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#450 – Yvonne Orji – Bamboozled by Jesus
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Comedian and author Yvonne Orji joins me to discuss her book, Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams. As she puts it, God “supersized” her dreams to the extent that she now has to dream even bigger dreams. Not surprisingly, my conversation with Yvonne was full of laughter and insightful moments. Her lighthearted approach to life allows her to reflect on the difficult times from her past with a clear perspective. We talk about the importance of pleasing God rather than people. Yvonne’s story shows what can happen when we take the limits off and fully trust in God with our dreams.
The post #450 – Yvonne Orji – Bamboozled by Jesus first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.Highlights from the Episode:
- Let go of people pleasing
- Trust God’s voice
- Take the limits off of your life
Related Resources:
- Connect with Yvonne Orji on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
- Grab a copy of Yvonne’s book: Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams.
- Learn more about Yvonne by visiting her website.
- Ready to dream big but not sure where to begin? Listen to Podcast #398 - Dream Big: How to Achieve the Dreams You Can’t Afford
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Manage episode 379501622 series 49905
Content provided by Chrystal Evans Hurst. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Chrystal Evans Hurst or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Comedian and author Yvonne Orji joins me to discuss her book, Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams. As she puts it, God “supersized” her dreams to the extent that she now has to dream even bigger dreams. Not surprisingly, my conversation with Yvonne was full of laughter and insightful moments. Her lighthearted approach to life allows her to reflect on the difficult times from her past with a clear perspective. We talk about the importance of pleasing God rather than people. Yvonne’s story shows what can happen when we take the limits off and fully trust in God with our dreams.
The post #450 – Yvonne Orji – Bamboozled by Jesus first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.Highlights from the Episode:
- Let go of people pleasing
- Trust God’s voice
- Take the limits off of your life
Related Resources:
- Connect with Yvonne Orji on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
- Grab a copy of Yvonne’s book: Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams.
- Learn more about Yvonne by visiting her website.
- Ready to dream big but not sure where to begin? Listen to Podcast #398 - Dream Big: How to Achieve the Dreams You Can’t Afford
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