Rooted in Truth,
Driven by Love.
Rooted is more than an app. It is a resource to help every believer go deeper in God's Word through understanding, context, and community.
Our Mission
To leverage technology for Jesus by making the depth of Biblical knowledge accessible to every believer, so everyone can experience the fullness of the Bible.
Our Vision
A world where every believer is deeply rooted in Scripture, has a richer understanding of the Bible, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Why Rooted Exists
Josue Garcia
Co-Founder, Rooted
Honest Reflections
My walk with Jesus began over ten years ago, but if I'm being completely transparent, I haven't always been good at it. For years, I struggled, not just with reading the Bible, but with praying and seeking Him daily. I wanted to desire God's Word, but the reality was often a cycle of inconsistency.
During this time, I was also learning to build software using AI. I even launched an AI compliance SaaS that wasn't successful, but I learned a tremendous amount along the way.
That's when it clicked. I began creating tools with AI that would help me understand the Bible better and grow as a Christian. The more I shared what I'd built with others at my church, the more I realized how much it could help the wider body of Christ.
That's when I felt God tapping me on the shoulder to build Rooted. If you told me ten years ago that I'd be a Christian building software to help people get closer to God, I would have said, "You've got the wrong person."
“Rooted is not just an app. It is a bridge to understanding, built on the conviction that God's Word is relevant for every season of life.”
Meet the Builders
Two Christians who believe technology can be a powerful tool in the hands of the Church.
Joe Fatora
Co-Founder
Product Architecture, Engineering Leadership, SaaS Growth
Joe brings 14 years of experience building and scaling technical products at the intersection of FinTech and SaaS. A three-time founder, he specializes in taking platforms from concept to global scale.
His executive leadership includes serving as CPO at Arturo Labs and Head of Product at Pearl. At Rooted, Joe drives technical implementation ensuring the platform is built for performance and lasting impact.
Josue Garcia
Co-Founder
AI Systems, Product Strategy, Global Operations
Josue is a strategic leader with over 15 years building systems for global financial institutions, including co-founding an AI-driven compliance startup.
At Rooted, he directs the AI architecture, product strategy, and operational frameworks needed to deliver personalized biblical content to believers everywhere.
Our Core Beliefs
Rooted is built on the foundation of biblical truth. These five core beliefs guide everything we do and teach.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God, the complete and final revelation of His will.
God (The Trinity)
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ
We believe in the full deity and full humanity of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, and His atoning death on the cross.
Salvation (The Resurrection)
We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. We believe that salvation (the forgiveness of sins and eternal life) is a free gift from God, received only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the active and present work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells, guides, and empowers believers. This includes the spiritual gifts and the power for healing, deliverance, and living a Godly life.
The Pillars of How We Build
The spiritual convictions that define what we teach and how we operate.
Truth in a Culture of Love
We believe love and truth are inseparable. Love without truth is sentimentality; truth without love is harshness. We are convicted to present the full counsel of God, unwavering in truth and boundless in grace.
“Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
Ephesians 4:15
The Solid Foundation
We don't just use the Bible as content — we use it as our foundation. Every lesson, every AI interaction, every resource is examined against the standard of Scripture. Rooted is for the believer who is ready to embrace the Bible in its entirety as the authoritative voice of God.
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
John 4:24
What Rooted Is Not
Important clarifications about who we are and how we operate.
Not a Replacement for Scripture
Rooted is supplemental, not a substitute. We enhance your Bible study, not replace your time in God's Word. Open your Bible alongside our lessons. That's where transformation happens.
Not a Replacement for Community
We believe in the local church and the power of biblical fellowship. Rooted cannot replace the accountability and communion found in a church family. Use our platform to grow, but never at the expense of gathering with believers.
Not Infallible
Only Scripture is inerrant. While we rigorously align our content with biblical truth, we are fallible. Test everything against God's Word like the Bereans (Acts 17:11).
Not Entertainment
We're not here to tickle ears or provide feel-good content. Our mission is truth, even when it's challenging. Expect to be convicted, stretched, and transformed by the faithful teaching of God's Word.
Is Rooted for You?
Whether you're beginning your walk with Jesus, eager to understand Scripture more deeply, or wrestling with complex theological questions — Rooted was built for you.
We meet every believer where they are, offering sound biblical teaching that is both accessible and deeply grounded in Scripture.