Better Together With Barb Roose

Social media can be the most amazing mission field if you know how to leverage it. Instead of being discouraged by its negativity and destructiveness, join Barb and social media expert Becky Robinson to learn how to make social media a tool for ministry. Becky shares 4 inspiring commitments that you can apply to your social media platform. As a result, you may discover how to become the light of Jesus in our online world.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Becky on Instagram Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause Visit Becky's Website Weaving Influence Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST   Becky Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for authors, business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. Since launching over a decade ago, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help clients

Let’s jump in to a great conversation about prayer! Join Barb and her friend, author and spiritual director Liz Ditty, as they talk about her new 6-week Bible study, Hear My Prayer: Learning from the Faith of Elijah. In this episode, Liz helps us to ditch the perfectionism and truly be honest with God about the hurt and hardship we are facing. Whether you are a prayer warrior or you have constant problems remembering to pray, we invite you to join us for this faith-transforming conversation and powerful reminder that God hears your prayers.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Liz on Instagram Hear My Prayer: Learning from the Faith of Elijah Visit Liz's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST   Liz Ditty is a spiritual director, author, preacher, and teacher currently guiding transformative prayer retreats at Mount Hermon Conference Center, nestled in the coastal redwoods of California. A Silicon Valley native and Western Seminary graduate, Liz’s central purpose in all she writes an

Sometimes, our lives get shaken up. For many of us, we experience a devastating “lifequake”. This is the term that bestselling author, Tracie Miles, created to describe those catastrophic life events that leave us shaken, stuck or questioning God’s love for us.  In this episode, Tracie and Barb talk about her new book God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence. Tracie shares her story of finding herself completely knocked off of her feet and shares the steps on how she found the courage and the confidence to trust God in her new season. Make sure to share this episode with your friends who are going through it!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Tracie on Instagram God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence Visit Tracie's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST   Tracie Miles is the bestselling author of seven books, director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training at Proverbs 31 Ministries, and the founder of the Living Unbroken Divorce Recov

Does figuring out what to feed your family stress you out? Would you like to have the tools to plan ahead, save money and still enjoy a time of rest with your family one day a week?    Join Barb and her longtime friend and treasured mentor, best-selling author Kathi Lipp, as they discuss her newest book Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest. In this episode you will learn Kathi’s hottest tips for meal planning and preparation as well as receive a free downloadable worksheet for lunch and dinner ideas when you preorder your copy of the book!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Kathi on Instagram Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest Visit Kathi's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST   Kathi Lipp is a Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of 20 books, including The Accidental Homesteader, Clutter Free, and The Husband Project; she has had articles published in national media, including Woman’s World as part of their “A

Abuse can often happen gradually and discreetly, leaving victims wondering if what they are experiencing is truly an issue.  Join Barb and special guests Tricia Lott Williford and Jana Richardson, as they share candidly about abuse, manipulation, freedom, and the path to safety. If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, this is a crucial conversation. In this episode, Tricia reminds us that one of the enemy's tactics is to make us believe that our trauma is either too big or too small to mention. Please don't let your suffering remain a secret. Freedom is possible, and it is possible for you.  Note: We experienced some slight audio issues towards the end as a lawnmower outside tried to join our conversation. Our apologies for the disruption. :)   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Tricia on Instagram Check out Tricia's book, You Are Safe Now. Visit Tricia's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS Tricia Lott Williford has written fifteen books in the last thirteen years. Sh

This powerful conversation aired back in February and you all loved it, so we are bringing it back for this special Labor Day episode!   Join Barb and Grace Wabuke Klein, author of Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life, for a conversation on how to trust God’s grace and goodness when we’re not sure what’s happening in our lives. Grace will explain the four seasons of life and how to hold on to hope and believe God for His best in your life.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE gracewabukeklein.com Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life Connect with Grace on Facebook! Connect with Grace on Instagram!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Grace Wabuke Klein and her husband Phil lead focus412, a ministry that helps churches grow. Through this ministry, they have worked with some of the largest and most influential churches across the country. Grace was born in Uganda during the tyrannical reign of Idi Amin, and her family fled to the United State

Relationships are tough, even when two people truly love God and one another. In this week's conversation, join Barb and certified life coach Lisa Allen for a conversation on how to foster healthy relationships that celebrate differences and complement rather than complicating our lives.  Tune in for the final part of our Stronger than Stress Series! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Check out Lisa's website. Stronger Than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm Stronger than Stress Bible Study Connect with Lisa on IG! Connect with Lisa on FB!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Lisa Allen has a passion for and connection to women. She has been featured as a keynote speaker at Proverbs 31 Ministries’ annual She Speaks Conference, the She Laughs Conferences, and various Women’s Ministry keynotes and conferences. Lisa has offered her insights for Charlotte Today Show as a contributor. She has also been a contributing writer for the She Laughs Newsletter, WomensMinistry.net, Proverbs 31

When we get stuck in daily cycles of stress it can feel like this is just the way that things will always be! But what if it was possible to stop the spiral and take practical steps towards breaking the seemingly neverending cycle of stress? Listen in to today's episode as Barb provides an easy framework for moving from a place of stress to a place of rest.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Catch previous episodes of the podcast! Stronger Than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm Stronger than Stress Bible Study Connect with Barb on IG! Connect with Barb on FB!  

