Better Together With Barb Roose

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Welcome to the Better Together Podcast where well get curious and discover more about the topics that we dream about, define us or can develop us into the women that God created us to be. No matter your age or stage in life, the Better Together podcast delivers hope, help and practical next steps so that we can all get better together.

Episodes

  • How NOT to Be Afraid to Teach Your Kids About Race | Interview with Dr. Lucretia Carter Berry, PhD

    21/11/2022 Duration: 43min

    When it comes to the topic of race and racial healing, many of us have one of two responses: hide away from the uncomfortable conversation or become overzealous and use our words to cut and hurt others. In today's episode, our special guest, Dr. Lucretia Carter Berry, shows us a new approach that is characterized by understanding, growth, and grace.    In today's conversation we talk about accepting God's call to dive into the deep (and at times terrifying) waters, taking the time to learn, and rising up to teach and educate our families as well as others in our lives.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE brownicity.com Teaching for Justice and Belonging: A Journey for Educators and Parents Hues of You: An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Lucretia Carter Berry, PhD is an author, educator, speaker, and the founder of Brownicity, an agency committed to making important, scholarly-informed, antiracism education accessible, and the director of its learning community. With t

  • Hope for the Grieving Heart | Interview with Gwendolyn O. Burton

    07/11/2022 Duration: 40min

    Are you grieving and desperate for people to understand how you really feel?    After author Gwendolyn Burton’s 26-year old son died suddenly from an epileptic seizure, no one around her could say anything to help her feel better. She’s spent years working through the grieving process and has captured her journey and the lessons learned in her new book “You Don’t Know Just How I Feel”.    During our conversation, Gwendolyn explains why we should never tell a grieving person, “I know just how you feel.” Grief is so personal, but in this episode, Gwendolyn shares practical boundaries, grief self-care, how to handle social media as well as how to find hope after devastating loss.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE gwendolynoburton.com You Don't Know Just How I Feel   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST After three miscarriages and an adult son who passed away from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), Gwendolyn Burton is uniquely qualified to help others navigate their grief journey by discussing common challenges and mi

  • Living With and Loving the Highly Sensitive People in Your Life| Interview with Cheri Gregory

    17/10/2022 Duration: 40min

    If you find that you take a long time to process, feel emotions strongly, or can be highly stimulated by external factors such as scent and taste, chances are that you may be an HSP (highly sensitive person)! Today on the show, we have the pleasure of hearing from Cheri Gregory, an HSP and the co-creator of Sensitive and Strong, a place where fellow HSPs can grow, encourage one another, and discover the beautiful way that God has made them to function.    Being an HSP is an incredible blessing! So whether you think you may be one yourself or know others in your life who exhibit these characteristics, this episode is for you!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE sensitiveandstrong.com Take the HSP Quiz!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Through Scripture and storytelling, Cheri Gregory delights in helping women draw closer to Jesus, the strength of every tender heart. She is the co-leader of Sensitive & Strong, the founder of Write Beside You coaching services, and coauthor of five books. Cheri speaks locally and interna

  • Your Story Is Not Beyond Redemption (A Deep Dive Into the Story of Tamar) | Interview with Shadia Hrichi

    03/10/2022 Duration: 38min

    No matter how messy your story is or how challenging your past has been, your story is not beyond the reach of God's redeeming power.   Join us for today's episode as we chat with Bible study author, Shadia Hrichi, about her study Tamar: Rediscovering the God who Redeems Me. Tamar's story was FAR from neat and tidy, yet God used even the messy and broken parts of her life to ultimately accomplish His purposes. Have hope friends, your pain is never wasted.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE shadiahrichi.com Tamar: Rediscovering the God who Redeems Me   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Shadia Hrichi is a passionate Bible teacher, author, and speaker who stirs the hearts and minds of her audience through personal story, illustration, and her unwavering confidence in the authority of God’s Word. She holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies as well as a master’s in criminal justice. Shadia is the author of several Bible studies, including TAMAR, HAGAR, LEGION, and WORTHY OF LOVE and the recipient of the 2022 WCCW “

  • How To Walk In God-fidence & Take Your Thoughts Captive | Interview with Jill Savage

