A Christian is a living sermon, a life which is the message of the gospel.- Anonymous

Praise Gichuru is back for our closing message at our last Follow(H)er gathering. Based on the last few worksheets of the workbook, Praise shares about the lives of witnessing we are called to live as followers of Jesus, the necessity of intercession for the people around us and the relationship between the two as we get ready to GO and make disciples.

Resources

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Our resident guest / may-as-well-be-co-host Rosie is back!

In this episode, Rosie and Maria have a conversation on all things friendship. Based on the worksheets from the workbook on friendships, Rosie shares her wisdom and perspective on friendship circles, what to look for in friendships, navigating conflict, friendship break-ups and long distance friendships.

Resources

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Susan is a finance and investments professional, personal finance coach, and certified life coach. She is the founder of The Legacy Hub KE, a platform equipping individuals with tools for financial freedom, business growth, and personal development. Her passion for financial coaching was born from her own journey of overcoming job loss, debt, and the realities of black tax and generational poverty. Today, she is debt-free, with a strong investment portfolio, and runs her coaching company full-time. Susan speaks with authenticity, teaching from lived experience, and is committed to helping others embrace practical money management and transform their financial futures.

In this episode, Susan shares her wisdom on finances and stewardship from a biblical lens, shaped by seasons of job loss, unemployment, debt, and her financial background which became pivotal to her walking in her passion. She explains how young people can steward their finances well in times of plenty or in times of limitation and how they can discover additional sources of income based on the skills, strengths, and experiences they already possess.

Resources

Check out our ⁠@faithfulfollower.her⁠ to find out where you can purchase physical and digital versions of the Follow(H)er workbook and follow along on our journey of following Jesus as young women.

Yvette Ondachi is a distinguished Kenyan entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical sales, marketing, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. She currently serves as the East Africa Regional Director for Sinapis Group, a Nairobi-faith based organization dedicated to equipping entrepreneurs with business training and mentorship for the purpose of being a Kingdom influence in the marketplace.

Before her tenure at Sinapis, Yvette held prominent roles at pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline. In 2014, she made a significant career shift by founding Ojay Greene, an agribusiness venture aimed at enhancing market access for smallholder farmers in Kenya and Uganda. Through Ojay Greene, she has collaborated with over 3,000 farmers, providing them with high-quality seeds, agronomic support, and direct market linkages to urban retailers, thereby improving their livelihoods.

Yvette’s work has garnered attention from international development agencies such as USAID, GIZ, SNV, and World Vision. She is also a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and social impact across various platforms.

Her academic background includes studies at Strathmore Business School, and she is recognized for her commitment to fostering ethical leadership and sustainable development in Africa.

In this episode, Yvette shares her journey of discovering her purpose through the passions God placed within her in different seasons of life as well as the challenges and opportunities she has faced along her journey of following Jesus through the interests and strengths God has given her.

Resources

Check out our ⁠@faithfulfollower.her⁠ to find out where you can purchase physical and digital versions of the Follow(H)er workbook and follow along on our journey of following Jesus as young women.

How can you be spiritually grounded and faithful to Jesus in the middle of wrestling with your thoughts, emotions, and insecurities?

In this episode, Maria and Rosie open up about their personal journeys of learning to bring their thoughts and emotions under the lordship of Christ and ground them in God’s truth. They share candidly about the challenges, struggles, and mistakes they've faced along the way, as well as the healing and growth that followed (and still continues to follow).

They explore the beauty and complexity of nurturing a relationship with yourself, offering personal stories and insights from their decades-long friendship.

Join them as they discuss the power of community, the role of therapy, and the transformative impact of aligning one’s thoughts with spiritual truth.

This is a vulnerable, honest, and hope-filled conversation for anyone learning to align their inner life with biblical truth.
Whether you need a gentle nudge or a deep soul reminder, this one’s for you.

