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Letitia Evans
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Staying connected to God in chaotic seasons is urgent and necessary. In this episode, Letitia shares heartfelt, practical encouragement to rise above emotional heaviness, protect your time, and settle your spirit so you can stay rooted in Christ no matter what.
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In Episode 50 of Rooted & Overflowing, Letitia Evans opens a new series designed to help you slow down and reconnect with God. This spiritual reset begins with returning to Scripture and rebuilding a steady rhythm in the Word.
In this episode, Letitia explores how everyday “resets” — from cleaning the kitchen to organizing digital spaces — mirror the intentional spiritual reset God invites us into. She shares how Scripture grounds, guides, and strengthens us, and why returning to the Word is the first step in renewing our spiritual rhythms.
You’ll also learn a gentle, practical approach to reading the Bible with intention and grace, plus how to begin the 300‑Day Bible Reading Plan available at letitiaevans.com.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, renewal, or a fresh start with God, this episode will help you rebuild your foundation in the Word.
Through personal insight and grounded reflection, Letitia shares how releasing old rhythms, expectations, and roles can make room for clearer purpose and deeper alignment. It’s an honest conversation about growth, intentionality, and honoring what’s next.
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Join Letitia in this uplifting episode as she speaks with writer and poet Jeaninne Stokes, Founder of JStokes Writing Ministries. Jeaninne shares her journey of faith, the challenges and triumphs of midlife, and her passion for Christian writing and ministry. Through her insights, Jeaninne inspires others to embrace their calling and use their gifts to make a difference. This conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement. Tune in for an episode that will uplift and motivate.
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Writing For Him Author Educational Services | Writer Education
Join my conversation with inspiring podcast host and mental wellness advocate, Sarah Fox, as we discuss her personal journey and advocacy for mental health awareness within the African American community. Sarah candidly shares the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that shaped her path. Her unwavering commitment to raising awareness and fostering a supportive community shines through, offering valuable insights and actionable advice for those on their own mental health journeys. Connect with Sarah and check out back episodes of her podcast at https://www.roughedgespodcast.com
It's a new year, but are you still carrying the weight of old struggles? Do you long for the peace and victory that life with God promises? Tune in to this episode for strategies you can implement today to start turning things around in your life.
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Join Letitia as she explores the power of routines that set the foundation for Living Wisely and Well.
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In this episode, Letitia shares three ways you can help avoid sabotaging your hope for the future. We’ll explore three scriptures and thoughts to add to your spiritual arsenal to fight the good fight of faith- and win.
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In episode 43 of Rooted and Overflowing, Letitia Evans shares five essential ways to stay connected to God during these hyper-charged times. Join her as she provides practical steps to help us stay rooted in our faith amidst the noise and chaos of today’s world.
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Letitia discusses the joys of studying God’s Word with Bible teacher Kristina Renee.
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Join Letitia as she shares special updates about the Rooted and Overflowing podcast. Additional information is available at www.rootedandoverflowing.com.
Join Letitia and her guest Kia Stephens as they talk about the impact fathers have in the lives of their daughters and a collective that equips women who are entrusted with a message and ministry from God. Kia's latest book "Overcoming Father Wounds" is available where books are sold. Get your copy and get to know Kia at www.kiastephens.com.
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Overcoming Father Wounds
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Join Letitia as she talks with Ashanta McDowell about living as a Dynamic Daughter of God.
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Join Letitia and Essie Taylor as they discuss partnering with God to move from trauma to healing. And, you'll hear about the unexpected ways Essie is in position to be a blessing to people through her life and ministry. More at www.essiefayetaylor.com.
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Join Letitia as she shares a reflection on the blessing of embracing when change is in the wind and what to do when everything in life seems to happen all at once.
Connect with Demetria Zinga and the upcoming Christian Women Podcasters Network
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Join Letitia and her special guest, Victoria Carrington, as they discuss the power of God’s Word and the benefits that are gained by being immersed in His Word. They will also talk about the AROMA Bible study approach.
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Join Letitia and her special guest, Dr. Lawanne Grant as they discuss strategies you can implement today to take your leadership to the next level. If you’ve been a hesitant or reluctant leader, this episode is for you. You can do this!
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Website: www.leadershipdevelopme.com
I Am a Leader: Children’s Book about Leadership
Leadership Books and Resources: A Pocket Guide to Strategic Planning
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Join Letitia as she walks through the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11. In this chapter we read what looks to be a peek into a day in the life of Jesus as he handles questions about who He is and what He came to do, and how we can find the rest our souls need.
Bible References
Matthew 11:1- 30- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11&version=ESV
Romans 10:9- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A9&version=ESV
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Join Letitia and her special guest, Evangelist Cherisse Stephens, in their conversation about what it means to be one of God’s Cover Girl. Information about the upcoming God’s Cover Girl conference is available in the show notes.
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Join Letitia as she shares lessons learned from her Spinal Tap Summer.
