#12minconvos with Jesus Believers

Ron Smith grew up in the small logging and cowboy community of Elgin, Oregon. He spent eight years in the Philippines as a missionary and graduated from Calvary Bible Institute in Manila, Philippines. He is married with three children and five grandchildren. He currently lives in La Grande, Oregon, with Merlie, his Filipino wife. Ron is also a real estate agent, tennis player, scuba diver, and referees high school basketball and soccer. His short-term trips to the Philippines continues to this day...want to go?

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Kaye David is a Jesus believer from the Philippines whose life is a testimony of God’s faithfulness, transformation, and answered prayer. From a young age, Kaye began seeking God deeply, and during her college years, she experienced a profound change in her heart and a renewed desire to know and serve Him.

Today, Kaye and her husband serve together in ministry as part of their church’s worship team and discipleship ministry. They mentor leaders and facilitate multiple life groups for young people, adults, and young professionals, with a heart to help others grow in their relationship with God.

Kaye shares how God has transformed her own life and used her experiences to encourage young people who are searching for truth, identity, and hope. She also celebrates God’s faithfulness through the birth of her son and the transformation she witnessed in her husband’s life after years of prayer.

Her message is simple but powerful: Jesus is enough, God is faithful, and what may look like a challenge can become an opportunity to witness another miracle from God. Kaye encourages others not to give up, reminding them that God is not finished with their lives yet.

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Angela Donadio is a seasoned ministry leader, trusted Bible teacher, and award-winning author. A survivor of two near-death health crises she encourages others to Make Life Matter as they engage with God's Word, embrace His call, and experience a life of Kingdom purpose.

Angela holds a Master's Degree in Leadership and Ministry and partners with her husband to lead River of Life, a vibrant and diverse church near Washington, D.C.

She is the founder of the Communicators' Collective Retreat, offering soul care for female leaders, and Voice of the Voiceless, providing empowerment and education initiatives for women globally. She leads international missions teams and has ministered through worship and the Word in more the than twenty countries across four continents. She loves adventure and being a mom to two young adults.

Pastor Phales is a spirit filled woman of God who ministers through the prophetic, sound biblical teachings and profound wisdom.

She is passionate about dreams and their interpretation and helps people understand their dreams.

Pastor Phales is an international public speaker and currently serves as an assistant pastor at Dominion Chapel International.

She holds a Diploma in Agricultural Education from Natural Resources Development college and has earned professional certificates in the following;

Theology, Human Resources Management, Authorship and Publication, psychosocial Counseling, Professional Baking and Decor and Rapid HIV testing.

She has further expanded her expertise through masterclasses in Trade beyond boarders , Women in Diplomacy, Gospel advancing training, Discipleship, Effective gospel outreach to Muslims, handmade carpets and tailoring.

She is the founder of wisdom Table a ministry dedicated to imparting biblical wisdom and spiritual growth, founder of women of wisdom Zambia a team dedicated to women empowerment and spiritual growth and is the CEO of Saipha Home a business designed to beautify your houses.

she is happily married to a vigilant preacher Apostle Sailas Moomba and together they are blessed with three sons; Sailas, Perez and Kairos.

Interested in a copy of her book Titled: Unveiling Secrets Behind Your Dreams?

If you'd like a copy of the book, please feel free to contact the author directly by email or WhatsApp. She'll be happy to send it to you personally upon request.

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Rev. Kevin T. Taylor is a pastor, educator, and executive leader who bridges the sacred and the strategic.

Since 2021, he has served as Pastor of Israel A.M.E. Church in Albany, NY, where his ministry blends worship, justice, and innovation through initiatives like Speaking Truth to Power Tuesdays and the Summer Literacy Challenge. Beyond the pulpit, Kevin brings over 20 years of C-suite and nonprofit leadership experience, including roles as Chief Finance & Talent Officer at the Connecticut RISE Network, Interim CEO & CFO of Greentown Labs, CEO of City on a Hill Charter Public School, and COO of KIPP Massachusetts. A proud Tuskegee University alum, he has been honored by Marquis Who’s Who (2025), 100 Men of Color, and the National Council of Negro Women.

Through preaching, teaching, writing, and community service, Rev. Taylor equips organizations and congregations for spiritual growth and lasting transformation.

https://revkttaylor.com/

Andrea (AWN-DRAY-UH) Fortenberry is a writer, speaker, and host of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering, a podcast that equips moms to find freedom from perfectionism and show up for the life God has for them. She is the author of _Two-Minute Timeouts: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days (_Our Daily Bread Publishers).

She is on staff with MomCo as the Leadership Development Manager and cohosts The MomCo Leadership Podcast.

She loves chai lattes, reading books and all things Golden and Gilmore girls.

My website: https://andreafortenberry.com

My podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/andreafortenberry/

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Dr. Chuck Coker stands as one of America's premier authorities on Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, and Organizational Development, uniquely integrating biblical principles with cutting-edge psychometric science to transform both corporate culture and individual lives. With decades of corporate leadership experience and distinguished academic credentials, Dr. Coker has revolutionized how organizations approach human potential. His innovative methodologies for applying psychometric tools throughout the employee lifecycle have been validated through rigorous University and Fortune 100 corporate studies across multiple continents, establishing him as a trusted advisor to America's top businesses.

