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Make Me Better Podcast

Make Me Better Podcast

By: Misty Rooks
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Summary

With every trial you face, you have the opportunity to become a better version of yourself than you were before. When our host, Misty, was going through a medical crisis, her prayer changed from "make things easy" to "God, Make Me Better." Hear stories from people who not only made it through, but who were made better in the process. Strengthen your character, build your faith, and find out who you really are when adversity strikes. It's time to level up!!!! Sometimes you won't be delivered from your circumstances, but God will use them to help you grow and make you better.

2025 Misty Rooks
Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • "The Little Girl He Loaned to Me" Anna Rooks shares about losing a child & recovering through faith
    May 1 2026

    In this heartfelt episode, Misty Rooks interviews her mother-in-law, Anna Rooks, who shares her profound journey of faith, loss, and spiritual growth after losing her daughter Melissa in a tragic accident. Discover how her relationship with God helped her find peace, strength, and purpose through grief, and learn valuable lessons on prayer, healing, and trusting God's plan.

    Keywords

    faith, grief, spiritual growth, prayer, healing, loss of a child, testimony, trust in God, Christian life, overcoming tragedy

    Key topics

    Faith and relationship with God before tragedy

    The impact of Holy Spirit's conviction and salvation

    The accident and loss of Melissa

    Spiritual growth and healing through grief

    The importance of prayer and intercession

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

    02:59 Misty's Early Struggles and Finding Faith

    06:01 The Impact of Loss and Grief

    08:54 The Accident and Its Aftermath

    11:45 Navigating Trauma and Healing

    15:12 The Role of Faith in Coping with Loss

    18:03 Messages from Beyond: Spiritual Insights

    21:08 The Power of Prayer and Community Support

    23:52 Reflections on Life, Death, and Legacy

    35:21 The Power of Prayer and Community Support

    39:08 Understanding Life and Death Through Faith

    44:38 The Role of Intercessory Prayer

    48:41 Covenant and Generational Blessings

    50:07 Creative Expression in Grief

    56:11 Healing and Moving Forward After Loss

    01:01:27 Empathy and Connection Through Shared Pain

    01:06:54 Finding Strength in Faith and Community

    resources

    Ephesians 3:16 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A16

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • "Windows and Wells" a Keys to the Kingdom segment of the Make Me Better Podcast
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode, Misty Rooks discusses the concept of 'Windows and Wells' as part of the 'Keys to the Kingdom' segment. She shares the Parable of the Spilled Coffee and delves into the power of words and the heart, emphasizing the importance of filling our hearts with positive attributes to overcome life's challenges. The conversation deals with the importance of guarding the heart and mind, emphasizing the impact of what is consumed through the eyes and ears. It explores the concept of depositing death versus depositing life, the protection provided by the breastplate of righteousness and the helmet of salvation, and the entry points for the devil in our lives. The discussion also challenges listeners to grow and change, addresses the issue of divided lives and serving two masters, and concludes with a prayer for freedom from darkness and a call to replace it with life.

    Takeaways

    • Life's challenges reveal what's inside us
    • The importance of filling our hearts with positive attributes Guarding the heart and mind
    • Consuming the Word of God

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Power of Words and the Heart
    • 30:33 Depositing Death vs. Depositing Life
    • 36:24 Entry Points for the Devil
    • 46:07 Divided Lives and Serving Two Masters
    • 54:03 Windows and Wells: Depositing Darkness and Light

    Scripture References:

    Matthew 15:11-20

    John 7:38

    Proverbs 4:20-23

    Matthew 12:34-37

    Proverbs 18:4, 20-21

    Psalm 34:13

    Proverbs 10:11

    Psalm 19:14

    Psalm 119:11

    Mark 11:23

    Romans 10:8-10

    John 6:63

    Ephesians 4:27

    1 John 4:4

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • From "Mistake" to "Mine" Lauren's Journey of Faith and Healing
    Apr 17 2026

    Though she lived her entire life with the identify of "mistake," just one encounter with God was all the reassurance Lauren needed. "You are NOT a mistake. You are MINE."

    In this heartfelt interview, Lauren shares her inspiring journey from a traumatic childhood marked by loss and hardship to finding hope and purpose through faith in God. Discover how resilience, faith, and God's grace transformed her life and how she now helps others see the good in life's challenges.

    Host: Misty Rooks

    Guest: Lauren Wenger

    Main themes:

    Childhood trauma and loss

    Finding purpose through faith

    God's grace and healing

    "God had a purpose for my life."

    "He didn't know, but God did."

    "God gave me three more years."

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

    02:49 Lauren's Early Life and Identity

    06:09 Finding Faith and Purpose

    09:00 Love and Relationships

    11:51 Loss and Grief

    15:07 Overcoming Adversity and Healing

    17:57 Miscarriage and Hope

    19:35 Navigating Grief and Loss

    22:02 Finding Hope in Heartache

    24:54 The Journey of Healing and Faith

    28:46 Embracing New Beginnings

    32:10 The Power of Faith in Adversity

    36:01 Transforming Pain into Purpose

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    38 mins
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