In this deeply insightful episode of the Rooted Podcast, hosts Josie and Symone Harms sit down with their longtime family healthcare provider, Dr. Troy Spurrill, founder of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing. Blending functional medicine, neuroscience, chiropractic care, and faith, Dr. Troy reveals how healing isn’t just physical — it’s mental, emotional, and spiritual. He shares personal stories, scientific insights, and miraculous testimonies from patients around the world who have experienced profound healing. From the dangers of seed oils and trans fats to the impact of mindset and unforgiveness on cellular health, this episode is packed with wisdom that can transform how you view your body and your relationship with God.

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• 0:00 – Introduction to Dr. Troy and his impact on the hosts' family
• 2:00 – Dr. Troy's journey from pre-med to chiropractic and functional medicine
• 5:00 – Personal health crisis and discovering God’s role in healing
• 7:00 – How stress impacts the body: triad of health explained
• 9:00 – Practical steps to reverse stress: sleep, clean eating, scripture
• 10:00 – The truth about food: organic vs. modified
• 14:00 – Seed oils & fats: what to avoid and what to consume
• 17:00 – What’s wrong with the healthcare system & the power of functional medicine
• 20:00 – Communication breakdown = disease: root cause analysis
• 23:00 – How mindset and belief affect your ability to heal
• 26:00 – The science of cells, forgiveness, and biblical healing
• 28:00 – Real-life miracles: from schizophrenia to financial provision
• 35:00 – Waiting on God's timing in healing and purpose
• 39:00 – Identity in Christ and emotional healing stories
• 44:00 – Dr. Troy’s final truth: fear of the Lord, knowing your identity, and becoming who God made you to be

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1. "If God made it, it's good. If man changed it, beware."
2. "We're living too short and dying too long."
3. "An excuse is just a reason wrapped in the skin of a lie."
4. "Stress causes your cells to fold in and block healing."
5. "Knowing your God-given identity is the foundation of health."
6. "There are no side effects to God’s treatment."
7. "Your mindset affects your chemistry — faith literally heals."
8. "We’re not just a body — we are mind, spirit, and purpose."
9. "God rarely does the same thing twice — healing looks different for everyone."

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• Dr. Troy Clinic: https://www.officialsynapse.com
• Dr. Troy Podcast: https://www.officialsynapse.com/synapse-media/podcasts/

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In this lively, inspiring, and deeply faith-filled episode, Josie and Simone sit down with author, content creator, and entrepreneur Zach Windahl to talk about faith deconstruction, Biblical clarity, spiritual growth, and joy. Known for his best-selling books like The Bible Study and See the Good, Zach shares his journey from childhood entrepreneurship (yes, shark tooth necklaces at age 9) to becoming a Bible teacher and brand builder with a mission to help people fall in love with Scripture. We dive into how Zach reconnected with his faith after a season of doubt, what it was like studying the Bible in Australia, and how his new book, The Bible Simplified, is helping people understand God’s Word more deeply than ever before. This episode is packed with Biblical wisdom, behind-the-scenes stories, practical encouragement, and a ton of joy.

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• [00:00] – Intro to Zach Windahl
• [03:00] – Shark teeth and slime
• [07:00] – Zach’s mom’s cancer, early faith, and more
• [10:00] – Reading the Bible in 90 days & studying it deeply in Australia
• [14:00] – Understanding the Bible as a unified story
• [18:00] – The importance of historical and cultural context in Bible reading
• [21:00] – The Bible Study and the Sunday brand
• [25:00] – Practical tips to reading the Bible
• [29:00] – See the Good and Zach’s personal mindset
• [32:00] – Growing up with gratitude through trials
• [36:00] – Staying grounded in a world praise
• [39:00] – Listening prayer and hearing God’s voice
• [43:00] – Zach’s writing process and building a book from scratch
• [45:00] – Final encouragement: fear of the Lord, wisdom, and purpose
• [46:00] – Where to find Zach’s books, content, and audiobook release

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1. “God doesn’t want to be number one—He wants to be at the center.”
2. “The Bible isn’t random stories. It’s one unified story pointing to Jesus.”
3. “Reading Scripture without context is like reading mail that wasn’t meant for you.”
4. “Gratitude changes everything—even in suffering, God is still good.”
5. “I wrote the book I wish I had when I was trying to understand the Bible.”
6. “The Bible wasn’t written to Western minds—it’s full of imagery, history, and poetry.”
7. “You won’t hear God until you learn to stop talking and listen.”
8. “If you’re bored with the Bible, change your pace. Read it in 30 days. Go wild.”

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• 📘 Books by Zach Windahl:
• The Bible Simplified – https://a.co/d/axdNT4G
• The Bible Study – https://a.co/d/bXOydlq
• See the Good – https://a.co/d/bYnbPUt
• 🌐 Website: zachwindahl.com
• 📱 Instagram: @zachwindahl
• How to Hear God by Pete Greig
• Hearing God by Nathan Finocchio

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EPISODE SUMMARY

It’s our 30th episode—and you know what that means… it’s Q&A time! Every 10 episodes, Josie and Symone turn the mics on themselves to answer your questions—from the silly to the spiritual. This episode is full of laughs, powerful God moments, personal stories, Bible reflections, and real talk about fear, obedience, identity, and joy.

You’ll hear everything from their biggest regrets and favorite childhood toys, to what it means to follow Holy Spirit promptings and pray the promises, not the problems. Josie shares the story of becoming a state press secretary by surrendering her dreams to God, while Symone talks about a powerful “no” to LA that became a “yes” to something better. They also dive into Bible stories they’d love to witness, what makes a great husband, and the importance of not letting fear dictate your steps. This is the most fun + faith-filled Q&A yet—and it’s proof that when you're Rooted in truth, the freedom and prosperity will follow.

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• [01:30] – Our first business venture
• [02:30] – Strangest thing we’ve ever eaten (baby octopus & dirty gum!)
• [04:00] – Our biggest regrets
• [07:00] – Fear vs. faith
• [08:00] – How we stay positive on hard days
• [10:30] – Psalm 23 in real life
• [12:00] – Decompressing with friends and family
• [13:30] – If we could witness any Bible story live
• [18:00] – “God wouldn’t ask it from you if He didn’t put it in you”
• [19:00] – Game show dreams: Shark Tank and Dancing with the Stars
• [20:30] – HOT TAKES: COVID was kinda fun, Star Wars Episode 8 isn’t that bad
• [23:30] – A cool God moment
• [27:00] – How a press secretary dream turned into a real job
• [33:00] – “Gaze at God, glance at life” – fixing your focus
• [34:30] – Favorite childhood toys: American Girl Dolls, Legos, and play kitchens
• [36:00] – Top 5 husband qualities
• [40:00] – Fruits of the Spirit in relationships + loving Jesus more than anything
• [41:00] – What’s your current phone wallpaper and what’s the story behind it?
• [42:00] – Final Truths to be rooted in
• [46:30] – Wrapping up + what’s coming next on the podcast

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1. “Don’t pray the problem—pray the promises.”
2. “God wouldn’t ask it from you if He didn’t put it in you.”
3. “You are currently living at least one of the prayers you used to pray.”
4. “Fear and faith both ask you to believe in something you can’t see—you choose.”
5. “God always has more. He’s not just enough—He’s abundance.”
6. “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”
7. “If God plants a seed in you, He will water it and make it grow.”
8. “The Holy Spirit nudges us—say the thing, encourage the person, pray the prayer.”
9. “Gaze at God, glance at life. Focus on what lasts.”

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• Acts 16 (Paul & Silas in prison)
• 2 Kings (oil miracle)

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