06/13/2026
Bishop T.D. Jakes released a video on his podcast, NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes, where he openly reacts to his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts’ near-fatal trampoline accident.
In the episode titled “T.D. Jakes Reacts to Daughter’s Near-Fatal Neck Injury”, he discusses the terrifying phone call he received and the emotional toll the incident took on their family.
If you recall, Sarah Jakes Roberts was playing a game on a backyard trampoline with her daughter, Ella. As she came down, she slipped, fell awkwardly, and landed directly on her neck, immediately hearing several distinct “pops.”
Though the spinal cord itself was not severed, doctors did put Sarah into a rigid neck brace for 4 to 6 weeks to keep her neck completely stabilized.
Bishop Jakes shared that seeing his daughter alive and able to speak was a moment of immense relief.
He noted that the near-tragedy completely shook his family, forcing them to re-evaluate what truly matters.
Moreover, as Bishop Jakes discussed, Sarah’s accident highlights the fragile line we all face between life and death.
Thankfully, Sarah seems to be on the path to healing and recovery! 🙏🏼
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T.D. Jakes
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Video Source: https://youtu.be/UbOs7ARL5RM?is=trTvJdrU1K08pLtL