The Magnify Conversations

It’s a sobering thought that death is one of the few certainties of life, and most of us have or will have to experience losing someone close to us. Even as women who believe in the hope of eternal life, it doesn’t make grieving any less painful. Our real and raw feelings aren’t a sign of slow or stagnant healing, but a sign that we cherished someone so dearly and miss them being present in our lives. This week we hear Sarah’s touching story of losing her husband in her 30s and navigating that as a woman, wife and mother.

How can we find balance in taking the time to process life-shattering events and honouring the loss of life, while not being wholly defined by it? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Sarah Stephen in the Magnify Studio for Ep 60 ‘How To Rise After the Loss of a Spouse’.

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There can be a lot of confusion around how we expand our finances and take the first step towards passive income. Some of us might even feel concerned with moral and ethical questions focusing on if biblical values can overlap with an abundant bank account. With the cost of living increasing, we can use wisdom and take practical steps to ensure a good quality of life despite the state of struggling economies across the globe. 

How can we build wealth to help safeguard our financial future and be a blessing to others? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Solafunmi Sosanya-Lawal in the Magnify Studio for Ep 59 ‘The Blueprint to Growing Your Finances’.

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There can be tension in feeling like we don’t fit in perfectly in different parts of our lives, whether that be at work, at social events or even at Church. The pressure to conform and be like everyone else can be tempting, but we want to remember that God made us all uniquely and wants us to celebrate that. It’s our job to show up authentically and know that there is power in taking up space in both spiritual and secular circles, especially when we want to be a bridge for people to recognise and connect with Christ.

Why do some Christians think that having a relationship with Jesus means losing our artistic expressiveness and personality? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Natalia Rodriguez in the Magnify Studio for Ep 58 ‘Creativity is Key: Following Jesus Shouldn't Be Boring’.

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We can often take life for granted whether we’re going through heavenly highs or laborious lows, and forget that tomorrow isn’t promised. In this episode we are joined by Esther Longe who gives an account of before, during and after she experienced, and miraculously survived a plane crash in 2006. She shares her struggles with survivor’s guilt, and sheds light on her emotional and spiritual growth that took place years after the accident. We discuss the importance of unpacking distressing moments, and also talk about how we can use our personal experiences to help others on their healing journeys.

Where do we draw the line between re-living and acknowledging trauma, and growing from it? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Esther Longe in the Magnify Studio for Ep 57 ‘I'm Part of the 10% That Survived the Plane Crash’.

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There are many ways to build a thriving personal brand, but we wanted to lean into the simplistic approach of rooting everything we do in faith, authenticity, and fulfillment. We want to be ambitious women who have an honest digital presence that reflects our personal values. When we press into God and find out what truly matters to us as unique individuals, we can begin to cultivate meaningful experiences and content that inspires others to find success in living their own lives with sincerity and joy.

How can we find the balance between authenticity online and real life, and how much power is there in discerning when and what to share? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Ruth Ntorinkansah in the Magnify Studio for Ep 56 ‘Standing Out in an Oversaturated World: How to Build a Personal Brand’.

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We enter marriage with the belief that it’s a lifelong commitment, but it requires two people to work at it for it to be a successful union. In this episode we hear Ashley’s story of how there were signs of a deteriorating relationship, and how she finally came to accept it was over on Christmas day. We learn about the journey of healing, developing, and finding her worth on the other end of divorce. Heartbreak isn’t pleasant, but it can unlock clarity and wisdom that strengthens our relationship with God, who never leaves us.

How can we not fixate on the breakdown of a serious relationship, and move forward in a way that liberates us to be ready for the joy that’s waiting for us in the future? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Ashley Andrew in the Magnify Studio for Ep 55 ‘My Husband Abandoned Me, but I'm Choosing to be Better Instead of Bitter’.

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Achieving success in the world of investing requires a combination of strategic decision-making, risk-taking, discernment, and embracing your unique strengths. In this episode we get into how Yvonne turned her interest in economics into her passion for investing. We also learn about her wisdom that encourages us to pursue professional excellence while making well-informed decisions and how we can represent Jesus in the workplace - no matter what job we’re in.

How can we feel confident in taking up space and leading our industries while not compromising our ethics? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Yvonne Bajela in the Magnify Studio for Ep 54 ‘Cracking the Code: How I Got Into Investing’.

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There’s a wealth of advice online, and offline about how we should date intentionally with the goal of marriage, but sometimes it can feel outdated, or like we’ve turned dating into a tick box exercise. We’re taking a look at the role of mutual respect, attraction, common interests and spiritual alignment, while also discussing why maintaining a God centered marriage is a constant commitment. It’s time we open our eyes and confront the differences between someone with potential, and someone who has potential to have a successful relationship with you.

How do we discern someone who’s husband material, and not just someone who acts the part? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Magnify’s founder Ruth Yimika Afolabi in the Magnify Studio for Ep 53 ‘How did I know he was the one?’

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Many of us are inquisitive women who are seeking to find peace and purpose in the world around us. For some of us this has led us down a path of exploring different faiths, philosophies and practises. We can sometimes feel ourselves pulling away from what we view as more traditional religion because we feel it’s not personal enough, but that’s when we need to dig deeper. Self-discovery, self-actualisation and commercialised New Age trends won’t fulfill us, but we know something that can.

How do we shift from entertaining aspects of general spirituality and cultural Christianity to authentically choosing to follow Jesus? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Joey Darlinn in the Magnify Studio for Ep 52 ‘New Age to Christianity: How I Found Jesus in Adulthood'.

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A lot of emphasis is placed on the topics of money and marriage, but when we combine the two we are able to magnify many existing issues, and expose how deep our core values really go. Financial expectations and talking about how we should spend and save isn’t always comfortable, but it is necessary to have a thriving relationship that honours God and our spouse. So much anxiety and fear comes from money dysmorphia, a lack of financial literacy or personal experiences with poverty or debt. We’re learning how to deepen our faith and manage our finances better by tapping into Biblical money management tips.

How do we have open and honest conversations about finances that lead to positive outcomes, when it can be awkward to bring up in a relationship? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Tolu Frimpong in the Magnify Studio for Ep 51 ‘From "I Do" to "We Do": Why Money Talks Are Essential in a Successful Marriage'.

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