PODCAST · education
The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi
by Tola TA Alabi
A platform created by Tola TA Alabi, to help you learn how to live a more intentional, meaningful and purposeful life.
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To Hoard or to Share: When Generosity Seems Foolish
Can a person become poor by sharing too much. In this podcast I talk about why a generous person can be perceived as a target for human exploitation.
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When the Person You Married Changes
Marriage is meant to be a life long commitment. In this podcast I discuss if this commitment is strong enough to withstand career changes, changes in our physical appearance and drastic changes in economic status and earning capacity.
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Matchmaking in the Name of God
In this episode I answer a question on the idea of matchmaking and its place in the modern church
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554
We're In Love But Can't Agree
In this podcast I answer a question about the male and female dynamics of love, agreement and submission.
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553
I Was Just a Boy Who Loved to Draw
I was just a boy who loved to draw. I never imagined that simple passion would become a career, a business, and a journey filled with mistakes, wins, failures, and lessons. In this podcast, I tell the story of how I found art, became a graphic designer, and built a business around something I simply loved doing.
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The Valley of Desire: The Power of Want Over Will
We like to think we are logical beings. We like to think we are spiritual beings. But perhaps, before all else, we are desirous beings. More often than we care to admit, we don’t follow what is true—we follow what we want.
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551
Eat, Sleep, Breathe: The True Measure of a Successful Year
We've been taught that winning is about success, money, or status. In this podcast, I argue that the biggest win in life is something you've already achieved.
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550
The Slave and the Master: Our Relationship With Money
In this podcast, I explore how money—something created to serve humanity—has over time become something humanity now serves.
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The Limited Life God Never Designed: The Myth of Scarcity
Is natural scarcity a real thing, or is it man-made? In this podcast, I explore how nature is fundamentally rooted in abundance, and how many of the limitations we experience are created by human systems rather than nature itself.
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548
The Lie About Money and the Concept of Scarcity
This is a recording of a message to my mentee, Kevin. Here, I share my thoughts on money, scarcity, and how life really works.
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547
Your Work vs Your Life: The Humanity Trade Off
In this episode, I talk about how modern-day work has slowly intruded on our sense of personal value, our ownership of time, and even our ability to rest and relax.
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How Worry Kills the Ability to Love: A Childlike Mind
In this podcast, I talk about the root of worry, how it affects our lives, and what we can learn from children about battling and overcoming worry.
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545
Godly Disadvantage: The Setback That Saved You
What looks like a disadvantage may actually be God’s perfect plan. What feels like a setback may be God shielding you from harm.
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What Does Winning in Life Really Mean?
In this podcast episode, I explore what it truly means to win in life, what happiness really means, and what winning and victory truly mean beyond our usual definitions of success.
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When “Realistic” Becomes a Limitation
Sometimes, our clarity is clouded by our idea of what is realistic. When things don’t align with our perception of reality, we begin to doubt what we once saw clearly.In this podcast, I explore how our concept of reality can distort our clarity.
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5 Ways the Devil Keeps People Single
God’s desire is for a man and a woman to be united in marriage. Yet, the devil’s agenda is to keep people trapped in the vulnerabilities of singleness.In this podcast, I reveal 5 ways the devil keeps people single—and how these strategies can quietly hinder people from experiencing the marriage God intends for them.
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Echad: The Mysterious Principle of Becoming an Unstoppable Force
In this podcast, I explore the concept of echad—the Hebrew word for unity—and why its deepest human expression is found in marriage. I examine what it means for two people to become “one” and why this kind of unity cannot be fully replicated in any other human relationship.
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How Wedding Culture Made Marriage Harder
Has the world changed too much for biblical marriage to still work? Or is the problem not that God’s standard has changed—but that our culture has?
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The Illusion of Togetherness: The Radioactive Marriage
Do people really possess the ability to truly come together, to be of one mind and purpose? In this podcast I talk about why this might be much harder than we think.
