, brokenness, and the powerful ways Jesus met us there. We talk about the lies we believe when we’re suffering, the beauty that’s forming under the surface, and how God uses it all—not to punish us, but to strengthen us and prepare us to reach others with deep compassion and spiritual strength.

This one’s for the one who feels like they’re drowning. The one who's been crying out, “God, where are you?” The one who's tired of fighting and feels forgotten.

You’re not alone. You’re not forsaken. And your endurance is producing something holy.

Let’s talk about it.