Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts

In this deeply personal and compelling conversation, Sarah Jakes Roberts sits down with Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong'o to shed light on a reality that far too many women endure in silence—living with uterine fibroids. These noncancerous tumors affect up to 80% of women and disproportionately impact Black women, yet they remain largely understudied. After facing this diagnosis herself, Lupita became a catalyst for advocacy, launching the Make Fibroids Count campaign to advance awareness and support research into less invasive treatment options. This episode underscores the critical truth that women deserve access to comprehensive medical resources, informed care, and a future in which our health is addressed with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. This content is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance regarding your health. https://makefibroidscount.org/

Be honest, sis, would you go rogue if it meant risking your reputation or facing a bit of disgrace? This episode uncovers the unconventional truth behind Tamar's story—what really went down and why she still matters. Follow along as Sarah Jakes Roberts puts a modern-day spin on Genesis 38 like you've never heard before! The good news is, God will mold your mess. And no matter what happens to us as women, we must refuse to be reduced by it.

Our conversation surrounding the history of women who made history is far from over. In true homegirl fashion, Sarah Jakes Roberts challenges listeners to—yes—use your voice. But also…put some motion where your mouth is. After all, it takes faith to move, don't it? In this episode, she reflects on women whose stories were shaped by extraordinary resilience, like Harriet Tubman, Oprah Winfrey, and the Woman with the Issue of Blood. Each one a reminder that our role in God's kingdom calls us to embrace an identity marked by movement.

Never trusting her voice could add value, host Sarah Jakes Roberts dedicates this solo episode to women who made history by daring to use theirs. Staying quiet after you've been wronged or when you've done wrong may seem safe. But how many of you know that pain is never really silent? It longs for an audible expression. So much so that SJR looks back at women in history who had every reason to remain silent — we're talking Sojourner Truth, Tarana Burke, and the Samaritan Woman at the Well — all to give you the language you need. To all the quiet ones holding back, imagine your voice going rogue: what would it say, who would it move, and how would it impact the world?

Kevin Fredericks, better known as KevOnStage, shares with Sarah Jakes Roberts how a potential failure resulted in success following his game-changing strategy. With pre-orders low but audacity at an all-time high, Kev shows: if at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again. Together, they explore resilience—asking, is it something you're born with, or something you evolve into? We ain't gone hold you, this episode had us rolling! But if fear's got you playing small and your faith needs a little deconstructing, lock in. This is your kind of carrying on!

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 [email protected] 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.