Are you feeling worn down or burnt out? Many of us are carrying so many burdens and responsibilities that at times it feels like we will be crushed beneath the weight of them. Join us for this week's conversation as Barb speaks with author Ashley Morgan Jackson about burnout, grace, and accepting God's gift of rest in the tough seasons of waiting.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE ashleymorganjackson.com Tired of Trying: How to Hold On to God When You're Frustrated, Fed Up, and Feeling Forgotten Connect with Ashley on IG! Connect with Ashley on FB!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Ashley Morgan Jackson is an author, speaker, and social media expert. She formerly worked full-time for Proverbs 31 Ministries and has ministered to her online community for ten years. She is passionate about women learning to let go of the lie that they have to perform for God’s love and instead realize they can receive His love, just as they are. Ashley is a wife of fourteen years to her wonderful husband, Daniel, and a

Are you stressed all of the time? Do you ever think about running away from your life because it’s just too much? You aren’t alone! Over 50% of people are highly stressed these days! The problem is that too many of us believe that we’re stuck in our stress, but that isn’t true! Join me for this new episode of Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast called “Too Stressed to Be Blessed." Not only will I tell you about how God taught me to turn my stress into strength, but I'll share how you can become an overcomer, too! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Preorder the Stronger Than Stress Book Preorder the Stronger Than Stress Bible Study

When the men in our life are struggling, it is natural for us as women to long to help but just don't know what to do! Join us today for part 2 of Barb's conversation with comedian Isaac Witty as he shares his dramatic journey of faith from pastor’s kid to successful comedian who hit rock bottom and found his way back to God. Last time, Isaac covered the topics of identity and anxiety and today he will be discussing the topics of self-medication (such as drug use, pornography, and unhelpful distractions), the importance of who men hang around with, and the one truth that brings him comfort even when he feels misunderstood by others. Ultimately, our hope is that Isaac's words will show us as women how best to love, pray for, and support the men in our lives who we love and who are loved even more by our faithful God.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Isaac on Instagram Check out Isaac’s Dry Bar Comedy Special “Don’t Worry About Me. I’m Fine.” Visit Isaac’s Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Most of us have men in our lives that we love and our deepest prayer is that those men love Jesus. What do you do when the Christian man in your life is struggling and you are not sure how to help? Join Barb for today’s conversation with comedian Isaac Witty who has performed on some of America’s biggest stages and listen to his dramatic journey of faith from pastor’s kid to successful comedian who hit rock bottom and found his way back to God. Isaac will share his story and address the 5 things that a Christian man must fight in order to have faith. His story will encourage you and help you pray more for the men in your life.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Isaac on Instagram Check out Isaac’s Dry Bar Comedy Special “Don’t Worry About Me. I’m Fine.” Visit Isaac’s Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Over the course of a career that has spanned more than two decades, Isaac Witty has perfected a quirky style that doesn’t fit the mold of your average clean comedian. With perfect t

People of color often feel invisible and alienated, even traumatized, by the oppression and discrimination still prevalent in our American culture today. The result leads to not only internalized trauma but also a particular type of aloneness, which author Prasanta Verma defines as ethnic and racial loneliness. Join Barb as Prasanta discusses her new book, Beyond Ethnic Loneliness, and listen to learn about the exhausting effects of cultural isolation, the dynamics of marginalization, and the weight of being “other”. Prasanta points toward the path of healing which includes the need to share our stories and the importance of finding safe friendships and community.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Prasanta on Instagram Check out Prasanta's book, Ethnic Loneliness. Visit Prasanta's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Prasanta Verma (MBA, MPH) was born under an Asian sun, raised in the Appalachian foothills in the South, and now resides in the Upper Midwest. Her essays and poetry

Does your life feel like it is the opposite of what you’ve been praying for? Perhaps you’ve wondered if God has mixed up your life with someone else’s because you definitely didn’t sign up for the drama that keeps coming your way. In this conversation, Barb and author Nicole Unice discuss Nicole’s new book, Not What I Signed Up For, and how to find strength and faith to get through what you never thought you’d have to go through.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Nicole on Instagram Check out Nicole's book, Not What I Signed Up For. Visit Nicole's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Nicole Unice is a pastor and leadership coach who facilitates environments of safety and vulnerability so that leaders and teams can courageously identify obstacles keeping them from their maximum potential. As a sought-after speaker, Nicole has a down-to-earth style that allows even the largest gathering to feel conversational. Nicole is the author of several books focused on spiritual transformation