Christ is Supreme- Colossians 1 NLT - Greetings from Paul - This letter is - Bible Gateway
Psalm 23- Psalm 23 ESV - The LORD Is My Shepherd - A Psalm of - Bible Gateway
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Join Letitia as she shares the Summer 2022 plans for Rooted and Overflowing, as well as a focus scripture and encouragement for navigating the times we're in. Rest assured, friend, God is with us and is working, moving, and ruling from heaven.
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Episode 30 Scripture References
Raging against God- Proverbs 19:3
Fighting each other- Galatians 5:13- 15
God is Ruling from Heaven- Leviticus 18:5, Jeremiah 32:27a
Nothing new or unexpected for God- John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12
Don't get carried away by the times- Titus 2:11-12, 1 John 2:16, Acts 2:40
Be devoted to prayer- Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18, I Thessalonians 5:16-18
God leads and guides us- John 16:13
For such a time as this- Esther 4:14
God is still working- John 5:17, Psalm 121
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Join Letitia and her special guest, financial professional and evangelist Alfreda Jones Moore, in an informative and heartfelt conversation about planning for the future.
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First Families Forum: www.firstdaughtersinc.org
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Join Letitia and her special guest, pastor, author, and podcaster, Angela Baughman in a heartfelt conversation about freedom on the other side of deep healing. Angela hosts the podcast Steady On which can be heard on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
To access resources Angela mentioned in this episode, visit https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon
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Join Letitia and her special guest, Charlene Aaron, in a moving conversation about living a fasted life and the joy of a closer walk with Jesus.
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Join Letitia and special guest, Alicia Renee, in a heartfelt talk about flourishing after brokenness. Flowers withstand the harshest of storms and still manage to stand beautifully bright wherever they bloom. Hear how God can use our trials to make us stronger.
Connect with Alicia and learn more about The Confident Lily at www.confidentlily.com
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Join Letitia and her special guest, Quinnise Pettway, in an enriching conversation about experiencing God as our Father. Listen in as we share the joys and parallels of parenting our children and being parented by God, our heavenly Father.
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Website: www.aglimpseofourfather.com
Social Media: www.facebook.com/aglimpseofourfather and www.instagram.com/quinnisepettway
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Join Letitia and her special guest, Kelly Foster, in a lively conversation about embracing our imperfect stories. Life is filled with unexpected moments. And it’s in those moments that we are reminded of God’s faithfulness to take care of us.
Website and Blog: www.kellyafoster.com
Kelly’s You Version Bible Study: Finding R.E.S.T While Learning to Embrace Your Imperfect Story | Devotional Reading Plan | YouVersion Bible
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Join Letitia as she shares how gratitude can be a welcome antidote to the frustrations we feel. Visit www.letitiaevans.com for more resources.
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To read the article "Be Grateful More Often"- Harvard Business Review Link to actual study conducted by Dr. Robert Emmons and Dr. Michael McCollough is contained within the article.
Scripture Reference 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Join Letitia as she shares a call to repentence and also about something that seems to be in short supply, but is actually more abundant than we might think.
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Scripture references from today's episode:
1 Corinthians 13:9
John 13:35
Revelation 11:15-19
Hebrews 10:23
I Thessalonians 4:16-18
Join Letitia and her special guest, Nicole Salmon, in a vibrant conversation about our purpose. God certainly has a reason for us all to be here and you’ll hear the ultimate reason why.
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Nicole is on You Version. Her latest plans can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lzjI6N
Gain access to Nicole’s upcoming Calendar Planning Session here: https://www.nicoleosalmon.com/plan2021
There doesn’t seem to be a shy bone in Sharon Elliott’s body. She is vibrant and lively, and on a dime can be very poignant and clear when it comes to matters of faith and pointing people to Jesus Christ.
Sharon is the founder and CEO of Life that Matters ministries, which also serves as the home of the Authorize Me academy. The Authorize Me academy is a series of masterclasses that guides writers in how to organize their book projects, and engage the processes to and I quote: turn your manuscript into a masterpiece.
For rooted and overflowing listeners that register for the masterclass, Sharon has graciously offered to send a free copy of her book entitled Power Suit: The Armor of God fit for the feminine frame.” To sign up and to learn more about Sharon and her upcoming projects, visit www.lifethatmatters.net .
In this conversation that is filled with truth with a dash of humor, join me and my special guest, DeLonda Adams, founder of The Resting Place. Learn more about this ministry designed to lead women to rest our bodies and our souls at www.therestingplace.co.
