Love Abolade: What It Really Means to Live for God

Millions know Love Abolade for her voice, but few know the story behind it.In this episode of the Sound Minds Podcast, Tolu Afilaka sits down with worship minister Love Abolade for an honest conversation about faith, purpose, discipline, and the unseen journey behind public ministry.Love shares how she encountered God at university, why she spent hours in prayer, what shaped her approach to worship, and why she believes excellence is an act of worship.She also discusses why she doesn't listen to Afrobeats for entertainment, the lessons she learnt from studying Beyoncé's preparation for Coachella, whether churches should pay music ministers, and the biggest lessons she's learnt from Pastor Emmanuel Iren.Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, leader, or someone seeking a deeper walk with God, this conversation offers practical wisdom on purpose, excellence, and staying grounded in your faith.In this episode:How encountering God changed her lifeWhy she prayed through the night as a studentThe discipline behind worship ministryWhy she doesn't listen to AfrobeatsWhat Beyoncé taught her about excellenceShould churches pay music ministers?The importance of purpose over ambitionLessons from Pastor Emmanuel IrenWhy her greatest desire is simply to remain close to GodIf you enjoyed this episode, follow Sound Minds Podcast and leave a rating or review—it helps more people discover these conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.