Author Spotlight: Best-Selling Author, Tessa Afshar
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Release Date: 01/02/2023
How to Use the Power of Social Media for Good | Interview with Becky Robinson
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Social media can be the most amazing mission field if you know how to leverage it. Instead of being discouraged by its negativity and destructiveness, join Barb and social media expert Becky Robinson to learn how to make social media a tool for ministry. Becky shares 4 inspiring commitments that you can apply to your social media platform. As a result, you may discover how to become the light of Jesus in our online world. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Becky on ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Becky Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Weaving...
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Does God Hear Your Prayers? | Interview with Liz Ditty
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Let’s jump in to a great conversation about prayer! Join Barb and her friend, author and spiritual director Liz Ditty, as they talk about her new 6-week Bible study, . In this episode, Liz helps us to ditch the perfectionism and truly be honest with God about the hurt and hardship we are facing. Whether you are a prayer warrior or you have constant problems remembering to pray, we invite you to join us for this faith-transforming conversation and powerful reminder that God hears your prayers. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Liz on ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST ...
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Letting God Pick You Up When Your Life Falls Apart | Interview with Tracie Miles
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Sometimes, our lives get shaken up. For many of us, we experience a devastating “lifequake”. This is the term that bestselling author, Tracie Miles, created to describe those catastrophic life events that leave us shaken, stuck or questioning God’s love for us. In this episode, Tracie and Barb talk about her new book God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence. Tracie shares her story of finding herself completely knocked off of her feet and shares the steps on how she found the courage and the confidence to trust God in her new season. Make sure to share...
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Take a Rest from the Stress of Meal Planning | Interview with Kathi Lipp
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Does figuring out what to feed your family stress you out? Would you like to have the tools to plan ahead, save money and still enjoy a time of rest with your family one day a week? Join Barb and her longtime friend and treasured mentor, best-selling author Kathi Lipp, as they discuss her newest book Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest. In this episode you will learn Kathi’s hottest tips for meal planning and preparation as well as receive a free downloadable worksheet for lunch and dinner ideas when you preorder your copy of the book! ...
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Finding Safety and Freedom from the Cycle of Abuse | Interview with Tricia Lott Williford and Jana Richardson
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Abuse can often happen gradually and discreetly, leaving victims wondering if what they are experiencing is truly an issue. Join Barb and special guests Tricia Lott Williford and Jana Richardson, as they share candidly about abuse, manipulation, freedom, and the path to safety. If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, this is a crucial conversation. In this episode, Tricia reminds us that one of the enemy's tactics is to make us believe that our trauma is either too big or too small to mention. Please don't let your suffering remain a secret. Freedom is possible, and it is...
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Special Rebroadcast: Trusting God in the Four Seasons of Life | Interview with Grace Wabuke Klein
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This powerful conversation aired back in February and you all loved it, so we are bringing it back for this special Labor Day episode! Join Barb and Grace Wabuke Klein, author of Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life, for a conversation on how to trust God’s grace and goodness when we’re not sure what’s happening in our lives. Grace will explain the four seasons of life and how to hold on to hope and believe God for His best in your life. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Grace Wabuke Klein...
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Stronger than Stress Series Part 4: 5 Tools to De-stressing Your Relationships | Interview with Lisa Allen
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Relationships are tough, even when two people truly love God and one another. In this week's conversation, join Barb and certified life coach Lisa Allen for a conversation on how to foster healthy relationships that celebrate differences and complement rather than complicating our lives. Tune in for the final part of our Stronger than Stress Series! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Lisa Allen has a passion for and connection to women. She has been featured as a keynote speaker at Proverbs 31 Ministries’ annual She Speaks Conference,...
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Stronger than Stress Series Part 3: Breaking the Stress Cycle
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When we get stuck in daily cycles of stress it can feel like this is just the way that things will always be! But what if it was possible to stop the spiral and take practical steps towards breaking the seemingly neverending cycle of stress? Listen in to today's episode as Barb provides an easy framework for moving from a place of stress to a place of rest. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
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Stronger than Stress Series Part 2: "Get Off the Cross Honey, Somebody Needs the Wood" | Interview with Ashley Morgan Jackson
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Are you feeling worn down or burnt out? Many of us are carrying so many burdens and responsibilities that at times it feels like we will be crushed beneath the weight of them. Join us for this week's conversation as Barb speaks with author Ashley Morgan Jackson about burnout, grace, and accepting God's gift of rest in the tough seasons of waiting. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Ashley Morgan Jackson is an author, speaker, and social media expert. She formerly worked full-time for Proverbs 31 Ministries and has ministered to her...
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Stronger than Stress Series Part 1: "Too Stressed to Be Blessed" | Interview with Barb Roose and Tabitha Allman
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Are you stressed all of the time? Do you ever think about running away from your life because it’s just too much? You aren’t alone! Over 50% of people are highly stressed these days! The problem is that too many of us believe that we’re stuck in our stress, but that isn’t true! Join me for this new episode of Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast called “Too Stressed to Be Blessed." Not only will I tell you about how God taught me to turn my stress into strength, but I'll share how you can become an overcomer, too! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
info_outlineCalling all book lovers! If you are a fan of Christian fiction, then chances are, you’ve heard of best-selling author Tessa Afshar. Guess what?! I recently talked with Tessa and in this new episode, we’re discussing her new novel, The Hidden Prince, as well as Tessa’s fascinating background. She was born in the Middle East, survived boarding school in England and then moved to the United States and came to Christ in her 20s. During today’s conversation, you’ll find out about how Tessa writes novels to help you embrace God’s love and truth in powerful ways.
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ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST
Tessa Afshar’s book have been translated into 11 languages, and loved by fans around the world. Her novels have been on Publishers Weekly and CBA best-selling lists. Her book, The Way Home, God’s Invitation to New Beginnings, is the winner of the Christian Book Award in the Bible Study category. Afshar’s biblical and historical novels have won a number of awards including the Christy and INSPY, and been named as one of top five Christian fiction titles of the year by Library Journal. Tessa holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she was co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship at the Divinity School for one year. She served in women and prayer ministry for twenty years before becoming a full-time writer and speaker. She is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an avid lover a chocolate.