Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose

When suffering, hurt and betrayal turns our world upside down, our emotions can easily turn from grief to anger.

Why did this have to happen? Will things ever go back to the way they were before? This isn't fair.

In moments of deep pain it can be tempting to feel angry at God, but today's special guest, Brad Hambrick, teaches us what it looks like to be angry WITH God instead. To grieve with him as a friend and not an adversary. Join us for this gentle, gracious, healing conversation about how we can invite God into our pain, even when things just don't make sense.

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Angry with God: An Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Brad Hambrick, ThM, EdD, serves as the Pastor of Counseling at The Summit Church in Durham, NC. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.

He has authored several books including God's Attributes: Rest for Life Struggles, Making Sense of Forgiveness and Angry with God. Hambrick also served as general editor for the Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused curriculum.

Hambrick, his wife, Sallie, and two sons live in Raleigh, NC.

Have you ever felt like your faith is failing? Like your suffering and pain is just too much to handle?

Join us for today's conversation as Barb speaks with author and speaker, Michele Cushatt, about how we can develop a faith that will not fail. From divorce, to struggles with motherhood, to walking through three bouts of cancer, Michele is no stranger to suffering. Yet through it all, her faith has endured.

If you feel like you are at the end of your rope, you are not alone. There is hope, friend, even when it's hard to see it. May this conversation serve as a warm hug and a reminder that you are seen, known, and dearly loved.

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A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences and has published three previous books, including Undone, and I Am. Her fourth book, A Faith That Will Not Fail, publishes March 2023. A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of "children from hard places," Michele is a (reluctant) expert of trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live on eight acres outside of Denver, Colorado.

Who struggles with their body? Most of us do. Our guest, Jennifer Taylor Wagner, today shares her journey as a chronic dieter. After a lifetime of struggle she lost 150 pounds and kept it off. Instead of giving us meal plans, dieting tips, and rigid exercises, Jennifer teaches us how to make peace with food, to eat foods we love, and to nourish our bodies with foods we love. A recovering chronic dieter herself, Jennifer understands how hard it is to shift our mindset around food. As we embrace freedom in the foods we eat, we can walk toward our healthiest selves yet.

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Your Good Body: Embracing a Body-Positive Mindset in a Perfection-Focused World

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Jennifer Taylor Wagner is an author, podcast host, and educator who challenges women to renew their mindset concerning health and wellness. As the author of Your Good Body, and the host of Your Good Body Podcast, Jennifer inspires us to see our current bodies in a positive light so that we can feel our best physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Relationships are messy because we live in a messy, sinful world. Is it truly possible to love the people in our lives who hurt us, disagree with us, or just rub us the wrong way?

Join us for today's conversation as Barb speaks with Becky Keife, general editor of Come Sit With Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort. After experiencing the divorce of her parents and the resulting tension she had to navigate for the majority of her life, Becky knows what it's like to be hurt by relationships. However she also has experienced God's redemption. Listen in as she speaks about learning how to listen well, stay curious, choose tenderness, and open our hearts to hope.

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Come Sit With Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Becky Keife is the Community and Editorial Manager for (in)courage. She's also the author of several books including, No Better Mom for the Job, The Simple Difference, and Courageous Kindness. Becky's newest release is the Create in Me a Heart of Peace Bible Study. In addition to writing and speaking about motherhood and countercultural kindness, Becky is a passionate mental health advocate. She tells her own unfiltered anxiety stories so others will feel less alone and be better equipped to see God in the thick of it.

Navigating conversations about race doesn't always have to feel like a minefield.

Join us for today's episode as we chat with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld, two unlikely co-authors who God brought together to write a book called Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations. Together we will discover how to talk about race in a way that values the experiences of others, emphasizes listening over just getting a point across, and is filled with grace.

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, work-life integration researcher, speaker, and host of the I Choose My Best Life Podcast where she shares biblical ways to help you live fully, love boldly, and rest intentionally. Her previous books include Sacred Rest, Set Free to Live Free and Come Empty. Learn more at ichoosemybestlife.com.

Lori Stanley Roeleveld is a Christian coach, author, and speaker with degrees in psychology and biblical studies. Lori's previous books include Jesus and the Beanstalk and Running from a Crazy Man (and Other Adventures Traveling with Jesus). She also writes a popular blog at www.loriroeleveld.com.

Come laugh with us today on The Better Together Podcast! I'm talking with my longtime friend and Aspire Women's Event sister, comedian Sally Baucke. Today, we are talking about tiaras, tweezers, and how to find healing in our hearts when life hurts. Sally grew up in a home where she didn't always feel seen and loved but she now stands on stages across the country to make audiences laugh and so they know how much God loves them. If you need a dose of laughter and love, you don't want to miss my chat with Sally!

