What does it actually mean to “put off the old man” and “put on the new man”?In this episode of Rooted & Radiant with Lydia, Lydia sits down with Aliyana for an honest conversation about identity, faith and letting go of old versions of yourself. We open with Ephesians 4:22-24 and talk through what it looks like to become new in Christ not because life becomes perfect but because your direction changes, your authority changes and your mind is renewed.We talk about:- Letting go of selfishness, anger and the need for control- Instant gratification vs walking in the Spirit- What conviction feels like (and why it’s actually love)- How words can pierce like a sword or bring healing (Proverbs 12:18)- Why growth can feel like grief and how surrender brings peace- Job titles, worth and the lie that you have to “earn” God’s love- Learning to receive grace, rest and your identity as God’s childIf you’ve been feeling burdened, bitter, stuck or tired of carrying everything alone this episode is for you.Question for you:What’s one “old version” of yourself that God has been calling you to put down?Subscribe for more episodes, scripture-based conversations and real faith growth.📖 Scripture PDF:Proverbs 12:18https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qHIJrzT2nwhKF6vF4YdV8XdkmnF7wz3EsK5j2t6BfA/edit?usp=sharing📌 Interested in being a guest on the podcast?https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-work...⛪️ Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/

In Episode 9 of Rooted & Radiant with Lydia, we talk about the hard truth behind real healing: it requires honesty. Many of us want peace without discomfort, healing without confession and change without facing what’s actually happening beneath the surface.We open up about the ways people numb themselves alcohol, nicotine, overeating, endless TV, scrolling, shopping and distraction and how those habits can quietly keep us stuck. We also discuss anxiety, financial stress, comparison on social media and the moment God holds up a mirror and shows us what needs to change.This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, spiritually stuck or afraid that following God means losing freedom. We share why faith doesn’t take freedom it restores it by breaking the power of what controls you and guiding you into truth, peace and healing.Key theme: God cannot heal what we refuse to bring into the light.If you’re new here, welcome. This community is for seekers, skeptics and believers who want honest conversations about God, healing and real life.Subscribe for more episodes, testimonies and our Daily Bread Scripture series.📖 Scripture:Psalm 32:3-5 https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bRSKLRsSUGXog2s5GELd1ZwPXGxABdKUCDp22hxyX8/edit?usp=sharing📌 Interested in being a guest on the podcast?https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-work...⛪️ Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/Stay Rooted in faith and Radiant in grace. God bless.

What happens when artificial intelligence speaks with confidence about God, faith, Satan and truth?In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, Lydia and Andrew share an unfiltered, real-time conversation they had with an AI system using a feature called Conspiracy Mode. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a sobering realization: when a non-human system speaks authoritatively about eternal matters, people listen.This episode is not about fear-mongering or arguing with technology. It’s about discernment.As AI becomes more conversational, confident and widely accessible, including to children and teenagers, we must ask hard questions:Should artificial intelligence speak on matters of faith?What happens when speculation is presented with authority?How easily can doubt be planted through confident language?And how do believers stay rooted when truth is challenged by algorithms?Throughout this conversation, we explore:• How AI presents skepticism, doubt and belief as “truth”• Why confidence does not equal authority• The danger of treating faith like a quick answer instead of a lifelong journey• Discernment in an age where information is instant but wisdom is rare• Why questioning can either lead away from God or deeper into Him• The responsibility parents have as AI becomes part of everyday life• Why faith cannot be outsourced to technologyThis episode ultimately points back to one truth:Faith is not something AI can decide for you.If you’ve ever wondered how technology intersects with belief or felt unsettled by how persuasive AI can sound, this conversation is for you.📖 Scripture:1 John 4:1 (NKJV) Test the Spirits -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F2UOSwm5Pe7YyusgNI19VJHQ_CleydwgTA4R2pDMLbo/edit?usp=sharingRevelation 13:16–18 (NKJV) The Mark of the Beast - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeF_jqSWc8V5CJuhwCJBkdzgjG9pUcsUfzMm-o5b8eM/edit?usp=sharing2 Thessalonians 2:9–10 (NKJV) Deception -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LjdPiZRD1RX1nZVASAnSCYuuqRR3_ZdlsCcDI_AdyjE/edit?usp=sharing📌 Interested in being a guest on the podcast?https://rooted-and-radiant.wyatt-works.com/⛪️ Urban Poiema Church (Milwaukee, WI):https://www.urbanpoiema.com/If this episode challenged or encouraged you, we’d love to hear from you:👉 Do you think AI should speak on faith?👉 How do you practice discernment in a digital world?👉 What keeps your faith rooted?Subscribe for weekly faith-based conversations, honest testimonies and thoughtful discussions about walking with God in a world full of noise.Stay Rooted. Live Radiant.