ChOP (Check On Your People)

In this heartfelt episode, Jarkeshia shares her deeplypersonal experience of starting over after significant life changes, including grief, career shifts, and personal growth. Her raw honesty and spiritual perspective offer inspiration to anyone navigating life's unexpected setbackswith faith and authenticity.Let's Stay Connected:IG: ⁠@chopwithjam⁠Community:⁠ ChOP Community⁠YouTube: ⁠Encouragement Talks TV⁠Website: ⁠www.chopwithjam.com⁠Merchandise: ⁠www.chopwithjam.com/shop⁠"Remember that you matter. Your voice matters. You are not alone. You are seen, and you are heard. Remember to check on your people." - Jarkeshia

Have you ever felt disqualified? Like you know, there's something God has placed inside of you, but you keep talking yourself out of stepping into it? In this raw and transparent episode, Jarkeshia gets real about the moments she's questioned her calling: battling feelings of being a hypocrite, grieving the loss of her husband, and wondering if she's even the right person to show up. The message is clear: you don't have to be perfect, polished, or fully healed to be used. Key Takeaway: You don't need all the degrees, certifications, or a polished brand to do what God called you to do. Your lived experiences, your stories, and your transparency are exactly what someone else needs. Just show up, and God will do the rest. Let's Stay Connected :IG: ⁠⁠@chopwithjam⁠⁠Community: ⁠⁠ChOP Community⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠Encouragement Talks TV⁠⁠Website: ⁠www.chopwithjam.com⁠Merchandise: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chopwithjam.com/shop⁠"Remember that you matter. Your voice matters. You are seen, and you are heard. Remember to check up on your people." — Jarkeshia

In this episode, Jarkeshia returns with a heartfelt and transparent update on where she's been. After nearly two years of navigating grief, uncertainty, and major life changes following the unexpected loss of her husband, she opens up about the mental and emotional battles she's faced — and why she's stepping back out.Key Takeaways:Your gift + your testimony = somebody's miracleYou were not created to look like everybody else — show up the way you can, in the capacity you haveMuch of the world's greatest potential dies unused — don't let yours be one of themGrief is heavy, but it can also be a catalyst that propels you to your next levelSilence the outside noise and ask God what He truly wants for your seasonAsking for help is not a weakness — it's wisdomLet's Stay Connected :IG: ⁠@chopwithjam⁠Community: ⁠ChOP Community⁠YouTube: ⁠Encouragement Talks TV⁠Website: www.chopwithjam.comMerchandise: ⁠www.chopwithjam.com/shop"Remember that you matter. Your voice matters. You are seen, and you are heard. Remember to check up on your people." — Jarkeshia

In this episode of ChOP (Check On Your People), we discuss the important steps of what to do when someone opens up to you about their mental well-being. In this vital ChOP episode, the host gives valuable tips to apply when this moment comes in your life. Key Takeaways:Be there fully with others and not distracted.Everyone is fighting an internal silent, but sometimes loud battle. Check on your peopleDo not overreactChOP Reflection Question:How will you respond when someone opens up to you? Grab Your ChOP Toolkit: https://chop-with-jam.kit.com/50bb85083d Join the ChOP with JAM Community: https://bit.ly/chopcommunity ChOP One on One Call https://calendly.com/checkonyourpeople/chop-one-on-one-call

Feeling stuck or hesitant to take your next step? This episode of ChOP is your holy nudge to move forward. If God is stirring something in you, this is the reminder that delayed obedience is still disobedience — and now is the time.💛 Episode SummaryIn this powerful and time-sensitive word, the host invites listeners to confront what they’ve been putting off — the dream, the decision, the healing. This isn’t about hustle or pressure — it’s about holy urgency. When God says move, we don’t need every detail, we just need to trust the direction.This episode is especially for the woman who has been waiting for the “right moment” to obey. It's a reminder that delayed steps often cost more than we're willing to pay — and God is too faithful to leave you stuck.🔑 Key TakeawaysObedience rarely comes with a perfect plan — just a faithful next step.Sometimes clarity comes after movement, not before.Delaying what God told you to do won’t make it easier — it just adds weight.Bold obedience activates divine alignment.If He said it, He’s already made a way.🙏🏾 ChOP Reflection QuestionWhat has God been prompting you to do — and what would it look like to move in faith today instead of waiting for perfect conditions?Grab Your ChOP Toolkit: https://chop-with-jam.kit.com/50bb85083d Join the ChOP with JAM Community: https://bit.ly/chopcommunity ChOP One on One Call https://calendly.com/checkonyourpeople/chop-one-on-one-call

