Bridgette Alfred sits down with Minister Yolanda Pelzer—founder of The Maverick Academy, pastor, and spiritual mentor.

Yolanda shares:

🔥 The IHOP Test: How she leased a 3,000/monthchurchbuildingwith3,000/monthchurchbuildingwith0—and 12 skeptical members.
🌿 Sacred Self-Care: Why sleep and exercise are spiritual acts (and how burnout almost derailed her calling).
⚡ Gender Roles Revelation: The science-backed Bible study that exploded her view of God’s design.

Connect with Yolanda:

The Maverick Academy: ⁠thedivinemaverick.com

Social Media: @thedivinemaverick (⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠)

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