    19/09/2022 Duration: 32min

    Do you struggle with fear, worry, or overwhelm? Sometimes our challenging circumstances can become the breeding ground for anxious thoughts that leave us feeling crippled and afraid.   Join us for today's episode as we dive into Philippians 4 with our dear friend, Jill Savage, as she shares how we can move past fear and anxious thoughts and lead lives of peace and trust. It is possible, friends, and we want to show you how!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE markandjill.org NoMorePerfect.com Mark's episode on The Better Together Podcast!    ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST   Jill Savage is an author, speaker, and coach who is passionate about encouraging and empowering others.   A graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, and founder of Hearts at Home, a ministry that served moms for 24 years, Jill now travels the world as an author and speaker. Called one of today’s most exciting Christian female speakers, Jill’s honest, engaging communication is strengthened by her ability to make her audience laugh while th

  • How To Let Go of the Past & Press Forward

    05/09/2022 Duration: 31min

    We all have past mistakes and hurts that we cannot change, but we can choose to not allow our pasts to dictate our futures. Join today's conversation as Barb chats with her producer Tabitha about how we can let go of our pasts (while not ignoring the fact that they happened) and press forward in faith, peace, joy and obedience.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Follow Barb on Instagram! Check out Tabitha's Blog!    ABOUT YOUR HOST Barb Roose is a speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous so that they experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives. Barb is the author of multiple Bible studies including her newest study Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus, Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle and several books like Surrendered: 40 Days to Help You Let Go and Live Like Jesus. Barb lives in NW Ohio and is proud mother of three adult daughters. Whenever possible, Barb prefers to eat dessert first. Visit Barb’s online home at bar

  • How To Say No To Fear and Yes To Faith| Interview with Shari Braendel

    15/08/2022 Duration: 29min

    Is there something God is calling you to do but you just keep putting it off? Today's special guest, Shari Braendel, knows exactly how you feel. After sensing God calling her to use her passion for fashion to help those in the church, Shari put it off for 7 years before finally taking the leap, and now she is here to encourage us to take a step of faith too! It's time to stop waiting and debating and to start taking action!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE sharibraendel.com stylebycolor.com Follow Shari on Instagram!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Shari Braendel is president of Fashion Meets Faith and author of Help Me, Jesus! I have Nothing To Wear (Zondervan). As president of FMF, Shari has helped thousands of women reveal who they are in Christ and shine outwardly with confidence through her conferences, online instructional videos, podcasts, consultant training, and more. As a Christian speaker, she has presented over 500 events in 18 states, including Hearts at Home, She Laughs, and She Speaks and has shared

  • How To Walk Victoriously Despite Your Circumstances | Interview with Susan Seay

    01/08/2022 Duration: 23min

    In a world full of suffering, heartache, and bad news, many of us are feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and undone. If you are feeling worn out, there's good news: hope is alive. In today's episode, special guest and friend Susan Seay shares how we can walk victoriously despite our circumstances. Whatever you are going through today, we pray this episode helps you feel seen. You are not alone.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE susanseay.com Follow Susan on Instagram!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Susan Seay has a highly engaging podcast- "Mentor 4 Moms" and she's also the Author of “The Intentional Parent: Parenting On Purpose When Life Gets Busy". As a wife and mom to 7, she understands the challenges of trying to raise kids in a noisy and distracted world. Her mission is to help families create a culture in their homes that is both on purpose and full of purpose. It’s what Susan refers to as - Intentional Parenting. Her commitment to being a Mentor 4 Moms on Intentional Parenting has given her the opportunity to s

  • Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World | Interview with Amy Carroll and Lynn Cowell

    18/07/2022 Duration: 42min

    When life feels uncertain and we can't trace the hand of God in the middle of our trying circumstances, it can be easy to wonder if He's really there walking alongside us. In today's conversation we have the privilege of hearing from special guests, Amy Carroll and Lynn Cowell, about their new Bible study, Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World. In this conversation, you will be encouraged with the reminder that God is always active, working out His bigger and better plan, even when we can't always see it in the moment.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE estherbookstudy.com amycarroll.org lynncowell.com Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS Amy Carroll finds delight in gathering a community of women with tender hearts and strong voices. She’s a speaker and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, a speaker coach, and the author of Breaking Up with Perfect and Exhale. A woman who adores a great story and a challenging idea, Amy has branded co-hosting the Gri

