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
708 episodes
Why Accountability Is Essential for Lasting Change
Why is accountability essential for lasting transformation? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore a powerful leadership and spiritual principle from Nehemiah 5 — why accountability is necessary to sustain real change. ...
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Episode 39
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9:39
Correction That Restores, Not Destroys: How to Lead Hard Conversations God’s Way
How do you correct someone without humiliating them? In Nehemiah 5, we see a powerful leadership moment. Faced with injustice among his own people, Nehemiah responded with clarity, conviction, and strategy. He: ...
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Episode 38
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9:29
The Power of Pause: Why Leaders Must Think Before They React
Have you ever reacted too quickly and regretted it later? In Nehemiah 5, we see a powerful leadership moment. Nehemiah became angry after hearing about injustice among the people — but instead of reacting immediately, he paused.&nbs...
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Episode 37
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9:55
God Builds Hearts: Why the Process Is Changing You While You Build
Are you building something right now — a career, a ministry, a business, a team and feeling stretched in ways you didn’t expect? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we continue our study in the Book of Nehemiah and uncover a powerful tr...
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Episode 36
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8:38
People Are Not Perfect: Leading With Wisdom When Building With Others
Have you ever tried building something meaningful… only to realise that the hardest part wasn’t the work — it was the people? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 5 and uncover a powerful truth: not every battle comes...
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Episode 35
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7:30
When Battles Come From Within: How Internal Conflict Can Destroy What You’re Building
What do you do when the real threat to your vision isn’t external opposition… but internal conflict? In Nehemiah 5, the wall was rising — but the people were breaking. Financial oppression, injustice, and silent suffering began to t...
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Episode 34
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9:15
Leadership by Example: Why True Authority Comes Through Service (Nehemiah 4 Explained)
What makes someone a true leader? In Nehemiah 4:19–23, we see a powerful leadership model that still applies in today’s workplace, ministry, and business environments. Nehemiah didn’t lead from a distance. He laboured wi...
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Episode 33
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12:05
Constant Preparedness Overcomes Constant Opposition: How to Protect What You’re Building
Are you building something God has placed in your hands — but sensing constant resistance? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 4:15–23 and uncover a powerful leadership principle: constant preparedness is the right r...
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Episode 32
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9:28
Flexibility Is Important: Why God Sometimes Changes the Strategy While You’re Building
What do you do when the original plan stops working — but the assignment is still from God? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 4 and uncover a powerful leadership lesson: flexibility is not weakness, and it...
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Episode 31
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9:09
When Strength Is Failing: How God Teaches Leaders to Respond Wisely (Part 2)
What should leaders do when strength is failing, opposition is rising, and progress feels threatened? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore how Nehemiah responded when the builders grew weary, fear intensified, and the...
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Episode 30
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7:54
When Strength Is Failing: How God Renews You While You’re Still Building (Part 1)
Have you ever felt tired while doing exactly what God asked you to do? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we study Nehemiah 4:10–12 and uncover a powerful truth: opposition doesn’t always stop the work — weariness does....
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Episode 29
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13:50
When Ridicule Escalates: How to Pray and Stay Focused While Building God’s Assignment (Part 2)
In today’s episode of Jola Speaks, we continue our study of Nehemiah by examining what happens after ridicule doesn’t work. When mockery fails, opposition often escalates — moving into anger, conspiracy, and confusion. Jola e...
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Episode 28
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9:21
How to Handle Ridicule When God Calls You to Build (Part 1)
Ridicule is often the first form of opposition we face when obeying God. In this episode, Jola reflects on Nehemiah’s response to mockery and explains why laughter, criticism, and dismissal are not signals to stop, but signs that the work has b...
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Episode 27
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11:14
Alignment Makes the Work Possible | Why Unity Matters When Building with God
What happens when everyone wants the “important” role — and no one wants the necessary one? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore Nehemiah 3 and uncover a powerful leadership principle: alignment makes the work po...
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Episode 26
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10:34
Many Hands, One Purpose: How God Builds Through Unity
Building God’s way requires more than passion — it requires coordination. In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore how God accomplishes His work through unity, structure, and shared responsibility, using Nehemiah’s rebuildi...
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Episode 25
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10:56
Building with God (Part 2): How to Pray Through Opposition Without Losing Focus
When God gives an assignment, opposition often follows. But distraction can be just as dangerous as resistance. In this episode of Jola Speaks, we continue lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah, exploring how opposition delayed th...
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Episode 24
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12:06
Building with God (Part 1): Why Timing Matters When God Gives You a Word
What do you do when God gives you a word — but you’re not sure who to tell, or when to speak? In this episode of Jola Speaks, we step back into the Book of Ezra to understand why Nehemiah was so discreet before rebuilding Jer...
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Episode 23
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22:30
Why Obedience to God Is Hard And Why It Matters More Than Sacrifice
Obedience is one of the most challenging parts of the Christian walk — especially when God’s instructions don’t make sense or feel uncomfortable.In this episode of Jola Speaks, Jola reflects on why obedience matters more than sacr...
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Episode 22
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14:53
Why You Need to Take Time Out With God Before the New Year
As the year comes to an end, many of us rush into planning, goal-setting, and preparation for the next season. But what if the most important step before the new year is not planning — but pausing? In this episode of Jola Speaks...
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Episode 21
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10:28
Why Gratitude Changes Everything | A Biblical Way to End the Year Well
As the year comes to an end, many of us rush into planning what’s next without pausing to reflect on what God has already done. In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore the underrated power of gratitude—how gratitude shap...
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Episode 20
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11:28
Pause, Reflect & Take Stock Before the New Year | Biblical Wisdom for Life and Career Reset
As the year comes to an end, many people rush into planning without pausing to reflect. In this episode of Jola Speaks, we explore the biblical wisdom behind stopping, reflecting, and taking stock before entering a new season....
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Episode 19
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9:04
Why Leadership Matters When You're Building With God in 2026 | Lessons from Nehemiah 3
In today’s episode, we explore a powerful principle from Nehemiah 3 — why God insisted the rebuilding of Jerusalem start with the high priest. His obedience didn’t just build a gate… it built momentum, unity, and spiritual authority ...
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Episode 18
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8:26
How God Sends the Right People for Your Assignment | Discernment for Builders
In today’s episode, Jola teaches a powerful principle from Nehemiah 3 — God doesn’t just give you an assignment; He sends the right people to help you build it. But discerning who belongs where is a spiritual skill every believer needs, ...
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Episode 17
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9:46
Why Your Next Season Must Start With Worship | Lessons From Nehemiah 3
Before Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls, he rebuilt the altar. In this episode, we dive into why worship must be the starting point for every assignment, project, season and calling — especially for believers navigating toda...
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Episode 16
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9:52
Before You Speak: How God Builds You Into a Wise Leader | Nehemiah’s Blueprint for Strategy
God didn’t let Nehemiah speak until he first surveyed the land. In this powerful teaching, we explore why strategy, clarity, and observation are essential before stepping into any God-given assignment. In this episode, ...
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Episode 15
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9:54