#12minconvos with Jesus Believers

Jodie Randisi is the owner of COWCATCHER Publications, an independent publishing company specializing in fascinating true-life stories. When she's not helping authors with their publishing projects, she enjoys speaking about her experiences as a prison volunteer, where she is a member and mentor to a prison Toastmaster club. Jodie's claim to fame is her status as South Carolina Toastmasters state champion liar, the first-place winner of the Tall Tales contest and Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year. She and her husband live in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley is the founder of Pearls of Promise Ministries, a ministry that helps women overcome past dysfunction in their lives through media, books, blogs, Bible studies, and conferences. She is the Executive Producer and Co-Host of an award-winning topical television and radio show called POP Talk, now seen and heard on 26 television and radio platforms. POP Talk recently received the ICVM Gold Crown Award for “Best Christian Talk Show.” Lisa was named the “2024 Best International TV Host” by the Prayze Factor Awards. Lisa is also a conference speaker and twelve-time award-winning author of eleven books, including her most recent book, Treasure, a 52-week devotional co-authored with Lane Jordan Burday. Treasure has been named the “Devotional Book of the Year” by the AWSA Golden Scroll Awards” and “Best Christian Non-Fiction Book” by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.”

Lisa also has a heart for fighting antisemitism and has created three award-winning documentaries on the subject. Her most recent documentary, Their Blood Cries Out, is designed to fight Holocaust denial and features two men, Father Patrick Desbois and Marcus Roberts, who, in separate outreaches, are preserving the graves of the Holocaust. The film has already won 14 international film festival awards: “Best Documentary,” “Best Educational Film,” and “Best Producer.” Her previous documentary, Terror in Toulouse: Has the Community Recovered, retells the story of an antisemitic attack on a Jewish high school in Toulouse, France in 2012 and examines the state of antisemitism in France today. To date, it has won over 50 international film festival awards.

Burkhardt Worley recently earned her Doctor of Ministry in Messianic Jewish Studies from The King’s University. Her doctoral project was on “The Impact of the Antisemitic Attack on Congregation Beth Israel” and examined the emotional, physical, community, and security impact of a January 2022 hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. She is a two-time ISGAP-Oxford Scholar–in–Residence and received diplomas for fulfilling the requirements at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. Burkhardt Worley has also created classes on antisemitism and now serves as the Executive Pastor of Messiah’s Hope Congregation, a Messianic church.

Lisa spent twenty years as a national and local sportscaster on HBO Sports’ Inside the NFL, ESPN, and as an anchor at the Madison Square Garden Network. She also worked at KENS-TV in San Antonio and at WTVC in Chattanooga, TN. In addition to her Doctor of Ministry, she earned a Master of Theological Studies degree from SMU Perkins School of Theology in 2008. Lisa has been married for thirty-nine years to Jeff. She has two grown sons, Kyle and Bret, a daughter-in-law Bailey, and a beloved grandson, William.

An award-winning bilingual author of 4 books and co-author of 14 more, Hadassah loves encouraging the broken-hearted to partner with God so they can endure and grow in the dark valleys of life. Her book "Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings" helps believers find spiritual gain after seasons of loss. Featured on over 70 faith-based platforms and podcasts like Her View from Home, The Upper Room, (In)courage, Living by Design, Proverbs 31 Ministries, COMPEL Pro Blog, she is a hope-bringing speaker and writer at onthewaybg.com, one of the Top 100 Faith Blogs ranked by Feedspot in 2025. Hadassah is a professional member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) and COMPEL Pro Training member, leader, and contributor. Connect with Hadassah on her websiteand social media.

Carrie Watts is an author, speaker, and podcaster who believes stories can heal and restore hope. Through her writing and the Saved and Strong podcast, she encourages women to move beyond past trauma and step into the life God created them to live. Carrie is the author of the young adult novel Crisis of Faith and enjoys inspiring others through faith, storytelling, and community. Carrie can be found on Instagram and Substack @‌carriewattswrites. On Facebook, her handle is Carrie On. All of Carrie's links, including where to find her book and podcast can be found on her website at www.carriewatts.com or https://www.link.me/carriewattswrites.

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Ikem Grigsby is a pastor, speaker, author, and evangelist with over 20 years of experience in full-time ministry. He serves as the lead pastor of Word of Life Church ("The Life") in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, where his heart is to help people live out their faith with purpose and authenticity.

A graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center, Ikem also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and is currently pursuing his master's degree in psychology at Grand Canyon University.

From 2008 to 2014, he served as a missionary in Africa and Central America—including Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and Costa Rica—leading crusades, healing meetings, and revival gatherings that impacted thousands.

