Rooted and Rising
05/21/25 • 16 min
Have you ever mistaken a good day for deep healing? That fleeting moment when everything seems better might just be a beautiful bloom—but what about the roots beneath?
This week on Courageous Overcomers, we're digging deeper than last week's conversation about blooming where you're planted. We're examining what truly anchors us during life's storms by exploring the difference between momentary progress and lasting transformation. Drawing from Jeremiah 17:8, we discover that resilience isn't about never being shaken—it's about never being uprooted.
Together, we examine what constitutes strong roots versus shallow ones. Daily Scripture, honest relationships, and genuine self-reflection nourish our spiritual soil, while shame-based silence, numbing behaviors, and emotional avoidance slowly poison it. I share personal examples from my own journey, including parenting missteps and ongoing struggles with emotional eating, to show that healing isn't about perfection but honest growth.
The most beautiful revelation? You're not actually the gardener in this story—you're being tended to by a God who doesn't rush your growth, doesn't discard what looks messy, and doesn't demand overnight transformation. He's pruning what no longer serves you, cutting back mindsets rooted in performance, bitterness disguised as boundaries, and people-pleasing that once felt holy but now feels heavy.
Ready to evaluate your own root system? Download our free Five Day Cleanse and Heal Workbook at tonyashellnutt.com to begin identifying wounds, implementing action steps, and reflecting on Scripture that anchors you in truth rather than emotion. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that becoming unshakable isn't about the absence of storms, but about being rooted in the One who never moves.
https://www.tonyashellnutt.com/2025-healing-cleanse
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Have you ever mistaken a good day for deep healing? That fleeting moment when everything seems better might just be a beautiful bloom—but what about the roots beneath?
This week on Courageous Overcomers, we're digging deeper than last week's conversation about blooming where you're planted. We're examining what truly anchors us during life's storms by exploring the difference between momentary progress and lasting transformation. Drawing from Jeremiah 17:8, we discover that resilience isn't about never being shaken—it's about never being uprooted.
Together, we examine what constitutes strong roots versus shallow ones. Daily Scripture, honest relationships, and genuine self-reflection nourish our spiritual soil, while shame-based silence, numbing behaviors, and emotional avoidance slowly poison it. I share personal examples from my own journey, including parenting missteps and ongoing struggles with emotional eating, to show that healing isn't about perfection but honest growth.
The most beautiful revelation? You're not actually the gardener in this story—you're being tended to by a God who doesn't rush your growth, doesn't discard what looks messy, and doesn't demand overnight transformation. He's pruning what no longer serves you, cutting back mindsets rooted in performance, bitterness disguised as boundaries, and people-pleasing that once felt holy but now feels heavy.
Ready to evaluate your own root system? Download our free Five Day Cleanse and Heal Workbook at tonyashellnutt.com to begin identifying wounds, implementing action steps, and reflecting on Scripture that anchors you in truth rather than emotion. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that becoming unshakable isn't about the absence of storms, but about being rooted in the One who never moves.
https://www.tonyashellnutt.com/2025-healing-cleanse
Stay Connected:
- Website: https://www.tonyashellnutt.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyashellnutt/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyashellnut
- Twitter: https://x.com/tonyashellnutt
Previous Episode
Blooming in the Broken Places
Have you ever wondered if anything beautiful could possibly grow from your broken places? The soil of past pain, addiction, betrayal, or heartbreak might seem too damaged to support new life—but that's exactly where the most resilient growth begins.
Drawing from her family's annual gardening tradition, Tonya Shellnutt explores the profound parallel between tending a garden and nurturing our healing journey. Just as we carefully prepare soil, wait for the right planting time, and persist through unpredictable weather, our recovery requires patience, faith, and courage. The transformative promise of "beauty for ashes" from Isaiah 61:3 comes alive through practical wisdom about blooming right where you are.
True courage, Tonya reminds us, isn't waiting for perfect conditions to grow—it's growing anyway "in the mud, in the mess, in the cracks." Whether you're showing up when you'd rather shut down, praying when you feel nothing, or taking one small step toward healing, these brave choices are the seeds of new life. "Blooming doesn't mean the storm didn't hit you," she explains, "it means you didn't let it have the final word."
This episode introduces the powerful concept of creating your own "Bloom Board"—a visual reminder of the ashes you've faced, the beauty currently emerging, and the growth you dare to hope for. From forgiving someone who never apologized to breaking generational cycles, these personal milestones mark your journey from brokenness to beauty. Remember: you aren't buried—you're planted. And with God's help, something beautiful is already growing in your broken places.
Email Tonya for your own Bloom Board template and join a community of Courageous Overcomers who are finding new life after difficult seasons. If all you see today is dirt and broken ground, don't give up—your most beautiful blooms may be just beneath the surface.
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Next Episode
The Weeds We Leave Behind
The garden of your life needs regular weeding - a truth that resonates deeply whether you're nurturing actual plants or cultivating personal growth. Drawing from my childhood experiences of weeding as punishment, I share powerful insights about identifying and removing the things that steal energy from what matters most.
What's draining your potential right now? Perhaps it's bitterness disguised as boundaries, shame whispering you'll never change, addictive behaviors masquerading as stress relief, or relationships that feel comfortable but keep you stuck. These emotional and spiritual weeds don't ask permission - they simply take up space, and if left unchecked, they'll choke out everything you're trying so hard to grow.
The painful truth is that sometimes what helped us survive becomes what prevents us from thriving. Those coping mechanisms and familiar patterns might feel safe, but they're cluttering your soil. This episode offers practical guidance for recognizing these patterns and finding the courage to uproot what doesn't belong in your new season. Through scripture, personal stories, and actionable steps, we explore how eliminating a weed isn't a loss - it's a gift to what you want to grow. Take the challenge: identify what's stealing your peace each morning and commit to clearing space for what truly matters. Download the free five-day healing workbook from my website to help you through this process of spiritual gardening. Ready to make room for what's holy in your life?
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Courageous Overcomers - Rooted and Rising
Transcript
Welcome to Courageous Overcomers . I'm your host , tanya Shalma . Thank you for being with us this week . Last week we had a great conversation about gardening and the importance of blooming where planted . I shared the story about our family tradition of Mother's Day growing our little garden , and I can't wait until after this series is over I'm going to send you all some pictures
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