Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts

Kanisha Anthony speaks candidly with Sarah Jakes Roberts about what it means to move through the world in a body that tells a story before she ever opens her mouth. Far more than a burn survivor, Kanisha is a wife, mother, model, author, and content creator. A woman whose identity is expansive, not defined by tragedy but beautifully transformed because of it. Through storytelling, Kanisha chronicles her family's journey of uncensored healing and intentional joy, inviting listeners into a testimony of resilience lived out in real time. Interested in going rogue and reclaiming life on your own terms? Well then, listen in and let her love for life lift you higher!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, with love undeniably in the air, Sarah Jakes Roberts risks telling all her business in this episode alongside her man, her man, her man — Pastor Touré Roberts. As women emerge into expanded spaces of influence and self-definition, the dialogue surrounding traditional feminism, masculinity, and role reversals grows increasingly complex. And yes, this is that kind of conversation: going rogue for romance! So, what did these two have to defy to lay hold of a successful marital framework? And how do they keep the main thing…well, the main thing? Press play to find out.

Host Sarah Jakes Roberts welcomes multi-talented artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Kelly Rowland to the podcast. With a career spanning music, film, and television, this episode peels back the layers to explore Kelly's life through the lens of her relationships. Fresh off tour, she revisits a profound moment in her life—the carefully forged reconnection with her father while on stage. Kelly speaks to a faith that has long anchored her and the intention behind passing it on to her children. As if that weren't enough, Kelly turns our focus toward her latest project, Relationship Goals. This romantic comedy draws inspiration from the New York Times bestselling book by Pastor Michael Todd. More than a faith-based film, it's a story about love, forgiveness, and the art of surrender. Watch it today on Prime Video!

This one's for the girls who are evolving but still got questions. Y'all slid into the inbox, called, and left voicemails. And sis, we thank you for trusting us with your hearts. Those questions landed on SJR's desk, and now she's delivering rogue advice: the kind that breaks the mold in ways you didn't see coming. Expect a heart check with a side of chin check, covering everything from losing touch with God and navigating sexual identity to rediscovering true fulfillment. Yeah, this episode does not play! #MindYourBusinessEdition

Bringing our devotional series to a close, SJR grounds us in what it really takes to go rogue in an unfree world. This episode challenges listeners to stop taking messages at face value and start interrogating them with the Truth. You'll be invited to ask better questions, spot when the truth is being distorted, and see why resistance is part of the process, sis. SJR also drops her go-to scriptures that keep her anchored, proving why presence with God and in your body matters. But chile, John 17 sent us! Got questions about the devotional? Slide them over to podcast@womanevolve.com for next week's Q&A.

In the second installment of our devotional series, SJR continues the conversation on what it means to go rogue. And at the end of the day, it's conviction over consensus, sis. Romans 12 sets the tone, reminding us that real change doesn't happen overnight. So if evolving feels like a lot, remember that Jesus clocked every flaw and still chose you. Matthew 5 is assigned as homework because living set apart is not for the faint of heart, especially when them old ways try to spin the block. Don't try to dip out early now! The journaling prompts at the end of this episode will help you name what obedience really costs, where resistance shows up, and what you need to break away from.

Listennnn… welcome to 2026, sis. We are starting this year a little different, on purpose. No performing, no pretending, no "I'm fine" faith. Just real. In this episode, Sarah opens up about what it actually means to go rogue. Not rebellion for attention, but breaking up with the patterns, the fears, and the "truths" you picked up in the air that are keeping you stuck. We're talking identity, confidence, and the sneaky way old labels try to follow you into a new season. If you've ever been quicker to believe the negative than receive the good, if one comment can disconnect you from feeling loved by God, or if you can tell your heart has gotten a little guarded… pull up. We're getting in Ezekiel 36:26 and asking God for the kind of renewal that doesn't just sound good, but changes you from the inside out. By the end, you'll be ready to write your own Go Rogue statement, challenge what fear has been "authorized" to say over you, and start breathing fresh again.

