We weren’t finished.

Last week on Rooted and Raw, we asked a challenging question: Are you performing spiritually instead of being authentic? What started as a conversation opened the door to some deeply emotional and honest moments—and we realized there was still so much more to say.

So we’re continuing the conversation.

In Part 2, we go deeper into the pressure to appear spiritually strong, the emotions that can surface when we finally let the mask come off, and what it really means to be honest with God, ourselves, and one another. Sometimes authenticity means admitting that we’re tired, confused, hurt, struggling, or simply not okay—and trusting that God can meet us there.

This is another raw, vulnerable conversation about what happens when we stop performing and start being real.

Because we don't have to have the perfect prayer, the perfect faith, or the perfect answer to come before God. We can come as we are—and let Him meet us in the middle of the mess.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

Proverbs 18:24

Galatians 6:2

Matthew 9:20-22

Colossians 3:23-25

This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re asking a question that may challenge all of us: Are you performing spiritually instead of being authentic?

It’s easy to look like we have it all together—to say the right things, show up to church, pray the prayers, know the Scriptures, and appear strong in our faith. But what happens when our outward spiritual life no longer reflects what’s really happening on the inside?

In this episode, we get honest about the pressure to perform, the fear of being vulnerable, and the difference between looking spiritually mature and actually walking authentically with God. We explore what it means to bring our real selves—the questions, struggles, doubts, weaknesses, and victories—before God without pretending.

Because God isn't asking us to perform for Him. He desires relationship, surrender, and a heart that is honest before Him.

Join us for a raw conversation about taking off the spiritual mask, embracing authenticity, and allowing God to meet us exactly where we are.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

John 4:24

2 Timothy 3:12

Romans 8:18

James 1:2-4

Galatians 6:2

This week on Rooted and Raw, we ask a question that invites us to examine the depth of our faith: Do you feel like you know God right now—or do you simply know about Him?

It's possible to know Scripture, attend church, and check all the spiritual boxes while still feeling distant from the One those things are meant to point us toward. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the difference between knowing facts about God and cultivating a personal, intimate relationship with Him.

Together, we explore what intimacy with God looks like in everyday life, how seasons of spiritual dryness can affect our walk, and practical ways to draw closer to Him through prayer, His Word, and intentional time in His presence. Whether you feel deeply connected to God or you're longing to experience Him in a fresh way, this conversation is an invitation to move beyond religion and into relationship.

Because God isn't simply inviting us to know more about Him—He's inviting us to know Him personally, deeply, and to be transformed by His presence.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

James 1:19

James 1:21-25

John 17:1-5

John 17:3

Psalm 100:3

John 13:35

Matthew 4:1-11

Matthew 14:22-33

Matthew 26:53

Matthew 5:38-48

Luke 23:34

John 3:30

This week on Rooted and Raw, we ask a question that invites honest self-reflection: Where are you playing small in your walk with God?Fear, doubt, comfort, and insecurity can quietly keep us from fully embracing the life God has called us to live. Sometimes playing small doesn't look like saying "no" to God—it looks like settling for less than what He's inviting us into. In this episode, we unpack the subtle ways we limit ourselves, the lies that keep us stuck, and the courage it takes to trust God beyond our comfort zones.Together, we explore what it means to walk boldly in faith, surrender our limitations, and embrace the purpose God has placed on our lives. Because the God who calls you is the same God who equips you—and He never asks you to rely on your own strength.Join us as we challenge ourselves to stop shrinking back and start stepping confidently into the woman God created us to be, rooted in His truth and empowered by His grace.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

Ecclesiastes 4:10

Isaiah 48:10

Psalm 66:10

This week on Rooted and Raw, we sit with a question that invites deep reflection: Who am I becoming through my daily choices, and how does she reflect the woman God created me to be?

The small decisions we make each day—how we speak, what we consume, where we invest our time, and how we respond to challenges—quietly shape the person we are becoming. In this episode, we explore the connection between daily habits, spiritual growth, and God-given identity.

Together, we talk honestly about alignment, surrender, and the grace to grow. This isn’t about perfection or performing for God; it’s about becoming a woman whose life increasingly reflects His truth, His character, and His purpose. Because transformation rarely happens in a moment—it happens through faithful choices made one day at a time.

