Best Anu Ola Podcasts (2024)

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S6E01 - A Proverb on PERSEVERANCE & PATIENCE - “Pípẹ́ ni yó pẹ̀ẹ́, akólòlò á pe baba” 11:53

4d ago11:53

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Omoluabi Podcast | Season 6 Episode 1 PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Pípẹ́ ni yó pẹ̀ẹ́, akólòlò á pe baba.” (Translation: “It may take a long while, but the stammerer will eventually manage to say ‘‘Papa.’’”) REFLECTION Perhaps this proverb reminds you—as it reminded me—of a stammerer you know. Or perhaps, it reminds you of yourself and your occasional stutt…

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S5E05 - A Proverb on CHARACTER - “Ìwà lẹwà” 13:21

8M ago13:21

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Omoluabi Podcast | Season 5 Episode 5 PROVERB CONSIDERED: "Ìwà lẹwà" (Translation: "Character is beauty.") MEANING & ETYMOLOGY n this enlightening episode, we explore the profound Yorùbá proverb above, which emphasises the deep connection between a person's inner qualities and their external beauty. At the core of being an "Omoluabi" (which breaks …

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S5E03 - Avoiding Distractions in a Long-Distance Marriage 18:40

9M ago18:40

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Avoiding Distractions in a Long-Distance Marriage Not Alone Today Podcast | Season 5 Episode 3 Welcome back to another episode of the Not Alone Today podcast! In this episode, Nike asks a follow-up question to Timothy's question which we treated in the last episode (titled When a Couple's Attraction Wanes). Nike asks, “How can I maintain focus and …

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S5E04 - A Proverb on THE DESTINY OF THE TREACHEROUS - “Èké mọ ilé-e rẹ̀ ó wó; Ọ̀dàlẹ̀ mọ tirẹ̀ ó bì dànù” 15:36

9M ago15:36

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Omoluabi Podcast | Season 5 Episode 4 PROVERB CONSIDERED: "Èké mọ ilé-e rẹ̀ ó wó; Ọ̀dàlẹ̀ mọ tirẹ̀ ó bì dànù"(Translation: "The devious person builds a house, and it collapses; the treacherous person builds one, and it tumbles in ruins.") In this captivating episode, we delve into the profound Yorùbá proverb that carries a powerful message about th…

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S5E02 - When a Couple's Attraction Wanes 29:56

9M ago29:56

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When a Couple's Attraction Wanes Not Alone Today Podcast | Season 5 Episode 2 Welcome back to another episode of the Not Alone Today podcast! In this episode, we dive into a question from a listener named Timothy who asks, “How can I handle the situation when I find myself getting less attracted to my wife due to certain habits or attitudes she wou…

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S5E03 - A Proverb on STINGINESS - “Ilé ahun ò gba ahun; ọ̀dẹ̀dẹ̀ ahun ò gbàlejò; ahún kọ́lé ẹ̀ tán ó yọ ọ̀dẹ̀dẹ̀ níbàdí” 10:34

9M ago10:34

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Omoluabi Podcast | Season 5 Episode 3 PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Ilé ahun ò gba ahun; ọ̀dẹ̀dẹ̀ ahun ò gbàlejò; ahún kọ́lé ẹ̀ tán ó yọ ọ̀dẹ̀dẹ̀ níbàdí” (Translation: "The tortoise's house is not large enough for it; the tortoise's porch is not large enough to receive visitors; the tortoise built its house and adds a porch at the rear.") MEANING: In this e…

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Remember to Remember that God Remembers 30:58

1y ago30:58

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Text: Hebrews 6:1-12 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 27 November 2022 https://www.tac-lawna.org.uk/

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Unstoppable Me 32:22

1y ago32:22

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Text: Hebrews 6:13-20 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 30th October 2022 https://www.tac-lawna.org.uk/

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Those to Avoid; Those to Emulate (Titus 3:9-15) 55:59

1y ago55:59

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Those to Avoid; Those to Emulate Text: Titus 3:9-15 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 2 March 2023 https://www.tac-lawna.org.uk/

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Attributes of Church Leaders (Part 2) 1:10:29

1y ago1:10:29

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Attributes of Church Leaders (Part 2) Text: Titus 1:5-9 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 29 December 2022 https://www.tac-lawna.org.uk/

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Attributes of Church Leaders (Part 1) 57:37

1y ago57:37

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Attributes of Church Leaders Text: Titus 1:5-9 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 22 December 2022 https://www.tac-lawna.org.uk/

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S5E02 - A Proverb on MONEY & RELATIONSHIPS - “Ajé ní ḿba ojú ọ̀̀̀̀rẹ́ jẹ́.” 12:27