Part 1 of this conversation was incredible, and part 2 is finally here! Last time we talked about just how messy love can be. Many of us have had our hearts broken whether by a spouse, family member or friend and found ourselves feeling like the rug was pulled right out from under us. However, in Christ we can find an indestructible foundation.    In today's conversation, Caleb and Stefanie discuss how our broken hearts and lives can be rebuilt by letting God into the darkest parts of our stories. In this encouraging conversation they will also share true stories of transformation, reminding us that nothing is too hard for our God. Get ready for an uplifting conversation about hope, healing and wholehearted love.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Stefanie and Caleb on Instagram! Preorder Stefanie and Caleb's Book - Wholehearted Love: Overcome the Barriers That Hold You Back in Your Relationship with God and Others -- and Delight in Feeling Safe, Seen, and Loved   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Loving people can be so messy. We’ve all experienced pain or trauma that has caused us to put up barriers in our heart. Whether you were neglected by your parents, ghosted by a boyfriend, or you are estranged from a loved one, it’s easy for us to give up hope of having good relationships with the people that we love. Join me and the authors of the new book, Wholehearted Love, and learn the practical tools as well as God’s wisdom on how you can live and love others wholeheartedly again.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Stefanie and Caleb on Instagram! Stefanie and Caleb's Book - Wholehearted Love: Overcome the Barriers That Hold You Back in Your Relationship with God and Others -- and Delight in Feeling Safe, Seen, and Loved   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Stefanie and Caleb Rouse are relationship counselors, digital creators, and authors. They are dedicated to helping people in all stages of relationships attain a positive relationship with God, others, and themselves so that they can

Do you long to live free and fully alive in your God-given purpose? If you're wondering if it's too late or if you've been through too much to experience God's life-changing freedom, you'll be so inspired by this new episode of the Bold, Brave & Beautiful podcast with author and pastor, Karrie Garcia. After years of numbing her pain, struggling with drug addiction and surviving her mother's devastating suicide, Karrie discovered God’s redemptive and healing power in her life so that she could be free and finally fully alive. Now a third-generation pastor, speaker and trauma-informed story coach, Karrie joins Barb for a powerful conversation about silencing the inner critic, finding God’s voice of truth, and recognizing the power of knowing one’s story.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Karrie on Instagram Karrie's book - Free & Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be The Exchange Online Course   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Karrie Garcia is a pastor, a

Whether you're carrying emotional wounds from childhood trauma or suffering from anxiety and depression, panic attacks, or intrusive thoughts, you know this isn't what God wants for you. He lovingly knit you together and calls you to a life of abundance. So why do His joy and love feel so far away sometimes? Join Barb and author Laura L Smith, author of the new book, Holy Care for the Whole Self, for a powerful yet practical conversation about how you can develop God-honoring, effective mental health care strategies in your life, starting today! Laura shares the tools that you need to rest in God's unconditional love and to find your strength and peace in Him.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE laurasmithauthor.com Holy Care for the Whole Self: Biblical Wisdom for Mental and Spiritual Well-Being Connect with Laura on Instagram!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Laura L. Smith is a popular speaker, best-selling author, and Bible teacher leading women to tear down lies so they can live in truth. Holy Car

Many of us long for lasting peace and stability whether we are healing from painful memories, grieving a recent loss, or simply trying to find a quiet path in a chaotic world. In this episode, interior stylist and popular Instagram influencer, Anh Lin, shares from her new book Forever Home. She was born in Vietnam in a dirt floor home and moved to America when she was two. She lost her father to cancer early in life and lived for years with a difficult, strained relationship with her mother. In her conversation with Barb, Anh combines a unique blend of Biblical teaching and her personal story to teach us how to live free from the pain of the past and invite God to rebuild your brokenness into a beautiful life.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE girlandtheword.com Forever Home: Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Strong and Beautiful Life Watch Anh's YouTube Channel! Connect with Anh on Instagram!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Anh Lin is a dynamic interior stylist celebrated for her captivating desig

Today’s conversation is an encouraging breath of fresh air to help you live well no matter if you feel like you’re on top of the world or the world is on top of you. Join Barb and Grace Wabuke Klein, author of Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life, for a conversation on how to trust God’s grace and goodness when we’re not sure what’s happening in our lives. Grace will explain the four seasons of life and how to hold on to hope and believe God for His best in your life.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE gracewabukeklein.com Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life Connect with Grace on Facebook! Connect with Grace on Instagram!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Grace Wabuke Klein and her husband Phil lead focus412, a ministry that helps churches grow. Through this ministry, they have worked with some of the largest and most influential churches across the country. Grace was born in Uganda during the tyrannical reign of Idi Amin, and her fa