Let’s clear this up real quick: being a leader isn’t always about having a mic or a massive following. It’s about carrying vision. Heavy on the carrying. In this special session from The Called Conference 2025, Sarah Jakes Roberts opens up about her own leadership journey and what it looks like to lead while feeling reluctant, unsure, or unqualified. She breaks down the difference between being a visionary and being a leader, what to do when the vision feels blurry, and how to shift from striving to surrender. From team building and value alignment to navigating change and knowing when to come off autopilot, SJR reminds us that real leadership starts with sensitivity, not status. If you’ve been tying your identity to your outcomes or wondering if you’re built for what God showed you, this is your invitation to move with reverence, release the pressure, and lead like the earth is waiting on what you’re carrying because it is.
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Say Yes to the Stretch w/ Jo Saxton
If you’ve ever felt like you’re living in the in-between, trying to lead with purpose while questioning your pace, this conversation is for you. Sarah Jakes Roberts sits down with global leader and powerhouse Jo Saxton to unpack what freedom really means when life feels uncertain, leadership gets heavy, and identity feels up for grabs. From childhood wounds to uncharted seasons, from calling to capacity, these two women keep it real about how faith, rest, and community are keys to staying grounded and free. Jo shares her personal story of shedding old beliefs and letting God rewrite her narrative, piece by piece, mirror by mirror. Together, they talk about prophetic leadership, discernment, and how even your “I don’t know” can be holy. It’s not too late, sis. Your freedom is still available. And this episode? Whew. It’ll meet you right where you are.
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God’s Word Is a Lantern w/ Jennifer Lucy Tyler
Listennnn… if you’ve ever been in a season where you’re trying to hold on to you, keep your purpose alive, and not let motherhood, ministry, or momentum swallow you whole, this one’s for you. Pastor Sarah links up with Jennifer Lucy Tyler, and baybeee, they went all the way in. We’re talking about the kind of faith that doesn’t just sound good but actually works. The kind that grounds you. Grows you. Guides you. They unpack how studying the Bible isn’t just a spiritual flex, it’s survival. And if you’ve been craving something deeper than IG quotes and devotionals that don’t quite hit the spot, this is your sign. God’s Word is still speaking, sis, and it’s shining light right where you need it most. OAN—don’t forget to mark your calendar. Jennifer’s new book When Dreams Fall Apart releases October 7th, and it’s one you’ll want on your shelf. It’s a raw and reflective guide for anyone learning to trust God again after the unexpected. If you’ve ever wrestled with grief, disappointment, or starting over, this book will meet you right there. Pre-orders are open now on all platforms where books are sold—go ahead and grab your copy early sis!
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Finding God In The Shame w/ Lisa Harper
Some conversations feel like a hug you didn’t know you needed. This is one of them. SJR and Lisa Harper pull up to talk about the kind of grace that finds you in the middle of your mess, the love of God that never walks away, and what it means to grow through criticism without losing your softness. They unpack ministry wounds, performance-based faith, recovering from religious shame, and how to hold your calling without breaking your heart. This episode is a full-circle moment for the girls who’ve wrestled with not being “enough” for the Church but know they’re still called. If you’ve ever felt like you're building something while battling what’s behind you, go ahead and lean into this conversation.
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Permission to Feel w/ Brittany Broaddus-Smith
Let’s talk about sex, baby! Skrrt! We know, some of y’all already clutching your pearls like, “Out loud?” Yep. Out loud and in the light. It's time to pull up in your big girl pants because SJR linked up with Brittany Broaddus-Smith to talk sex, faith, healing, and all the stuff purity culture told us to keep hush-hush. They’re flipping the script on shame and breaking down what it really means to know your body, and own it. What if you don’t want it at all? What if you want it too much? What if God’s not mad...just waiting on you to stop hiding? From figuring out what feels good to healing from what never should’ve happened, this convo is full of truth, wisdom, and zero shame. If all you ever heard was “don’t do it,” but never got the why, this is your reroute. Press play, sis. It’s time.
In a world of mixed messages, the Woman Evolve Podcast is blending faith with contemporary culture and keeping it all the way real! Host Sarah Jakes Roberts and guests will revolutionize the airwaves with down-to-earth convos that’ll edify every aspect of the woman. This show has a distinct way of defying boundaries and reaching those who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and unequivocally evolve. We’re calling out all of our homegirls and a few good fellas to tap in weekly!
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