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Twice, each week, the program, Hearts Ablaze Corner, hosted by Joy A Payne, talks about how to live the optimal, fulfilling life. There is a way to handle the cares of life without becoming overwhelmed and discouraged. We'll talk about how we can ensure that we live our lives on the winning side, seeing our destinies wonderfully realized.
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We create a safe space where women can be transparent about life's hard truths. Some of the conversations are difficult ones, but they are all real and relevant and so we sit down to have these transparent, heart-to-heart discussions which provide women with practical nuggets on how to navigate the real life issues they encounter on their journey of faith. Whilst there are several channels through which women can engage in dialogue, many still long for the opportunity to go beyond the surfac ...
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Are You Living 'Your Truth' or God's Truth?
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"Your Truth" vs "God's Truth" "My Truth" , "Your Truth" popular terminology that encourages that we embrace, accept, live, our own persuasion. As popular as this teaching is, however, it's major flaw lies in the fact that our persuasions are fueled by our experiences, individual preferences, emotions, and circumstance. None of these are final autho…
It's common for people to attach labels and titles to each other. These are often a reflection of how we see each other or the significance and social/ relational status we have ascribed to each other. These days, it seems as if the introduction of new labels is increasing. Whether positive or negative, these labels have the potential to shape how …
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Even When We Feel Invisible Or Forgotten...God Sees Us
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Even When We Feel Invisible Or Forgotten...God Sees Us She answered God by name, praying to the God who spoke to her, “You’re the God who sees me! [El Roi] “Yes! He saw me; and then I saw him!” (Genesis 16:13) It's the only time we see God referred to by this name in the Bible, which speaks to how profoundly intimate and personal the encounter was.…
In this episode of our Couch Conversations podcast, Ms. Shavonne Strachan joins our host, Kareem O J Lee, to share what's on her heart about embracing God's Definition of who we are. Shavonne is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is making waves in the nonprofit sector and business community, but more importantly she is a woman of faith who is …
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Living a Life of Freedom and Fullness
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In this episode of our Couch Conversations podcast, Mrs. Charmaine Wright Orr joins our host, Kareem O J Lee, to give insights into what it takes to live a LIFE OF FREEDOM AND FULLNESS. Charmaine helps us understand why discovering your true identity is a critical step in the journey to freedom and fullness. She also shares how an individual's true…
In this episode of our Couch Conversations podcast, Reverend Denise Hinkson Lawrence joins our host, Kareem Lee, to speak about the power of being naked and unashamed before God. Reverend Denise shares how women can tap into new dimensions of liberty and power by unmasking. What is unmasking? It's removing pretense and excuses and standing before G…
In this episode of our Couch Conversations podcast, our host, Kareem Lee speaks about how important it is for women to acknowledge and address the issues caused by absent fathers or unpleasant experiences with fathers. Using her own experience as a reference point, Kareem shares how a daughter's relationship with her father sets the tone for every …
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Jesus and Therapy: overcoming Anxiety and Depression
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Bianca is a phenomenal woman with a huge heart for helping others. She is a motivational speaker, author, business owner, travel agent, social worker, Air Force veteran and wife. Bianca obtained her Associate of Arts (2012), Bachelor of Social Work (2015), where she graduated with honors and as a member of Phi Alpha, her Master of Business Administ…
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Episode 20: Faith, Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
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It is often thought that being strong means not needing help and that, if a person does reach out for help, they may be considered weak. This notion is also present amongst Believers who consider that seeking help, especially when it relates to matters of a mental or emotional challenge, could mean that the person is weak in their faith or is lacki…
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Faith, Mental Health and Emotional Well-being: Reshaping The Narrative
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Reshaping the narrative about mental and emotional health in our faith communities The topic of mental and emotional health is generally an uncomfortable one to address. Within our faith communities, the conversation does not become less challenging. The topic is however an unavoidable and highly critical one, especially in the season that we are i…
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Ep18: Are you really ready for marriage?