Rooted and Overflowing listeners can receive a free gift when you purchase a journal from The Rest Stop Boutique and use the promo code: ROOTED. Here’s the link to shop: https://bit.ly/2W3piEu
Sleep Health Foundation- Common Reasons Why People Don’t Get Enough Sleep: https://bit.ly/3AD36Ai
Genesis 2:2-3- https://bit.ly/3zF18OA
If you’ve been on social media for any length of time, at some point you have posted something that you came to regret, for one reason or another. In this episode I am talking with Dr. Jen Bennett about the helpful mind frame to have and a few strategies to implement when it comes to using social media. Dr. Bennett is an associate professor of Strategic Communication at Indiana Weslayan University and the author of the book "Be Worth Following: How to be Different and Influence People in a Crowded Social World." Dr. Bennett's podcast, "She Impacts Culture" can be heard here and wherever else you listen to great audio. When you visit drjenbennett.com you will learn about the remarkable work that Dr Jen does to create a community for trailblazing, faith-based women who want to lead with influence and impact culture for Christ.
Join Letitia as she shares a personal essay of reflection on the events of September 11, 2001.
For Rooted and Overflowing resources to help you maintain your walk with Christ, visit www.letitiaevans.com
Psalm 9: Psalm 9 NLT - Psalm 9 - For the choir director: A - Bible Gateway
Psalm 33: Psalm 33 NKJV - The Sovereignty of the Lord in Creation - Bible Gateway
It's a special treat for Rooted and Overflowing listeners today as we hear from renowned author and Bible teacher- Barb Roose. Listen in on the sister-to-sister conversation where Barb shares with Letitia her practice of showing great care for herself everyday and how we can, too. Plus, hear what's happening now and next for Barb as we move into the fall and prepare for a new year.
To purchase Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ and to shop many of Barb's resources, visit www.barbroose.com.
In this edited presentation originally shared with a local Aglow fellowship, Rooted and Overflowing host Letitia Evans encourages listeners to be ready for the return of Jesus Christ.
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Slavery in the Bible - https://bit.ly/38IPsPB
Be ready for Christ’s return - Luke 12:35-38 - https://bit.ly/38NFk8l
What is a parable? - https://bit.ly/3n49QmN
Christ’s return - John 14:3 - https://bit.ly/3n8ebW4
What can be expected at Christ’s? - I Thessalonians 4:16-17- https://bit.ly/3zKnq25
No one knows when Christ will return - Matthew 24:36 - https://bit.ly/2WVFyaA
Parable of the Wheat and Tares - Matthew 13:24-43 - https://bit.ly/3l2bQci
Heavenly home - Hebrews 13:14 - https://bit.ly/3n8Oox2
God rules from heaven – Psalm 103:19 - https://bit.ly/3h48F2D
Come, Lord, Jesus - Revelation 22:20 - https://bit.ly/3h6UcTP
Join my conversation with Kirstyn Mayden, a Christian blogger who writes to empower and equip believers in their everyday lives. Her passion is to serve with women empowering them to grow and live out their God-given purpose. Merciful Moments: A Devotional Journal for Moving Forward with Grace Each Day is Kirstyn's latests book. Links to purchase are below. You can read Kirstyn's blog at www.kirstynspeakshope.com.
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In this conversation with elder and author Roderick Evans recorded in 2016 for the podcast Letitia's Loft, Rooted and Overflowing listeners are treated to timeless wisdom on prayer.
Listen in to a remarkable conversation with Vanessa Davis about the power of prayer and its connection to the practice of journaling.
In this conversation with children's book author April Pennington Johnson, we learn tips to incorporate prayer and scripture while preparing young people for the future.
In this conversation with author and speaker Dorina Lazo Gilmore Young, Rooted and Overflowing listeners are empowered to "Walk, Run, and Soar" in life and in their walk with Christ.
In this conversation with minister and author Heidi Lewis Ivey, Rooted and Overflowing listeners are treated to tips for navigating life's rigors.
Today's episode looks at the value of living life responsibly with Christ.
LINKS
Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ by Barb Roose. NEW! Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ Bible Study | (barbroose.com)
Your Sense of Agency: Are You in Control of Your Life? PsychologyToday.com Your Sense of Agency: Are You in Control of Your Life? | Psychology Today
Bible Gateway. Proverbs 3:5 Proverbs 3:5 NKJV - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, - Bible Gateway
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Find out how we can still cultivate a heart of thanksgiving in the middle of drastic unrest.
A conversation with the author of "Laughing Through Adversity" and founder of the nonprofit organization, Victory Family Life Center, Dawn Johnson, as she shares the power and beauty of a repentant heart.
Join Letitia as she shares what's she's been up to since the last episode. More information is available at LetitiaEvans.com.
In a personal essay, Letitia shares thoughts on the challenges that leaders face, particularly during the current pandemic, and considerations to keep in mind as we embark on the next phase of changes.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode features a conversation with mental health professional Carmella Hill, also known as The Mental Healthologist. Topics of the discussion include practical tips and resources to help us maintain our wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Rooted and Overflowing podcast will feature guest conversations, personal reflections, and Bible messages designed to inspire hope and resilience as we face life's difficult times. Rooted and Overflowing is hosted by Letitia Evans, host and producer of the now retired podcast Letitia's Loft. To subscribe, visit letitiaevans.com/podcast.