Sis, this one goes straight to the heart. A Mind Your Business question about career rejection sends Sarah into a real talk moment about how we handle the "no" we didn't see coming. Because yes, rejection can be redirection… but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. SJR gets honest about waiting on God when He feels quiet, the pressure to have it all figured out, and how easily we turn our relationship with God into a performance review instead of a place of refuge. In true Woman Evolve fashion, Sarah brings scripture, life, laughter, and love into a reminder we all need: before you get the next command, God wants you in His presence. Not rushed. Not perfect. Not pretending. Just present. This episode is for every woman navigating transition, healing from disappointment, or learning to trust God in the in-between. Tap in and let your heart catch the breath your mind has been begging for.

Sis, what happens when God calls you to do the very thing you said you'd never do? In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah Jakes Roberts and Dr. Anita Phillips get transparent about friendship, obedience, and the cost of saying yes when it changes everything. From unexpected callings to public pressure, they unpack what it means to follow God into unfamiliar territory, redefine identity after loss, and keep showing up when you feel fragile. It's funny, honest, and deeply spiritual—the kind of conversation that reminds you that obedience isn't about being perfect; it's about being dependent. So if you've been wrestling with God's instructions or trying to rebuild after a "yes" that shook your whole world, this one's for you.

When the pressure is on, do you shut down or shine up? In this powerful convo, Sarah Jakes Roberts sits with Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Lewis and Dr. Anita Phillips to talk creativity, the gift of failure, and how to separate your work from your worth. They unpack why dreaming can feel risky right now, how to handle pressure without losing your identity, and what it means to build on what broke. From "turning heat into light" to seeing art as a path toward justice, this episode will meet you where it hurts and remind you there is purpose in your process. If you've been grieving a job loss, navigating a creative dry spell, or questioning your next move, press play and get language, wisdom, and courage for the season you're in. Keywords: Sarah Jakes Roberts, Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, The Rise, Dr. Anita Phillips, creativity, failure, resilience, faith, mental health, Black women, vision and justice.

This one is for the woman who's ready to tell the truth and still choose hope. Sarah Jakes Roberts sits down with Lysa TerKeurst to unpack the difference between privacy and secrecy, how to hold both therapy and theology, and why Jesus invites us to feel our feelings and still surrender. They get real about the "fact and impact" of trauma, forgiveness as God's prescription, boundaries that protect your healing, and what it takes to open your heart again after the death of a marriage. They even walk through Mark 14, reframe "God hates divorce," and talk self-forgiveness, codependency, and finding someone who has "done the work." Lysa also shares about her new book, Surviving an unwanted divorce, releasing November 11. Tap in for wisdom, language for your pain, and the faith to move forward. Watch the video version on the Woman Evolve TV App.

Sis… sometimes the only way through the chaos is on your knees. We're throwing it back to Sunday's message, but Pastor Sarah reminds us that worship is a strategy, not just something to sing and do on Sunday. When life feels heavy, when the promise looks far and the process is processing, God meets us right in the middle. In "Get Out of Your Way." Pastor Sarah breaks down how surrender unlocks strategy, how process builds power, and how even in the crushing, there's oil being produced. So if you've been wondering how to make it through what you're facing, start here. Because in this season, the worshippers win. Tap in, turn it up, and let this word remind you: you're not buried, you're being planted.

Pastor Manouchka Charles joins SJR for a conversation that feels like truth wrapped in grace. From a Haitian church in Brooklyn to finding purpose in Miami, she shares how faith carried her through a near-death accident, heartbreak, and healing. The two get real about unity in the Church, leading with empathy, and navigating singleness without losing hope. Share this one with a sister who's healing, growing, or holding on by faith. We're all evolving together.

