About Rooted in Christ
A ministry voice for salvation, discipleship, and church unity — carried through the Rooted in Christ podcast and written word.
Mission
We exist to equip and inspire disciples who equip others. That means clear gospel proclamation, patient discipleship, and a call for the Body of Christ to stand together — not as isolated trees, but as a forest whose roots hold.
- Salvation
- Discipleship
- Church Unity
About Eric
Eric Stephens is a pastor and the host of Rooted in Christ. His teaching is testimony-forward: honest about the struggle, clear about Scripture, and aimed at followers of Jesus who want to grow and be encouraged in their walk with the Lord. He invites listeners not only to hear the Word, but to put it into practice and help others do the same.
Reach him at [email protected].
Life coaching & guest speaking
Beyond the podcast, Eric offers life coaching and discipleship conversations for men who want accountability rooted in Christ. He also speaks in churches and gatherings on unity, testimony, and practical discipleship. If you would like to invite him, start at Contact.
Why Redwood?
Coast redwoods can rise hundreds of feet, yet their root systems stay relatively shallow. Their strength is not a single deep taproot — it is the way neighboring roots intertwine and share the load. That picture captures the Body of Christ: each believer rooted in Him, and strengthened as we are woven together in love, accountability, and shared mission.
The name Rooted in Christ holds both sides of that metaphor — personal rootedness and congregational unity.
Eric & Holly — Creative note
Eric and Holly also serve through Redwood Christian Creative, a Christ-centered creative and coaching space. This podcast site remains the product surface for episodes and articles; Creative is a sibling ministry for music, coaching, and community warmth.
Ministry home: redwoodcm.org.