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. 3h ago

    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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Sep 4

    What Makes a Marriage?

    This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re asking a question that can bring up strong opinions, questions, and even some tension: What are the differences between a state marriage and marriage under God? What does it actually mean to be married? Is a legal marriage the same as a biblical covenant? What role does the government play, and what does God say about the covenant of marriage? And how should Christians think through these questions when legal definitions, cultural expectations, and biblical convictions don't always seem to line up? In this episode, we have an honest and thoughtful conversation about marriage, covenant, commitment, and what it means to build a union that is not only recognized by the state but surrendered to God. As always, we're not afraid to wrestle with the questions. We’re creating space for different perspectives while remaining rooted in Scripture and seeking God's truth. Because marriage isn't just about a piece of paper—it's about covenant, commitment, and the One who designed it. 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: Genesis 2:24 Hebrews 13:4 Proverbs 18:22 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

  6. Aug 20

    Faith or Performance? Part 2 — Taking Off the Mask

    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

  7. Aug 18

    Faith or Performance? When Spirituality Stops Being Authentic Pt. 1

    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

  8. Aug 6

    Knowing About God or Truly Knowing Him?

    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

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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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