How do stand firm and we grow through adversity and anchor our identity in Christ when we are in the middle of spiritual battles?Lydia is back to share about Her Fight and Her Fortitude! In this conversation, she and Maria explore what it means to stand firm in faith as followers of Jesus—especially in seasons of hardship. They discuss how we can persevere and overcome by holding fast to God’s Word, using Scripture as a weapon, praying with intention, and leaning into community when we feel weak. This episode is a reminder that through spiritual disciplines and the support of others, we can endure adversity and emerge stronger. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that calls us to embrace our identity in Christ and face life’s battles with courage, grace, and unwavering hope.

What anchors our identity in Christ when everything else tries to define us?

In this episode, Maria and Lydia Classen explore the profound theme of identity in Christ, discussing how our understanding of who we are is rooted in our relationship with God. They delve into the importance of love, truth, and spiritual disciplines in shaping our identity, as well as the challenges and external factors that can shake our sense of self-worth. The conversation emphasizes the need for rest, reflection, and community support in nurturing our identity, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of our purpose and calling in life as followers of Jesus.

Lydia is a woman of strength, truth, and compassion. She walking in her purpose as an educator with the mission to develop critical thinkers who pursue truth, who seek to discover their true identities, who will become skillful in using their strengths for service, and who will transform communities from the inside out. She also teaches women’s self-defense classes with the intent to awaken women to their purpose, the awareness of their value, and their inner lioness. 🦁 Lydia recently married an incredible, Godly man, and they live in the beautiful state of Colorado. 🌲🏔️

What does it really mean to live a life set apart for God in today’s world?

In this episode, Maria and Nancy Anosike explore the theme of consecration, unpacking its meaning, personal significance, and spiritual implications. They candidly discuss the challenges of living out faith in a modern world, especially how music, media, and friendships can shape or hinder spiritual growth.

Nancy shares her personal journey of consecration, emphasizing the need for obedience to God's voice, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit to navigate today’s distractions. The episode offers practical steps for deepening one’s walk with God—through self-reflection, community, and spiritual discipline—and encourages listeners to pursue a life marked by holiness, intimacy with God, and intentional spiritual growth.

Nancy Anosike is a strategic program designer. She works in full time ministry to help leaders in the African church build their God-given vision well. Currently, she is extending her passion for the Kingdom and program design to serve enterprising women who are building the Kingdom through their brands and businesses. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in Economics and a Masters degree from Moody Bible Institute in Global Ministry Design. Nancy enjoys sharing her travels, faith and vision with the world through social media. If you need a friend and champion in Christ, follow her on Instagram at ⁠@allthatsnance.⁠

Chanel Lisa-Cavel Smith is a lover of Jesus and a visual artist based in Florida. She is the founder of Beth Autumn - a ministerial creative house who believes that being an artist is a sacred vocation and uses her artistry ministerially.Her art practice is exegetical in nature and is conveyed through abstract painting, jewelry making and emblematic logo design.

In this episode we explore the theme of devotion, discussing its meaning, the importance of maintaining a gaze towards God, and how to navigate distractions and dry seasons in one's spiritual life.

The conversation underscores the simplicity of communicating with God, the comfort found in scripture during hardships, and the connection between devotion and creativity and how artists can minister to others by revealing God's presence through their work.

Rosie Awori is a Kenyan mixed media artist and author based in Montreal, Canada who is following Jesus into the communications sector. She has a heart to tell authentic stories using digital art and words in the form of poetry and fiction. Rosie's first book, It is Written features her first collection of poetry and she is currently working on her second book. She has written for publications such as Quiet Women Co Sister’s Bold Pursuit Devotion by Morgan Harper Nichols and has a proficiency in scriptwriting for film and TV.

In this episode, we dive into an important aspect of the Her Formation worksheets in the Follow(H)er workbook— the role of the church in the life of a follower of Jesus.We unpack the journey of finding a good church, navigating church hurt, and understanding how to navigate our personal church preferences. We discuss the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with church experiences, explore what makes a healthy church, and reflect on how healing and discernment play a key role in our spiritual walk. It’s a conversation about choosing church community wisely—one rooted not just in comfort, but in Christ-centered growth.

Resources

Check out our ⁠@faithfulfollower.her⁠ to find out where you can purchase physical and digital versions of the Follow(H)er workbook and follow along on our journey of following Jesus as young women.