In this powerful episode of the Rooted Podcast, hosts Josie and Symone sit down with Dr. Scott Jensen — family physician, founder of Catalyst Medical Clinic, former Minnesota State Senator, and current candidate for Minnesota Governor. Dr. Jensen opens up about his childhood in small-town Minnesota, the tragic loss of family members, his unexpected call into politics, and how faith and calling — not ambition — have guided his steps. From delivering 500 babies to tackling big healthcare legislation, Dr. Jensen shares how he continues to anchor his public life in service, conviction, and biblical truth. This conversation is filled with honesty, humor, wisdom, and deeply personal faith stories — a must-listen for anyone craving purpose-driven leadership in today’s culture.

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TIMESTAMP SUMMARY

• 01:00 – Dr. Jensen’s Minnesota roots & small-town childhood
• 04:30 – Early work ethic: learning responsibility
• 06:00 – Family tragedy: losing both parents
• 09:00 – Meeting his wife on a bus
• 14:00 – From dental school to seminary to medicine
• 18:00 – Surrendering to God’s direction
• 24:00 – Learning to return to your “why”
• 27:00 – Calling into politics
• 35:00 – Public criticism, courage, and staying grounded in faith
• 38:00 – The five scriptures that confirmed his run for Governor
• 41:00 – Time management, efficiency, and life systems
• 46:00 – Practicing empathy in disagreement
• 48:00 – Where to follow and connect with Dr. Jensen
• 49:00 – Closing encouragement & Rooted truth challenge

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NOTABLE QUOTES

• “Take a stand and make a mark.”
• “Security became my idol until I realized security was never meant to be my why.”
• “We mistake providence for coincidence far too often.”
• “Relationship should be defended, especially in medicine.”
• “I didn’t run for Senate. I was placed there.”
• “If you can’t argue the other side, you haven’t actually listened.”
• “Grace begins when we see every person as ‘all God’s children.’”
• “Our calling isn’t always convenient — it's often disruptive.”
• “My prayer is that I live life better today than I did yesterday. Tomorrow I will do better still.”

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Relationship Matters - Book by Scott Jensen
• We’ve Been Played - Book by Scott Jensen
• Catalyst Medical Clinic - Founded by Dr. Jensen
• 21-Day Daniel Bible Study
• Exodus 4:14, Esther 4:14, John 4:14, Ephesians 4:14, Hebrews 4:14

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