We start this episode with individual blessings for the new year—spoken with intention and faith. Then we hand you the bloopers. The laughs, the mess-ups, and the moments that remind us joy belongs here too. Welcome to Rooted & Raw.
As we step into a new year on Rooted and Raw, we begin with reflections on New Year’s resolutions and fresh starts. But we also pause to wrestle with a question that weighs heavy on many hearts: Why does God allow suffering, especially to good people?
In this episode, we share openly about pain, faith, and the tension between trusting God and not understanding His ways. It’s a gentle yet honest conversation for anyone entering this year carrying unanswered questions, seeking clarity, or holding onto hope—while staying deeply anchored in God’s truth.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
On this fun and festive episode of Rooted and Raw, we’re sharing our favorite Christmas memories, family traditions, and the holiday things we absolutely love. From sentimental moments to the silly ones, we’re inviting you into our Christmas world while reflecting on the joy, love, and meaning behind the season.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.
What does it really look like to be confident and humble at the same time? On this episode of Rooted and Raw, we dive into identity, insecurity, and the freedom that comes from letting God define your worth. We’re sharing real-life struggles, faith-filled truths, and practical ways to walk boldly without losing a posture of surrender.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
On this episode of Rooted and Raw, we’re getting honest about cancel culture and how easy it is to get swept up in the drama. Should believers ever “cancel” someone? What does healthy accountability look like? And how do we guard our hearts while still loving people well? This week’s conversation is raw, reflective, and full of that big-sister energy you know and love.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap:
Proverbs 15:2
Ecclesiastes 7:21-22
Ephesians 4:2-3
Romans 14:10
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This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re getting real-real about healing after a divorce or toxic relationship — the kind of girl talk that feels like sitting on the couch with your best friends, messy bun and all. We unpack the heartbreak, the glow-up, the boundaries, and the God-led healing that pulls you out of the trenches. And of course… we celebrate some birthdays! It’s an episode full of honesty, healing, laughter, and a little bit of cupcake energy.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
This Thanksgiving week on Rooted and Raw, we slow down and reflect on the goodness of God woven through this past year—both in the mountaintops and in the messy middle. We share the unexpected blessings, the answered prayers, the quiet breakthroughs, and the moments that stretched us in ways we didn’t see coming. It’s a raw, joy-filled conversation about seeing God’s hand in every season and cultivating gratitude that goes deeper than a holiday. Join us as we honor what God has done and prepare our hearts for what’s ahead.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
Proverbs 18:24
In a culture obsessed with convenience, comfort, and surface-level connections, godly friendship can feel rare. In this episode, we unpack what it looks like to pursue relationships that are rooted in Christ, anchored in truth, and willing to hold you accountable. We share honest stories, biblical wisdom, and real-life tools for recognizing the friendships that drain you—and cherishing the ones that keep you grounded in your walk with God.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap:
This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re diving into one of the hardest and most honest questions of the faith journey: What does it really mean to trust God when life is falling apart?When the plans crumble, the losses hit, and nothing looks like what you prayed for, trust stops being a pretty word and becomes a battle. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about walking through chaos without losing your grip on God’s truth. We unpack what trust looks like in real life—not the polished version, but the shaky, tear-stained, deeply dependent kind that grows in the trenches.Join us as we explore how to lean into God when the future feels uncertain, how to hold onto hope in seasons of confusion, and how God meets us with strength right in the middle of our unraveling.Because sometimes trust isn’t about understanding the path—it’s about clinging to the One who leads it.Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap:
This week on Rooted and Raw, we’re getting real about those seasons when your faith feels flat, your prayers feel empty, and God feels distant. What do you do when you’re spiritually dry and disconnected from the very One who gives life?
Join us for an unfiltered conversation about the wilderness seasons of faith—those moments when worship feels like work and hope feels hard to hold onto. We’ll talk about what spiritual dryness can reveal, how to stay grounded when you can’t “feel” God, and the quiet ways He meets us even when it seems like He’s silent.
