Living Well with Depression | Melissa Maimone
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Release Date: 03/29/2019
Holding on to Hope in a Heavy World | Episode with Shannan Martin
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb Roose
Most of our days are lived in the in-between; ordinary hours filled with small griefs, flickers of joy, quiet disappointments, and unexpected beauty. In this heartfelt conversation, Barb sits down with bestselling author Shannan Martin to talk about her newest book, Counterweights, and how to stay hopeful in a world that often feels heavy. With humor and honesty, Shannan shares the life-changing practice of “counterweights” — learning to hold both the good and the hard at the same time. Together, they explore how to navigate what’s outside our control, notice the ordinary...
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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...
info_outlineDo you struggle with being a Christian who loves Jesus BUT still suffers with depression? If so, STOP RIGHT NOW and listen to today's Better Together podcast!
“I asked God to take it away a lot. And He didn’t.
So I had to rethink what He might mean by leaving it there.”
-Melissa Maimone, author of The Radiant Midnight
Melissa Maimone is a Christian speaker and writer who teaches women that an authentic life in Christ can be messy and magnificent at the exact same time. With her unique blend of theology, humor and insight, Melissa provides down-to-earth lessons, practical applications, and life-changing perspectives to real women who are living real lives in the midst of real problems.
Using scripture, art, storytelling and lessons from her own battle with depression, Melissa demonstrates that the light of JOY can be found even in dark places.
Friends, I LOVED my conversation with Melissa because we're talk about depression, mental health and how to live WELL in hard times. So, so good! And I’ve read and proudly endorsed her new book, The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace and the Gifts of a Dark Place. It’s a must-now read if you’ve struggled with depression or just being in a hard place in life. Melissa shows us how God brings beauty and grace into the darkness of Midnight; sometimes we just need someone who has been there too helpus discover it.
Here are some highlights from our conversation today:
- That God isn't waiting for us to get it together.
- That there is no darkness too dark for God.
- That the purpose of suffering isn't simply to get out of it.
- That we can have Joy in the midst of difficulty.
CONNECT WITH MELISSA Website | Facebook | Instagram
The Radiant Midnight by Melissa Maimone
Melissa Maimone is a Christian speaker and writer who teaches women that an authentic life in Christ can be messy and magnificent at the exact same time. With her unique blend of theology, humor, and insight, Melissa provides down-to-earth lessons, practical applications, and life-changing perspectives to real women who are living real lives in the midst of real problems.
About your Better Together host...
Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Barb loves speaking at women’s conference and leadership events such as the Aspire Women’s Events, She Speaks Conference and the UMC Leadership Institute.
She is the author of multiple books and Bible studies, including her newest releases: Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua and Bible study called Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle.
An avid traveler, reader, and lover of all things chocolate-peanut butter, Barb lives in NW Ohio. Visit Barb’s online home at barbroose.com.