  • Connection Over Perfection: How To Create Meaningful Moments With Your Family

    04/07/2022 Duration: 40min

    Sometimes we can get so caught up in the everyday routines and busy schedules that we fail to take the time to slow down and truly connect with our families. In today's episode, Barb speaks with special guest and friend, Amberly Neese, about how we can start creating meaningful moments with our families by pressing in, building up, and prioritizing connection over perfection. This is an episode you won't want to miss!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE amberlyneese.com The Belonging Project: Finding Your Tribe and Learning to Thrive   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Amberly Neese is a popular speaker/teacher, comedian, author, and all-around encourager dedicated to helping you become the joyful person you were created to be. She helps people like you experience the freedom found in meaningful relationships with God and others. Her bible study, “The Belonging Project: Finding Your Tribe and Learning to Thrive” was released in May 2020 by Abingdon Press. Amberly is a featured speaker for the Aspire Women’s Events and the

  • 5 Things Your Struggling Husband Wished You Knew | Interview with Mark Savage

    13/06/2022 Duration: 50min

    After serving as a pastor for 20 years, Mark Savage hit a crisis point in his own life. There was a season where Mark turned his back on God, disconnected from his children, and had an affair. After a dark year, Mark experienced his own resurrection on an Easter Sunday long ago. He stopped fighting with God and began to climb out of the hole of his own making. Now, Mark helps others do the same.    In this new episode of The Better Together Podcast, I’m thrilled to talk with my friend Mark Savage as he shares about 5 things that a struggling husband wished that his wife knew. Mark and his wife, Jill Savage (one of my favorite people!), speak internationally, and around the country. They also host marriage intensives in their home, helping couples in every stage of married life. Make sure to tell your girlfriends to check out this interview!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE www.markandjill.org No More Perfect Marriages by Mark and Jill Savage Courses: No More Perfect Marriages: Home Edition The Wait is Not Wasted

  • The Secrets to a Fulfilling Life | Interview with Dianne Derby

    16/05/2022 Duration: 33min

    If we pay attention to what’s happening in our world today, we may toss our hands up in the air and question whether or not anything that we do actually matters. Journalist Dianne Derby thought that she had all of the answers to a successful life but she was never satisfied. Everything changed when she met 100-year old World War II veteran, Jim Downing, at a luncheon. He asked her one question: “Would you like to meet the most fulfilled person you will ever know?”    Join Barb on this new episode of The Better Together Podcast as Dianne shares from her new book Two Hundred Tuesdays, and the life-changing conversations that she had with Jim. If you are longing for a life of significance and sweet satisfaction in Christ, you won’t want to miss this conversation!    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Two Hundred Tuesdays by Dianne Derby Connect with Dianne on Facebook!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST An award-winning journalist, Dianne Derby is a longtime television anchor who is currently coanchor for the KOAA News5 weekday

  • How to Trace the Goodness of God in the Middle of Suffering | Interview with Alexandra V. Hoover

    02/05/2022 Duration: 35min

    Where is God in the middle of our suffering? How can we come to grips with the goodness of God when so much in life just doesn't seem to make sense? Join Barb on this new episode of The Better Together Podcast as she speaks with special guest Alexandra V. Hoover. From poverty to abuse to abandonment, Alexandra knows what it looks like to walk through suffering that she just couldn't come to grips with as a young Latina. It was not until she took the time to look back and trace the hand of God in her life that she was able to begin receiving the healing that she desperately needed. And now she wants to help you do the same. This is a powerful conversation that will speak to your heart and remind you of the goodness of God in your past and in your present.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Eyes Up: How to Trust God’s Heart by Tracing His Hand  alexandravhoover.com Instagram: @alexandravhoover   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Alexandra V. Hoover is a wife, mother of three, daughter, sought-out speaker, and writer. She’s pa

  • Girls Trip: Planning Your Next Getaway With Your Girlfriends

    18/04/2022 Duration: 34min

    Sometimes, you and the girls have got to get away! God gave us friendships to nurture our hearts, minds and souls in a special way that family may not be able to do. Getaways give us an opportunity to see our lives from a fresh perspective. So, when we combine girlfriends and getaways we give God room to show up in a significant way!   Join Barb and travel expert, Wendy Anderson Schulz, for a fun and practical conversation about getaways, girlfriends, Jesus, and Italy!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE https://wendyandersonschulz.com/ Instagram: @wendyandersonschulz   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Wendy Anderson Schulz is the founder of Adventures Together, which leads modern pilgrimages for Christian women to France or Italy. She is also a writer and speaker who is passionate about encouraging women in their faith walk. Wendy is married to her college sweetheart Pete, and has two daughters.

