Rooted and Raw Podcast: Rooted in Purpose, Raw in Truth

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This podcast is where real women have real conversations about the trenches of life while staying deeply anchored in faith. It's a space for unfiltered, honest dialogue about struggles, victories, and the everyday messiness of walking out one's purpose. Each episode dives into raw, vulnerable stories of faith, resilience, and transformation–because growth happens in the deep places. Whether it's navigating personal challenges, relationships, motherhood, career struggles, or spiritual battles, Rooted and Raw is about keeping it real while staying firmly planted in God's truth.

  1. 5d ago

    Making Room for What's Next: What Is God Asking You to Release?

    We're back to our regular programming on Rooted and Raw, and we're diving into a question that invites us to pause, reflect, and get honest with ourselves and God: What is God inviting me to release so I can walk freely into the season He's calling me to? Sometimes stepping into a new season isn't just about what we need to do or where God is leading us. It's also about what we need to let go of. Old mindsets, fear, control, past disappointments, unhealthy patterns, expectations, or even versions of ourselves we've outgrown can become things we carry long after God has invited us to lay them down. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about surrender, obedience, and the difficulty of releasing what feels familiar—even when it's no longer serving the season we're in. We explore how to recognize what may be holding us back, how to trust God when letting go feels uncomfortable, and what it looks like to make room for the things He's calling us toward. Because sometimes the next step isn't about doing more, trying harder, or holding on tighter. Sometimes it's about trusting God enough to open our hands and let go. Join us as we reflect on what it means to release what no longer belongs in our hands and walk freely, faithfully, and wholeheartedly into the season God has for us. 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: Galatians 6:2 Romans 7:15 Psalm 119:15 Hebrews 4:12 Luke 22:42 Ephesians 5:24

  2. 6d ago

    The Memories That Made Us — A Sister Collision Slumber Party

    Description We’re ending our Sister Collision takeover exactly how we should—with a slumber party! For this special episode, we’re going down memory lane and reminiscing about some of our favorite moments together. The funny stories, the unforgettable memories, the moments that probably didn't seem significant at the time but became part of the story of who we are together. This one is less about having all the answers and more about simply being together. We’re laughing, remembering, telling stories, and celebrating the history that has helped shape our sisterhood. Because sometimes you don't realize how meaningful a community is until you stop and look back at everything you've experienced together. So grab your favorite snack, get comfortable, and come hang out with Sister Collision for one last night of memories, laughter, and sisterhood. 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.

  3. Oct 19

    Community Looks Different Now — How Our Definition Has Changed

    What did community mean to you five years ago? And what does it mean to you now? As we grow, our understanding of friendship, connection, belonging, and support can change. The people we once needed around us may not be the same people we need in this season, and the way we experience community can look completely different than it did before. In this episode of the Sister Collision takeover, we’re having an honest conversation about how our definition of community has evolved over time. We talk about growing up, changing seasons, deeper relationships, boundaries, vulnerability, and what it really means to find people who can grow with you. Because community isn't just about being surrounded by people. It’s about being known, supported, challenged, loved, and rooted in something bigger than ourselves. So what does community look like for you now? 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.

  4. Oct 8

    What Really Keeps Us Together? — The Bonds That Last

    What actually keeps people bonded over time? Is it shared history? Shared trauma? The memories we've created? Walking through hard seasons together? Or is there something deeper that makes certain relationships continue to grow even as life changes around us? In this Sister Collision conversation, we’re exploring the bonds that hold relationships together and what makes community last beyond a particular season of life. We talk about the experiences that shape us, the things we’ve walked through together, and the intentionality it takes to keep showing up for one another. Because sometimes the relationships that mean the most aren't the ones that have been perfect—they’re the ones that have been present. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and get real about what has kept our sisterhood connected through the years. 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.

  5. Oct 5

    Together in This Season — How Can We Support You?

