Don't Settle for Safe: Embracing the Uncomfortable to Become Unstoppable
Written by Sarah Jakes Roberts and Lisa Bevere
Narrated by Sisi Johnson
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About this audiobook
Popular speaker and New York Times bestselling author of Woman Evolve, Sarah Jakes Roberts shows women they are not disqualified by their pain and failures and offers encouragement and strength to believe God’s best is still possible.
Everyone has experiences in their lives that stop them in their tracks and become burdens they carry with them everywhere they go. No one knows this better than Sarah Jakes Roberts.
Pregnant at fourteen, married by nineteen, divorced by twenty-two, and all while under the intense spotlight of being Bishop T.D. Jakes’s daughter, Sarah knows what it is to feel buried by failure and aching pain.
But when her journey brought her to faith’s fork in the road, Sarah found she had to choose between staying in the comfort of the pain she knew or daring to make new wounds and move forward.
Now Sarah shares the numerous life lessons she’s learned along the way with other women also struggling to believe they’re not disqualified by their pain and past mistakes. She delves into topics such as allowing the past to empower the present, choosing to step forward while still being afraid, facing struggles in the midst of community, finding intimacy with God outside of preconceived notions of what it should look like, and learning to focus on others.
In Don’t Settle for Safe, Sarah will help you:
- View your history with positivity
- Demolish destructive patterns
- Connect with true intimacy
- Repurpose your passion into to your purpose
- Realize your true calling
With deeply personal stories of her own, Sarah helps readers find their way to the right perspective and the confidence to walk toward the best God has for them.
Sarah Jakes Roberts
Sarah Jakes Roberts is a businesswoman, New York Times bestselling author, and a highly sought-after thought leader. She is the founder of Woman Evolve, an organization committed to serving the needs of women on a mission to blaze trails, overcome obstacles, and inspire their communities to do the same. Sarah is the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes and Mrs. Serita Jakes and pastors a dynamic community of artists and professionals alongside her husband, Touré Roberts. Together they have six beautiful children and reside in Dallas, Texas.
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Readers find this title to be an excellent, must-read book that is transparent, heartfelt, and thought-provoking. It offers practical advice and real-life experiences from a Godly standpoint. The author's writing style is simple and powerful, making it easy to connect with the book. Many readers appreciate the author's vulnerability and tough love approach. The book is described as life-changing, empowering, and eye-opening. It provides hope, faith, and a different perspective on relationships and day-to-day situations. Overall, readers highly recommend this book for personal growth and self-introspection.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is just a must read for absolutely everyone. I love everything about it, the style but most importantly the message. So transparent and heartfelt. Definitely worth listening to, I can guarantee it’s a recipe for living your best life.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sarah Jakes Roberts is my new BFF she just don't know it yet:). I truly appreciated this book. Sarah walked you through every emotion as she explained situations and hurdles in her life. It is with great gratitude that I was able to come across this book. You will not be disappointed. Extremely transparent and is open with letting everyone know that she does not always have it all together. I love it.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Being a preachers kid also called in ministry it feels like she's talking to and about me. Amazing book!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great read! It allowed me to take a few days in between the chapters to reflect and heal. You will need a box of tissue at moments, but at the end you will rejoice and look forward to another chapter in your life!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was everything and more. Her eloquence only matches her accuracy. Every time she writes or speaks I feel like she’s speaking to my soul!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the second time I read/listen to this book. Blessed me even more this time around since I read/listened with different eyes/ears. A lot can change in 5 years. Grateful for the gift of SJR and her openness to share her journey.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow empowering:) I praise Jesus for the testimonials in this audiobook!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is eye opening, speaks very specific to the day to day situations in life. It gives hope to believe and faith that it is all working for our Good. Defines relationships in a very different and interesting perspective... Thank you Pastor SJR
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just the book I needed.
It spoke directly to so many personal struggles I am facing right now. I am glad I read this book. Thanks for sharing yourself with me in these pages, Sarah. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such a great book! I highly recommended this to anyone at any stage in their life journey!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A great book to exam what you maybe looking for.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was an amazing book i took notes love love love
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sarah has really made me go to a place that in never knew existed. Read this book when I was going through a very challenging time & it helped me put so many things into perspective. Thank you!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mrs. SJR got me together like only a big sis could. Full of tough love in the name of Jesus, realness and vulnerability. A great listen!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Worth the pushing through discomfort. Thanks, Sarah!!! You did it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5There is no better way to say it than this. Transparency! Your truth will set other people free.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is awesome! I loved it. A must read!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing book.
Enjoyed every minute.
A must read for anyone - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent Excellent Book! listening to your experiences truly helped me and the prayers are amazing.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Life changing book! I am truly changed and renews in my mind!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5opens your mind and heart, gives you life from various perspectives. Challenges you to dwell outside your comfort zone.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was an easy read, but thought provoking, and refreshing!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a good book for a person who desires to do a lot of self introspection and growth. It’s written in such a simple manner, good flow and power! It helped me embrace where my journey is taking me and who is a part of it!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I adore the real life and practical advice given from a Godly stand point. This book is a real eye opener.