Jola Speaks

Send us Fan Mail Purifying your heart isn't something you do once and move on from.  In this episode, Jola reflects on Nehemiah 12 and explains why inviting God to search your heart should become a daily habit. Discover practical biblical insights on living with integrity, maintaining a tender heart and representing Christ well in every area of life. #jolaspeaks @jolaspeaks #christianpodcast...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to purify your heart?  In this episode, Jola reflects on Nehemiah 12 and shares how repentance, forgiveness and God's healing work together to restore our hearts.  If you've been carrying offence, bitterness, pain or unresolved hurt, this conversation will encourage you to stop focusing only on what happened to you and begin inviting God to heal...

Send us Fan Mail What quietly has your attention?  In this episode, Jola reflects on Nehemiah 12 and Jesus' words in John 4 to explore what true worship really means. Beyond music and church services, worship is revealed by what consistently occupies our hearts.  Discover how to identify the distractions competing for your attention and learn practical, biblical steps to worship God in spirit...

Send us Fan Mail Before the worship came the preparation.  Before the songs came the heart.  In this episode, Jola begins a new series from Nehemiah 12, exploring why true worship starts within us before it is expressed through our words, work or service.  Discover how God prepares hearts before assignments and why the condition of your heart shapes every area of your life—from your workplace to y...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to dedicate something to God?  Many of us think dedication is a ceremony—a special day marked by celebration and prayer. But Scripture reveals something much deeper.  In this episode, Jola reflects on Nehemiah 12 and explains why the true work of dedication begins after the ceremony. Through relatable examples from marriage, business, family and everyday l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever dedicated something to God with sincere passion, only to realise months or years later that you've gradually taken it back? In today's episode of Jola Speaks , we continue our study through Nehemiah by asking a deeply personal question: What have you dedicated to God... and where is it now? Life has a way of bringing challenges, disappointments and delays t...

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 refle...

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...

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 t...

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 whethe...

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 “...

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...

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 di...

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...

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. Th...

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 t...

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 uncertain...

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, anx...

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...

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...

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...

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 b...

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...

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 convict...

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...