The Light Point

In this episode, I'm in conversation with Simi Deleawe. Some might know her as a Pastor, business owner, or campus ministry founder, but I know her as my one and only sister. As we chat, Simi shares her journey of resilience, serving others, and overcoming personal struggles to stand boldly in her purpose in Christ. She opens up about dealing with people-pleasing and self-esteem issues and how she learned to live for an audience of one. Simi keeps it real about what it looks like to build for God while he's building you and the importance of allowing God to process you no matter what stage your in. Of course, Simi also gets into the nitty gritty details of how she started Haven Student Fellowship and the challenges she faced in navigating her personal journey of faith along the way. Honestly, I look up to my sister in so many ways, and she has been an incredible light on my faith journey, so it was an honor to speak with her!

In this conversation, I spoke with my friend Julia about what it means to embrace the challenges of adulting by going to God with the heart posture of a child. We discuss the growing pains of transitioning into adulthood, Julia's journey of faith, her testimony of embracing identity, and how coming to God as Abba has grounded her in ministry and in life. We dive deep into the revelation of being a child of God, the power of worshiping with a childlike heart, and practical ways to maintain intimacy with God in busy seasons.

Julia Ukattah is a worship leader and songwriter based in Dallas, Texas. Since she was 2 years old, music has been a vital part of her expression of worship to God. As a creative, her God-given purpose and mission is to invite people into the presence of God through a child-like posture of worship.

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The Light Point Podcast is back for season 3! In this episode, I have an intimate conversation with my close friend and sister, Ruth Umoren. We discuss her journey of  Overcoming Trauma, Embracing Purpose, and Discovering Sisterhood in Christ

Ruth is a living testimony that when you smile from your heart it changes everything. This is the way that Ruth has navigated her life by overcoming pain, walking in healing and purpose, and living a life of favor. As a graduating dental student, she considers dentistry her ministry. Not only has God anointed her to fix broken smiles, but he has equipped her to help mend broken hearts. Her name means compassionate friend and that is who she is. In 2021 she founded Sister Circles - a ministry that exists to provide women with a community where they can testify and overcome through Christ. Too often, the enemy uses isolation and shame as tools of bondage. Through Sister Circles, Ruth has helped to establish a growing community in Boston, Massachusetts. Talk about taking territory! 

Through lots of laughs and a few tears, Ruth shares her story of becoming whole — walking in freedom and joy in every area of life.  If you’ve ever wondered how to balance calling and career all while staying beautiful on this inside and out, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

So many times when we think about giving glory to God based on our actions but We live for the Glory from the inside out, not the outside in. I cannot live for God's glory unless I am led by his Spirit and I will not follow his leading over my emotions unless I create the proper conditions for surrender in my heart. You can only look like the glory you've been dwelling in! The garden of glory is cultivated through gratitude. My soul must host glory before my actions can reflect it or I won't stay in position long enough for God to get the glory from my life. There is no glory without gratitude. lets talk about it!

This is part 2 of a mini series called "How to live for the Glory of God"

This is part 1 of a mini series called "How to live for the Glory of God"

On the Season 2 Finale of the Light Point Podcast, I sit down with one of my best friends in the world Mbayi Aben to talk about the weight of the wait! Ya'll the waiting season can be so incredibly difficult. What do you do when you know God and you know your on the precipice of purpose but you feel like you're about to fall instead of fly? What do you do when what you're trying to carry-- the purpose, the calling, the word-- feels like it might crush you? How do you wait in luxury? On this episode Mbayi and I discuss it all. from her testimony of coming to faith to practical tips for living in the messy middle of the wait we chat about what it means to wait well. With a whole lot of love and a whole lot of laughs we keep it real about the good, bad, and ugly of waiting on God. (spoiler alert: If you do it right, it works out for your good and his glory)

The Light Point Podcast is back with another episode! On episode 8 of the The Light Point Podcast I talk to my friend and soul sister Jemai! Jemai is a multifaceted educator, minister of the Gospel, and above all else — daughter of the Most High God. In 2022 she birthed Soul Sister Speaks — a ministry existing to redefine vulnerability because of a conviction that the glory of God can be revealed through our most shameful and guilt-stricken stories. Therefore, she partners with God to lead people to overcome shame and guilt and walk in True freedom, healing, and deliverance found only in Jesus Christ.Tune in as Jemai and I talk about the power of truthtelling, vulnerability, and taking your journey with God one step at a time. The wisdom, honesty, and vulnerability she brought to this conversation was so encouraging and inspiring. This is an episode for those of us who need to get some perspective on our journey and discover that what we think is our greatest pain can actually become our greatest power in Christ when we take the time to redefine vulnerability.