Scholarly Impact & Publications

Dr. Coker's thought leadership extends through his comprehensive body of work, including his 2 latest books "Are You Coachable: The Science of a Growth Mindset" (2024), and “A God Shaped Mind: The Neuroscientific Path to Spiritual Maturity” (2026) designed to help coaches, managers, and leaders maximize human potential. His expertise reaches thousands through 100+ published articles in prestigious publications, 13 Manuals, 6 books and 15+ online courses through LifeThrive University, all grounded in a biblical worldview.

Global Influence & Academic Excellence

As a licensed administrator of over 50 assessment profiles and creator of 10+ validated instruments, Dr. Coker's materials are currently utilized across multiple states and three continents in seven languages. His academic contributions include serving as Department Head at Westminster Theological Centre (UK) and lecturing at world-renowned institutions including Harvard, Cambridge, and Auburn.

Leadership Recognition & Service

Dr. Coker's industry leadership is exemplified through his roles as Past Chairman of the President's Council for the National Speaker's Association and Past President of NSA North Florida, where he was honored as "Speaker of the Year". He served as Vice President of a NYSE Company overseeing 200+ Sales Representatives and was cofounder of the Balfour Motivational Research Institute. His 2016 TedTalk demonstrated his expertise in People Metrics to mitigate workplace risk in construction/manufacturing sites. In 2024 he received the Legacy award by Lifework Leadership.

Legacy of Service

Demonstrating his commitment to developing others, Dr. Coker (a 9th Degree Black Belt) founded a non-profit organization 43 years ago, training Olympic TaeKwonDo in faith-based communities. His dedication has produced 63 Junior Olympians and 4 Olympic qualifiers across

16 schools in five states, earning his induction into the Master's Hall of Fame (2009) and the Martial Arts History Museum (2013).

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Dr. Michelle Jeremie is a vibrant advocate for embracing joy in the journey of the 1Life experience and is a recognized voice of clarity, healing, and connection. She serves as a ministry leader, educator and Consultant who is called and committed to building up the people of God by closing the gaps between theology and reality.

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Website: www.livethe1life.com

Maukeisha Alexis is an educator, communication strategist, author, and award-winning public speaker from Trinidad and Tobago who is passionate about helping people discover the power of communication to transform lives.

For more than fifteen years, she has served as a Guidance Officer with the Ministry of Education, where she has worked closely with students, teachers, and families. Her experiences in education have reinforced one central belief: communication is not simply a skill, it is the foundation upon which relationships, learning, leadership, and personal success are built.

Although she is recognized today as a confident speaker, her journey did not begin that way. She understands what it feels like to question your own voice, struggle with confidence, and battle limiting beliefs. Rather than allowing those obstacles to define her, she chose to grow through them. That personal transformation became the foundation of her life's work.

Through Toastmasters International, Maukeisha developed into an accomplished communicator, earning multiple speech contest victories, including becoming a two-time Division International Speech Champion. Her speaking journey has taken her beyond Trinidad and Tobago to compete on the district stage throughout the Caribbean, strengthening her conviction that courage grows every time we choose to speak despite fear.

She is the founder of The Courage to Speak, a communication platform dedicated to helping individuals move beyond fear, communicate with confidence, and influence with authenticity. Through speaking, coaching, workshops, interviews, and educational content, she equips people with practical communication tools they can immediately apply in their personal and professional lives.

Maukeisha is also the creator of the S.I.P. framework: Smile, Inhale, Plant Your Purpose, a practical approach that encourages speakers to pause with intention, connect with their audience, and communicate from purpose rather than fear. Her philosophy is simple: confidence is not the absence of fear; it is the willingness to move forward despite it.

As an author, she continues to expand her mission through books and training programs focused on communication, confidence, and personal growth. Her work with educators emphasizes that every lesson is delivered through communication, making effective communication one of the most valuable tools any teacher can possess.

Beyond the stage, Maukeisha is a devoted mother whose greatest desire is to leave a legacy that extends far beyond applause. She believes success is measured not only by personal achievement but by the lives we inspire, the confidence we awaken in others, and the courage we help people discover within themselves.

Her vision is to become one of the credible global leading voices in communication, empowering thousands to realize that communication truly matters and that when we change the way we communicate, we change the way we connect, lead, and live.

Chantell Cooley is a marketplace leader, author, and mentor who has spent more than three decades proving that faith and business were never meant to be separate. As Co-Founder of Columbia Southern University and Co-Owner of Columbia Southern Education Group, she helped build one of America's most respected online universities from a single prophetic word into a global institution serving more than 100,000 graduates, all while operating with excellence in the secular marketplace and staying deeply connected to God as her CEO.

Today, Chantell equips business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives to do what she has lived: hear God's voice in real decisions, position themselves with clarity, and build with excellence without separating their calling from their strategy. Her message is direct. What holds most businesses back is rarely the lack of a better plan. It is the lack of clarity on what God is actually saying right now.

Chantell is the author of several books, including Stand on the Word, Stand on the Word for Leaders, Beyond the Basics, Winning the Game of Life, Cooley Farm Adventures, Living in the Overflow, and Marketplace Mantles. She is not a pastor and she is not a consultant. She lives in the space between both, bringing prophetic discernment and real marketplace results into one voice, raising a generation of Marketplace Ministers who lead with integrity, build with vision, and advance the Kingdom of God through their business and influence.

WEBSITE AND LINKS TO DIRECT LISTENERS

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