    For this special Sister Collision takeover, we’re starting with a question that sounds simple but can be surprisingly difficult to answer: How can we support you in this season? Sometimes we know how to show up for everyone else, but struggle to name what we actually need for ourselves. In this conversation, we get honest about the different seasons we walk through, what support can look like, and why having people who are willing to truly show up matters. This is a conversation about vulnerability, friendship, faith, and allowing ourselves to be supported—not just when everything falls apart, but in the everyday moments of life. Because we weren’t created to walk alone, and sometimes community looks like simply knowing someone is in your corner. Come sit with us as we talk about what it means to love, support, encourage, and carry one another through whatever season we’re in. 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.

  6. Sep 24

    What If Failure Wasn’t an Option?

    This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re sitting with a question that can reveal a lot about what’s really holding us back: What would you do if you were not afraid of failing? How many dreams have we talked ourselves out of? How many opportunities have we avoided because we were afraid of getting it wrong, being rejected, looking foolish, or not being good enough? Sometimes fear of failure can keep us from taking the very steps that require faith. In this episode, we get honest about the ways fear can shape our choices, limit our courage, and keep us playing small. We talk about what it looks like to trust God with the outcome, move beyond the need for perfection, and take the next step even when we don't know exactly how things will turn out. Because faith doesn't mean we’re guaranteed success. It means we trust God enough to move forward even when the outcome isn't guaranteed. So here's the question: If you knew failure couldn't stop you, what would you finally have the courage to do? 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 24:16 Psalm 73:26 Romans 3:23

  7. Sep 18

    What If You Weren’t Afraid

    This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re asking a question that can stop you in your tracks: What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail—or if you simply weren’t afraid of failing? Fear of failure can quietly shape the decisions we make, the dreams we pursue, and even how boldly we walk in what God has called us to do. Sometimes we don't realize how much we're shrinking, settling, or playing it safe because we're afraid of getting it wrong. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about fear, failure, purpose, and the courage it takes to step outside of our comfort zones. We explore the difference between being wise and being afraid, trusting God and needing certainty, and protecting ourselves from failure versus trusting Him with the outcome. What if the thing standing between you and the next step isn't a lack of ability—but fear? Maybe faith isn't about knowing you won't fail. Maybe it's about trusting God enough to move forward even when failure is possible. So, if fear wasn't making the decision for you, what would you do? 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 24:16 Psalm 73:26 Romans 3:23

  8. Sep 18

    Disappointed by God: When Faith Meets Unanswered Questions

    This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re asking a question many believers may have wrestled with but aren't always comfortable saying out loud: Have you ever felt disappointed by God—and what did you do about it? Sometimes we pray, believe, wait, and trust—and the answer still isn't what we hoped for. Maybe the door didn't open, the healing didn't come, the relationship ended, or the season lasted far longer than we expected. And in those moments, it can be difficult to reconcile what we believe about God's goodness with what we're actually experiencing. In this episode, we have a raw and honest conversation about disappointment, unanswered prayers, expectations, and the moments when God seems silent. We explore whether it's possible to bring our disappointment to God without walking away from Him—and what it looks like to wrestle honestly while remaining rooted in faith. Because disappointment doesn't have to be the end of your faith story. Sometimes, it's the very place where we learn to know God more deeply—not just for what He does, but for who He is. 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 16:9 2 Timothy 1:7 Romans 8:28 John 16:33 James 1:22 John 17:14-19 Jeremiah 12:5 Proverbs 3:5-6

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This podcast is where real women have real conversations about the trenches of life while staying deeply anchored in faith. It's a space for unfiltered, honest dialogue about struggles, victories, and the everyday messiness of walking out one's purpose. Each episode dives into raw, vulnerable stories of faith, resilience, and transformation–because growth happens in the deep places. Whether it's navigating personal challenges, relationships, motherhood, career struggles, or spiritual battles, Rooted and Raw is about keeping it real while staying firmly planted in God's truth.

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