Rooted & Real With Keenan

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! This podcast is about real life, real struggles, and real growth. It covers mental health, relationships, faith, stress, identity, and personal development in a way that is practical, honest, and actually helpful. Follow the links to learn more: https://linktr.ee/keenanslinks

Rooted & Real With Keenan is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  No One Is Coming to Save You: Faith, Accountability & Recovery my Conversation with George P. Brooks

  Aug 20, 202637 min

  The conversation delves into George P Brooks' journey of mental health recovery, highlighting the challenges faced, the role of parental support and education, and the significance of faith as a source of strength throughout the recovery process. The conversation covers the importance of defining one's relationship with God, the role of community and support in mental health recovery, the significance of taking accountability, the role of therapy in recovery, and a philosophical approach to mental health and constant improvement. Takeaways Mental health recovery journey Parental support and education Faith as a source of strength Accountability is key Therapy is a process Constant improvement is essential Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Recovery 03:00 Parental Support and Education 15:05 The Role of Faith in Recovery 18:19 Defining Relationship with God 19:23 Importance of Community and Support 21:30 Taking Accountability 26:18 Role of Therapy in Recovery 31:24 Philosophical Approach to Mental Health Connect with George P. Brooks here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.p.brooks.2025 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mettaassociation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkjwPxyGkmVrzOQW5tYkfrQ American Thinker author page: https://www.americanthinker.com/author/george_p_brooks/ Spotify – Musings: Presented by George P. Brooks : https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XznlkddrQX0PbhFlCJdTg X / Metta Association: https://x.com/MettaAssn Metta Association: https://www.mettaassociation.org

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  When the Bible Makes You Uncomfortable: How to Wrestle With Difficult Passages

  Aug 18, 202625 min

  Keenan shares personal updates and the Foundation of Truth series, addressing the challenge of understanding difficult Bible passages. He emphasizes the importance of asking difficult questions and provides a practical framework for approaching challenging passages. Keenan encourages humility, curiosity, and careful study, highlighting the coexistence of emotional reactions and trust in God. Takeaways Difficult Bible passages are not automatically defective; they require careful study and reflection. Emotional reactions to scripture do not necessarily reflect its true meaning; humility and curiosity are essential in approaching challenging passages. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:26 Foundation of Truth Series Introduction 03:11 Understanding Difficult Bible Passages 06:43 Approaching Challenging Passages with Humility 10:14 Practical Framework for Studying Challenging Passages 14:22 Exploring Trustworthy Resources and Seeking Wisdom 17:53 The Role of Emotional Reactions and Curiosity 23:49 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

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  Forgiveness Without Reconciliation: Grief, Addiction & Finding Freedom with Heather Mylan-Mains

  Aug 13, 202649 min

  Heather shares her journey of forgiveness, from painful relationships and loss to finding peace and healing through therapy, faith, and the twelve-step recovery process. She emphasizes the importance of feeling hurt as the first step in forgiveness and the need to let go of anger and resentment. Heather shares her journey of grief, hope, and healing after the loss of her husband to suicide. She discusses the importance of community, faith, and therapy in her recovery, and outlines a seven-step framework for forgiveness. Takeaways Forgiveness is an act of love for oneself Feeling hurt is a necessary part of the forgiveness process Grief and healing after loss The importance of community, faith, and therapy A seven-step framework for forgiveness Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Forgiveness 01:58 The Early Years and Painful Relationships 06:22 The Process of Forgiveness 19:14 Dealing with Addiction and Loss 24:19 The First Step in Forgiveness: Feeling Hurt 25:39 Navigating Grief and Loss 27:54 The Role of Community and Faith 30:11 The Power of Therapy and Forgiveness 42:53 Overcoming Stigma and Seeking Help Connect with Heather Mylan-Mains Heather Mylan-Mains — Official Website Unwrapping Forgiveness: The Gift of Mercy and Grace — Heather’s site currently lists the book for August 2026. Heather on Instagram Heather on LinkedIn Other recommendations The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom The Shack The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About Crucial Conversations — Heather recommends it when discussing difficult conversations and relationships. The official site also includes free reader resources. Find an Al-Anon Meeting — especially relevant because Heather repeatedly discusses how Al-Anon and 12-step principles affected her recovery while loving someone with alcohol addiction. The official finder includes in-person, hybrid, and electronic meetings. Need immediate support? Call or text 988 or visit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline . The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365 in the U.S

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  Can We Trust Ancient Manuscripts? Faith, Doubt, and the Courage to Follow Truth

  Aug 11, 202637 min

  The episode explores the trustworthiness of ancient biblical manuscripts and the impact of uncertainty on faith, mental health, and relationships. It emphasizes the importance of investigating difficult questions and the distinction between truth and certainty. Takeaways Ancient biblical manuscripts provide strong historical reasons to believe in the Bible, allowing for a high degree of confidence in the recovered text. The existence of questions does not imply the absence of answers, and uncertainty should not be equated with danger or instability. Chapters 00:00 The Challenge of Ancient Manuscripts 02:24 The Foundation of Truth 03:00 The Connection Between Faith and Mental Health 04:16 Textual Variants and Manuscript Evidence 06:22 The Nuance of Textual Criticism 07:55 Understanding Manuscript Variants 09:29 The Importance of Investigating Difficult Questions 14:33 The Psychological Impact of Uncertainty 15:23 The Role of Emotions in Questioning 27:06 The Manuscript Truth Audit 34:23 The Challenge of Good Questions Learn more here: https://amzn.to/4qap08x https://amzn.to/4fZraTB https://amzn.to/45UxuqQ https://amzn.to/4fUAic4

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  Built by Faith: The Heartbonds Story

  Aug 6, 202634 min

  The conversation with Stacy Greenberg covers the journey of building a culture of compassionate mental health care, discovering a calling, transitioning to private practice, expanding the practice, leadership and resilience, the power of faith and community, the journey of growth and leadership, and final thoughts and takeaways. Stacy's story emphasizes the importance of following a calling, building a supportive community, and staying grounded in truth while building something meaningful. Takeaways Compassionate mental health care Following a calling Chapters 00:00 Building a Culture of Compassion 03:08 Discovering a Calling 06:06 Transitioning to Private Practice 10:10 Expanding the Practice 18:38 Leadership and Resilience 19:20 The Power of Faith and Community 27:19 The Journey of Growth and Leadership 31:04 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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