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The Rooted Way · Episode 13

Headship on its Knees

October 26, 2026

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What does biblical headship actually look like when it is shaped by Christ?

In this episode of The Rooted Way, we examine the husband’s call to headship in marriage—not as domination, control, or the pursuit of authority, but as sacrificial leadership modeled after Christ’s love for the church. Biblical headship begins with humility, responsibility, service, and a willingness to lay oneself down for the good of another.

We’re joined by a friend of the ministry, Earl, for a conversation about where men often misunderstand headship, what servant leadership looks like in the home, and why a husband who would lead faithfully must first be willing to get on his knees before Christ.

Earl is also the host of the American Combat Files podcast. You can listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0342rTkZMagN05PoUdmy1r?si=cb83d05cc6e04e97

Podcast show notes, Scripture references, and episode resources:
https://www.rootedtruthministries.org/podcasts

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