Pacific Empowerment

In this episode, I discuss spiritual warfare, the recent backlash over the Samoan podcast, and how God has shown me that our true battle is not against people, but against evil. I also share my thoughts on the book I'm currently reading, A Divine Revelation of Hell, and why no worldly pleasure is worth risking eternity with Christ.

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Solomone Koroi shares his personal journey of being trapped in kava addiction, how it affected his marriage and family, and the devastating impact he has seen kava have on many families in Fiji.

Solomone opens up about the reality of addiction, the struggles it brought into his home, and how it almost cost him everything. Most importantly, he shares how Jesus Christ transformed his life, set him free from addiction, and restored hope, purpose, and healing.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, we pray this testimony encourages you that there is hope.🙏🏼

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In this powerful episode, a former Samoan tattoo artist, Mua Posala, shares his journey from running a successful tattoo business to giving it all up after accepting Jesus Christ.

He talks about learning the art through family traditions in Samoa, the lifestyle that came with money and worldly success, and how his life and marriage were transformed when he found Christ. He explains why he now believes tattoos are demonic, discusses the meaning of culture, and challenges Pacific people to examine their traditions through the lens of the Gospel.

This is a raw and honest testimony about repentance, redemption, and choosing Christ over culture.

You can reach out to Mua Posala via his tiktok page @posala.mua, Posala Mua אח, or his email address - [email protected].

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IS TOU'A HUMAN TRAFFICKING?

In this episode, we tackle one of the most difficult questions facing our communities today.

Drawing on the testimonies of former tou'a women, we explore the connections between family pressure, money, power, sexual exploitation, and the expectation that young girls serve men in faikava settings.

We discuss why human trafficking is not only about crossing borders, but also about exploitation, vulnerability, and who benefits while others carry the risks. We also examine the experiences of women who were pressured into tou'a at a young age, sent overseas, or remained silent for years because speaking out meant going against their families and communities.

Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and exploitation that may be distressing to some listeners.

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What is the church? Is it a building, a denomination, or the people of God?

In this episode, we explore what the Bible actually teaches about the church and respond to the common claim: "It's not the church, it's the individual." Through Scripture and biblical examples, we discuss accountability, leadership, repentance, and why calling for reform is not attacking the church.

We also provide an update on our proposal to ban tou'a in church faikava and discuss the responsibility of church leaders to protect the vulnerable and uphold biblical standards.

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In this episode, I sit down with Fiji Senior Methodist Minister, Reverend Wilfred Regunamada, to discuss his personal battle with kava addiction. We talk about how kava affected his life, family, and ministry, the journey that led to his recovery, and the movement he is now leading to help others struggling with kava addiction. A powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, faith, and hope in the Pacific.

You can follow Wilfred's journey on his Facebook page, Na Vei Buli Vou - The Journey.

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In this episode, Akanesi Kaufusi speaks directly to the wives of faikava men and any wives struggling emotionally in their marriages. 

We discuss emotional neglect, boundaries, healing, supporting husbands with unhealthy habits, and why women should never lose themselves trying to fix a man who refuses to change. 

Akanesi also shares some of her own experiences and lessons from celebrating 12 years of marriage.

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In this episode of the, we discuss the shocking rates of domestic violence and sexual abuse against women in the Pacific and ask the hard question: Why do so many Pacific men treat their wives badly?

We dive into culture, faikava, fatherhood, biblical masculinity, and what the Bible actually says about how husbands should love their wives. I also share personal lessons from my own marriage and practical solutions for families, churches, governments, fathers, and husbands to help break these generational cycles.

A wife should feel peace around her husband, not fear.

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In this episode of the Pacific Empowerment Podcast, I dive deep into the impact of father absence on children, especially within Pacific communities.

Drawing on international studies and real-life experiences shared by women in the community, I discuss the emotional, psychological, and social effects of absent fathers on children.

This is a much-needed conversation about why fathers matter, why children need present and loving leadership, and how the choices adults make today can shape future generations.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the history and evolution of Touʻa in Tongan faikava culture.

Was Touʻa originally a male role? How did it change over time from sacred ceremony into modern faikava settings? Drawing from academic research, oral history, and historical records, we explore the three types of faikava identified by Futa Helu and discuss how war, migration, and social change transformed the role of Touʻa in Tongan society.

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