1+ y ago12:27

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Omoluabi Podcast | Season 5 Episode 2 PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Ajé ní ḿba ojú ọ̀rẹ́ jẹ́.” ENGLISH TRANSLATION: "It is money that brings a frown to the brow of friendship." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: The point of this proverb, to put it simply, is that nothing ruins a friendship more surely than the intrusion of money. In other words, money is very…

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S5E01 - Bye Last Year; Hello New Year! 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

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In this episode, we reflect on the previous year and the transition into a new year. We discussed the following among others: ✥ Highlights of 2022 ✥ The merits and demerits of making new year resolutions ✥ Daily Audio Bible Chronological (https://player.dailyaudiobible.com/chronological) ✥ The concept of naming a new year ✥ A warning against distra…

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S5E01 - A Proverb on FAMILY LIKENESS - “Ọmọ tí àgbẹ̀-ẹ́bí, oko ni yó ro; ọmọ tí Gàm̀bàrí bí, okùn ni yó ran.” 11:19

1+ y ago11:19

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Ọmọ tí àgbẹ̀-ẹ́bí, oko ni yó ro; ọmọ tí Gàm̀bàrí bí, okùn ni yó ran.” ENGLISH TRANSLATION: "The child born by a farmer will engage in farming; the child born by a Hausa man will engage in rope weaving." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: This is one of those proverbs that sound like a hasty (or even myopic) generalisation. Factual…

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Engaging with the Bible Daily (Part 3) 8:24

1+ y ago8:24

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Engaging with the Bible Daily (Part 3)

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Engaging with the Bible Daily (Part 2) 6:58

1+ y ago6:58

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Engaging with the Bible Daily (Part 2)

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Engaging with the Bible Daily (Part 1) 7:17

1+ y ago7:17

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In Part 1, I tried to consider why some people don’t prioritise a daily engagement with God’s Word, and why, in fact, we need to.

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S4E04 - Relationship Radio 2:17:59

1+ y ago2:17:59

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This is a 6-in-1 special episode bringing together over two hours of Relationship Content from the Not Alone Today Podcast. For easy navigation, here's a guide: 0:00 ⏩ 1. Help! I Don't Like Who God Wants Me To Marry 19:07 ⏩ 2. Marrying a Pastor 45:14 ⏩ 3. Becoming the Right Person While Waiting for the Right Person 01:12:40 ⏩ 4. The Audacity of Mar…

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S4E05 - A Proverb on EXCEPTIONS - “Ohun tí a rí la fi ḿbọ párá ẹni; Bí igi tíná ḿbẹ lẹ́nu ẹ̀ kọ́” 11:39

2y ago11:39

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Ohun tí a rí la fi ḿbọ párá ẹni; Bí igi tíná ḿbẹ lẹ́nu ẹ̀ kọ́.” ENGLISH TRANSLATION: "One uses whatever one can find to fill gaps in one’s roof; That does not apply to a still-burning stick." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: The imagery that birthed this proverb is that of a mud hut with a thatched roof in a typical African vill…

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S4E03 - On Being Misunderstood (& Pioneering) 23:27

2y ago23:27

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In today's episode, we respond to Chika's question sent in from Lagos, Nigeria. Here's her question: "What do you do when you try to work out your relationship with other people and it seems like the more you try to 'express' who you are, they keep misunderstanding?" We discussed a few possibilities for Chika's consideration including but not limit…

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S4E04 - A Proverb on WATCHFULNESS - “Àṣá ò gbádìẹ níkọ̀kọ̀; gba-n-gba làṣá ńgbádìẹ” 14:10

2y ago14:10

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Àṣá ò gbádìẹ níkọ̀kọ̀; gba-n-gba làṣá ńgbádìẹ” INTERPRETATION: "What one dare do, one does openly" MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: The imagery that birthed this proverb is hunting; the kite (predator) hunts the chick (prey) in broad day light, says the proverb. In that sense, we can easily see the biblical imagery of the devil …

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Do You Know His Name? 20:56

2y ago20:56

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Focus: How do we set our love upon Him, know His name and call upon Him? Text: Psalm 91 : 1 - 16 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on: 12/06/2022

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The Higher-Ground Rat 33:53

2y ago33:53

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Text: 1st Samuel 10: 1, 5 - 7, 9 - 12, 17 - 24, 27. Focus: Just like the highway rat, Saul may have felt a deep sense of inadequacy, and a sudden higher position may feel undeserved and unattainable. Pastor Ola makes us understand that they’ll always be better qualified people but we are able because God is able! We are chosen for a higher purpose …