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538
The Leadership Secret Most People Miss
Why do some people lead well while others fail—even when they have the authority to lead?In this podcast, I explore what effective leadership really is, the often-overlooked secret behind it, and why having the position to lead doesn’t necessarily make you a good leader.
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God, Your Mind and the Concept of Prayer
Prayer is more than words spoken to God—it's a conversation that begins with a heart that can receive.In this episode, I explore what prayer really is, why we pray, and how we pray. I also discuss the kind of prayer that isn't merely offered but is received, and how God often speaks through the thoughts of our minds.If you've ever wondered whether God still speaks today, this conversation is for you.
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Bigger vs Better: The Cost of More
Is bigger always better?In this podcast, I explore why the pursuit of more can sometimes cost us what is better. We often trade depth for scale, quality for quantity, and fulfillment for bigger opportunities—only to discover that bigger doesn't always satisfy.
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The War Against Fruitfulness: Why The Devil Hates Multiplication
What is the true value of people?In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked essence of people and why a growing population is not a burden but one of God's greatest advantages. I also examine why the enemy relentlessly attacks fruitfulness, families, and multiplication—and what that reveals about the power of people.
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The Four Measures of a Good Life
Everyone wants a good life. Very few have ever stopped to define it.
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What Does it Really Mean to Judge Someone?
What does it really mean to judge someone? And what does it mean to be unfairly judged?The truth is, judging is easy when you've never had to live in someone else's world. We see people's decisions, but rarely their battles. We witness their actions, but almost never their circumstances.In this episode, I explore why we're so quick to become judges, why unfair judgment is almost inevitable, and how understanding another person's world can completely change our verdict.
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God, Guys, and Genitals: The Battle Between Sexual Desire and Spiritual Destiny
A man's destiny is often won or lost in the battle for sexual self-control.In this episode, I explore how an uncontrolled sexual drive can quietly derail a man's God-given purpose, and why God's covenant is deeply connected to a man's ability to master his sexual desires. If you've ever wondered why so many gifted men fall short of their calling, this conversation will challenge the way you think about purpose, discipline, and spiritual authority.
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Why Most People Never Find Clarity
Why do so many people struggle to find clarity in life?In this podcast, I explore the two biggest obstacles that keep people from developing clarity, wisdom, and discernment—and how overcoming them can transform the way you think and make decisions.
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Overcoming the Delusion of Desperation: From Problem to Possibllity
Here I reveal 3 mindsets that help overcome the delusion of desperation.
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How the Middle-Class Mindset Limits Your Life
Have you ever wondered why some people are incredibly talented and gifted, yet never seem to go far in life? They have all the potential in the world, but never receive the recognition you believe they deserve. In this podcast, I reveal the three mindsets that separate the exceptional from the average—and why talent alone is rarely enough.
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AI Didn't Kill Creativity. It Killed Mediocrity.
Is AI killing the design industry, or is it exposing it? In this podcast, I answer whether AI is replacing designers, taking jobs, or simply sanitizing the industry by separating real creatives from everyone else.
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Connecting the Dots: Trusting God With Your Future
Have you ever wondered how the scattered dots of your life will ever make sense? How seemingly unrelated moments could one day fit into a bigger picture?In this episode, I explore how God orders our steps, weaves every season together, and, in His perfect timing, connects the dots into a story only He could have written.
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When Dreaming Stops You From Doing
We all have dreams, but dreams can become dangerous when they replace action. In this episode, I explore the subtle trap of living in aspiration mode—always imagining the future while neglecting what can be done today. Your future isn't built by what you hope for; it's built by what you do now. Don't let dreaming stop you from doing.
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Know When You're Winning in Life: The Kimbo Slice Story
How do you know you're actually winning in life—even when it doesn't feel like it?In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked ability to recognize your own victories. Using the story of Kimbo Slice, I show why understanding what a real win looks like can change the way you measure success—and your life.
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How to Influence and Win People's Hearts
Influence isn't about control—it's about connection.In this podcast, I share five powerful ways to influence others and genuinely win people's hearts. If you want to build trust, deepen your relationships, and leave a lasting impact, this episode is for you.