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Sally Baucke (aka "Funny Gal Sal") brings two decades of experience making audiences laugh hysterically while keeping it "Always Clean, Never Mean." Funny Gal Sal artfully combines observational comedy and storytelling with a dose of refreshing hope (well, most of the time!). Funny Gal Sal is relatable to men and women alike because she has survived 38 years of marriage, motherhood and has experience as an RN to draw upon. She will leave you in stitches! If you love Jim Gaffigan or Brian Regan, you are going to love Sally, who has toured nationally with Aspire Women's Events for many years. In addition to headlining her own shows at prestigious Funny Bone comedy clubs, Sally has wowed audiences at countless faith-based and corporate events nationwide. Sally has also been privileged to feature for amazing comics such as Jeff Allen, Chonda Pierce and NBC's Last Comic Standing winner Josh Blue. Originally from Chicago, Sally resides in southwest Ohio with her brainy retired engineer (oh yes, lots of material there) and their sweet little Westie, Mabel, who sports a string of pearls. For Sally's upcoming tour dates, visit her website at funnygalsal.com or facebook at FunnyGalSal. Contact Sally here to see how YOU can have Funny Gal Sal make your next event sparkle with her unique brand of club-funny-church-clean humor!

If your pastor called and asked if you would take in a Middle Eastern family who escaped from their homeland, what would you do? Chicago pastor, Joshua Sherif, escaped from his home in Egypt as a new believer to come to America. In this episode, Joshua and I talk about what it was like for him to leave his homeland, Islam, and encounter resistance in America. During our conversation, Josh tells us the 3 ways that believers need to stop hardening their hearts towards strangers and practical ways for us to love and disciple the immigrants and refugees that God puts in our path.

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The Stranger at Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church

ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Joshua Sherif was born in Egypt to a Muslim family and immigrated to the United States, where he later came to faith in Jesus. Before transitioning to a new role, he planted and pastored in Albany Park, Chicago, IL, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country for a decade. Joshua has enjoyed his years equipping and coaching other missionaries and pastors around the world. In his new role, Joshua now works bi-vocationally to equip churches to reach their cities. His story was featured in Love Costs Everything, a documentary produced by CIY and Voice of the Martyrs, concerning Christian persecution.

Calling all book lovers! If you are a fan of Christian fiction, then chances are, you've heard of best-selling author Tessa Afshar. Guess what?! I recently talked with Tessa and in this new episode, we're discussing her new novel, The Hidden Prince, as well as Tessa's fascinating background. She was born in the Middle East, survived boarding school in England and then moved to the United States and came to Christ in her 20s. During today's conversation, you'll find out about how Tessa writes novels to help you embrace God's love and truth in powerful ways.

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Tessa Afshar's book have been translated into 11 languages, and loved by fans around the world. Her novels have been on Publishers Weekly and CBA best-selling lists. Her book, The Way Home, God's Invitation to New Beginnings, is the winner of the Christian Book Award in the Bible Study category. Afshar's biblical and historical novels have won a number of awards including the Christy and INSPY, and been named as one of top five Christian fiction titles of the year by Library Journal. Tessa holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she was co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship at the Divinity School for one year. She served in women and prayer ministry for twenty years before becoming a full-time writer and speaker. She is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an avid lover a chocolate.

Sometimes it's hard to determine whether we are hearing God's voice or whether it's our own thinking. It's possible to learn how to hear God's voice in your life!

In this new episode, Barb talks with the founder of Equipping Godly Women, Brittany Ann about the 6 tips to help you hear God's voice loud and clear in your life. Brittany Ann leads a large online community committed to helping Christian women live all in for Jesus. She's a wife, mom, and Bible teacher who loves to challenge and encourage women to grow in their faith.

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Follow God's Will: Biblical Guidelines for Everyday Life

ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Brittany Ann is an ECPA bestselling author, speaker, and founder of EquippingGodlyWomen.com, a popular Christian-living website dedicated to helping busy Christian moms find practical ways to go "all in" in faith and family. Brittany is the author of books including "Fall in Love with God's Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women" and "Follow God's Will: Biblical Strategies for Everyday Life." Her work has been featured on CBN, The Christian Post, Crosswalk, and more.

It's not over yet! If you are still breathing, then God has big dreams for you! Join me on this new episode where I'm talking with speaker, author, leader and someone that I've admired from afar for many years, Jo Saxton. She has powerful words and wisdom to share with you about owning your voice, living out your purpose and how to stop apologizing for your desire for more.

Jo is the founder of the Ezer Collective and dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world. She was born in Nigeria, raised in London and now lives in Minneapolis with her family. Jo's message will encourage and inspire you to go further than you ever could have imagined!

NOTE: There is a slight echo in the beginning of this episode due to tech issues, but it does not last more than 2 minutes or so!

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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Jo Saxton is a speaker, podcaster, author, guest TV host and leadership coach. She is the founder of the Ezer Collective and dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world, equipping them to own their voice and embrace their purpose and catalyze their calling. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo now lives in Minneapolis with her husband, and two daughters. She loves the everyday stuff like good music, good food, and good friends. And Target. She really, really loves Target.