Rooted in Grace: Intuitive Gardening for Christian Women

10 | Rooted Moment: Clothed in Christ, Rooted in Grace

🌿 Episode 10: Clothed in Christ, Rooted in Grace
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” — 2 Corinthians 12:9“Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.” — Romans 13:14
What do you do when your plans fall apart again? When you’re tempted to spiral, shut down, or self-protect?
In this short Rooted Moment, we reflect on what it means to stay under the covering of Christ—even when the garden (or life) says, “Not today.”
Because when you're clothed in Jesus, you can respond with gentleness instead of frustration. You can pivot with peace instead of panic. You can keep growing… even when the plan didn’t pan out.
🌱 In this episode:
The power of being spiritually “clothed” for the unexpected
A quiet moment to reflect on disappointment and grace
How your garden rhythms mirror your soul’s deeper needs
A guided prayer + journal prompt to help you reset with Jesus
✨ Want to grow deeper?
🪴 Take the Soul-Garden Quiz!Find out what kind of garden grows in your soul—and get a free printable tailored to your unique spiritual rhythm.👉 southernsoilsunshine.com/quiz
📘 Read the book: Rooted in GraceA devotional guide for Christian women practicing intuitive gardening and spiritual growth.
👩‍🌾 Join the Rooted Jesus Girls Facebook GroupA warm, faith-filled community of women growing in grace, one season at a time.
📷 Follow on InstagramDaily encouragement + real-life rhythms of a Christian woman gardening with God.→ @southernsoils
🎧 Subscribe, share with a friend, leave a review, and come back for more rooted moments.You don’t have to be perfect to grow.You just have to stay rooted.

9 | When the Garden Says “Not Today”: Growing Within Your Limits

🌿 Episode 9: When the Garden Says “Not Today” — Growing Within Your Limits
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”— 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
When your tomato plants are wilting, your calendar’s too full, and your energy is spent… what if that’s not failure? What if it’s faithfulness?
In this episode, we’re digging into the real-life tension between vision and capacity—both in the garden and in the soul. I’m sharing the story of a garden bed that nearly broke me, what I learned about asking for help, and why honoring our limits might be one of the most spiritual things we ever do.
You’ll also hear:
🌿 Late July gardening tips for tired gardens and fall prep
🌿 Five faithful practices for growing within your limits
🌿 A quiet invitation to grace—and what it means to be enough
🎧 This episode is rooted in Chapter 5 of my book, Rooted in Grace: A Christian Guide to Intuitive Gardening.
🌱 Take the Soul-Garden Quiz
Curious what kind of garden grows in your soul?
Take the quiz and find out whether you're a Rooted Dreamer, Graceful Grower, Creative Forager, or Quiet Tiller—and get a beautiful free printable that matches your gardening and spiritual style.
➡️ Start here: southernsoilsunshine.com/quiz
✨ Resources Mentioned
📘 Rooted in Grace: A Christian Guide to Intuitive Gardening
🌿 Free Monthly Garden CalendarStay in rhythm with the seasons—grab your printable calendar here
📬 Join the Email ListReceive devotionals, garden tips, and soul-nourishing resources straight to your inbox. Sign up here
💬 Join the Rooted Jesus Girls Facebook GroupA peaceful community for Christian women growing in grace together. Come on in
🎵 Includes a verse of “I Need Thee Every Hour” and a closing prayer to help you breathe deeply and trust God’s presence—right in your limitations.
🪴 You don’t have to be limitless to be fruitful.You just have to be rooted.

8 | Rooted Moment - This Isn't What I Planned, But I'm Still Growing

What do you do when the plan doesn’t work?
In this short, reflective episode, I share a real moment from my garden: how my cherished Romanian tomatoes couldn’t handle the Texas heat, how the basil surprised me, and how my peppers came back stronger after a rough start.
Rooted in Amos 5:4 — “Come back to Me and live” — this is a quiet invitation to release what didn’t go right and return to the One who grows good things anyway. Even in the middle of your disappointment, there is still life. Still joy. Still grace.
🌱 In this episode:
A personal story of plans that failed—and ones that flourished
A reminder that returning to God is always the way forward
A prayer of surrender and a journal prompt for reflection
🌸 Resources & Links
📖 Read the book: Rooted in GraceA Christian guide to intuitive gardening with scripture, soul care, and practical insight.
🗓️ Get the free monthly garden calendarDesigned for Zones 8–10. Know what to plant, tend, and observe each month.
📩 Join the email list for more garden + faith reflectionsDevotionals, printables, and encouragement delivered monthly.
👩‍🌾 Join the Rooted Jesus Girls community on FacebookA welcoming space for women growing spiritually and practically—together.
🎧 Related episode:→ Episode 7 – Holy Flexibility: How to Respond with Faith When God Redirects Your Plans
Thanks for listening, friend.Keep showing up.Keep surrendering.And keep growing—even when it’s not what you planned.
— Sanda @ Southern Soil Sunshine

