EP43 - Faith on the Front Lines: Police Officer Caleb Witte shares his Story of Grace, Forgiveness, and Gospel Impact

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this powerful episode of the Rooted Podcast, hosts Josie and Symone Harms sit down with longtime friend and police officer Caleb Witte to discuss what it looks like to live out authentic Christian faith in everyday life—especially in high-pressure, real-world environments.

Caleb shares his journey into law enforcement, how God called him to serve others, and the ways Jesus shows up on the job—most memorably during a welfare check that became a divine opportunity to point someone back to church and community. From there, the conversation dives deep into salvation by grace, understanding the gospel beyond works, the power of mentorship, forgiveness after heartbreak, memorizing Scripture, and making decisions without needing absolute certainty.

This episode is a reminder that missions don’t only happen overseas—sometimes they happen on patrol, in college dorms, through breakups, and in everyday obedience.

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TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Caleb Witte

02:00 – Why Caleb chose law enforcement

03:15 – A powerful welfare check and sharing faith on the job

06:30 – Luke 15 and God leaving the 99 for the one

08:00 – Making faith personal in college

09:15 – Mentorship questions that changed Caleb’s view of salvation

11:30 – Saved by grace, not works

14:00 – The importance of godly community

16:15 – Advice for young men growing in faith

18:30 – Being a student of the Bible

21:00 – Memorizing Scripture as spiritual armor

24:15 – Forgiveness after heartbreak

27:45 – Trusting God without full certainty

31:00 – One truth to be rooted in

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NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “Jesus didn’t die for 70% of your sin—He died for all of it.”
• “You don’t need certainty to live in complete trust.”
• “If Jesus forgave me everything, who am I to hold something against someone else?”
• “Your closest friends should be the ones who impact you spiritually.”
• “In my weakness, Christ is made strong.”
• “God often works through signs, not always direct answers.”
• “You can do missions work no matter what job you have.”
• “The Bible isn’t just information—it’s transformation.”
• “Forgiveness is a process, not always a moment.”
• “Grace isn’t earned—it’s received.”

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Bible Passages

• Luke 15 (Parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Prodigal Son)
• Romans 3:23, Romans 6:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 3:16, Armor of God (Ephesians 6)

People & Influences

• Craig Groeschel (pastor/podcast host)
• Zach Windahl – The Bible Simplified

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