Here and Now

Don't be deceived - the process of living out our God given identity as a Son and a Daughter is not an easy one! However, Jesus points us in the right direction by telling us to be child like so that we may inherit the kingdom of God. Woohoo !! Our discussion is based on Matthew 18:1-5 and John 5:19-20. I recorded this episode on Monday and by Tuesday the Lord was already healing me so I had to re...

Welcome to another episode of the Here & Now podcast! This week Sofia shares some thoughts about how it can be challenging to hope when we've experienced hope deferred. Sofia also shares an encouragement she sensed from the Lord for you. This conversation is an interactive one so grab a notebook, pen and beverage of choice :) Our hope is that you be encouraged in your own faith journey. If you...

Sofia is back with a BANG. In this episode Sofia talks about how she has been in a time of hiding and what the Lord did in her during that time. Some of the lessons involved discovering what true humility is and what it means to know God is close and pleased with us. Sofia describes this as knowing the father's gaze. The hidden time was fruitful and Sofia unpacks her healing journey with God and h...

We have come to the end of season 1 - WOOHOO & AWH! But do not fret, we are leaving you with a REAL treat. This episode is so so timely and it will no doubt ignite faith in you. In this last episode Sofia is joined by Praise who quit her job without knowing what was next. All Praise knew was that she had to be obedient and follow the path of peace and TRUST. This not only paid off but now Prai...

This is the second to last episode in our first series and it's a good one! This week Sofia was joined by Nic to talk about living surrendered and allowing God to establish our steps. Nic shares his passion for serving others and how God has been faithful to him and always opened the right doors at the right time. Finally, this episode highlights how God speaks to us through a feeling of peace...

Welcome back for another Friday episode! This week Sofia is joined by her friend Marjorie as she was in the midst of packing her bags to go back to Switzerland after 3 years in London. Marjorie talks to us about what it has been like surrendering what the future may look like and waiting on the Lord for the door He opens. Though countercultural to be led by anxiety in the waiting Marjorie reflects...

Hi friends! Welcome back to the 'Here & Now' podcast for another episode. Rebekah Young, one of Sofia's closest friends, is joining her this week. In this podcast, they discuss how their friendship has been essential to supporting and edifying one another in their spiritual lives. Even though they approach their Friday fasts with different perspectives, they explain, how these fast...

We're back for another episode! This conversation, Nathaniel and Sofia talk about how a simple invitation can change a life. Nathaniel shares how he uses football as a way to connect to those outside of church, and shares a story about his friend Myles becoming a Christian because of a simple invitation. Not only this, Sofia and Nathaniel also discuss how important it is that different people...

We're back for our fifth episode where Sofia is joined by Lydia to chat about the acting and performance world. In an industry where we'd assume people feel seen, Lydia tells us how this often is not the case. Having processed this hurt, God is now using Lydia to love actors and bring them together so that they may find hope in Jesus. Sofia and Lydia also discuss the journey of navigating...

This episode Sofia is joined by Silas where they discuss the importance of the secret place 'Here & Now'. This is not only an equipping conversation but also an encouraging one. The secret place is truly indispensable and just that morning from the overflow of the secret place Silas was able to encourage a room of young leaders. In addition to this, they share a few observations on wha...

This episode Sofia is joined by Judah to talk about his mental health journey and how God has used music to bring ongoing healing. Judah shares how God has been dealing with his fear once it's bought into the light. Through Judah's story you'll hear how the God's heart of the father has pursued him. GOD IS YOUR FATHER. We also talk about the power of friendships and healing through community. "Sad...

This episode Sofia is joined by Maddie to chat about how often God will shake up our whole lives so that we learn to trust His plan. Nevertheless, Maddie has learned that God can use anyone to bring His purposes about. In her particular example, God used her manager, in a tea shop to confirm she was in the right place. This is an episode you do not want to miss out if you are feeling discouraged a...

This episode Sofia is joined by Jessie to chat about how this time last year God was speaking to them both about the same job. Except it was only right for one of them and through each other's obedience they found common blessing and provision. If you are currently trusting God with your finances and friendships - this episode is for you! Ps - the sound cuts off for a few seconds at around 10m...