Joystarters with Rachel Baribeau: Nurturing Faith, Finding Purpose, and Pursuing Joyful Living

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Robert Randolph: The Power of Music to Heal and Unite

August 10, 2026

In this Sunday Soul vault episode, Rachel sits down with legendary guitarist Robert Randolph for a powerful conversation about music, purpose, faith, and the responsibility we all have to keep doing the work. Robert reflects on slowing down, appreciating the people in his life, and rethinking the things that once felt urgent. He also shares the deep roots of gospel and blues music, why music has always been a force for change, and how artists can use their platforms to bring people together i...

Ten Years with the Minnesota Gophers and Counting

August 03, 2026

We are going back to the vault this summer of 2026. Rachel is headed to work with the Minnesota Gophers for the 10th year in a row this week, so we are sharing this episode from August of 2025 where she reflects before speaking to the team. This episode contains thoughts from NFL meeting notes to God-given middle-of-the-night inspiration, and she shares the importance of caring for yourself before you pour into others, discovering your “soul’s superpower,” and never dying with your flowers. Y...

If You’re Still Breathing, There’s Still Time

July 27, 2026

While Rachel is finishing her next book, we’re reaching into the Joystarters archives to create a few special compilation episodes featuring meaningful messages, reflections, and moments you may have missed. In this episode, you’ll hear recordings from Rachel’s ministry work inside correctional facilities and recovery communities. The episode begins with a video she recorded before entering a men’s maximum-security prison, where she explains why speaking to incarcerated men feels every bit as...