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• Does Your Life Reflect What You Say You Believe? 20.07.2026 10分

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to dedicate your life, career, business or family to God? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we continue our series on biblical dedication by exploring why dedication in Scripture was always public—and why that matters for us today. When we dedicate something to God, it isn't simply a private prayer. It's a public declaration that should be reflected in the way we live, work, lead and serve others. If you've ever wondered whether your f...
• Why Letting Go of Control Is One of the Hardest Parts of Following God 17.07.2026 12分

  Send us Fan Mail What does it truly mean to dedicate something to God? Many of us pray for God’s blessing over our careers, businesses, families and dreams—but biblical dedication goes much deeper than asking for favour. In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore the true cost of dedication through Nehemiah 12 and discover why surrendering ownership, control, pride and personal ambition is at the heart of living a life fully devoted to God. If you’ve ever struggled to...
• Is Your Dedication to God Just a Ceremony? 15.07.2026 14分

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever dedicated your child, business, career, home, or even your own life to God? Most Christians think dedication is a special church ceremony. But what if biblical dedication means something much deeper? In today's episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 12 and discover that dedication isn't simply asking God to bless something—it is choosing every day to let that thing exist for His purpose and His glory. If you've ever wondered what it truly ...
• Are You Really Willing to Be Used by God? | Obeying Even When It’s Hard 29.06.2026 10分

  Send us Fan Mail People often pray, “Lord, use me.” But what happens when God’s assignment is inconvenient, unnoticed or requires sacrifice? In today’s episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 11 and discover that God isn’t simply looking for talented people—He’s looking for willing hearts. If you’ve ever wondered why obedience feels difficult, struggled with recognition, or questioned whether you’re qualified, this episode will encourage and challenge you to take your next ste...
• How to Know If You’re Following God’s Plan or Your Own | Lessons from Nehemiah 26.06.2026 11分

  Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest obstacle to God’s purpose isn’t failure, but pursuing the wrong dream? In today’s episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 11 and ask a deeply personal question: What is your “Jerusalem”? Sometimes the promotion, country, company, title, or opportunity we’re chasing feels like the ultimate destination. But what if God sees a future we can’t? What if His “no” is actually protection? And what if His plan is greater than the one we’ve imagined?...
• Why Real Leaders Go First | The Sacrifice Behind True Leadership (Nehemiah 11) 23.06.2026 8分

  Send us Fan Mail Why do some people naturally influence others even without a big title? In Nehemiah 11, the leaders moved into Jerusalem first. They made sacrifices, took risks, and went where others were unwilling to go. Their actions inspired others to follow. In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore why real leadership is about going first, bearing the cost, and setting an example that gives others courage. If you're leading a team, building a business, managing people, serving in minis...
• Why Success Isn't the Finish Line | What to Do After You Achieve Your Goals 19.06.2026 8分

  Send us Fan Mail You prayed for it. Worked for it. Waited for it. Then it finally happened. The promotion came. The business grew. The opportunity opened. Now what? In today's episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful truth from Nehemiah: many of the things we call success are actually God's starting points. Every platform, achievement, and opportunity carries responsibilities and divine purpose. How do you know if you're aligned with God's intention for what He has given you? What questi...
• Why Success Comes With New Responsibilities | Are You Aligning With God's Terms? 15.06.2026 11分

  Send us Fan Mail You finally got the opportunity you prayed for. The promotion happened. The business grew. The platform opened. But what if success isn't the finish line? In today's episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful lesson from Nehemiah: every platform comes with responsibility, and every blessing carries new expectations, stewardship, and obedience. This episode will help Christian professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders understand why succe...
• What To Do After You Finally Get What You've Been Praying For 12.06.2026 11分

  Send us Fan Mail What happens after you finally achieve the thing you've been praying for? Many people spend years pursuing a promotion, building a business, growing a ministry, or reaching a major goal. But what if the platform isn't the destination? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 10 and discover an important lesson: after the wall was built, the real work began. The platform God helped build became the foundation for a greater purpose. If you're navigating career growth...
• Have I Messed Up Too Much? God's Mercy Says No 10.06.2026 11分

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you've gone too far for God to forgive you? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture: God's mercy is greater than our failures. Looking at Nehemiah 9, we see how the Israelites repeatedly disobeyed God, yet He remained gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and ready to pardon. Their story reminds us that God's character does not change, even when we struggle. If you're carrying regret, shame, disappointmen...
• How to Trust God When Life Feels Uncertain | God Sustain 10.06.2026 8分