Because sometimes the most powerful growth happens not on the mountaintop, but in the dry places where our roots learn to reach deeper.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
In this week’s episode of Rooted and Raw, we’re tackling a question so many of us wrestle with: How can I serve others without losing myself in the process? When your heart is wired to give, it’s easy to pour out until there’s nothing left. But true service doesn’t come from striving—it flows from being rooted in God’s truth.Join us as we have a real conversation about boundaries, burnout, and the beauty of serving from a place of overflow instead of exhaustion. Through honest stories and faith-filled reflection, we’ll explore what it looks like to love others deeply while staying anchored in who God created you to be.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
This week on Rooted and Raw, we're getting honest about friendship through life's changing seasons. What happens when friends are in a different stage than you–getting married, having kids, chasing careers, or starting over – and you no longer relate like you use to? We talk about the tension, the distance, and the beauty of growing at different paces while staying rooted in love and understanding. Join us as we unpack how to nurture connection without comparison, and how to honor God and each other through every season of change.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap:
In this episode of Rooted and Raw, we ask a question many of us wrestle with: Is it ok to walk away from toxic relationships? From friendships to family ties, we dive into what Scripture says about boundaries, love, and protecting your peace. Join us as we talk honestly about guilt, grief, and growth that come with letting go–and how sometimes, walking away is the most faithful act of love you can choose.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
Forgiveness is one of the hardest things we're called to do as followers of Christ–especially when the person who hurt us doesn't apologize or even acknowledge the pain they've caused. In this episode of Rooted and Raw, we wrestle with the question: What does forgiveness look like when the person isn't sorry? Together, we'll unpack what Scripture says about releasing bitterness, setting boundaries, and finding freedom in forgiveness–not for their sake, but ours. This is a raw and honest conversation about healing, obedience, and trusting God with justice when reconciliation isn't possible.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
In a world where picture-perfect moments flood our feeds, it's easy to confuse highlight reels with reality. In this episode of Rooted and Raw, we dive into the question: what does a truly healthy christian marriage look like–not just what you see on social media? Together we unpack the foundations of love, grace. communication, and faith that build marriages rooted in Christ, not in comparison. If you've ever wondered how to distinguish between curated posts and authentic partnership, this conversation will bring truth, encouragement, and hope.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
In this heartfelt episode of Rooted and Raw, we tackle the ache of feeling unseen, unheard, or even forgotten–sometimes by the very place that's supposed to embody community and love: the church. What do we do when people of God miss us, misunderstand us, or unintentionally leave us on the margins? Together, we unpack the tension between human imperfection and God's unfailing presence, reminding one another that being overlooked by people does not mean we are forgotten by Him.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap:
Infidelity shakes the very foundation of marriage, leaving behind questions of trust, forgiveness, and whether restoration is even possible. In this episode of Rooted and Raw, we wrestle with the hard question: can a marriage truly survive betrayal– and where is God in that painful process? Together, we explore what Scripture says about brokenness and redemption, the tension, between grace and boundaries, and how to discern God's presence in the middle of heartbreak. Whether you're walking this road or simply seeking to understand, this conversation offers truth, compassion, and a reminder that God's healing reaches even the deepest wounds.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
In this week's episode of Rooted and Raw, we're unpacking the tender balance of walking alongside friends in crisis while still caring for ourselves. How do we show up with compassion, presence, and love–without running ourselves empty? We talk about setting healthy boundaries, practicing Spirit-led empathy, and leaning on God's strength rather than our own, If you've ever felt torn between being there for someone and protecting your own heart, this conversation is for you.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra Bowie
Sherita Brooks
Flora De La Cruz
Tamara Hewett
Stephanie Boegel
Jaemi Serrano
Special Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!
Word Recap:
Dating today can feel messy–apps, situationships, mixed signals, and the pressure to figure it all out. But what does it look like to bring faith into the middle of that chaos? In this episode of Rooted and Raw, we open up about the struggles of modern dating, the tensions between culture and conviction, and how to invite God into the decisions we make about love and relationships. Join us for an honest conversation on hope, heartbreak, and keeping Christ at the center when the dating scene feels anything but simple.
Rooted and Raw Crew:DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.
We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap:
In this episode of Rooted and Raw, we explore what Sabbath and rest truly mean in today's fast-paced culture. Is it just a day off, or something deeper–a sacred rhythm designed to restore our souls? Join us as we unpack how to weave intentional rest into modern life, reconnect with God's design for Sabbath, and break free from the hustle mentality that leaves us drained.
Rooted and Raw Crew:
DeAndra BowieSherita BrooksFlora De La CruzTamara HewettStephanie BoegelJaemi SerranoSpecial Thanks to DNT for the original music.We highlighted some powerful Scripture today! If you're curious about what we referenced–or just want to dig deeper for your own growth–here's a list of the passages we mentioned or alluded to in the episode. Open your Bible, follow along, and let the Word speak!Word Recap: