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Selah: The Pause That Transforms

by Ishimwe Vestine

Selah is not just a podcast, it is a space to pause, reflect, and realign with God in the midst of a noisy world. Each episode invites you into deeper conversations about faith, spiritual growth, and what it truly means to walk with God beyond surface-level understanding. Through honest reflections and biblical truth, we explore identity, surrender, worship, relationships, and spiritual maturity. If you’ve been feeling spiritually distracted or longing for more, this is your moment to be still and encounter God. PAUSE. BE STILL. BE CHANGED One Selah at a time. 🤍

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Episodes

  1. Ep 41: What Does It Mean to Be a Christian | Selah with Ishimwe Vestine

    What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? In this episode, we move beyond labels and religion to explore what Scripture says about being a disciple of Christ. Christianity isn't just believing in Jesus—it's surrendering your life to Him, abiding in Him, and becoming more like Him every day. 🤍…

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  2. Ep 40: Such a Time as This - God's Positioning Selah with Ishimwe Vestine.

    Ep. 40: Such a Time as This – God's Positioning | Selah with Ishimwe Vestine What if the season you're in right now is not an accident, but divine positioning? In this season finale, we journey through the story of Esther and discover how God prepares, positions, and calls ordinary people for...

  3. Ep 39: You Will Know Them by Their Fruits Selah with Ishimwe Vestine

    Ep. 39: You Will Know Them by Their Fruits | Selah with Ishimwe Vestine In a world full of voices, opinions, and appearances, how do we discern what is truly from God? In this episode, we dive into Jesus' words in Matthew 7 and explore why He told us that people are not known by their gifts,...

  4. Ep 38: We Want Omega Without Alpha Selah with Ishimwe Vestine

    Ep. 38: We Want Omega Without Alpha | Selah with Ishimwe Vestine We often celebrate God as the Omega—the One who finishes the story—while resisting Him as Alpha, the One who begins it. In this episode, we explore our tendency to want God's promises, outcomes, and blessings without first...

  5. Ep 37: You're Sorry But...Are You different | Selah with Ishimwe Vestine

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore the difference between being sorry and truly repenting. Repentance is more than guilt, regret, or an emotional response to sin—it is a turning away. Together, we reflect on godly sorrow, transformation, and what it...

  6. Ep 36: As For Me and My House... | Selah with Ishimwe Vestine

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on Joshua 24:15 and the call to live set apart in a compromising world. This conversation explores surrender, obedience, dying to the flesh, and choosing God intentionally even when culture pulls in the opposite...

  7. EP 35: God in Our Relationships Ft. Nana George (Part 2)

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In part two of this conversation featuring Nana George, we continue exploring relationships through the lens of faith. From compromise and boundaries to surrender and obedience, we speak honestly about the tension between emotions and alignment...

  8. Ep 34: God in Our Relationships (Part One) ft. Nana George

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In part one of this guest conversation featuring Nana George, we explore the realities of relationships through the lens of faith. From compromise and temptation to boundaries, obedience, and emotional struggles, we speak honestly about the hard...

  9. Ep 33: Worship is a Lifestyle — Not Just Music

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we go deeper into what worship truly is. Worship is not just music or a moment—it’s a lifestyle. It’s reflected in how we live, what we prioritize, and how we respond to God daily. This conversation invites you to move beyond...

  10. Ep 32: We Must First Behold Him

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on what it truly means to behold God—not just see Him, but fix our attention on Him in a way that transforms us. It’s possible to be familiar with God and still not be changed by Him. We explore how reverence,...

  11. Ep 31: God Is Holy, Holy, Holy

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we pause to reflect on the holiness of God—what it truly means and why it matters. God is not just loving; He is set apart, pure, and unlike anything we can compare Him to. We explore how understanding His holiness changes the…

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  12. Ep 30: What Are You Feeding Your Spirit

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on what we are consistently feeding our spirit through what we watch, listen to, and dwell on. Everything we consume shapes us, whether we realize it or not. We explore the tension between the flesh and the spirit…

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  13. Ep 29: Perfect Will vs Permissible Will

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this guest episode, we explore the difference between God’s perfect will and His permissible will. We reflect on why a good God allows difficult things to happen, and how free will plays a role in our lives. This conversation challenges us to...

  14. Ep 28: Going Back to the Maker

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on what it means to return to the One who created us. In a world that constantly defines us, it’s easy to lose sight of our true identity. We explore how knowing God is essential to understanding who we are. This is…

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  15. Ep 27: I Have Toiled All Night

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on seasons of effort that seem to produce no results. It’s easy to feel discouraged when you’ve tried, waited, and still see no outcome. We explore what it means to trust God even after disappointment and to obey…

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  16. Ep 26: Reaching Spiritual Maturity

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore what spiritual maturity truly looks like beyond time and experience. It’s not about how long you’ve believed, but how deeply you’ve grown. We reflect on consistency, character, and obedience as markers of maturity.…

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  17. Ep 25: What Your Yes Will Cost You

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on the cost of saying yes to God. Obedience is beautiful, but it often requires sacrifice, discomfort, and letting go. We explore what it means to choose God even when it’s not easy or convenient. This is a call to...

  18. Ep 24: The Scars Of Grace

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore how grace doesn’t erase our past—it redeems it. The things we’ve been through may leave marks, but those marks can tell a story of God’s faithfulness. We reflect on healing, restoration, and how God uses what we’ve...

  19. Ep 23: God's Speed Not Mine

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on the tension between our timing and God’s timing. It’s easy to want things to move faster, but God is intentional in every step. We explore how waiting is not wasted, and how God uses time to form us. This is a call...

