#12minconvos with Jesus Believers

Jordan is a dynamic keynote speaker who takes his audience on a journey through drug and alcohol addiction, recovery, and freedom. He shares first-hand accounts of drug use and his personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who set him free from it all. As a speaker at your event, Jordan will give encouragement to those who need hope in the midst of chaos while sharing the gospel. He shows that Jesus saves even the addicted sinner and offers a glimpse of God’s abundant love and grace.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjordanwilson

Website: https://jesusisgreaterthan.org/

Allison Byxbe is the author of Journaling as a Spiritual Practice and the founder of the journaling communities Saturday Pages and The Inky Collective. She is a former writing professor turned journaling teacher dedicated to helping others find healing and wholeness through taking pen to page. She lives in South Carolina with her husband Ben and three kiddos.

Website:

https://allisonbyxbe.com

Leah Chrest is the author of At the Edge of the Jordan and It's Okay to Be Okay. She is a Christian Meditation teacher, blogger, and podcast guest. Both books as well as her blog speak of the transformative power of God's love in the face of loss and the intimate walk with our Creator that is possible, even while here on this Earth. Leah and her husband reside in Maryland and are blessed with four children between them. In her other (equally interesting) life, she is a special education teacher.

Learn more about Leah at her website: www.thecontemplativechristian.com

Dr. Ginger Sharp is a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who helps women move from feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and confused about their health to having clarity, direction, and a clear path forward.

Her work is deeply personal.

Dr. Ginger earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic and holds a Master's degree in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is also a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, combining clinical training with a root-cause, whole-body approach to healing.

After chiropractic school, Ginger and her husband, Dr. Josh, began building their life and growing their family. But behind the scenes, her health was declining. What started as fatigue and brain fog progressed into something much more severe.

At her worst, she struggled to form sentences, couldn't sleep despite being completely exhausted, and didn't have the strength to stand on her own. She would move from room to room using the walls for support and homeschooled her daughters from the floor because she didn't have the energy to sit up.

There were moments her husband found her unable to move, wondering if her body was shutting down.

Through a long season of searching, testing, and prayer, they discovered multiple root causes: Lyme disease, mold exposure, parasites, infections, heavy metals, and more.

Like so many women, she tried everything.

Detoxes. Cleanses. Supplements. Protocols.

But what changed everything wasn't doing more.

It was understanding how the body actually works and realizing that healing requires the right things, in the right order.

Grounded in her faith, Ginger believes that the body is fearfully and wonderfully made designed by God for life and healing. When given what it needs, the body has the ability to repair, restore, and function the way it was created to.

Step by step, as she began working with her body instead of against it, her health returned.

Today, she has the energy to be fully present with her family. She and Dr. Josh have two beautiful daughters that she homeschools, and she loves spending time together as a family going on adventures and continuing to grow in their faith, always seeking to be moldable and led by the Lord.

She has also found a new appreciation for movement and exercise, not as something she has to do, but as something she gets to do an expression of gratitude for the health she has regained.

She loves being outdoors, attending sporting events, and enjoying a slow Sunday afternoon watching golf, especially the Masters.

And when she's not working or with her family, you'll likely find her with a cup of coffee in hand, sitting in a cozy, tucked-away coffee shop with a friend, talking about life, faith, and everything in between.

Now, she and Dr. Josh help other women do the same.

Her mission is simple: to remind women they were designed by their Creator for life and healing and to give them the clarity and support to walk that out.

Listeners can go to:

Website: http://discoverhealthfm.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverhealthfm

Prophet Irving Benjamin, Jr. was born on February 14, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Irving Benjamin, Sr. and the late Vivian Ann Samuels. He was educated in the New York City Public School System and, in 1988, was accepted into Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers. That same year, he and his family joined Wayside Baptist Church in Brooklyn under the leadership of the late Rev. Joe L. Parker.

During his time at Wayside, Prophet Benjamin recognized the call of God on his life through the preaching and teaching of Rev. Parker. He became actively involved in the ministry, serving on the Junior Usher Board and eventually becoming its president. He also served as President of the Youth Ministry for ages 17–19. On Youth Sundays, held on fifth Sundays, he would often preside over the service. Prophet Benjamin remained faithful to the Wayside Baptist Church throughout his formative years.

In 1992, he graduated with a High School Diploma in Accounting. Shortly afterward, he was accepted to Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his time at Shaw, Prophet Benjamin was a light and an inspiration to faculty, staff, and students. In 1995, he joined Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church under the legendary Gospel artist Pastor Shirley Caesar. It was here that Prophet Benjamin was further nurtured in the Gospel and began to be molded for greatness.

On Friday, November 15, 1996, he preached his trial sermon and was appointed by Pastor Caesar to lead the Youth Ministry. Under his leadership, Friday Night Youth Services began to thrive through his faithfulness and dedication.

In 1997, Prophet Benjamin graduated from Shaw University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. By the year 2000, the Lord began to shift his path, and the prophetic mantle on his life began to manifest more clearly. He joined Resurrection Tabernacle of Praise Full Gospel Church (later known as Greater Life Tabernacle of Praise Full Gospel Church) under Apostle Mary Baxter. Through this divine connection, Prophet Benjamin fully embraced his identity as a Prophet and Prophetic Psalmist.