  • God Doesn't Hate Divorced People | Interview with Tracie Miles

    04/04/2022 Duration: 36min

    God doesn’t hate divorced people! However, if you’ve gone through divorce, you may have been left with the impression that He does. On today’s Better Together podcast, Barb talks with with best-selling author Tracie Miles about her new divorce recovery resource, Living Unbroken Divorce Recovery Workbook. Six and half years ago, Tracie went through a divorce after experiencing the devastation of infidelity, addiction and finally abandonment. As a Christian woman, she knows what it’s like to experience the shame, hopelessness and fear. However, in today’s conversation, Tracie shares her story of how God healed her, how she learned how to trust Him again and as a result, Tracie learned how to love life again and experience God in new life-giving ways.    If you or someone that you know has going through a divorce and need to know that hope and healing is possible, this is the episode for you!   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Living Unbroken: A Divorce Recovery Workbook https://traciemiles.com/ Tracie's Facebook Pag

  • How to Experience God in Your Everyday Life| Interview with Sally Sharpe

    21/03/2022 Duration: 39min

    Connecting with God doesn't have to be rigid or just about following a bunch of rules. Today's conversation is about relaxing our minds and minds and positioning ourselves to see where God is at work and receive what He speaks to us.   Join Barb and her longtime friend and editor, Sally Sharpe, as they discuss how we can be open and honest about our spiritual needs and the amazing truth that we are loved, seen, heard, and known by God.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE https://www.sallysharpe.net/   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Sally Sharpe is a certified spiritual director who companions others on the spiritual journey, providing a safe where they can share their stories, explore their relationship with God, and attend to their souls. With a long career in Christian publishing, she has acquired and edited Christian living books and devotionals as well as developed and managed a line of in-depth Bible studies called Abingdon Women. In addition to offering spiritual direction, Sally enjoys leading workshops and retreat

  • Understanding the Bible in a Whole New Way | Interview with Kristie Anyabwile

    07/03/2022 Duration: 40min

    It can be easy to just read the Bible as one big storybook without realizing it is filled with diversity and genres that can help us understand it in a much deeper way.  Join Barb and author Kristie Anyabwile for an insightful conversation as she shares about her book, Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study, and shows us how we can all understand God's Word better! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE https://kristieanyabwile.com/ Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study Connect with Kristie on Instagram! ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Kristie is the author of Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study (Spring 2022), and editor of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. She is a Bible teacher at Anacostia River Church, and an instructor for several ministries that equip women to study and teach the Bible, such as The Charles Simeon Trust and Bible Equipping. Kristie is also a founding member of The Pelican Project, a women’s t

  • Young, Gifted, Black: Understanding Their Hope and Heartache | Interview with Sheila Wise Rowe

    21/02/2022 Duration: 39min

    Few groups in America feel the sting of negative stereotypes more than young, African Americans. Whether it’s assuming that every young, black woman aspires to be in a rap video, or that every young black male is a gang banger or a drug dealer, those stereotypes undermine the truth that we are surrounded by countless numbers of young, gifted and black souls.  Join Barb and award-winning author and therapist, Sheila Wise Rowe, for an eye-opening, powerful yet tender conversation about the celebration as well as the lament that young, African Americans grapple with each day. If your heart’s desire has been to see people through the eyes and heart of God, this is a conversation that you don’t want to miss. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE sheilawiserowe.com Young, Gifted, and Black Young, Gifted, and Black by Nina Simone (song) ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Sheila Wise Rowe is a truth-teller who writes passionately about matters of faith and emotional healing. She advocates for the dignity, rights, and healing of abuse sur

  • Jesus and Afros | Interview with Dorena Williamson

    07/02/2022 Duration: 37min

    From the top of our head to the tips of our toes, every woman wants to know that she is beautiful. Author, Dorena Williamson, dreams of teaching brown-skinned little girls that they are beautiful in a world that doesn’t always tell them that.  In this episode of the Better Together Podcast, you’re invited into a precious and tender conversation about the battle for beauty as a black woman, and how we can teach young girls, especially black girls, God’s beautiful truth about them. We’re also going to spill the tea on the secrets of black hair! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE dorenawilliamson.com The Celebration Place Crowned with Glory ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Dorena Williamson loves the power of a good story and writes children’s books that adults need too. She is the author of ColorFull, ThoughtFull, and GraceFull, and forthcoming books include A Celebration Place (IVPKids) and Crowned with Glory (WaterBrook Multnomah). She and her husband Dr. Chris Williamson planted multiethnic Strong Tower Bible Church in 1995

  • Surrendering the Struggle of Self-Doubt | Interview with Aubrey Sampson

    17/01/2022 Duration: 36min

    Everything 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” 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/ Known    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-

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