  20. Ep 22: Can God Trust You

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on a question we don’t often ask ourselves: can God trust us? Beyond what we want from Him, we consider how we steward what He has already given. We explore faithfulness, obedience, and consistency in the small…

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  21. Ep 21: We Must Share In The Death Too

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on what it means to truly follow Christ—not just in blessing, but in surrender. Following Jesus requires dying to self, letting go of old ways, and embracing transformation. We explore the cost of discipleship and…

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  22. Ep 20: The Enemy Blesses Too

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we confront a hard but necessary truth: not every open door is from God. Sometimes what looks like a blessing can actually be a distraction, pulling you away from purpose. We reflect on the importance of discernment and learning...

  23. Ep 19: When Faith Feels Quiet

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we sit with the silence—those seasons when God feels distant and faith feels quiet. It’s in these moments that doubt can creep in, and patience is tested. We reflect on what it looks like to remain steady and trust God even when...

  24. Ep: 18 In His Image

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on what it truly means to be made in the image of God. This goes beyond identity—it speaks to how we live, reflect His character, and walk in purpose. We explore how easily that image can be distorted by the world if…

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  25. Ep 17: Attire for The Season

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore what it means to be spiritually dressed for the season you’re in. Just as seasons change, so does what is required of you. We reflect on whether your mindset, habits, and posture align with where God is taking you.…

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  26. Ep 16: Who is God of Your Life

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we ask a deeply personal question: who truly sits on the throne of your life? It’s easy to say God is first, but our actions often reveal otherwise. We reflect on control, surrender, and the areas we may still be holding onto....

  27. Ep 15: Submission vs Surrender

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we break down the difference between submission and surrender—and why both matter in your walk with God. Submission can be outward, but surrender is deeply internal. We reflect on what it means to not only obey, but to release...

  28. Ep 14: Unless You Become Like a Child

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on the call to childlike faith. Not childish, but trusting, dependent, and sincere. We explore what it looks like to approach God without pride, control, or overcomplication. This is an invitation to return to...

  29. Ep 13: The Power of Unsaid Prayers

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore the prayers we never say out loud—the ones held in our hearts. Even when words fail, God still sees and understands. We reflect on how silence does not mean disconnection, and how God meets us in the unspoken. This is…

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  30. Ep 12: When Obedience Hurts

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on the reality that obedience is not always easy. Following God can require letting go of what feels comfortable or familiar. We explore how pain can be part of the process, but not the end of it. Obedience may cost...

  31. Ep 11: Who's on Your Boat

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on the people we allow into our lives and how they influence our direction. Not everyone is meant to journey with you, even if they started with you. We explore the importance of discernment in relationships and...

  32. Ep 10: Proximity is not Intimacy

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore the difference between being around God and truly knowing Him. It’s possible to be close in distance but far in relationship. We reflect on how routine and familiarity can replace genuine connection. This is an...

  33. Ep 9: I will Remain Faithful Where He Met Me

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on staying faithful in the place where God first met you. Before moving forward, there is often a call to remain grounded. We explore the importance of consistency and not rushing past what God is doing. This is a...

  34. Ep 8: The Art of Falling Forward

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore “the art of falling forward”—what it looks like to stumble, fail, and still move closer to God. Instead of letting failure push us back, we learn how surrender, humility, and grace can turn our falls into steps of...

  35. Ep 7: Making a Home in the Wilderness

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we reflect on what it means to be in a season that feels like a wilderness—and how God meets us there. When life feels uncertain or dry, this is an invitation to trust His presence, remain rooted, and allow Him to shape you even...

  36. Ep 6: Going Back to The Basics

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine In this episode, we return to the foundation: going back to the basics of faith. When everything feels complicated or overwhelming, sometimes the answer is to slow down and realign with what truly matters—knowing God, staying grounded in His…

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  37. Ep 5: Where God Hides in The Hurt

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we explore a difficult but honest question: Where is God in the hurt? In moments of pain, silence, and confusion, it can feel like He’s distant—but what if He’s closer than we think? This is a space to reflect on how God meets…

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  38. Ep 4: Who is God Really?

    Welcome back to Selah Podcast with Ishimwe Vestine. In this episode, we pause to ask a deeper question: Who is God, really? Beyond what we’ve heard or assumed, we reflect on His true nature—His holiness, character, and what it means to truly know Him. This is an invitation to move past...

  39. Ep: 3 Mind of Christ Over The Mold of The World

    Welcome to Selah with Ishimwe Vestine. In this first episode, we introduce the heart behind the podcast and the meaning behind the name change, while exploring a powerful tension: the mind of Christ vs. the mold of the world. In a culture that constantly shapes how we think, it’s easy to conform...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Selah is not just a podcast, it is a space to pause, reflect, and realign with God in the midst of a noisy world. Each episode invites you into deeper conversations about faith, spiritual growth, and what it truly means to walk with God beyond surface-level understanding. Through honest reflections and biblical truth, we explore identity, surrender, worship, relationships, and spiritual maturity. If you’ve been feeling spiritually distracted or longing for more, this is your moment to be still and encounter God. PAUSE. BE STILL. BE CHANGED One Selah at a time. 🤍

HOSTED BY

Ishimwe Vestine

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Selah is not just a podcast, it is a space to pause, reflect, and realign with God in the midst of a noisy world. Each episode invites you into deeper conversations about faith, spiritual growth, and what it truly means to walk with God beyond surface-level understanding. Through honest reflections...

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