The Coffee First Podcast

Sianne Khurshid shares her Overcomer’s Story of how growing a relationship with God finally freed her from the clutches of years of alcoholism, abusive relationships and childhood trauma.

For years, many have hinted on or spoken about the wealth transfer - many believe that it is here. The big question - is the Church ready for it? Ngoni Rivete is a Christian business coach who is the Founder of The Five Loaves Project, who is helping believers navigate the complexities of business and entrepreneurship with wisdom and integrity. He will be discussing the much needed shift in the church’s perspective towards money and wealth, the potential benefits of cryptocurrency in the African landscape, and how the church can align itself to partake of the wealth transfer.

DJ HUSH : Radio, Turntables & The Current Wave of Gospel Music This episode, we sit down with the dynamic DJ Hush, female radio personality and gospel DJ from Uganda. She opens up and takes us on a captivating journey through her journey into the radio scene, and what fueled her love for deejaying. She also shares her unique perspective on gospel music in Uganda, discussing how artists can land airplay and get discovered, the rise of new artists, and the top songs on her playlist right now.

What started out as posting sticky notes of faith and inspiration around her house during a tough time led her to becoming a voice of inspiration on her social media timelines and now an author of "Little Notes To Your Soul". This episode features Apophia Kwarija, a Christian content creator, business woman and author. She joins Rebecca to delve into her faith journey, creative process, the inspiration behind her work, and how she faced her fears to use her platforms to uplift and encourage others.

In Uganda, a surge in the availability of illicit substances like heroin and methamphetamine has led to a growing addiction crisis, particularly among the young people in urban areas. On this episode, Bill Bekunda, a recovered alcoholic turned addiction recovery coach and behavioral health consultant, shares his personal journey and discusses the signs of addiction, as well as the factors contributing to the rise of drug use among youth.

Being a victim of sexual molestation by two different perpetrators at a young age, Doreen Omosele grew into a life plagued by abuse, dysfunction and brokenness. But her journey doesn't end there. Hers is a story of resilience & redemption. Today, she's a published author, a minister of the word and has dedicated her life to rehabilitating sex workers through the Blossom Girls Foundation , offering them a path to healing and empowerment to live a purposeful life. _________________ Follow Doreen Omosele on Instagram : @doreenomosele Subscribe to Doreen Omosele’s YouTube : ⁠@Doreenomosele-TMA Visit the Blossom Girls Foundation website: www.blossomgirlsoutreachfoundation.org

Joel Murray, most popularly known as ‘Positive’, hails from the beautiful island nation of Trinidad and Tobago and has risen to become a beloved sound globally on the gospel reggae, dancehall and soca scene. In this episode, he shares his musical journey, how the Word of God carried him through a time of immense loss and grief plus keys to a thriving decade of marriage.

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING:⚠️ This episode contains discussions about suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. Discretion is advised. _____________________________________________ More than 700,000 deaths each year globally are resulted from suicide with far-reaching social, emotional, and economic consequences, and deeply affects individuals and communities worldwide. The theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day carried the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with an urgent call to action "Start the Conversation". Today, Maame Serwa shares her ordeal of how a shift from living in Ghana to adjusting to life in the United States shot her down a spiral of a silent struggle with suicidal thoughts as a child right into her teenage years.

In the African landscape, 70-80% of African startups fail within the first five years. What common challenges are entrepreneurs running into and what mistakes are they making that are causing this short life expectancy of African startups. What are the essential steps to follow to remedy this statistic to building what will last? Joshua Pi’Rwot, the Country Director of AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship joins The CoffeeFirst table to discuss how to do entrepreneurship that not only thrives but also leaves a positive impact on the world. Visit the AVODA website here : www.avodagroup.org Follow AVODA on social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and Tiktok - @avodabiz

Dorothy Kisarale has spent the last six years navigating the challenges and joys of raising her son, Harvey, who is living with cerebral palsy. From the initial diagnosis a few days after Harvey’s birth to the ongoing journey of becoming an advocate for children living with special needs, she shares insights into the daily realities of parenting a child with special needs, the unwavering love that has sustained her and inspired her to help others as well as her new book ‘Heart of A Warrior.’ The ‘Heart of A Warrior’ book launch is happening on Saturday, 9th November, 2024 at Maria’s Place Naguru. To contact or partner with Dorothy Kisarale: 📞 : MTN +256 779223916 || AIRTEL +256 756950530 📧 : [email protected]