He is the founder of Kindle the Flame Worldwide Ministries, a traveling evangelistic ministry focused on igniting hearts for Jesus Christ and helping people discover God's plan and purpose for their lives.

Ikem is also the co-host of the "That Life Podcast," where he shares practical, faith-centered conversations on life, leadership, and walking with God.

As a three-time author, his books include "Vision: Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus," "Crushing Adversity," and "Born to Win: You Were Made for More."

His message is simple: you were created on purpose, for a purpose—and your life is meant to burn with passion for Jesus Christ.

Church: www.wllife.org

Ministry: www.kindletheflameww.org

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatLifePodcast

Bishop at Ecumenical churches worldwide Kenya and also lecturer at Ecumenical university open for partnership have trained over a hundred pastors in Christian education, certificate and diploma in theology.

Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry equipping women to live transformed lives through inspiring teaching, mentoring, and biblical resources. The ministry also offers support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Dawn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she prefers scenic mountain hikes over the lure of the city lights. When she is not busy writing or serving in the Women's Ministry of her local church, you will find her hanging out with her dogs and reading a good book. Dawn's new book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published September 2024, is available for order.

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Kajambiya — Brief Biography

Kajambiya, real name Jovan Ssebaggala, is a Ugandan award winning gospel artist. He was born to the late Samuel Muwanguzi and Rose Lydia Muwanguzi, and attended Molly and Paul Busega Primary School for his nursery and primary education, then St. Henry's College Kitovu (SHACK) for O'Level, and Mengo Senior School for A’Level. He later pursued a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Makerere University.

Stage Name & Inspiration

Kajambiya drew inspiration for his stage name from Hebrews 4:12, which describes the word of God as sharper than a two-edged sword. He translated "sword" as Kajambiya (a type of curved dagger or sword) to make it sound catchy and relatable.

Musical Journey

Kajambiya is a gospel reggae and ragga dancehall artist who entered the music industry towards the end of 2017, and has since become a household name thanks to his unique style and powerful lyrics.

His debut song, Bullet, made a remarkable impression — his best moment came when he performed it before an audience of over 5,000 people, with the crowd demanding an encore. His lyrics frequently draw directly from biblical scriptures, such as Colossians 3:3 and Psalms 139, which he uses to explore themes of pre-destined potential and spiritual resilience.

Charity

Kajambiya is deeply committed to giving back to the community through consistent and meaningful charity outreach. Over the past five years, he has visited orphanages, prisons, homes for people living with disabilities, shelters for teenage mothers, and underprivileged communities. Alongside his friends and supporters, he has extended a helping hand to these communities by providing basic necessities such as food, clothing, toiletries, and scholastic materials, among other essentials. Beyond the material support, these visits have brought hope and spiritual renewal to many, with the Gospel of Jesus Christ — and His saving and healing power — being proclaimed at every stop. As a result, hundreds of lives have been transformed, with many souls giving their lives to Christ through these encounters.

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At the age of 17 Wally came to know Jesus as Savior and a short time later, Wally felt called to ministry in some capacity. He did not know exactly how that would look but he surrendered to serve however and wherever God led him. Wally attended the Liberty Bible Institute in Lynchburg, Virginia for two years. In the summer of 1979, after his first year at LBI, Wally met the love of his life, Sylvia, while they served together ministering at the Treasure Island Children's Summer Camp through Thomas Road Baptist Church. They were married the next summer.

Although vocational ministry did not happen right away, Wally began to minister in music, teaching, or preaching wherever he and his small family found themselves. He enlisted in the US Marines in 1980 and served 10 years until December 1990. In 1991, Wally started a career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Springfield, Missouri. Throughout their travels, Wally continued to minister in the churches where he and his wife were members. Wally retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and in 2014 was called to pastor a small Baptist church in Mount Vernon, Missouri, where he has been since.

Wally is involved in ministry to veterans and first responders through Peterson Outdoors Ministries. He spends a week each summer preaching at Ponca Bible Camp in Ponca, AR to 9th and 10th grade students. He and his church are also involved in ministering to those in the community who are in addiction recovery programs.

Wally and his wife, Sylvia, have 8 children and 9 grandchildren. In 1988, they began homeschooling their oldest daughter and continued the journey of homeschooling until their youngest daughter was enrolled in their local high school in 2020, where she graduated with honors in 2024.

In March 2024, Wally published his first book, Why Me, Lord? In this book he shares the lessons he learned through a series of tragedies that struck his family.

Wally Long - Author & Speaker | Why Me, Lord?

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Teena Myers is the president of Southern Christian Writers, author of Faith's Mystery, and co‑host of Voices of Inspiration, aired twice weekly on Christian Mix 106.

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