Jola Speaks
Jola Speaks is a daily Podcast intended to grow and equip its listeners in their trust walk with God. The current focus is on obtaining clarity as we go through our individual processes with God - drop our own will, answering His calling, trusting Him and submitting to His Will. Why me? Why am I here? Why don’t I feel content with my achievements? What is happening to me? Why does my heart feel so heavy? What is wrong? Yes! we have so many questions, I have been there, I understand what you are going through, and you are not alone. I am by no means an expert and every episode is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Let us all learn together under the leading of the Holy Spirit. The podcast unexpectedly started in December 2022 Please listen to the first podcast titled My Podcast Testimony for the full story. I know you will be enlightened as you listen. Got questions? Please let me know.
Episodes
743 episodes
YOUR GIFT ISN’T JUST FOR YOU | How to Use What God Gave You to Help Others
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 conve...
When You Feel Too Weak to Keep Going | Finding Strength in God
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 epi...
Why God Convicts You (And Why It’s Actually Love)
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 sorr...
Why You Keep Missing What God Is Trying to Show You | Attention Unlocks Understanding
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 S...
How To Read The Bible With Understanding | Why Scripture Feels Different In Different Seasons
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 w...
Why Finishing the Work Isn’t the Real Victory | Nehemiah 8 Explained
What if the real victory isn’t just completing the assignment?In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 8 and the powerful moment where the people “gathered together as one.” After years of opposition, pressure, rebuilding, and...
Why Generosity Feels Different When It’s Genuine | Lessons From Nehemiah
In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore an important lesson from Nehemiah 7:70–72: generosity modeled through leadership and sincere sacrifice. Generosity can be a sensitive topic, especially when people have experienced pressure...
How to Hear God for Yourself (You Don’t Need a Middleman)
Do you feel like you always need someone else to hear from God for you? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we reflect on a powerful moment in Nehemiah 7 and what it reveals about access to God after the cross. Before Jesus,...
How to Trust God When You Don’t See Results (It’s Bigger Than You Think)
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing actually matters? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful lesson from Nehemiah 7 — and what it teaches us about impact, obedience, and trusting God beyond what we can see.&nb...
When Your Work Starts Defining You (Finding Your Identity Beyond What You Do)
Have you ever felt like your work is becoming your identity?In this special Workers’ Day episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a deeply personal and often overlooked struggle—the emotional attachment to the work we do and how it can begin ...
How Do You Know You’re Making the Right Decision? (Faith vs Feelings)
How do you know if you’re making the right decision… or just choosing what feels right? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore the difference between logical decisions and God-led decisions, and why discernment requires more tha...
Why Do We Rush Things at the End? (How to Finish Well Without Regret)
Why do we tend to rush things right at the end… after putting in so much effort? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful lesson from Nehemiah 7 and what it means to truly finish well. Nehemiah didn...
When You Can’t Control the Outcome: How to Trust God in Toxic Situations
Ever felt like you had to "guard and protect" your work because you couldn't trust the people around you? In today’s episode of Jola Speaks, we dive into Nehemiah 6 to see how Nehemiah finished a massive project while his own team was reporting...
Why Some People Break Under Pressure… and Others Don’t (The Power of Identity in Christ)
Why do some people stand firm under pressure… while others struggle to respond the same way? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful contrast from Nehemiah 6:17–19. The nobles of Judah were influenced and controlled de...
What Is Controlling Your Life Without You Realising? | Spiritual Growth & Surrender (Nehemiah 6)
What is influencing your thoughts, decisions, and actions—without you even realising it? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 6:17–19 and uncover a powerful truth: sometimes the greatest obstacles are not external, bu...
How to Live So People See God in You | Faith, Work & Influence (Nehemiah 6)
What does your life say about the God you serve? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we reflect on Nehemiah 6:15–16 and a powerful truth: when the work was completed, people didn’t just see success—they recognised that God was behind it...
Why Success Is the Best Form of Revenge | Staying Focused Despite Distractions (Nehemiah 6)
Is success really the best form of revenge? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful lesson from Nehemiah 6:15–16 and what it means to stay focused in the face of distractions, opposition, and pressure. Nehe...
Why You Struggle to Finish What You Start | Staying Focused on God’s Assignment (Nehemiah 6)
Why do we struggle to finish what we start—especially when we know it matters? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful lesson from Nehemiah 6:15, where the wall of Jerusalem was completed in just 52 days. T...
Why Real Leaders Don’t Run When Things Get Hard | Christian Leadership & Responsibility (Nehemiah 6 Explained)
What does real leadership look like when things get difficult? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful lesson from Nehemiah 6:10–13 and what it truly means to lead with responsibility, courage, and alignment with God’s...
Are You Hiding Your True Feelings From God? (Why Honesty Unlocks Clarity)
Are you truly honest with God… or just saying what sounds right? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful moment from John 20, where Mary Magdalene encounters Jesus after the resurrection — but doesn’t recognise Him at ...
Where Is Your Hope Really? | When Faith and Expectations Don’t Match (John 20 Easter Reflection)
Where is your hope really? In this Easter Monday reflection, we take a deeper look at John 20:11–18 and the response of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. Although she followed Jesus, witnessed His miracles, and heard His...
Are You Still Expecting the Past? The Empty Tomb Explained (John 20 Easter Message)
What if God has already answered your prayer… but you’re still expecting the old outcome? In this Easter message, we explore a powerful and often overlooked moment from John 20, when Mary Magdalene stood at the empty tomb—confused, ...
How Do I Hear God for Myself? | Discernment in Everyday Decisions (Nehemiah 6 Explained)
How do you truly hear God for yourself—especially when making important life decisions? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we dive into Nehemiah 6:10–13 and uncover why discernment is one of the most critical skills for any believer na...
How Do I Know If It’s God’s Voice or Just My Thoughts? | Discernment in Everyday Decisions
How do you know if a voice is from God… or just your own thoughts?In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful moment from Nehemiah 6:10–13, where Nehemiah is confronted with a message that sounds right, feels familiar,...
How to Stay Focused When You’re Tired and Overwhelmed | Nehemiah Strategy
Have you ever noticed how distraction feels stronger when you’re tired? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful insight from Nehemiah 6: sometimes the real battle isn’t distraction… it’s fatigue. ...