His obedience and faithfulness led to the birth of his own ministry—originally named Apple of Thine Eye Outreach Ministries—which was rebranded in 2004 as Empowered 2 Excel Ministries, Inc. In 2002, he recognized the pastoral calling on his life and entered a year-long period of training. He was ordained in June 2003 by Apostle Mary Baxter, who at the time led Faith and Praise Tabernacle of Deliverance Full Gospel Church, later known as Pool of Bethesda Tabernacle of Praise Life-Changing Church, Inc., and now Empowered 2 Excel Ministries, Inc.

Currently, Prophet Benjamin is engaged in evangelistic work and serves as the President and CEO of Empowered 2 Excel Ministries, Inc., a ministry committed to empowering humanity to

excel in every area of life. He also leads Men Excelling Toward Excellence Ministries, which seeks to uplift and equip men of all ages to thrive both spiritually and naturally.

In addition to his ministry work, Prophet Benjamin is the founder of Pristine Image Enterprises, Inc., a Christian and non-Christian talent and gift development agency. This initiative helps individuals pursue their God-given dreams and aspirations by unlocking and refining their unique talents.

Prophet Irving Benjamin, Jr. remains steadfast in his commitment to following Christ and fulfilling His will with his whole heart. Truly, he is a servant of God marked by grace, humility, and divine ability. Hear ye him for the grace of God is upon his life.

Here's My Website Info: https://prophet-ibj.my.canva.site/empowered2excel/

Mark Wessner is President of MB Seminary in Abbotsford, British Columbia, where he helps prepare pastors, chaplains, and ministry leaders to serve well. His own path to seminary leadership was not a straight line. Before theological education, he spent 13 years in senior roles with the British Columbia provincial government, and 10 years as a local church pastor, learning how organizations and ministries actually work and how leaders either grow or stall.

Mark holds a PhD in Biblical Hebrew, and his research focused on the life and leadership evaluations of specific biblical characters. His master's research explored the theme of "face to face" encounters with God throughout the Old Testament.

He is the founder of Leading Well, an executive coaching practice, and the author of The Four Languages of a Leader. Whether he is teaching a seminary class, coaching an executive, or writing, his question is the same: what does it look like to lead in a way that is faithful, humble, missional, and genuinely good for people?

Mark is also an ultra-marathon runner and Spartan Race finisher, so he has a few hard-earned opinions about endurance and finishing the race. He and his wife Jennifer live in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Links:

• www.mbseminary.ca
• www.leadingwell.ca
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwessner/

Dr. Frank DeLeo is the founding Pastor of Trinity Point Church in Richland Hills, TX. He is the author of Separated by the Cross, Families Bound by the Cross, and "Jesus said follow me." Additionally, he is excited about his newest endeavor, which is soon to be released, "CPR for the Heart: A Spiritual Journey from death to life," scheduled for late fall or early winter 2026.

Frank also has a great desire to help fathers, particularly those who are estranged from their children, through his ministry called "RestoreDads," which was the focus of his dissertation.

Frank has also been a missionary to Nicaragua, where he helped reach children for the gospel through the game of baseball. Before his calling into the ministry, Frank was a Senior executive with Citigroup.

Frank and his wife Dawn, live in North Richland Hills. They have four sons and five grandchildren; his passion remains the Lord, and his love for the game of baseball, which he continues to play to this day.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-dr-frank-deleo-8aa7b195/

Website: https://www.trinitypointchurch.com/

Jacob Sinyangwe is a pastor and speaker from Botswana with over 12 years of ministry and discipleship experience. He is passionate about mentoring young adults, teaching practical faith principles, and helping people discover purpose, healing, and spiritual growth through impactful conversations, leadership, and outreach.

Here are my ministry links for listeners to connect with me:

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@prophetjacobsinyangwe?si=qiCZBeOjT-tLO70G

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveprevailschurch

James Barde got born again at his teenage, and later received the divine call for ministry in his early 20s. He is a passionate teacher and preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and a pastor with the conviction/focus for family and home ministry from Kaduna state of Nigeria.

He is a full time church pastor with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) since 2016, just immediately after his seminary study at ECWA Theological Seminary Kagoro, Kaduna state. He has been a Children's church teacher since 2005, and was trained by the Children Evangelism Ministry (CEM) in 2009/2010.

He has been a counsellor with years of successful experience in reconciling marriages that are at the verge of divorce or have divorced. He has been a mentor and a guide to the youngsters on choice of life partner, career or future ambition, and helping them discover their true identity as designed by God.

In addition to his ministry experience, he has undertaken various professional and personal development trainings and courses that continue to strengthen his impact in leadership, counseling, and family ministry.

He is married to Priscilla and they are blessed with two great boys (Jedidiah and Pinnacle).

Janet Gesme is a musician and a passionate language learner, currently learning French, Hungarian, Korean and Mandarin Chinese. She teaches and translates English, Russian, Spanish and German, plays an Edward Geesman Cello and Martin Schleske's "Schorshi viola." She is the translator of two books by Martin Schleske, including the award-winning English translation of The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty and Christopher Schacht's Around the World on 50 Bucks.

www.janetgesme.com