Well with Jesus

 Hello dear friend,Today we’re talking about self-help from a Christian perspective. I share my journey with self-help, why I ultimately walked away from it, and what I found instead in Jesus Christ.We'll also talk about some of the dangers Christians should be aware of when engaging with self-help content: how self-improvement can subtly encourage self-reliance instead of dependence on God, lead us to worship false gods, and why true transformation is something only Christ can produce in us.Most importantly, we'll talk about where lasting hope, fulfilment, and wholeness are actually found, and how to discern between practical wisdom that can be helpful and teachings that pull our focus away from God.00:00 Welcome & Intro01:13 My Self Help Journey09:21 Only Jesus Satisfies12:50 Self-Help Christian Dangers13:24 Self As Saviour14:07 Self Worship Warning16:51 Serve Others Not Self19:31 Alternative Spirituality Risks21:18 Fragile Hope Foundation22:42 Outer Versus Inner Change24:00 Distraction From Salvation25:07 Discernment And Boundaries28:22 Repent And Remove Idols29:47 Closing And Farewell—Resources💜 https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-christian-is-self-improvement💜 https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-self-help-can-become-self-hurt/—Links🎥 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,Today we’re talking about self-help from a Christian perspective. I share my journey with self-help, why I ultimately walked away from it, and what I found instead in Jesus Christ.We'll also talk about some of the dangers Christians should be aware of when engaging with self-help content: how self-improvement can subtly encourage self-reliance instead of dependence on God, lead us to worship false gods, and why true transformation is something only Christ can produce in us.Most importantly, we'll talk about where lasting hope, fulfilment, and wholeness are actually found, and how to discern between practical wisdom that can be helpful and teachings that pull our focus away from God.00:00 Welcome & Intro01:13 My Self Help Journey09:21 Only Jesus Satisfies12:50 Self-Help Christian Dangers13:24 Self As Saviour14:07 Self Worship Warning16:51 Serve Others Not Self19:31 Alternative Spirituality Risks21:18 Fragile Hope Foundation22:42 Outer Versus Inner Change24:00 Distraction From Salvation25:07 Discernment And Boundaries28:22 Repent And Remove Idols29:47 Closing And Farewell—Resources💜 https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-christian-is-self-improvement💜 https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-self-help-can-become-self-hurt/—Links🎥 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,Today we're talking about a question you may have asked yourself: How do I know I'm truly saved? And maybe even more practically, how do I know I'm genuinely walking with God?We’ll be looking at what Jesus and the Apostle Paul teach about fruitfulness, the Fruit of the Spirit, and why our lives reveal far more about our spiritual condition than our words ever could. We'll unpack what the nine fruits of the Spirit actually mean, and how they help us evaluate our walk with God.Most importantly, we'll talk about why Christianity is ultimately about relationship, not performance, and how remaining close to Jesus produces the kind of fruit that reflects His character in our lives.00:00 Welcome & Intro 03:34 Fruit Reveals the Tree06:00 Fruit of the Spirit Explained10:25 Warning About the Flesh12:33 Nine Fruits Overview13:04 Love Defined Biblically17:09 Joy Peace and Patience19:53 Kindness to Self Control24:59 Why Fruit Matters26:48 How to Bear Good Fruit30:52 Final Encourgament & Outro —Resources🤎Article referenced in this episode: https://finds.life.church/understanding-fruit-of-the-spirit-meaning/—Links🎥Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,Today we’re talking about navigating uncertainty in your 20s, especially when it comes to career, identity, purpose, and trying to figure out where your life is actually going.I share more about my own journey after university, and the discouragement, comparison, and imposter syndrome that’s sometimes come with feeling like my life isn’t moving in a clear direction.We’ll also talk about how grounding my identity in God changed the way I experience uncertainty. Instead of constantly questioning myself, I’ve learned to trust God’s direction, trust His timing, and keep moving forward even when I can’t fully see the bigger picture yet.If you’ve been feeling behind, confused, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you’re doing with your life, this conversation is for you. 00:00 Intro & Welcome01:51 Facing Uncertainty In My Career 05:43 Why Your 20s Feel So Heavy06:51 Wellness Work & Following God10:26 God as My Anchor13:19 Practical Steps for Navigating Uncertainty13:31 Surrender Your Plans to God15:43 Don’t Compare Your Journey17:30 Identity in Christ19:40 Discovering God’s Plans for Your Life24:03 Faith, Trust & Taking the Next Step25:37 Accepting the Season You’re In28:09 Keep Moving Forward29:48 Final Encouragement & Outro—Links🎥 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,Today we’re talking about spiritual freedom, deliverance, and why some struggles