Join us as we ask whether the life we’re building today is leading us toward the woman God has called us to be tomorrow—and how we can take practical, grace-filled steps to become her.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

Lamentations 3:22-23

Genesis 1:27

Psalm 139:14

Jeremiah 1:5

1 John 3:1

Isaiah 48:10

This week on Rooted and Raw, we explore a question that invites honesty and self-reflection: What does your inner dialogue sound like lately?

The conversations we have with ourselves often shape how we see God, others, and our own identity. Are your thoughts filled with grace or criticism? Truth or lies? Hope or fear? In this episode, we unpack how our inner dialogue influences our daily lives and what Scripture teaches about renewing our minds and taking every thought captive.

Together, we have a raw conversation about silencing the voices of shame, comparison, and self-doubt while learning to replace them with the truth of God's Word. Because transformation begins from the inside out, and the way we speak to ourselves matters more than we often realize.

Join us as we discover what it looks like to cultivate an inner dialogue that reflects God's heart—one rooted in truth, grace, and the freedom found in Christ.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

Proverbs 27:17

2 Corinthians 13:51

John 4:4

James 1:23-24

Romans 12:2

Galatians 5:22-23

Psalm 139:13-16

2 Corinthians 10:5

Romans 12:2

Matthew 5

This week on Rooted and Raw, we explore a question that many of us have wrestled with: Could what we call overthinking actually be discernment in its original form?In a world that tells us to trust our instincts and move quickly, how do we know when we're simply caught in a cycle of anxious thoughts—and when the Holy Spirit is inviting us to pause, pray, and discern? Together, we unpack the difference between fear-driven overthinking and Spirit-led wisdom, examining how Scripture calls us to seek God's direction without becoming paralyzed by uncertainty.Join us as we have an honest conversation about learning to recognize God's voice, surrendering our anxious thoughts, and growing in discernment that is rooted in truth rather than fear. Because not every pause is procrastination, and not every question is doubt—sometimes God is inviting us to slow down so we can walk forward with wisdom.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

James 3:17

Philippians 4:6-7

Jeremiah 29:11

Proverbs 3:6

Matthew 6:34

Proverbs 13:20

Psalm 37:3-5

Psalm 119:105

We're back! This week on Rooted and Raw, we're celebrating a new season and the Fourth of July with a conversation that invites us to reflect on the relationships that matter most.

Our question is simple, yet deeply personal: What do you need more of in your relationships right now?

Whether it's more grace, honesty, trust, communication, forgiveness, or simply more time together, we explore how healthy relationships grow when we're willing to be honest about what our hearts need. Through real conversation and biblical encouragement, we discuss how inviting God into our relationships can transform the way we love, serve, and connect with one another.

Because true freedom isn't just something we celebrate—it's something we can experience in our relationships when they're rooted in God's love.

Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap:

Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 18:24

Matthew 18:15

Ruth 1:16

1 Samuel 20:17

Genesis 2:18

Galatians 6:2

This week on Rooted and Raw, we tackle a question that many of us wrestle with in relationships, family dynamics, and even ministry: Where is the line between having grace and enabling someone?As followers of Christ, we're called to extend grace, show compassion, and love others well. But what happens when helping begins to hurt, boundaries are ignored, or our support keeps someone from taking responsibility for their own choices?In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the tension between mercy and accountability, love and boundaries, and knowing when to step in—or step back. Together, we explore what it looks like to reflect God's heart without losing ourselves in the process.Because grace doesn't mean accepting unhealthy patterns, and healthy boundaries don't mean withholding love. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is pair compassion with wisdom. Join us as we unpack how to love others well while staying rooted in truth.

Rooted and Raw Crew:

DeAndra Bowie

Sherita Brooks

Flora De La Cruz

Tamara Hewett

Stephanie Boegel

Jaemi Serrano

Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.

We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!

Word Recap:

John 1:17

Romans 6:14

James 4:6

Hebrews 4:16

Ephesians 2:8

Matthew 7:16

Ephesians 5:11

2 John 1:4-11

We wanted to take a moment to apologize for being a little MIA lately. Life has been incredibly full for all of us behind the scenes — as mothers, wives, women, and individuals navigating different seasons of transition.If you’ve noticed fewer posts, missed weeks, or less of our usual fun shorts, please know it’s never been intentional. Life has simply been life-ing, and we know many of you understand exactly what that feels like.Right now, we’re asking for a little grace, patience, and mercy as we find our footing through these changes. But one thing we want you to know for sure: Rooted and Raw is not going anywhere. We are still here, still committed, and still locked in with this amazing community.We truly believe this season will make us even better in the end.