Feeling like life is dimming your spark? In this ChOP Preview, you’ll be reminded that your light is worth fighting for. With faith, encouragement, and truth, this episode is a call to rise even when you feel worn down by life’s battles.💛 Episode SummaryIn this soul-stirring episode of ChOP, the host delivers a powerful word of encouragement for those who feel like they’re running on empty. Whether you're grieving, weary, or simply in survival mode, this episode speaks directly to the part of you that still wants to believe God has more for you — even here.It’s not just about holding on — it’s about fighting for your light, reclaiming your joy, and remembering that God’s promises don’t expire when life gets hard. This is for the woman who shows up for everyone else but needs a reason to keep showing up for herself.🔑 Key TakeawaysEven when you feel broken, God can still shine through you.Darkness doesn’t disqualify you — it deepens your dependence.Your light is your witness, and the enemy will always try to dim what God has destined to shine.You have the right to rest, recharge, and reignite.Fighting for your light isn’t selfish — it’s sacred.🙏🏾 ChOP Reflection QuestionWhat has been trying to dim your light lately — and what truth do you need to speak back to it today?Grab Your ChOP Toolkit: https://chop-with-jam.kit.com/50bb85083d Join the ChOP with JAM Community: https://bit.ly/chopcommunity ChOP One on One Call https://calendly.com/checkonyourpeople/chop-one-on-one-call

Life doesn’t always go as planned — and sometimes, it hurts deeply when it doesn’t. In this CHOP episode, we explore what it means to grieve the life you imagined while leaning fully into the God who still has a purpose for your present.💛 Episode SummaryIn this raw and restorative CHOP conversation, the host opens up about interrupted plans, spiritual warfare, and a season that demanded more surrender than she expected. Through the exhaustion of motherhood, the sting of missed dreams, and a near-tragic accident, she wrestles with gratitude and grief — and finds God’s presence in both.This episode is for the woman whose calendar doesn’t reflect her calling anymore, who feels like everything is on hold but knows deep down God is still doing something holy behind the scenes.This is not just a story of summer plans gone sideways — it's a testimony of awakening, spiritual authority, and the miracle of sisterhood in unexpected places.🔑 Key TakeawaysGrief isn’t just about death — it’s also about the loss of what could have been.God will use detours to develop your authority in the Spirit.Delays often lead to deeper encounters with God.You have the right to mourn missed plans while still praising through the pain.Community and sisterhood are part of your healing — let them in.🙏🏾 CHOP Reflection QuestionWhat vision are you grieving right now — and how is God asking you to see it through His eyes instead of your own?

Grief doesn’t follow a script. In this episode of ChOP, a young widow opens her heart to share the weight of sudden loss, the fog that follows, and the slow journey of learning how to breathe again through faith, memory, and community.💛 Episode SummaryWhat happens when life shifts in an instant and nothing feels clear anymore? In this deeply transparent ChOP Preview, the host walks us through the heartbreaking reality of becoming a widow overnight — and the disorienting fog that follows.This is a sacred reflection on the moments after loss when you’re expected to keep going, but your heart is still catching up. It’s not a how-to on healing — it’s a soul-to-soul conversation about surviving the blur, clinging to faith, and letting God hold you when everything feels too heavy to carry.For anyone who’s ever felt like they’re living through a fog of grief, this episode reminds you: even if you can’t see the road ahead, God is still right there with you.🔑 Key TakeawaysThe first year of grief often feels like walking through fog — and that’s okay.Loss redefines identity, but it doesn’t remove your calling.You don’t have to “bounce back” — you just have to breathe.Letting people in doesn’t weaken your witness; it strengthens your healing.Faith doesn’t erase the pain — it anchors you through it.🙏🏾 ChOP Reflection QuestionWhere in your life are you trying to move through the fog alone — and how can you invite God or someone else into that space? Grab Your ChOP Toolkit: https://chop-with-jam.kit.com/50bb85083d Join the ChOP with JAM Community: https://bit.ly/chopcommunity ChOP One on One Call https://calendly.com/checkonyourpeople/chop-one-on-one-call