in our lives can feel so stubborn and difficult to break.Continuing from last week’s conversation about anxiety and the spirit of fear, we’re diving deeper into the spiritual side of healing and freedom. I’ll share more about my own journey with deliverance, what deliverance actually is, and why I believe some battles can only be won spiritually. I hope this episode encourages you to remember that Jesus is powerful, freedom is possible, and you do not have to stay stuck forever.00:00 Welcome & Intro 00:49 Why Deliverance Matters03:15 Deliverance Is Prayer05:42 What Deliverance Means07:45 My Deliverance Testimony10:36 Show Up to the Battle14:04 Holiness and Legal Rights17:59 Self-Deliverance Steps20:05 Confess Repent Forgive22:42 Renounce and Cast Out27:01 Maintain Freedom Daily32:07 Final Encouragement & Outro—Related Episodes💜The Call to Holiness: Walking in Lasting Healing & Deliverance: https://youtu.be/ExCIb2eqk1A💜Learning to Forgive When It Still Hurts: https://youtu.be/pC5hotuB6KI💜 —Resources(1) https://pastorvlad.org/howtobeselfdelivered/(2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP5vwsdwm-k(3) https://katiesouza.com/repent-and-renounce/—Links🎥 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,Today we’re talking about anxiety, worry, and the spirit of fear. I’m sharing my experience with social anxiety and panic attacks during university, and reflecting on what God taught me through that season. We’ll talk about how self-focus and trying to control the future can fuel anxiety, what Jesus teaches us about worry in Matthew 6, and why shifting our attention back to God brings peace.I also share my thoughts on the spiritual roots of anxiety, the spirit of fear, and why lasting healing often requires more than man-made solutions. 00:27 Welcome and Intro 03:04 My Anxiety Story11:21 Jesus On Worry: Matthew 613:53 Self-Focus & Control 18:23 Anxiety and The Spirit of Fear 24:21 Deliverance And Demonization29:56 Final Encouragement & Outro —Resources 🤎 Join the Godly Woman App: https://godlywoman.co.uk/PartnerLanding?ref=69e7ad1af8b37b20dc88cb7b—Links🎥 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,Today we’re talking about what it really means to know Jesus for yourself, how it's not enough to know about Him through other people, and how you have to develop your own personal relationship with Him.Through reflecting on the story of the Woman at the Well, we'll dive into how easy it is to rely on secondhand faith, through sermons, podcasts, or other people’s experiences, without actually building our own relationship with God. But Jesus offers us living water, something that truly satisfies, and that can only come from knowing Him for ourselves.00:00 Welcome & Intro03:35 Key Scripture & Context  04:16 Jesus Reveals Himself to the Woman at the Well 13:19 Lessons from the Encounter 16:04 The Role of the Holy Spirit 18:20 How Testimony Spreads Faith 22:58 Why Secondhand Faith Isn’t Enough 27:54 My Personal Testimony 30:05 Final Encouragement & Outro— Links  🎥Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠ 📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast 📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,Today, we're talking about overcoming negative self-talk. You know your inner mean girl? We're going to get her to back down today. I used to be an over-thinker, ruminater, and downright mean girl (to myself). One day, I realised that this was fuelling the depression, anxiety and body hatred I was going through and decided to make a change. Therapy and journaling helped me start practising positive self-talk, which was a game-changer for me. But the ultimate life-changing transformation came from practising what scripture teaches. This is what we're chatting about today. Let's learn and heal together. 00:00 Welcome & Intro 02:14 Key Scripture Breakdown03:25 My Overthinking Story12:06 How to Take Thoughts Captive16:31 Bringing Thoughts Into Obedience with Christ21:29 Know Truth Through Word Prayer25:11 Negative Self-Talk & Self-Worth31:27 Mental Warfare 34:22 Final Encouragement and Close—Links📽️ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,If you’ve been carrying shame, guilt, or feeling like you’re too far gone for God, this episode is for you.Today we're reflecting on the role of Jesus as High Priest and King, and what that really means for us personally. We talk about His authority over our lives, His compassion and empathy, and His continual intercession for us, and how His ongoing ministry allows us to show up authentically before God the Father.This episode is an invitation to release condemnation and to come boldly before God, knowing that through Jesus you have full access, redemption and restoration.00:00 Welcome and Intro 05:01 Jesus the King07:08 High Priest Scripture08:53 Old Testament Priest Role14:00 Christ Fulfils the Law18:16 Jesus' High Priestly Ministry22:18 Melchizedek: A Type of Christ30:17 Why This Matters for Us 33:18 Reflection and Closing—Links 🎥Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠ 📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast 📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend, Today’s interview discusses wellness through the lens of healing, authenticity, and faith. Nolwazi shares