Honest Beginnings | Our love Journey

Our Love Journey Episode 3: It Gets RealIn this episode, our couples invite us into a more intimate space, where the layers of marriage are gently peeled back. With honesty and vulnerability, they share the real, the raw, and the redeeming moments that have shaped their journey. From growing pains to grace-filled breakthroughs.

On this episode the couples open up on the intimacy journey as we discus alot of firsts.

In this episode, we sit down with four couples who open their hearts to us; Dr. Bakhe & Nokwanda Dlamini, Themba Tom & Katlego Ntuli, Janine & William Price, and Liscelle & Manqoba Lephoko.They share how their love stories began, what brought them together, and the real moments that have shaped their journeys, the laughter, the lessons, the prayers, and everything in between.It’s honest. It’s tender. And it’s a reminder that love is layered, and still so beautiful

Our favourite sisters from the UK are live with Mpoomy in Cape Town for a raw and heartfelt conversation. They dive deep into faith, femininity, and the complexities of sex, envy, and identity. From personal stories to biblical truths, this episode is a beautiful blend of sisterhood, healing, and truth-telling.Key Time Stamps:2:23 – Icebreakers5:12 – Introduction to our conversation: God, women, and sex5:52 – Community vs. individuality10:38 – Drawing the line in sacrifice19:28 – Embracing difference and comparison28:27 – Navigating envy and jealousy47:55 – God’s images for women54:12 – The enemy’s distortion of women’s image – oversexualization1:01:57 – First introduction to sex and how it affected relationships1:08:30 – What God says about self-pleasure1:21:06 – What you need to know about God, women, and sexThank you for watchingVisit our website for updates: Wisdom & Wellness - A Vibrant CommunityJoin our mailing list for exclusive news: Sign Up HereFollow us on Instagram: @wisdomwellness_

Key Timestamps:00:49 – The 1Life commitment01:38 – Ice breakers05:43 – Brenden’s relationship with money10:15 – Mpoomy’s money journey14:54 – Living with a workaholic15:33 – Dating an unemployed man19:40 – Why therapy matters24:04 – Building a lasting legacy25:48 – Planning for the future31:52 – The power of funeral cover34:14 – R10,000 wedding budget36:02 – A lesson from Brenden’s mom37:54 – The meaning of life and love Thank You for Tuning In!Visit our website for updates: Wisdom & Wellness - A Vibrant CommunityJoin our mailing list for exclusive news: Sign Up HereFollow us on Instagram: @wisdomwellness_ 

Key Timestamps:01:23 – Hello and meet today’s guest: Nizenande Machi02:04 – The beginning of leadership and confidence for Nizenande04:33 – The power of words: Is it a gift or a weapon?07:19 – How you can create your own safety and grow from a place of love11:13 – Pivotal moments that have shaped who Nizenande is today16:45 – Unpacking “Occupy until Jesus comes”19:04 – The God of order and dominion21:44 – What faithfulness, as a fruit of the Spirit, looks like daily24:30 – Does unconditional love exist? How unforgiveness blocks intimacy27:48 – Breaking down the governance of self33:35 – The process of creative self-governance38:56 – The formula for PURPOSE47:40 – How to mobilize your God-given power49:47 – Let’s talk relationships53:38 – Is God in your marriage?57:53 – The meaning of divorce-proofing1:00:25 – Grief: How it breaks down relationships and families1:07:12 – Believing in God but not believing God1:11:42 – How much relationships affect our life, work, and purpose1:16:05 – Do our whole lives need strategy?1:20:40 – Wall of Wisdom“Acknowledge how you feel, but act on what you know about God.”Thank You for Tuning In!Visit our website for updates: Wisdom & Wellness - A Vibrant CommunityJoin our mailing list for exclusive news: Sign Up HereFollow us on Instagram: @wisdomwellness_

Key Timestamps:00:52 – Hello and welcome to our guests from Mobility for Africa02:10 – Anesu’s upbringing and engineering career03:40 – The impact of Mobility for Africa in Zimbabwe and how it's empowering women05:38 – The story of the seat on the HAMBA, the first African electric off-road tricycle that can carry up to 400kg of goods07:03 – Why improving rural transportation is important and what keeps Anesu so passionate08:30 – Skha’s personal story that made her realize she’s now part of the solution09:42 – The role Mobility for Africa plays in helping people access better healthcare10:44 – The impact of limited transportation on poverty12:08 – How changing and impacting other people’s lives has transformed Skha and Anesu13:40- How a day-in-a-life of impact looks like   Thank You for Tuning In!Visit our website for updates: Wisdom & Wellness - A Vibrant CommunityJoin our mailing list for exclusive news: Sign Up HereFollow us on Instagram: @wisdomwellness_

Key Timestamps:* 00:15 – Icebreakers with Dr. Bev* 06:20 – Get to know Dr. Bev: The calling* 09:26 – Understanding the order of God* 11:35 – The submission of a woman* 15:03 – Balancing healing and restoration at home and in the world* 16:26 – The broken and hurting – Jesus is the solution* 17:38 – What God had in mind when He created women* 19:06 – To the woman who thinks less of herself* 20:17 – About Hope in a Box: A course created for abandoned babies Thank You for Tuning In!Visit our website for updates: Wisdom & Wellness - A Vibrant CommunityJoin our mailing list for exclusive news: Sign Up HereFollow us on Instagram: @wisdomwellness_

Key Timestamps:00:50 – Celebrating women in sustainability this International Women’s Month.
01:00 – Meet today's guests, Habiba and Safiya Aliyu, leaders in renewable energy.
02:29 – The mission and community impact of Sosai Renewable Energy.
03:53 – How personal loss and climate change sparked their passion.
07:59 – Sosai’s impact on 62+ businesses and a standout success story.
11:41 – Why impact comes before profit.
12:44 – How saving the planet changed Safiya’s life.
14:18 – Welcome, Habiba to the chat!
14:49 – Transitioning from accounting to renewable energy.
20:43 – Understanding the current energy crisis and its effects on citizens.
23:01 – Sosai’s 2–5 year vision for greater impact, especially for women.
26:11 – How changing lives is also transforming Habiba’s own journey.
28:19 – The impact of The Earthshot Prize and Habiba’s closing message. Thank You for Tuning In!Visit our website for updates: Wisdom & Wellness - A Vibrant Community
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Episode Summary: Welcome to our first episode in partnership with The Earthshot Prize, where we highlight and celebrate women in sustainability. In this special episode, we sit down with Rachel Kolisi to discuss her mission in addressing food security and the impactful work of the Siya Kolisi Foundation. Key Timestamps:00:45 – Celebrating women in sustainability this International Women’s Month.01:38 – Meet Rachel Kolisi and her mission to tackle food security.02:53 – What inspired Rachel to address food insecurity?04:50 – The early vision before launching the Siya Kolisi Foundation.07:12 – Raising children to be aware of global and local issues.10:14 – Focus Area 1: Gender-based violence and providing safe spaces.14:53 – Focus Area 2: Education & sport—transforming young lives.19:25 – Focus Area 3: Food security and its impact on communities.22:00 – Coping with the emotional weight of this work.24:08 – The story of a woman who changed her community through the foundation.27:29 – The Nikita Lewis Serenity Hub and why mental health facilities matter.30:43 – The foundation’s food gardens at schools and their role in sustainability.34:42 – How serving others has changed Rachel’s life and closing remarks “The blessing of seeing a need and acting on it can change countless lives.” Thank You for Tuning In!Visit our website for updates: Wisdom & Wellness - A Vibrant CommunityJoin our mailing list for exclusive news: Sign Up HereFollow us on Instagram: @wisdomwellness_