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Are you really ready for marriage? Relationship experts say that all problems in relationships, marriages included, stem from unmet expectations. Sadly, even within our Christian circles, such expectations are often unrealistic or have origins outside of the Word of God. The question, "are you really ready for marriage?" is treated lightly by some.…
Single, Saved, Satisfied? Most times we focus on how the single woman is preparing herself for marriage, giving little focus, if any, to what her male counterpart is doing to prepare. How deep are we really willing to go when speaking about singleness in Christian circles? Can we be honest about what our hearts desire, the unspoken urges, and the i…
Managing Life's Transitions Change happens, it's inevitable. Whether we like it or not, whether we've planned for it or not, at some point we are required to face the uncertainty of what it means to move from one state of reality to another. What better reference is there to draw upon than the current season in which we live where every aspect of l…
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep15: The difference between loving God and being in love with God
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Loving vs Being In Love -- About Our Guest Oghenovo (Tsola) Uwhuba is a Beloved Daughter of Yahweh God and an avid believer in, and follower of, His Son Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ). She is a prolific writer of Christian content, authoring over 300 articles that expose God’s Father Heart of Stupendous Love for all and passionately urges others …
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep14: Owning Your God-Given Identity - with Crystal Daye
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Owning Your God-given identity Crystal Daye joins our host, Kareem Lee, for this week's conversation. Together, they examine the concept of God-given identity vs. identity derived from other sources. Highlighting how past experiences and wrong teachings can cause women to hold on to an identity that is contrary to what God intended, the conversatio…
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep13: Becoming the "perfect" woman? - with Cynthia Kike Ajeigbe
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Are you trying to become the perfect woman? Is there an image in your mind of what the perfect woman should be? The quest for perfection is a burden and a form of bondage for many women. But, true perfection is as God defines, not as we might have been conditioned to perceive perfection to be. During this week's conversation we candidly discuss iss…
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep12: Worship That Unlocks Heaven - with Ogochukwu Bishop Felix
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True Worship Unlocks Heaven True worship has little to do with outward demonstrations and everything to do with the posture of a person's heart. It goes far beyond the songs that we sing when we gather corporately. True worship is a lifestyle which is shaped by our personal commune with God. When a woman understands this, and understands that she w…
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep11: Victorious Women Pray - with Pastor Mrs. Esther Rex Fubara-Manuel
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How is your prayer life? The place of prayer is a place of power. In the place of prayer, destinies are shaped, battles are won, visions are birthed, lives are transformed. In the place of prayer, in those intimate moments with God, we are refreshed, strengthened, and rejuvenated. In the place of prayer, we see our lives from God’s perspective and …
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep10: Are you authentic? - with Tasha Glover
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Are you authentic? are you living an authentic life? Our guest this week, Mrs. Tasha Glover, asked us some tough questions when she sat with us for a couch conversation. We spoke about identity and authenticity and how to live a life that remains true to both of these. Tasha highlighted that we need to have a revelation of Who God is, for us to tru…
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep09: Suddenly, God changed my story - with Pastor Mrs. Valerie Nezianya
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Suddenly, God changed my story - from barren to a mother of two What do you do when the doctors have said that it is medically impossible? When friends and family have given up hope, where do you turn? When men and women of God begin to suggest that your situation is dead and it's time to let it go, where do you find the encouragement to go on? Pas…
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Couch Conversations by Hummingbird Journeys Ep08: Healing After Heartbreak - with Marisha Stewart
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Healing After Heartbreak When women love, we love hard. Understandable, because we were created to nurture and care. We give all of our self into the relationships we engage, and when these relationships break, it hurts us to the very core. In this episode we speak about the effect failed relationships have on women. We examine the emotional trauma…
There are many voices which seek to define us as women. The pressure to live up to the standards imposed on us can be overwhelming and, for some, can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity which in turn give way to a negative self- image and low self-esteem. In this episode, we treat the issue of low self-esteem. Our guests, a panel of women…
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Ep06: Wisdom Is The Principal Thing - Fainorah Bosibori
