Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of life's responsibilities? Do you find yourself running on empty, trying to keep up with the constant demands of work, family, and faith—only to end each day feeling exhausted and unseen? You're not alone. In this week's episode, Barb sits down with author and speaker Ashley Morgan Jackson for an honest conversation about the toll that burnout takes on ou...

We are back with part 2 of Summer Strong, our new series created to equip you with what you need to find rest amongst the busyness that this season brings!   In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we're diving into a conversation that has gone unspoken in faith communities for too long — mental health . As Christian women, we're taught to be strong, to serve others, and to keep pressing on… but w...

Welcome to Summer Strong, our new series created to equip you with what you need to find rest amongst the busyness that this season brings!   Whether you're juggling kids, calendars, or career goals, each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and soul-deep encouragement to help you stay grounded and whole. For the next five episodes, we will be revisiting some of our top conversati...

Have you ever prayed, "God, what do I do?" These days, our struggle with uncertainty can stop us from making important decisions or cause us to second-guess the decisions we do make. It's stressful trying to figure out what's right and the fear of what will happen if we are wrong.    Join Barb and her longtime friend, author Katie M. Reid, to discuss Katie's new Bible study, God, What Do I Do? The...

For the first time ever, Barb's answering audience questions! Join Barb and her fabulous podcast producer, Tabitha for all the inside scoop! Barb's telling us who her favorite child is, which Bible study she's most proud of and answering spicy questions about how to help friends far from Jesus and which body part is her favorite. Tucked into all of Barb's answers are plenty encouraging words for y...

What does it mean to live a good Christian life? Is it being friendly or always seeing the positive side instead of the realities of life's struggles? What if being a good Christian is different from being like Christ?   Join Barb and author Elisa Morgan for a conversation that invites us to peel past the niceness of Christianity and learn to live by the fruit of the Spirit so God can transform us...

Join Barb and author of Redeemer, a new Bible study on the book of Ruth by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. At 37 years old, Dorina was widowed with 3 small children. She connected with Ruth's story and over the years has drawn strength and hope. During this conversation, they discuss the many layers of Ruth's story, including the "just-so-happened" moments, should every woman be looking for her Boaz, a...

Everyone has doubts about God but it's hard for us to talk about them. But when we don't talk about them, it actually weakens our faith in Him. In this episode, we explore how honest questions can strengthen, not weaken, our connection with God. Inspired by Niki Hardy's new book, God, Can We Chat?, Barb and Niki discuss embracing doubts as the start of a deeper, more authentic faith. Come as you a...

We all know that we should rest but let's be honest, most of us don't. How do we learn how to slow down in a world that keeps getting faster and faster? Barb talks with her friend and bestselling author, Laura L. Smith, about her new book, The Urgency of Slowing Down, and Laura gives practical wisdom on what you need to eliminate and what you can add to help you resist the frantic and hold on to p...

Is sexual abuse part of your story? You are not alone and healing is possible!   Join Barb for a conversation with certified sex addiction therapist and trauma specialist, Tabitha Westbrook, as they discuss Tabitha's new book Body & Soul, Healed & Whole . Tabitha is a nationally known expert who will share her personal story of abuse and her healing journey. This gentle yet compelling conversation...

If you are anything like me, prayer can be a bit of a tricky subject at times. Why do we emphasize the positive answers to prayer and not the practice of getting to know God in prayer? What does God want you to know about prayer that will help you draw closer to Him? Join me for a solo episode as I share insights from my new Bible study, Matthew: Pray Like This , about discerning God's revealed wi...

Join Barb and her guests, Chad and Adaeze Brinkman, to discuss their new book, White Boy Black Girl . As an interracial couple, Chad and Adaeze discovered that they each carried their own unique baggage into their relationship and had to make the decision to fight through the awkward and uncomfortable moments, even when they wanted to run in the opposite direction.   If there are people in your li...

Once upon a time, purity culture promised young Christian girls that all they had to do was save themselves for marriage and their lives would be happily ever after. However, decades later the fairytale of purity culture has turned into a nightmare of consequences for millennial and Gen X Christian women carrying the abuse and pain from a man-made construct that failed to focus on God's truth.   ...

Do you struggle with what to pray? You aren't alone if you've called out to God in life's desperate moments and wondered if He's listening. My friend, God hears your prayers, even the most desperate ones.    Join Barb and author Rachel Wojo for a conversation about uncovering the powerful secrets of desperate prayers. As she has lived through the loss of her parents and adult special needs daughte...

How do we rebuild our lives after our hopes and dreams fall apart? Whether it's the loss of a job, a loved one, a relationship, or even our faith, when the sun comes up the next morning, how do we find our way?    After several miscarriages and the sudden death of her husband, author Dawn Sanders opened her Bible and discovered buried treasure in Genesis 1 about how God can bring new beginnings an...

Raising a girl in today's world to follow Jesus is possible! However, if you are a mother, grandmother, auntie, pastor's wife, or small group leader, you need a brand new set of tools to train your beautiful young women in today's culture.    Join Barb and her friends Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis, authors of Teen Comparison Girl, for a brand new conversation equipping you to raise confident, st...

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 J...

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...

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 shar...

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 wil...

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 t...

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...

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 we...

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 pre...

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...