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Information vs Truth: The Height of Knowledge
In this podcast, I explore why revelation may be the highest form of knowledge acquisition. I distinguish between information, education, and learning through human instruction, and contrast them with knowledge gained through spiritual revelation. Is knowledge merely something you gather, or is it something that can be revealed?
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How School Hindered Your Ability to Lead
School taught you how to read, write, and follow instructions. But did it teach you how to speak, influence, persuade, and lead?In this episode, I explore the hidden ways our education system may have strengthened our ability to consume information while weakening our ability to command a room, communicate conviction, and lead people.
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The Voice in Your Head: God or the Enemy?
In this podcast, I talk about how to differentiate God's voice from the devil's voice. I explore the one key thing that separates the clarity of God's voice from the confusion of the enemy's voice.
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When Good Doesn't Pay and Evil Doesn't Punish
In this podcast, I explore the concepts of good and evil, consequence and reward, and how our understanding of them is often more skewed than we realize. Sometimes what we call reward and consequence isn't what we think it is, and what we call good and evil may not be as straightforward as we assume.
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The Unnecessary Fuss About Finding Your Calling
We live in a world obsessed with finding gifts, callings, and purpose. In this podcast, I ask a different question: what if there is one gift, one calling, and one purpose that stands above all others?
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Why God-Given Passions Die
In this podcast, I talk about why most people give up on their passion — their God-given passion. I explore the one thing that causes people to become disillusioned with pursuing the very thing they feel internally led and called to do.
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Contenders of God's Plan for You: The Alternative Universe
There is a misconception that if something is God's plan, it will unfold without resistance. Scripture paints a different picture. God's plans often face contention.
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Ministry Beyond Religion: Pancakes in Ibadan
What is ministry, really?In this podcast, I challenge some common assumptions about ministry and explore its true meaning. Is ministry simply a religious activity, or is it a deeper expression of human spiritual connection? Join me as I examine what ministry is, who it is for, and how it shapes the way we relate to God and to one another.
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The "Brotherly" Myth: Why Men Can't Save Men
In an age where men are facing unprecedented mental and emotional challenges, what is the God given antidote? In this podcast, I address this from a purely scriptural stand point.
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Attention isn't Success
When did attention become the measure of success?Why are we so addicted to being seen, noticed, and validated?In today's podcast, I explore the origin of attention, the human desire for it, and why our pursuit of it may be distracting us from what truly matters. We live in a world that rewards visibility, but is attention really the thing we should be chasing?Join me as I unpack why the need for attention has become so dominant in our culture and what we stand to gain when we shift our focus to things of greater and lasting value.
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The Dwarf Who Became A Giant: God is Science
In this podcast, I explore the relationship between God and science, revealing how what we often call "science" is simply the discovery of knowledge that God has already embedded within creation.
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Seeing God's Provision in Scarcity
As most parts of the world today experience economic hardship, I teach on 3 ways God shows up for you to see you through this period.
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Man's Gold vs God's Sand: The Usual Economy of the Godly
This is a Bible study where I unravel the treasure and wisdom in the story of the encounter between Naaman and Elisha in 2Kings chapter 5.
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Your Inner World Creates Your Outer World
What truly determines what happens to you once you step out each day? In this podcast, I explore how your value system shapes your reality — from the people you meet to the opportunities that come your way. I talk about how the quality of your inner world eventually manifests in your outer world. Because before anything changes around you, something must first change within you.
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Can God Be Good If the World Is This Bad?
In a world filled with evil, suffering, and all kinds of human atrocities, it becomes very easy to slip into the mindset of questioning whether God is truly good — or even whether He exists at all. In this podcast, I address how to consistently recognize the goodness of God in a world that often appears overwhelmingly dark and broken.
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How to Stay Anchored in the Midst of Challenges
In this podcast I answer a question on staying anchored when faced with hardship and challenges.
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A platform created by Tola TA Alabi, to help you learn how to live a more intentional, meaningful and purposeful life.
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