What if slowing down doesn't mean you stop moving, sis, but that you learn how to move without running yourself into the ground? As a mother, wife, fitness coach, and business owner, Grow With Jo shares what it looks like to find rest without retreating from life, but returning to God. She opens up about the challenges that pushed her to her knees this year, and how they pulled her deeper into the book of Proverbs. At the heart of this conversation is active rest—the practice of prioritizing recovery. So if life has you doing the absolute most this season, press play. Consider this your permission slip to breathe.

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We’re tossing the mic to one of the most recognizable voices in wellness. Before the Peloton classes, the bestselling children’s book, and becoming everyone’s favorite source of motivation, Kirsten Ferguson was navigating infertility, profound loss, divorce, and a purpose she never saw coming. Plot twist: The woman inspiring millions to run...used to hate running. Turns out, God has a sense of humor. In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Kirsten positions faith as a framework for resilience and shows that identity evolves over time. If you’ve only met Kirsten through a workout, this is your invitation to meet her heart.

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We should be posted up in ATL right now, sis, gearing up for the Woman Evolve Conference. Instead, we’re home—and if that’s got you in your feelings, our girl SJR says keep the pity party short. And we mean short, short! ‘Cause this “off” season we’re all side-eyeing is still an opportunity to respond to God's call. In this episode, we’re revisiting a powerful testimony from Christine Caine at last year’s conference. She took us back to a story we can’t ignore. Chile…y’all remember Lot’s wife? She’s the prime example that your best days aren’t behind you, babe. And while looking back might feel safe, best believe—it’ll cost you.

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Life has been life-ing, and this week's Mind Your Business episode is proof that you're not the only one trying to figure it out.

Sarah Jakes Roberts answers your questions on navigating grief, trusting God in unfamiliar seasons, stepping into His promises after surviving, waiting for marriage without making it an idol, setting boundaries with adult children, and making major relationship decisions.

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A Delegation member came through with a question so good, we had to drop it in the group chat. And y’all already know our girl SJR wasn’t about to leave her day ones on read!

Four weeks into recovery, she showed up with a response that went way deeper than anyone expected. This episode challenges listeners to ditch their idea of self-reliance and experience a deeper intimacy with God. We’re talking skin-to-skin, sis. Because His presence holds steady when your circumstances don’t.

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If you've been feeling exhausted, discouraged, or like life just keeps throwing curveballs, this conversation is for you.

This week, Kayla Wanakee reminds us that renewed strength doesn't come from doing more—it comes from staying connected to the One who restores us. Through honest stories about unmet goals, unexpected detours, waiting seasons, and learning to release the pressure to have it all together, she shares how God can use even the most chaotic moments to reshape our perspective and replenish our souls.

Together, we'll explore what it looks like to trade striving for surrender, stop carrying burdens that were never ours, and discover the peace that comes from hoping in the Lord. If you've been wondering whether you're falling behind, this episode is your reminder that God may simply be renewing you for what's ahead.

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Recovery isn't always about returning to who you were—it can be an invitation to embrace who you're becoming. As Sarah continues her healing journey, Dr. Anita Phillips steps in to share a timely message on what it means to experience true revival. If you've found yourself discouraged by unmet goals, unexpected setbacks, or feeling distant from God, this conversation will remind you that lasting transformation doesn't begin with striving—it begins with returning. Through the wisdom of Joel 2, discover how healing starts beneath the surface as you realign your heart with God's love, grace, and purpose for every season.

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What do you do when life forces you to slow down? In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode of the Woman Evolve Podcast, Sarah Jakes Roberts shares an intimate update on her recovery journey following major neck surgery and the emotional decision to postpone Woman Evolve Conference 2026.

Then, Sarah sits down with gospel artist, preacher, and entrepreneur Jekalyn Carr for a conversation about purpose, obedience, dating, business, and trusting God in every season. Together, they explore how to stay rooted in your calling, pray for the right people to walk alongside your vision, break negative cycles, and embrace the courage to go rogue when God is leading you somewhere new. This episode is a reminder that even when life doesn't go according to plan, God is still writing the story.

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Host Sarah Jakes Roberts is in her bag, pulling out the kinds of questions that get you talking like you’ve known her forever. And that's exactly how we land smack dab in the middle of the iconic Danielle Brooks' business! These two waste no time getting into what it means to remain teachable while succeeding, embrace failure without letting it define you, and trust God with the outcome. By the time it's over, this episode feels like a mirror for so many women, reflecting back the growth we don't always clock in real time. Sit with this one, sis!

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What does it really cost to follow God’s plan for your life? This week, Sarah sits down with Natalie Manuel Lee for an honest conversation about obedience, people-pleasing, purpose, and learning to choose God’s way over culture’s expectations. Together, they unpack the tension of trusting God when the path feels lonely, setting boundaries that protect your peace, and finding the courage to walk away from what no longer aligns with your calling. If you’ve ever wondered whether God is leading you into something new, this conversation is for you.

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Life has a way of bringing us face-to-face with moments we never saw coming. In this special episode, Sarah shares an intimate update on her recent neck injury, the journey of healing, and what God has been teaching her in the middle of uncertainty.

he reminds us that gratitude and grief can coexist, pain doesn't have to silence our praise, and even in seasons we would rather not walk through, God has not abandoned us. If you've been carrying disappointment, navigating unexpected challenges, or wondering where God is in the middle of it all, this conversation is for you.

Help is on the way. And sometimes, the reminder you need is that God is still writing your story.

Scripture Reference: John 14:25-26

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