her journey of self-discovery, letting go of people-pleasing and leaning into authenticity. She reflects on how this transformation has also shifted her relationship with God from performance to honesty and true surrender. We also talk about fitness and wellness, from using exercise as self-punishment, to realising that gym discipline was actually self-glorification and idolatry. Nolwazi shares how God redirected her priorities and later inspired her to minister healing to women on her social media page Intfombikayise  Find Inftombikayise: 🤍 IG: @inftombikayise_ 🤍 TikTok: @intfombikayise—Links📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,If you’ve been walking through a season of loneliness, feeling unseen, disconnected, or unsure of where God is in it all, this episode is for you.In this conversation, I reflect on what it looks like to follow God even when He doesn’t immediately take away our suffering. We talk about the reality that sometimes, God allows us to walk through difficult and lonely seasons, to sanctify us and to teach us to find strength and comfort in Him. This episode is an encouragement to shift your perspective on suffering, and to trust that even in loneliness, God is with you, and working in you. 00:00 Welcome & Intro 01:08 Why Loneliness Hits04:16 When You Can't Change It04:51 My Loneliness Story10:22 Marriage and Companionship12:05 Resting in Christ13:20 Scriptures for Comfort16:07 Working Through Suffering21:31 Jesus Understands Loneliness 24:21 Hagar and God Sees You27:27 Final Encouragement and Hope—Links 🎥Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠ 📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast 📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to embrace biblical femininity, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we dive into what God’s design for women really looks like — beyond cultural stereotypes, societal expectations, or personality traits.We explore the relational, nurturing, emotionally open, beauty-embracing, and helper qualities that Scripture highlights as part of biblical womanhood. I also share my own journey from adopting worldly ideologies to walking in the freedom and purpose God has designed for me as a woman.- Sources: Here's the main source & article I quoted during the episode: (1) ⁠https://www.livehope.org/article/a-real-woman-defining-biblical-femininity/⁠Other reading ⬇️(2) https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/biblical-womanhood-in-five-minutes(3) https://calvarychapel.com/posts/biblical-femininity-gods-unique-design-for-women/(4) https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-womanhood.html(5) https://www.reviveourhearts.com/articles/biblical-portrait-womanhood/?srsltid=AfmBOooGZpcdD1HSxN8ENvlvmnPq0VFp_VmCEJyWixvQuY0ImSYL0PN9— Links  🎥Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠ 📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast 📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend,If you've been struggling to flee from sexual sin, you're in the right place.Sexual purity is not about ticking a religious box. It starts with understanding why God calls us to purity and allowing that truth to renew our minds and shape our choices.Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4, we reflect on what it means to live set apart and honour God with our bodies. I also share practical strategies that can help you resist temptation, including growing in your relationship with God, setting healthy boundaries, and using Scripture to stand firm when temptation comes.Watch the video episode on Youtube: @wellwithjesuspodcast. 00:00 Intro & Welcome03:47 Why Sexual Purity Matters05:19 Spiritual Consequences And Soul Ties06:43 Scripture On Sanctification08:45 Five Reasons To Pursue Purity16:38 Practical Strategies18:33 Strategy One: Know God22:51 Strategy Two: Resist The Devil24:13 Tactics Against Triggers30:46 Final Encouragement And Next Steps—Links 🎥Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwithjesuspodcast📩 Newsletter: ⁠wellwithjesus.beehiiv.com⁠ 📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast 📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast

Hello dear friend, In this first episode of season three, I’m opening up an honest conversation about broken sexuality from a female perspective.I share parts of my story, from seeking validation and satisfaction in sexual relationships, to how God led me to celibacy before getting married. This episode is not about shame or condemnation. It’s about redemption. I reflect on how renewing my mind through prayer and Scripture, and learning who I am in Christ, changed the way I viewed my body, my worth, and my sexuality.In part two, I’ll share practical boundaries that have helped me walk away from sexual sin and pursue purity, even in my married life.00:00 Intro & Welcome02:57 What Sexual Liberation Says04:58 My Story Begins07:22 Crossing the Line13:57 Choosing Celibacy20:41 Renewing the Mind22:20 God Values Women25:39 Healing Brokenness in the Secret Place27:08 A Biblical Story of Redemption 32:19 Accept Christ's Redemption 37:49 Next Steps and Farewell—Links📩 Newsletter: Subscribe here🎥Youtube: @wellwithjesuspodcast📹 TikTok: @wellwithjesuspodcast📱 Instagram: @wellwithjesuspodcast