Surrendering the Struggle of Self-Doubt | Interview with Aubrey Sampson
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Release Date: 01/17/2022
Searching for God in Seasons of Silence | Interview with Dominique Young
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Sometimes it feels like God is silent, leaving us unsure of where to turn or how to keep going. In this episode, Barb speaks with Dominique Young, author of God, Where Are You? and founder of Faith Mamas, as she shares her own journey through grief, doubt, and unanswered prayers. They discuss why healing is often a slow process, how faith and therapy can work together, and why dropping the “masks” we wear is essential for real growth. This episode is full of honest reflection, practical guidance, and hope for anyone navigating seasons of silence, struggle, or uncertainty in their...
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Finding Peace in Life’s Tough Transitions | Interview with Courtney Ellis
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
What do you do when the life you planned gives way to a season you never saw coming? In today’s episode, Barb is joined by pastor, author, and podcaster Courtney Ellis for a thoughtful conversation about navigating life’s tough transitions. Together they explore why God created change, what nature can teach us about living through it, and why even good change can bring real grief. If you’re facing a transition—expected or unexpected—this episode offers wisdom, honesty, and hope for the road ahead. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Courtney on Connect with...
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How to Keep Believing When You’re Still Waiting | Interview with Lauren Gaskill
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Waiting for a miracle can be one of the hardest places to live, especially when faith wears thin, answers are delayed, and hope feels fragile. In this episode, Barb talks with her long-time friend, author Lauren Gaskill about what it means to hold on to a faith that just won’t quit. Drawing from her book Until the Miracle Comes, Lauren shares how to begin again when disappointment has shaken your faith. She’ll share encouragement to remember your God-given identity changes everything. She tells us about why lament is a vital part of our faith journeys. This episode will remind you that God...
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Why God Loves You Completely | Interview with Glenna Marshall
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
What would change if you truly believed you are fully known—and fully loved—by God? In this episode, Barb is joined by author Glenna Marshall to talk about her book Known & Loved and the life-changing truths of Psalm 139. Together, they explore how God’s love differs from ours, and how the gospel reshapes our understanding of shame, suffering, and doubt. This conversation invites us to lift our eyes from ourselves and fix our gaze on the one true God whose love never runs dry. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Glenna on Connect with Glenna on ABOUT OUR...
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Let’s Talk About Sex | Interview with Dr. Juli Slattery
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Whether you’re single, married, or simply navigating the cultural noise around sex and identity, this episode will challenge and encourage you to see sexuality through the lens of God’s redemptive love. This week, Barb is joined by Dr. Juli Slattery, author of Surrendered Sexuality, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about faith, intimacy, shame, and identity. Juli shares how our sexuality isn’t about self-discovery—it’s about understanding God’s love—and how true transformation begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start surrendering our hearts to Him. ...
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The E.A.S.Y. Way to Understand God’s Word | Interview with the Creators of Coffee and Bible Time
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Ever open your Bible and think, “Where do I even start?” You’re not alone — and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this week’s podcast episode, Barb talks with Ellen Krause, Ashley Armijo, and Taylor Krause, co-authors of The Easy Bible Study Method, about how to approach Scripture with a simple 4-step framework that helps you actually understand what you’re reading — and delight in it. If you’ve been craving a deeper walk with God but feel overwhelmed by Bible study, this conversation is for you. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with the ladies of Coffee and Bible...
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What if Healing Begins with Rest? | Interview with Tracie Braylock
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
What if stress isn’t just a problem to manage — but a signal to rest? In this episode, Barb talks with nurse and author Tracie Braylock about Radical Relaxation — a healing, faith-filled approach to dealing with stress that goes beyond self-care checklists. You’ll learn how engaging your God-designed relaxation response can lead to real peace, deeper trust, and lasting transformation — mind, body, and spirit. Listen now and discover why rest might be the most radical act of faith you can take today. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Tracie on Connect with Tracie...
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Rediscovering Joy in Your Walk with God | Interview with Asheritah Ciuciu
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Are you doing all the “right” Christian things but still struggling to feel joy? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt conversation with special guest, Asheritah Ciuciu, we talk about what it means to move from duty to delight—from trying to earn God’s love to truly enjoying it. Together we’ll explore the simple rhythms that restore joy and the freeing truth that we were created for delight—not performance. If your faith feels weary or stuck, this episode will remind you that joy isn’t just for eternity; it’s for right now. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE ...
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On Our Way Home: Finding Hope in the Face of Death | Interview with Colleen Chao
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
What do you really believe about heaven? When faced with her own terminal diagnosis, author Colleen Chao discovered that heaven wasn’t a faraway idea. It was a living hope that changed how she faced each day. In this moving episode, Colleen shares the peace, beauty, and courage that come from fixing our eyes on eternity—even when life on earth is marked by suffering. Her words will stir your heart, strengthen your faith, and remind you: this isn’t the end of the story. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Colleen Chao is an...
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Give Me One More Reason to Stick With Church | Interview with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Do you ever feel left out, overlooked, or like you don’t quite belong? In a world where loneliness is at an all-time high, what if the belonging you’ve been searching for has already been given to you? In today’s conversation, Dr. Carmen Joy Imes invites us to rediscover God’s vision for community and connection. In her new book, Becoming God’s Family, Carmen helps us see how the Bible reshapes our understanding of belonging—not as something we achieve, but as a gift we receive in Christ. If you need one reason to give God’s family one more try, join us for this important...
info_outlineEverything on social media screams that we are not good enough. We are not young enough, skinny enough, popular enough, or wealthy enough. But it’s all lies! You are God’s beloved daughter and made in His magnificent image.
On this episode of The Better Together Podcast, Barb’s guest, Aubrey Sampson, talks about her new book Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything and how we can let go of the false labels that leave us feeling ashamed. Aubrey shows us how to let go of self-doubt and embrace God’s best!
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
http://www.aubreysampson.com/
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST
Aubrey Sampson serves on the teaching and preaching team at
Renewal Church in West Chicago, which she co-planted with her
husband, Kevin. Aubrey writes regularly for Christine Caine’s Propel Women and has contributed to Proverbs 31, Ann Voskamp’s A Holy Experience, Christianity Today, and more. She also speaks at churches and events around the country. Aubrey has her master’s degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College and is the co-host of The Common Good daily talk show and the Nothing is Wasted podcast. Deeply passionate about helping hurting Christians find healing so that they can fully embrace their God-given identities and purposes, she has authored three books, Overcomer, The Louder Song, and her latest, Known. You can connect with Aubrey on Instagram @aubsamp.