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.