Globally Growing

During this series, we will explore how you can regain joy after suffering from the trauma of loss. Last week, Mbulelo and Pulane Gqeba shared how they met, and how they discovered that they were God's choice as marriage partners. This week, they share the process involved with getting engaged and married. They share the cultural process and how that process impacted their engagement. They also shed light on the possibility to stay sexually pure even when one must wait longer than anticipated to tie the knot.

During this series, we will explore how you can regain joy after suffering from the trauma of loss. Last week I shared about how few people realize that ministers are humans that suffer the same struggles as anyone else. Likewise, as ministers of the Gospel, so many people suffer through great trials and great losses. The difference is that few people get the opportunity to see how men and women of God manage their frustrations, grief, and sorrow. This series reveals the vulnerability of the minister so that through our scars, you may find the faith to press through your pain as well.

Last week, we introduced you to Prophet Mbulelo Gqeba and his beloved wife, Pulane. To lay a foundation for their testimony, Mbulelo began by sharing the story of his upbringing in South African poverty, and how he came to know Christ. He also shared how he ran away from his calling to operate in the prophetic, and God’s ultimatum which led him back into the household of faith.

Today we will further explore Mbulelo's prophetic calling, and you’ll get a chance to learn a bit about Pulane who already suffered the loss of her mother at a young age. Afterward, we will learn of what Hollywood calls the “meet-cute,” the warmhearted story that only the Gqebas can share about how Mbulelo discovered that Pulane was “the one.”  I feel their backstory is important so that you can take a look inside the life of one of God’s ministers, and gain a clear understanding that the life of a minister isn’t much different from anyone else’s.

Meet Mbulelo; a prophet, pastor, and parent. For the next four weeks, he and his wife, Pulane, will share their their story of love, loss and restoration. This week, we begin by introducing you to Mbulelo, where he discusses his humble beginnings, and how God's grace prevailed in his life as he ran away from ministry to find himself hiding in exile. While there, God gave him an ultimatum. Find out how he responded, how his prophetic ministry began, and how God communicated with him in a culture where heightened spiritual senses were the norm.

One of the fastest ways of shedding the baggage shame from your life is through the vehicle of thanksgiving. On this episode of Globally Growing, I continue my discussion with Renee Minor Johnson, Author of Ashamed No More Royal Rights And Responsibilities.  Last week Renee shared her powerful testimony of breaking shame through self-forgiveness. Today she shares about the importance of proper posturing that is required to obtain our royal inheritance as sons and daughters of the King of Kings. In order to properly position ourselves, we must break through the barriers of shame. Renee and I will discuss just how powerful the spirit of thanksgiving and praise is in shattering the very presence of shame.

Renee has a host of resources available. Below is a list of resources. Click here to visit Renee's website and take advantage of all her resources, or to book her at your next event.

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When was the last time you got caught with your hand in the proverbial cookie jar? As children, getting caught and receiving our punishment is nothing more than our daily routine. However, some of us have done things as children - or even as adults -  that seem to have covered us in a dark cloud of guilt and shame. But there is a way to break free from the bondage of shame.

Today is the first of a two-part series designed to help you break free from the shame of your past. Our guest is Author, Speaker, and Minister, Renee Minor Johnson. In our interview, Renee shares the scares of shame she broke free from and provides you with a blueprint to obtaining your freedom.

Renee has a host of resources available. Below is a list of resources. Click here to visit Renee's website and take advantage of all her resources, or to book her at your next event.

Globally Growing is a Global Growth Ministries podcast. Click here to learn more about Global Growth Ministries.

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On Today's episode, Tony Williams hosts Globally Growing and Sharon Williams is actually the guest discussing her new leadership training manual called, "The Nehemiah Factors: Your Pathway To Godly, Effective Leadership." Her book examines the life of Nehemiah and the spiritual timeless principles he employed when rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and implementing reforms there. 

Show Correction: The Nehemiah Factors will be released on January 4th, 2022.