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New Wine Tasters Needed: Apply Now 32:20

2y ago32:20

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Text: John 2:1-10 (TLB) Focus: How do I taste the 'New Wine' on offer? What 'old wine' lie is deceiving me from tasting the 'New Wine' truth? Preached on: 15/05/2022

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A Victor's Mindset 37:32

2y ago37:32

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Focus: Victory Robbers - circumstances, people, possessions and worry. Text: Romans 8: 35 - 39; 2Corinthians 2: 14 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 20th March, 2022

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The Price of Provision 38:25

2y ago38:25

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Focus: The act of rationalizing God’s instructions indicates lack of OBEDIENCE and TRUSTin God as both our Provider and Provision. Pastor Ola guides us through 5 points to optimizing the OTP equation. Text: Luke 22:7-13 Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 27th February 2022

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Sheeping 101 39:09

2y ago39:09

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Text: Psalm 23:1-6 Focus: How to be a Psalm-23-kind-of-sheep Teacher: Pastor Joseph Ola Preached on 23rd January 2022

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#iamUnstoppable 34:42

2y ago34:42

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Preached on 28th November 2021 Synopsis: A sermon on Breaking the Barrier of Comparison Text: 1 Samuel 18:6-9 (MSG); Hebrews 12:1-2 (TPT) Key Points Comparison will put a barrier on your path of progress. Comparison can make you proud, and pride will make you fall. (Isa 14:12-15; Gen 3:5; 1 Pet 5:5; 2 Cor 10:12) Comparison can make you insecure. Co…

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#iamAnointed 39:28

2y ago39:28

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Preached on 21st November 2021 Synopsis: An expository sermon on Zechariah 4:1-14 Text: Zechariah 4:1-14

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Battle for the Top: Lessons from Martin Luther and King David 17:31

2y ago17:31

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Preached on 31st October 2021 Synopsis: Exactly 504 years ago, on 31 October 1517, Martin Luther did an ordinary thing that gave birth to an extraordinary reformation that has totally reshaped the course of Christian history ever since. He sparked a debate that led to what church looks like today. In 1521 (500 years ago), he faced the most gigantic…

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Exciting Rest Ahead 35:27

2y ago35:27

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Synopsis: A prophetic insight to where God is leading His church. Text: Hebrews 4:9-16 Preached on 26th September 2021

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Repositioning the Church of God for Its Ultimate Future 40:28

2y ago40:28

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Synopsis: A message that considers the Christian landscape in Britain in the past century as a pointer to what a relevant church in Britain's multicultural context will look like. Text: Revelations 7:9-10; Acts 2:5-12 Preached on 26th July 2020

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Looking unto Jesus 36:48

2y ago36:48

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Synopsis: Looking unto Jesus does not end with being helped, saved, or delivered by Jesus; looking unto Jesus ends in becoming like Jesus. In this message, Joseph Ola leads us through few scriptural passages (and few questions) to help us embrace the challenge to become who we already are! Text: 2 Corinthians 3:6-18 Preached on 18th July 2021…

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Latter Glory for Later 31:26

2y ago31:26

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Synopsis: What would the New Jerusalem look like? Why should we be excited about it? Pastor Ola explores reasons why Christians should be excited about heaven. Texts: Revelation 21:1-5 Preached on 27 June 2021

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Full of Grace 31:55

2y ago31:55

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Preached on 16 May 2021 Texts: Luke 1:26-38

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Where Is Your Song? 39:14

2y ago39:14

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Preached on 18 April 2021 Text: Isaiah 54:1-4

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4 Dimensional Wisdom 25:21

2y ago25:21

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Preached on 17 January 2021

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The Faith of Our Fathers 30:50

2y ago30:50

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Preached on 21 February 2021

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No Fears, No Worries (A Mother's Day Sermon) 37:24

2y ago37:24

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Mother's Day 2021 message. Part of the Sermon series for March 2021 Preached on 14 March 2021

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S4E03 - A Proverb on FORGIVENESS - “À-fi-ọ̀rọ̀-wé-ọ̀rọ̀ ò jẹ́ kí ọ̀rọ̀ tán bọ̀rọ̀” 13:00

2y ago13:00

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “À-fi-ọ̀rọ̀-wé-ọ̀rọ̀ ò jẹ́ kí ọ̀rọ̀ tán bọ̀rọ̀.” INTERPRETATION: "Allowing-a-current-matter-to-remind-one-of-similar-matters-in-the-past prevents a quarrel from ending easily." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: Have you ever met someone who ALWAYS recalls your past mistakes in light of your present ones? How does that make you fee…

