Hook: Beginnings are exciting—but real growth is found in the staying. When the new wears off and the grind begins, grace doesn’t leave—it lingers.

Episode Summary: In this week’s cup, Cody reflects on what it means to abide—to remain rooted in Christ when the excitement fades and life settles into routine. Drawing from John 15:4–5, he shares how faith that lasts isn’t built in the moments of adrenaline but in the quiet stretches of endurance.

Through Scripture, real-life reflection, and a story honoring Christie’s late father, Mic—the inspiration behind Shepherd’s Lighthouse Blend—this episode invites you to rediscover a grace that doesn’t just start strong but stays strong.

Then, for the first time, Christie joins the mic to introduce what’s next for Arrow & Roots: Coffee Break — Biblical Truth on Parenting—a brand-new mini-series designed for busy parents who want quick, biblical encouragement in the middle of real-life chaos.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why lasting faith requires endurance, not excitement
• What “abiding in Christ” looks like in the everyday grind
• How slow seasons grow deep roots of trust
• The beauty of a faith that holds steady when life doesn’t
• A first look at the upcoming Coffee Break series with Christie

Key Scriptures:

• John 15:4–5 — “Abide in Me, and I in you…”
• Isaiah 40:31 — “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”
• Galatians 2:20 — “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
• Galatians 5:22–23 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”

Reflection: True faith isn’t proven by how passionately we start—but by how faithfully we stay. Grace that abides produces fruit that lasts, even in the grind.

Listen now and take a sip — because the same grace that began your journey is the grace that keeps you rooted.

☕ Coffee Break Preview — with Cody & Christie

Next up: Coffee Break | Biblical Truth on Parenting Quick, 20-minute episodes filled with practical, Scripture-based encouragement for parents. Real life. Real mess. Real grace. Coming soon wherever you listen.