If you are a resident of the United States, click here to pre-order a signed copy of The Nehemiah Factors: Your Pathway To Godly, Effective Leadership in paperback, audiobook, or the TNF Scripture Reference Guide & Study Journal. To learn more about Sharon's other ministry endeavors, click on the following links:

Global Growth Ministries

Global Growth Publishing

Helping Hands

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During last week’s episode, Susanne Weegmann, Founder and leader of Prophetic Fire Ministry, and I began this two-part discussion about hearing God’s Voice. During our discussion, Susanne shared an experience where someone misinterpreted a prophetic word that God had given her. Fortunately, she was led by the spirit to reject the misinterpretation and embrace God’s promise. She also prayed that you will receive God’s word in such a way that doubt can not enter to rob you of God’s promise. 

Today, we will share some of the entertaining ways that God has spoken to us in the past, and Susanne will speak directly to three categories of people who feel they have never heard God speak: The skeptical, the fearful, and the hungry. 

Click here to learn more about the Prophetic Fire Ministry.

Below are links to Susanne's Books:

The Great Turnaround: Awakening Call for the Next Generation

IN HIS PRESENCE: Honor GOD with your LIFE

IN SEINER GEGENWART: Ehre GOTT mit deinem LEBEN

Today's episode is about the joys of hearing God speak.

Do you believe that God doesn’t speak directly to people today the way He did in the Bible? Are you, like me when I was a child,  petrified at the thought of hearing God’s voice? Or, are you among those who long to hear Him speak, curious about how He sounds, or wonder what it would feel like when He says something.

If you are of the persuasion that God doesn’t speak today, I have some news for you. I know from personal experience that not only does He speak, but He longs to speak to His people. To those who are scared of hearing Him speak, never fear. His words bring life, joy, and peace, and then they rinse and repeat. Now, I have a special word for those of you who feel you have never heard God speak, but you long to hear Him. He’s listening to your heart’s cry right this very instant. And our guest is someone who is gifted in guiding people towards hearing God’s voice.

Susanne Weegmann is the founder and leader of Prophetic Fire Ministry. She has attended many different Bible colleges and studies. As a writer and teacher, Susanne ministers in different congregations and several house groups. With her prophetic anointing, she leads various prayer groups and has been teaching since 2010. 

Click here to learn more about the Prophetic Fire Ministry.

Below are links to Susanne's Books:

The Great Turnaround: Awakening Call for the Next Generation

IN HIS PRESENCE: Honor GOD with your LIFE

IN SEINER GEGENWART: Ehre GOTT mit deinem LEBEN

Global Growth Ministries launched an international humanitarian missions program called Helping Hands in the spring of 2021. The Helping Hands program assists households in areas where a lack of governmental support intensifies desperation. Our mission is to support those who are experiencing economic insecurities by empowering them to become financially self-sustained and grounded in a Godly life.

In today's episode, we interview Fiona Nthoroane, the administrator of Global Growth Ministries' Helping Hands program in South Africa. During our discussion, Fiona explains how Helping Hands is impacting the lives of people who have previously been struggling with food/financial insecurity. To learn more about Helping Hands, click here. If you would like to donate to or sponsor one of our beneficiaries at Helping Hands, please click here.

What can we learn from our earthly, sibling bonds as they relate to Christianity? What can we take from our familial relationships and apply to our spiritual relationships? Our guest today is Jennifer Dugger, author of Sister Talk: Experiencing God’s Love Through Christian Friendships. Jennifer is passionate about helping women see how God can equip and empower them for His mission. Inspired to share how God has helped her mature and learn through life's surprising events, she started a blog and Facebook page called Growing By Surprise. They are dedicated to encouraging women in their faith and offering hope in the journey for those who have children with special needs.

Click here to order a copy of Jennifer's book, Sister Talk.

If you would like to read Jennifer's blog post, Growing By Surprise, click here.