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S4E02 - Help! My Husband Lies to Me 30:39

2y ago30:39

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In today's episode, we respond to Betty's question sent in from East Africa. Her main question goes thus: "Pastor, I need your help. I've been married to a man I believe is God's will for my life for a couple of years. However, I have observed in recent times that my husband lies to me and hardly apologises! There are so many decisions we make as a…

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S4E02 - A Proverb on HOPE - “Omi ló dànù, agbè ò fọ́” 16:58

2y ago16:58

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Omi ló dànù, agbè ò fọ́” INTERPRETATION: "It is the water that is spilled; the water container is not broken." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: This proverb is usually used in consoling someone who has experienced a loss. It's a way of shifting their perspective from the loss in itself to the fact that there is still 'something …

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S4E01 - Am I Ready for a Relationship? 26:12

2y ago26:12

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In today's episode, we respond to Helen's questions. Her main question goes thus: "What can you say about a single lady who is waiting and working because she is not sure that it is time for her to get into a marital relationship yet? She is willing to walk according to divine timing; she is working on discovering herself, acquiring useful skills, …

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S4E01 - A Proverb on INCOMPARABILITY - “Erín ńtú eruku; ẹfọ̀n ńtú eruku; títú eruku àjànàkú bo tẹfọ̀n mọ́lẹ̀” 11:51

2y ago11:51

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Erín ńtú eruku; ẹfọ̀n ńtú eruku; títú eruku àjànàkú bo tẹfọ̀n mọ́lẹ̀.” INTERPRETATION: "The elephant raises a cloud of dust; the buffalo raises a cloud of dust; the elephant’s ability to raise dust far surpasses the buffalo’s." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: This proverb speaks of the fact that some things (or people) are sim…

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S3E05 - A Proverb on WEALTH - "Àtètèdáyé ò kan tọrọ̀; Ọlọ́run ní ńṣe orí owó" 17:03

2y ago17:03

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Àtètèdáyé ò kan tọrọ̀; Ọlọ́run ní ńṣe orí owó.” INTERPRETATION: "Primogeniture (the state of being the firstborn child) has nothing to do with wealth; it is God Who assigns wealth to (people's) destinies." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: The proverb counsels against seeking riches by all means rather than fundamentally acknowle…

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S3E05 - Would You Ever Combine Your Income With Your Spouse’s? 30:16

2y ago30:16

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"What are your thoughts on how young moms can manage money in their marital context?" That's the summary of today's question. It is the concluding part of Tunde's question which we began responding to in our previous episode (S3E04) on balancing the roles of a wife, young mom and career person with one's spirituality. Here's Tunde's question once a…

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S3E04 - Being a Mom and Being ‘You’: Finding the Balance 27:16

2y ago27:16

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"How can a young mom balance spirituality, childcare, marriage and her career?" That's this week's question in a nutshell. Today's question comes in from Tunde who sends a voice note to ask a question based on his recent interactions with 3 of his friends (all ladies) who share some things in common. In summary, here's his question: "3 ladies who j…

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S3E04 - A Proverb on KNOWING ONE'S LIMIT - "Ohun tó ṣe àgùntàn tó fi kó òtútù; bó ṣe ewúrẹ́, á ṣe aláìsí" 14:20

2y ago14:20

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Ohun tó ṣe àgùntàn tó fi kó òtútù; bó ṣe ewúrẹ́, á ṣe aláìsí.” INTERPRETATION: "The condition that gave a sheep a cold, if it befell a goat, would result in its death." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: The proverb warns us against being so foolhardy that we dare what others do without having what others have. It reinforces the m…

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S3E03 - A Question on Writing and Publishing 15:19

2+ y ago15:19

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THE QUESTION: Today's question comes in from a listener who asks, "Do you ever worry about whether someone—or many people in fact—might have written about what you have in mind to write about?" Joseph and Anu reflected on this from their writing and publishing experience. Click on any of the links to listen . . . and please, remember to share. ✥ Jo…

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S3E03 - A Proverb on COMPARISON - "Bí a bá fi inú wénú, iwọ là ńjẹ" 17:42

2+ y ago17:42

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PROVERB CONSIDERED: “Bí a bá fi inú wénú, iwọ là ńjẹ.” INTERPRETATION: "If we compare notes with others, we wind up eating bile." MEANING & BIBLICAL APPLICATION: If you've ever had to kill a chicken before, you will probably be familiar with the fact that you have to carefully remove the gall bladder and dispose of it. Why? The liquid inside that g…

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