7 | Holy Flexibility: How to Respond with Faith When God Redirects Your Plans

Based on Chapter 4 of Rooted in Grace
When the plan changes—again—how do you respond?
This episode marks a transition into Part 2 of the Rooted in Grace journey: Faithful Response. We’re moving from noticing God’s rhythms to responding to His redirection—even when it’s uncomfortable or unexpected.
Drawing from Chapter 4, Holy Flexibility, and the powerful simplicity of Amos 5:4 — “Come back to Me and live” — we’ll explore what it means to let go of control and lean into grace. You’ll hear garden wisdom, scriptural truth, and practical steps for adapting faithfully—without losing heart.
✨ In This Episode:
A reflection on Amos 5:4 and God's mercy in moments of redirection
What holy flexibility looks like when the garden—or your life—doesn’t go to plan
Five faithful and flexible practices straight from Chapter 4
A quiet prayer and journal questions to bring it home
🌸 Resources & Links
📖 Read the book: Rooted in GraceGrow your faith and your garden through this gentle guide rooted in spiritual rhythms and real-life soil.
🗓️ Get your free monthly garden calendarPerfect for Zones 8–10—includes what to plant, tend, and notice every month.
📩 Join the email listReceive monthly devotionals, new podcast episodes, and garden printables straight to your inbox.
👩‍🌾 Join the Facebook groupThe Southern Soil Sisterhood is a warm, faith-rooted space for women gardening through real life together.
🎧 Catch the last Core Episode (if you missed it):→ Episode 5 – The Rhythm of God: Shade, Soil, and the Seasons of the Soul
Find everything at rootedingrace.me!
Thanks for being here, friend.Keep tending.Stay open.And don’t forget—flexibility in the garden is an act of faith.
— Sanda @ Southern Soil Sunshine

6 | Rooted Moment - You’re Not Behind: Trusting God’s Rhythm in the Garden and Life

🌿 Episode 6: You’re Not Behind — Trusting God’s Rhythm in the Garden and Life
Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind—in your garden, your faith, or your life?
In this short reflection, I share a moment from my own garden, a story about bees and beans, and a reminder from Jonah about shade, surrender, and timing. You'll walk away with a renewed trust that God’s rhythm is already at work—even when you can’t see the fruit yet.
Whether you're mid-season in your garden or just weary from the pace of life, this is your gentle reminder:You’re not late. God’s not in a hurry. And grace is growing under the surface.
📖 In this episode:
A story about Jonah, unexpected shade, and spiritual spirals
What the bees taught me about trusting God’s pace
A prayer for slowing down and listening well
A journal prompt to carry into your next garden walk
🌸 Resources & Links
🪴 🎁 Get your free monthly garden calendarPerfect for Zones 8–10 — practical reminders for what to plant, tend, and notice every month.
📖 Read the book: Rooted in GraceA Christian guide to intuitive gardening, filled with scripture, soul care, and dirt-under-your-nails wisdom.
👩‍🌾 Come grow with us in the Facebook group!The Rooted Jesus Girls is a free space for women who want to garden with God, share real progress, and grow in faith and food side by side.
🎧 Missed the full teaching from Chapter 3 of Rooted in Grace?Catch Episode 5 – The Rhythm of God: Shade, Soil, and the Seasons of the Soul 
Thanks for listening, friend.Keep tending.Stay rooted.And don’t forget—you’re not behind.
— Sanda @ Southern Soil Sunshine & Rooted in Grace

5 | The Rhythm of God: Shade, Soil, and the Seasons of the Soul

What if God’s timing is already written into creation—into the soil, the shade, and even the seasons of your soul?
In today’s episode, we draw from Chapter 3 of Rooted in Grace and reflect on Jonah’s surprising shade, the rhythms of nature, and how sacred trust is cultivated when we stop striving and start noticing. Whether you're in a season of waiting, pruning, or quiet growth, this conversation will help you walk more gently with God through your garden and your life.
✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How sacred rhythms show up in your soil, your spirit, and Scripture
A reflection on Jonah 4 and how God speaks through plants, worms, and wind
Five ways to recognize God’s cues in your garden season
Why trusting the rhythm matters more than rushing the results
A closing prayer + journal prompt to carry into your next garden walk
🌸 Resources & Links
📖 Get the Book:Rooted in Grace: A Christian Guide to Intuitive GardeningGrow in your garden and your faith with this beautiful, practical, and spirit-filled guide.
📩 Join the Email List for Weekly EncouragementGet devotionals, garden wisdom, and free printables delivered straight to your inbox.Sign up here
🗓️ Download the Free Monthly Garden CalendarCustom for Zones 8–10, designed to walk you through what to plant, tend, and notice each month.Access the calendar
👩‍🌾 Explore Garden-Faith CoachingNeed help tending your inner garden while you grow your outer one?I offer faith-rooted 1:1 coaching for Christian women looking to deepen their connection with God, themselves, and their soil.Learn more about coaching
🌿 Let’s Connect on Facebook📄 Follow the Southern Soil Sunshine Facebook Page👩‍🌾 Join the Rooted Jesus Girls Facebook Group
🪴 If this episode blessed you...
Would you take 60 seconds to share it with a friend or leave a review?Every seed of encouragement helps this podcast reach more hearts (and gardens).
Thanks for listening, friend.Keep tending. Stay rooted. And trust the rhythm. rootedingrace.me
🎧 — Sanda @ Southern Soil Sunshine

