in this episode of the ubu. podcast, i’m sharing what the last year has really looked like. a house on the market for nearly 12 months, foreclosure notices, job loss, health emergencies, and a whole lot of moments where i didn’t know what God was doing. we moved to south carolina, faced delay after delay, and had to learn what it truly means to hope in the Lord when everything feels uncertain… this is what God taught me in the middle of it all.

if life has been life-ing for you, this episode is for you.

hope isn’t wishful thinking. it’s a sure confidence that what God says will happen, will happen. and it’s in that hope that he renews your strength. keep waking up. keep praying. keep encouraging yourself in him. keep soaring.

scriptures referenced:

Isaiah 40:31

Galatians 6:9

Psalm 5:3

Mark 1:35

1 Samuel 30:6

1 Thessalonians 5:17

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in this episode of the ubu podcast, i’m sharing what the last 12 months of my life have really looked like—full of change, transitions, loss, obedience, and learning how to trust God when nothing feels stable.

moving states, navigating career shifts, adjusting to new seasons, and trying to find my footing in the middle of it all… this episode is about what God was doing behind the scenes the entire time.

if life has been life-ing for you, this one is for you.

in this episode, we talk about:
✨ how all change can feel heavy—even when it’s good
✨ why God builds endurance in us through stretching seasons
✨ the importance of community when life feels uncertain
✨ why obedience still matters when things don’t make sense
✨ how God works everything together for your good

through every shift, God has been faithful. He is not wasting anything in your life—He is strengthening you through it.

scriptures referenced:
Philippians 4:11–13
Colossians 3:23
Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 11:25
Proverbs 27:17
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
Isaiah 59:19
Genesis 45:4–8
Romans 8:28

more from got questions about how God works things together for our good: https://www.gotquestions.org/all-things-work-together-for-good.html

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have you been feeling stretched, uncomfortable, or like you suddenly need God more than before?

you might not be far from Him… you might be in a spiritual growth spurt.

in this episode, janae shares what it really looks like to grow in your walk with Christ, from the growing pains to the increased need for prayer, surrender, and obedience. as God takes you deeper, some things simply can’t go with you.

in this episode, we talk about:
• why you’re not far from God, you just need more of Him
• the importance of praying about everything
• why you can’t mix the old with the new
• letting go of habits, mindsets, and relationships that no longer align
• surrendering your plans and trusting God’s will

if you’ve been in a season of transition, stretching, or deeper dependence on God, this episode will encourage you.

God is doing a new thing in you. let Him.
Scriptures referencedPhilippians 4:6–7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition…”1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray without ceasing.”Acts 17:28 – “In Him we live and move and have our being.”Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”Luke 5:36–38 – The parable of new wine and old wineskins.Romans 8:31 – “If God is for us, who can be against us?”Isaiah 43:18–19 – “Forget the former things; behold, I am doing a new thing.”Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”Matthew 22:37 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.”

more information on wineskins: https://www.gotquestions.org/new-wine-into-old-wineskins.html

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feeling stuck in comparison? wondering why your life feels behind?

in this episode of the ubu podcast, janae and allen b have an honest conversation about comparison and how it shows up in every season of life from singleness to marriage to purpose. they talk about social media, the pressure to keep up, and how comparison can quietly steal your joy.

allen shares his personal journey as an artist battling discouragement and how God challenged him with one simple question what are you doing this for.

this episode is for anyone who feels overlooked or behind and needs the reminder that God’s timing is still perfect and what He has for you is still yours.

📖 scripture referenced:
Psalm 119:105

✨ remember: the grass is greener where you water it

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feeling overwhelmed? angry? tired?
in this episode of the ubu podcast, janae shares a very real season where everything hit at once: health scares, financial pressure, uncertainty, and fear. she talks honestly about anger, faith, and what it looks like to run to God when life feels like too much.

this episode is for anyone who feels weary and burdened and needs the reminder that God still comes through in overwhelming seasons.

scriptures referenced:
Isaiah 59:19
Matthew 11:28–30
Psalm 22 & Psalm 23
Isaiah 40:31

remember: the best version of you is the one God created.

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in this episode, janae encourages listeners to take themselves seriously by standing firm in who God says they are. through faith, motherhood, and Biblical truth, she reminds us that our identity is found in Christ, not in our past, performance, or the opinions of others.

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devo: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/37131

what if trials were an opportunity to grow, learn, and depend on God at a whole new level?in this episode of ubu., janae and her husband, allen b., reflect on allen's major health scare last year that could have taken his life. God kept him and taught janae and allen so much through the process.this episode is for anyone who needs to be reminded that God is with you in the trials.

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simple things by one house, annatoria, and morgan williams: https://youtu.be/Gq16N969-zg?si=gBvY7SliAycsUqCD

what if 2026 isn’t about striving, but about soaring? join janae as she shares her word for the year, soar, and explores how to trust God, release past shame, and walk confidently into new beginnings.

in this episode of ubu., janae shares her word for the year, soar, rooted in isaiah 40:31. through scripture and personal testimony, she reflects on trusting God in new seasons, releasing shame from past missteps, and learning to walk with Him through beginnings, detours, and second chances. this episode is for anyone sensing something new ahead and needing the courage to fully hope in the Lord, trust that He redeems every detour, and allow Him to renew their strength.

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Let’s be real — this podcast has been inconsistent. Not because I don’t love y’all or lack content, but because I’ve been fighting the war within. Fear. Insecurity. Doubt. The kind that makes you question your calling. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I get honest about the battle in my mind and how I’m learning to fight with God’s truth. From 2 Timothy 1:7 to the full armor of God in Ephesians 6, I’m sharing the scriptures, prayers, and affirmations that are helping me push past fear and walk boldly.

💭 Scriptures covered:

– 2 Timothy 1:7

– Psalm 138:8 (personalized!)

– Philippians 4:8

– Ephesians 6:10–18 (MSG)

👑 If you’re ready to silence fear and step into your God-given identity, this one’s for you.

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@ubuthepodcast

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We're halfway through 2025 — how's it really going? In this episode, I’m sharing an honest update on discipline, distractions, and divine reminders to stay focused on what actually matters. Whether life looks like what you planned or not, this is your call to lock in, seek God deeper, and finish strong.

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@janaebowens
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