In this episode of ChOP, we hold sacred space for the ache of love lost. Whether through death, disconnection, or a silent shift, this episode offers comfort and truth for those learning to breathe again after their heart has been broken.💛 Episode SummaryLoss doesn't just visit your doorstep — it moves in and rearranges everything. In this vulnerable ChOP Preview, the host reflects on what it means to keep living when love is no longer present the way it used to be. Whether it was a spouse, a dream, or a version of yourself tied to someone you loved deeply, this message honors the reality of grief while still anchoring you in the hope of God’s faithfulness.This is for the woman who keeps showing up while her heart is still healing. The one who wonders if joy will ever feel safe again. You are not alone — and this episode is a reminder that your loss does not disqualify your light.🔑 Key TakeawaysLoss changes you, but it doesn’t cancel your calling.Grief isn’t weakness — it’s proof that you loved deeply.Love lost doesn’t mean God has forgotten you.It’s okay to mourn and move forward at the same time.You don’t have to rush your healing to prove your strength.🙏🏾 ChOP Reflection QuestionWhat have you been quietly grieving — and how can you give yourself permission to feel, heal, and still believe again?Grab Your ChOP Toolkit: https://chop-with-jam.kit.com/50bb85083d Join the ChOP with JAM Community: https://bit.ly/chopcommunity ChOP One on One Call https://calendly.com/checkonyourpeople/chop-one-on-one-call

When you're used to being the strong one, transparency can feel like too much. In this episode of CHOP, we unpack the power of being real — with God, with others, and with yourself — and how honesty creates space for healing and connection.💛 Episode SummaryThis ChOP Preview is a raw and relatable reflection on what it means to show up authentically — even when it’s uncomfortable. The host opens up about the wrestle between image and intimacy, and how choosing transparency has deepened her relationship with God and those around her.It’s a quiet permission slip for every woman who feels like she has to keep it all together: You don’t. And God can’t heal what you keep hidden. When you bring your full, unfiltered self to the table, transformation begins.🔑 Key TakeawaysTransparency isn’t weakness — it’s the birthplace of trust and truth.God doesn’t need your perfection; He desires your honesty.When you lead with vulnerability, you create a safe space for others to do the same.You can be strong and struggling at the same time.The masks we wear delay the healing we need.🙏🏾 CHOP Reflection QuestionWhat are you hiding that’s costing you your peace — and what would it feel like to be fully seen and fully safe?Grab Your ChOP Toolkit: https://chop-with-jam.kit.com/50bb85083d Join the ChOP with JAM Community: https://bit.ly/chopcommunity ChOP One on One Call https://calendly.com/checkonyourpeople/chop-one-on-one-call

Struggling to ask for help? In this episode of ChOP, we explore the courage it takes to say, “I can’t do this alone.” Whether you're a mom, a leader, or just tired of being the strong one, this episode reminds you that help is holy — and you were never meant to carry it all alone.💛 Episode SummaryThis quick but powerful episode touches a nerve many of us avoid: asking for help. In a world that praises independence and perfection, it can feel weak to admit we’re struggling. But the truth? There’s strength in surrender. The host speaks vulnerably about the walls we build, the pride we protect, and the freedom that comes when we finally let others in — and let God hold what we can’t carry.This ChOP moment is a permission slip: You don’t have to keep pushing through alone. You’re not failing — you’re human.🔑 Key TakeawaysAsking for help is not a sign of weakness; it's a sign of wisdom.Sometimes we delay healing because we fear appearing needy.God often answers our prayers through people — don’t block the blessing.Vulnerability opens the door for deeper support and connection.Rest starts with honesty.🙏🏾 ChOP Reflection QuestionWhere have you been pretending to be okay — and who is a safe person with whom you can be honest this week?Grab Your ChOP Toolkit: https://chop-with-jam.kit.com/50bb85083d Join the ChOP with JAM Community: https://bit.ly/chopcommunity ChOP One on One Call https://calendly.com/checkonyourpeople/chop-one-on-one-call