4 | Rooted Moment – Start Small, Stay Faithful

“Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much.” – Luke 16:10
In this gentle Rooted Moment, you’re invited to pause and reflect on the small but sacred work God has placed in front of you. Whether you're tending a garden, folding laundry, or praying for clarity, this short devotional will remind you that faithfulness starts in the quiet, hidden places.
We’ll breathe, reflect, and pray together—anchoring your day in grace and intention.
🪴 Perfect for your garden walk, morning quiet time, or end-of-day reset.
✝️ In this episode:
A guided devotional rooted in Luke 16:10
A reflection on stewarding the small things well
A prayer to help you stay grounded in what matters most
A moment of peace in the middle of your busy week
📌 Resources:
🌿 Free printable journal pages: https://rootedingrace.me📖 Grab the Rooted in Grace book: https://southernsoilsunshine.com/rooted-in-grace👩‍🌾 Join our FB Sisterhood: Coming soon!💬 Want to go deeper? Coaching opens soon!
💌 Join My Email Garden:
Every Wednesday, I send a soul-nourishing email with practical garden tips, spiritual reflections, podcast updates, and freebies just for my list.✨ Join us here: southernsoilsunshine.com/newsletter
🌸 Connect on Instagram:
Come say hi and share your favorite part of today’s Rooted Moment!Tag me @southernsoils and use #RootedInGracePodcast so I can cheer you on.I’d love to hear where God is asking you to stay faithful in the little things.
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3 | Garden Journaling as Prayer

“Write down the revelation and make it plain…” — Habakkuk 2:2
In this raw and reflective episode, I invite you into one of the quietest but most powerful spiritual rhythms in the garden: journaling. Not just to track what you’ve planted—but to mark what God is growing in you.
This episode is inspired by Chapter 2 of my ebook, Rooted in Grace. Whether you're a seasoned journal-keeper or someone who’s never written a single garden note, this episode offers gentle encouragement and simple steps to begin.
We’ll explore:
Why journaling in the garden becomes a form of prayer
How slowing down to write helps you heal and listen
Five gentle practices to build a soul-rooted journaling rhythm
A personal story from my California garden
A simple worship moment with Come Thou Fount
A closing journal prompt to carry into your next quiet moment
🎧 Listen & ReflectYou don’t have to capture everything. Just capture something.Even the smallest note can become a seed of trust.
📓 Journal Prompt from this episode:
“When have you read something you wrote in the past and felt surprised by how far you’ve come?”
📖 Scripture Focus:Habakkuk 2:2 — “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.”
🌱 Download Your Free Garden Journal Companion:Get printable templates, weekly pages, and seasonal prayer reflections➡️ southernsoilsunshine.com/gardenresources
📚 Explore the Book:This episode is drawn from Chapter 2 of my book Rooted in Grace: A Christian Guide to Intuitive Gardening➡️ southernsoilsunshine.com/rootedingrace
💌 Stay Connected & RootedInstagram: @southernsoilsWebsite: southernsoilsunshine.com or rootedingrace.meJoin my email list to get weekly garden devotions & tips as well as a ton of free soil and soul resources!
🎶 Worship Featured:Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing — Public Domain
🙏 If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend or post your journal prompt reflection on Instagram and tag me?

2 | Rooted Moment – A Morning Walk With God in the Garden

Take a breath. Step outside—or just step inward. In this short Rooted Moment, you’re invited to slow down, pay attention, and let your garden (or your imagined one) become a meeting place with God.
🌿 Prayer: “Lord, open my eyes to what You are growing—in my garden, and in me.”✨ Download the matching journal page at rootedingrace.me

1 | The Listening Gardener – Starting With Presence, Not Perfection

We often rush into gardening—and life—wanting results before rhythm. But what if the first step to growing with God is simply slowing down? In this first episode, I share a story from the summer of 2022, a spiritual lesson from the heat, and the 5 soul practices from Chapter 1 of Rooted in Grace.
✝️ Scripture: Psalm 46:10📝 Journal Prompt: Where is God asking you to slow down this week?🎧 Rooted Moment Preview: A Morning Walk with God in the Garden
🌱 Free resources: rootedingrace.me📖 Get the book: southernsoilsunshine.com/rooted-in-grace🤍 Coaching info coming soon!