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"Wisdom Is The Principal Thing" A Godly woman is mandated by God to build and to give life. To do this she requires wisdom and insight that can only come from God himself. A woman of wisdom understands why King Solomon said, wisdom is the principal thing. Our featured guest on this episode of Couch Conversations, Fainorah Bosibori, speaks to us abo…
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Couch Conversations Ep05: The Word of God is a woman's sword and shield with Samantha Uwazuruonye
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"The Word of God is a Woman's Sword and Shield" A woman of the word does not trust in her own intelligence or abilities. She understands that the Word of God is the final authority on all matters and she finds comfort, security and strength in this Word. By filling her bosom with the Word, she is always ready to bless or to strike, as the Lord lead…
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Ep04: Samantha Uwazuruonye - Being a Woman of Faith
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"God Is Able" A woman of faith knows how to use the key of faith to unlock the desires of her heart and live out the abundant promises of God. This woman battles disappointments, hurts and confusion; and she experiences many losses over the course of her life. Nonetheless, she confidently embraces one foundational truth "God is able and everything …
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Ep03: Mrs Crystal Bumhira - What It Means To Be A Woman Of Authority
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"Speak It and See It" A woman of authority understands who she is In Christ. She is fully aware of the right she has been given to legislate her affairs and to call to order the things which affect her and her household. Her confessions shift atmospheres and call the desires of her heart into being. Our featured guest on this episode of Couch Conve…
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Bridge Episode: Kareem Lee - The Heart Behind Couch Conversations
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In this release, our host - Kareem Lee shares the heart behind Couch Conversations. Kareem highlights the importance of creating safe spaces where women heal emotionally, grow spiritually, and receive information and support which emboldens them to live victorious lives in Christ. She discusses the gap in Christian dialogue and how safe spaces and …
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Ep02: Pastor Hazeil R. Miñoza - Overcoming Shame, Guilt and Regret
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"We can overcome. The power belongs to us to overcome. At some point we need to make a conscious decision not to surrender that power to the enemy and his lies." ~Pastor Hazeil R. Miñoza In this episode, Pastor Hazeil R. Miñoza speaks about overcoming shame, guilt and regret; leaving the past behind and moving forward in God. Pastor Hazeil is a vis…
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Ep01: Valerie Nezianya - Intentionally Pursuing Purpose
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Living in the full knowledge of God's ordained purpose for our lives is the greatest sense of fulfillment that we could ever have as Christians. Otherwise, life is meaningless and has no eternal value. I have learnt that to live in my purpose is to live each day of my life completely focused on doing those things God created and equipped me for and…
Self-will translates into disobeying God or rebelling against His will. God tells us such rebellion or disobedience is like witchcraft or sorcery. Disobedience, which includes partial obedience, is not a small thing from God’s perspective! There are disastrous consequences, if we insist on pleasing self and disobeying God. Listen to this episode an…
Listen to this episode on FORGIVENESS. If we desire to walk in freedom, we have to do as God says: Forgive others!By Joy A Payne
Just a reminder that when our confidence is in God, when we believe our God, we cannot be put to shame! As ones who believe God and His Word, let our ongoing stance be: Shame doesn’t live here anymore!!!By Joy A Payne
You do not want to miss this week’s Hearts Ablaze Corner episode: A Fixed Heart.By Joy A Payne
God’s desire is that we not simply stop at hearing His Word or having great knowledge of it. He wants us to obey His Word, walk it out, live it! Listen to this week’s podcast for more.By Joy A Payne
God’s desire is that we, His children, dwell in unity. We all desire that “blessed life, but the place where He commands blessing is when we choose to live in unity. We cannot afford to have dissension, division, strife, offenses and all their companions rob us. There is too much at stake. Listen to this episode and share with others.…
Isaiah 43:19... God is doing a new thing in your life. Do you perceive it? Are you ready for it? Listen to this week’s exhortation and be positioned for the outworking of this new thing!By Joy A Payne
Too often we are held captive by fear because we take our eyes off God, His character and amazing attributes. How often we seem to forget what He’s done for us and continues to do every single day! Let’s choose to remember, today! Listen to this exhortation and share with others.By Joy A Payne
As we journey through the ups and downs of life, we need to remember that our steps are ordered. Listen to this week’s exhortation and prayer.By Joy A Payne
God desires us to be Kingdom seekers. It should be our priority. There are glorious promises, which will be realized when we purpose to do as He tells us in Matt 6:33. Listen to this exhortation and let's end with prayer.By Joy A Payne
2 Cor 5:20 tells us that we are God's ambassadors, positioned to represent or speak on Jesus' behalf. Our important message is to tell people "Be Reconciled to God!" How the world is in need of this message. Let's hear and respond to God's charge!By Joy A Payne
