Episode 10
There’s Joy in the Journey with Sameerah Shareef
In this special episode of the Truth Then Dare podcast, Dr. Nandi Shareef is joined by her mother, Reverend Sameerah Shareef, a certified nurse midwife and pastor, to explore the profound theme of choosing joy in the face of adversity.
Reverend Sameerah shares her inspiring journey of overcoming life's hardships by grounding herself in joy, faith, and gratitude. This heartfelt conversation highlights the difference between happiness and joy, the importance of ritualizing joy, and the transformative power of a positive mindset.
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Today, dare to find joy in a small, unexpected place. Even if life feels heavy or uncertain, pause and look for a single “joy point” — that spark of warmth or gratitude, however tiny it may be. Maybe it’s the quiet comfort of your morning coffee, a favorite song that lifts your spirits, or simply the beauty of the world around you. Let this small joy remind you of your strength, your resilience, and your capacity to find light even in the darkest moments.
Embrace this joy wholeheartedly, and carry it with you today as a reminder that you are equipped for this journey, and you are meant to be here, right now, living it.
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Episode Quotes
"For me, joy was something that was consistent. There was always a joyful spot somewhere.”
— Rev. Sameerah Shareef
“I could be upset.. But the scripture says count it all joy. You make a decision to find the joy.
— Rev. Sameerah Shareef
“There is no greater, more noble vocation than motherhood. It's the best job I've ever done!”
— Rev. Sameerah Shareef
"God has gifted you in ways that only you are gifted...If you don’t bring forth your gifts in the way that God gave them to you...then you haven’t had an opportunity to live to the fullest that God wants you to live.”