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been so focused on a problem that you forgot how much God has already brought you through? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 9:20-21 and the powerful reminder that God sustained the Israelites through forty years in the wilderness. Their circumstances weren't perfect, but Scripture says they lacked nothing. If you're navigating uncertainty, waiting seasons, career pressure, family challenges, or personal growth, this episode will en...
• Why Does Every Problem Feel So Big? Remember What God Has Done Before 05.06.2026 11分

  Send us Fan Mail Why do some challenges feel impossible to overcome? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful lesson from Nehemiah 9 and the importance of remembering God's faithfulness. Sometimes our problems appear larger than they really are because we've become more focused on the challenge than on the God who has carried us before. If you're facing uncertainty, anxiety, career pressure, financial challenges, family struggles, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode will ...
• Why We Should Never Take God's Grace for Granted | The Power of the Cross 03.06.2026 5分

  Send us Fan Mail What did Jesus really accomplish on the cross? In today's episode of Jola Speaks, we reflect on the incredible gift of grace, forgiveness, and direct access to God through Jesus Christ. Looking at Nehemiah 9, we see the extensive process God's people once went through for confession, repentance, and restoration. Yet because of Jesus' sacrifice, believers today can come directly to the Father through grace. This episode is a powerful reminder not to become so...
• Why Your Obedience Matters More Than You Think | The Ripple Effect of Saying Yes to God 01.06.2026 9分

  Send us Fan Mail What if your obedience to God is affecting more people than you realise? In today's episode of Jola Speaks, we continue our study through Nehemiah and explore how one person's obedience can inspire an entire community. Nehemiah's decision to obey God didn't just transform his own life. It influenced others to align themselves with God's purpose as well. If you've ever wondered whether your small acts of obedience really matter, this episode will encourage you to see the bigge...
• What Happens When You Delay What God Told You To Do | Obedience & Purpose 29.05.2026 12分

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt God asking you to do something… but fear, uncertainty, or delay kept holding you back? In today’s episode of Jola Speaks, we explore why obedience to God is often much bigger than we realise. Through Nehemiah’s story, we see how one act of obedience didn’t just rebuild walls — it restored people, purpose, worship, and transformation for an entire nation. This episode is for anyone struggling with: fear of taking the next step &n...
• YOUR GIFT ISN’T JUST FOR YOU | How to Use What God Gave You to Help Others 26.05.2026 6分

  Send us Fan Mail What has God placed inside you that could help someone else? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we reflect on Nehemiah 8:10 and the powerful reminder that we are called to be channels of blessing, not containers. This conversation explores: why generosity goes beyond money how your gifts can impact others using your knowledge and experience to serve why God blesses people beyond themselves practical ways to help...
• When You Feel Too Weak to Keep Going | Finding Strength in God 26.05.2026 8分

  Send us Fan Mail There are seasons where life feels emotionally, mentally, and spiritually heavy. In this episode of Jola Speaks, we reflect on Nehemiah 8:10 and the powerful reminder that “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” This episode explores: the difference between joy and happiness how to hold on during exhausting seasons what God’s strength looks like in difficult moments how to keep going when you feel emotionally drained&nb...
• Why God Convicts You (And Why It’s Actually Love) 18.05.2026 11分

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt afraid of what God might reveal if you truly opened your heart to Him? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore the difference between conviction and condemnation through Nehemiah 8 and the journey of Israel from sorrow into restoration and joy. Many people avoid difficult conversations with God because they fear shame, guilt, or rejection. But what if conviction is actually evidence of God’s love? This episode reflects on: Why conviction is different fro...
• Why You Keep Missing What God Is Trying to Show You | Attention Unlocks Understanding 15.05.2026 5分

  Send us Fan Mail A lot of us are reading the Bible, praying, listening to sermons, and still struggling to truly understand what God is saying. But what if the issue isn’t access to God’s word… but attention? In today’s episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 8:3 and the power of spiritual attentiveness. Jola shares why focus matters in prayer, Bible study, and everyday life — especially in a world full of distractions competing for our attention. If you’ve ever struggle...
• How To Read The Bible With Understanding | Why Scripture Feels Different In Different Seasons 13.05.2026 8分

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever read a Bible verse many times… and suddenly one day it felt completely different? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 8:2 and the powerful idea of “hearing with understanding.” Sometimes we hear words without truly understanding them. And when it comes to Scripture, understanding is what transforms reading into revelation. This episode reflects on: Why hearing and understanding are differentHow the Holy Spirit helps us understand ScriptureWhy som...