
RootED in Faith
RootED in Faith is a podcast where Adventist teachers from around the world share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas for the classroom. Topics include STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more, all aimed at growing faith and learning together. The podcast is produced by the Adventist Educator's Blog.
Episodes

Making Your Classroom More Digital - with Aaron Long and Desmond Suarez from EdTech Unpacked
In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm welcomes Aaron Long and Desmond Suarez from EdTech Unpacked for a conversation about how Adventist educators around the world can make their classrooms more digital in meaningful, practical, and mission-driven ways.
Together, they explore what effective technology integration looks like across different subjects, how artificial intelligence can

Write with Purpose: Practical Tools for Adventist Educators - with Faith-Ann McGarrell
In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm welcomes Dr. Faith-Ann McGarrell, PhD, Editor of The Journal of Adventist Education®. With more than 20 years of experience teaching from elementary through graduate levels, Dr. McGarrell brings deep insight into how writing, reflection, and research can enrich the ministry of Adventist educators. Together, they guide listeners through a simple

Burnout: What Every Teacher Should Know - with Dave Elias
In this episode of RootED in Faith, host Suellen Timm interviews Dr. Dave Elias, PhD in Education, K–12 School Principal in Canada, Adjunct Professor at Andrews University, and researcher specializing in burnout among Adventist teachers. Through his academic work and practical experience, Dr. Elias brings a compassionate and research-informed perspective to understanding what burnout really is and

Brain-Friendly Teaching: Neuroscience Strategies for Adventist Educators - with Yanina Jimenez
In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm interviews Yanina Jimenez, a multigrade teacher in Illinois, Ph.D. candidate in Education, and author of Brain-Friendly Teacher. Jimenez has also contributed numerous articles to the Adventist Educators Blog, creatively integrating neuroscience, faith, and practical classroom strategies. Together, they explore how simple, brain-friendly approac

Building Faith Through STEM: Practical Tools for Teachers - with Ophelia Barizo
In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm interviews Ophelia Barizo, M.Sc., a STEM Consultant, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator, and Nationally Certified STEM Educator. Barizo shares practical, faith-integrated strategies for starting STEM in the classroom with purpose and shares stories of her journey as an Adventist teacher.
Episode Highlights:
What STEM is—and why it matte

RootED in Faith - Teaser
Adventist teachers from around the globe share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas—ready for you to use in your classroom today. STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more — all with a clear purpose of growing faith and learning together. Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now to RootED in Faith - Where Faith and Learning Grow Together!
A podcast from the Adventist Educator's Blog.

Coming Soon: RootED in Faith - a podcast from the Adventist Educators Blog
Coming Fall 2025 - On RootED in Faith, Adventist teachers from around the globe share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas—ready for you to use in your classroom today. STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more — all with a clear purpose of growing faith and learning together. Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now to RootED in Faith - Where Faith and Learning Grow Together!
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