Today Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts shares a moment from Conference with Bible teacher Jennifer Lucy Tyler. If you've been wanting Scripture to feel clear, alive, and practical, this will meet you right where you are. Jennifer unpacks a simple toolbox to read the Word with confidence: pray first, observe what it says, interpret what it means, and apply it to real life. She uses familiar verses like Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11 to show why context matters and how God's character anchors us in every season. Jennifer also shares from her new book, When Dreams Fall Apart: How Unanswered Prayers Deepen Your Intimacy with God, speaking to the messy middle between what we pray and what God performs. It is a timely companion if you are trusting God in a hard season and want language for hope and perseverance. Want more from the Woman Evolve 2025 Conference? Download the Woman Evolve TV app and start your seven day free trial to watch the sessions and a full library of faith based content.

Sis what is the tea?! SJR is minding ya'll business this week! Sometimes we get so used to surviving that we forget how to just be. In this solo episode, Sarah slows us down long enough to check in on our hunger, our wholeness, and the one thing that really matters. She's talking about prioritizing what God is actually asking for, not what everybody else expects from us. If you've been carrying too much, running on autopilot, or trying to make peace with a season that feels uncertain, this one's for you. It's real, it's reflective, and it's a reminder that what God placed in you deserves your focus. It's that serious. Call in and let Sarah mind your business at 214-790-7871

Far too long, we've been conditioned to believe that nobody cares. But sis, the truth is, how you feel matters. And today's guest, Brittainy Noel, a therapist, speaker, and founder of The Daily Fix, as well as the visionary behind the Heart Talks Tour—came through to remind you to stop living in your head and start leading with your heart! In this heartfelt convo with SJR, they explored femininity, how to flow from what no longer serves you, the power of reframing your hope, gender norms, dating fatigue, and a whole lot more! So what if you're not everyone's cup of tea? The consequence of being your full self is freedom. So girl, get up! Get out of survival mode and go live!

We were wondering where the real worshipers were at? So, the legendary, award-winning singer, songwriter, and Pastor Martha Munizzi popped out with SJR to remind us! Before setting the record straight on that whole Gospel vs. CCM debate, she tells the story of how her sound was rooted in gospel traditions and, chile…one thing's for sure: Martha Munizzi gon' always be invited to the cookout! Wait until you hear these two discuss what it's like for women operating in male-dominated spaces, balancing family and ministry, plus the freedom we're all called to walk in, sis. To stay connected with the amazing ministry work she's doing, swing by marthamunizzi.com.

The math is mathin', and this convo comes off the heels of a platinum milestone — the 60th anniversary of First Lady Serita Jakes' 10th birthday! But chile, could it be true that she feels more valuable now than ever before? After linking up with SJR, First Lady Serita opens up about life after Bishop Jakes' health scare, her urgency to replenish the earth, and the wisdom that comes from living with intention. Beyond the First Lady title, this episode gets into who Mrs. Serita is, taking us through church leadership transitions, her evolution as a woman, plus intergenerational influence!

Some days you've got to hold your joy close, pray over it, and put a lid on it before the internet gets a vote. Today we are talking like girlfriends at the kitchen table about giving yourself permission to be human while God makes you whole. We're choosing God over small, trading people-pleasing for purpose, and letting the Holy Spirit stretch us from tight places into broad spaces. It's not a recap, it's real talk. Pull up and let's: Protect joy before we post it Do enough to hear God again Turn the other cheek without turning off our calling Ask the Holy Spirit for bold, humble courage If your heart's been tender, your faith feels wobbly, or you've been hiding the best parts of you, this one's a gentle nudge to show up again. Press play, breathe, and let's seal that joy together.

Suffer your way to success, now who said THAT?! In this raw and uncut conversation, SJR sits down with entrepreneur and advocate Janice Omadeke to expose the toxic "Superwoman" myth. You know, the lie that we have to bleed, break, and abandon ourselves just to be loved, seen, or deemed faithful. Chhiiillleee, take that "S" off your chest and hang that cape up! Please believe...you don't have to break yourself to build a beautiful life, sis. God's grace is big enough to uphold your dreams and your boundaries. Now, press PLAY to discern when hard work becomes harmful.