#12minconvos with Jesus Believers
#12minconvos with Jesus Believers One Story. 12 Minutes. A Global Echo of Hope. What can happen in 12 minutes? A life can pivot. A heart can heal. A legacy can begin. Welcome to #12minconvos with Jesus Believers, the daily podcast where high-impact storytelling meets the global mission of the Church. Hosted by Engel Jones, this isn’t your typical interview show; it’s a "flow-versation" designed to capture the raw, unedited, and transformative power of a single testimony. Why Listen? We live in a world of noise, but your spirit craves truth. Whether you’re on your morning commute, at the gym, or tak...
Liezl Jane Yalong: Why Jesus Must Remain at the Center of Every Difficulty and Success
Liezl Jane Obedencio - Yalong is from the Philippines, a wife, and a follower of Jesus whose faith journey began in childhood through her parents, who introduced her to God and brought her to church.
At the age of 11, Liezl began serving as an acolyte, a journey that continued for nearly ten years. She later helped teach and guide new acolytes, making her years of service a meaningful part of her spiritual growth.
Through life's challenges, including the loss of her mother, Liezl learned the importance of perseverance, prayer, and trusting God's plans. She continued...
Elufadejin Stephen: Reaching Souls Through Written Messages and Reach for Christ Ministry
Elufadejin Stephen Pelumi is a graduate of Adekunle Ajasin University. He is from Nigeria, currently serving his country as a corp member under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
He is a devoted Christian who have served as a leader in several Christian organisation.
He is passionate about evangelism, using social media as a platform to share the message of salvation with seekers, doubters, and skeptics alike. On this episode, he shares his personal journey of faith and what it means to walk with Christ.
Christian Donadio: From Generational Pastors to Hearing God's Voice in the Quiet
Christian Donadio is a Christian from Fredericksburg, Virginia, who was raised in a family of pastors and has spent his life growing in his relationship with Jesus. Through Lamb Fabrique, he explores how creative works and meaningful objects can express personal encounters with God, gratitude, and spiritual freedom. His mission is to help believers recognize everyday moments as testimonies of God’s goodness and share their faith through creativity, prayer, and the lens of Christ.
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At LAMB FABRICAE, we transcend the boundaries of traditional fashion to transform you into a walking ideal...
Jahaziel Jones: How a Grandmother's Question at Fifteen Sparked a Personal Faith Walk
Hi There, I'm Jahaziel Engel Jones!
I'm the first son of Engel and Amanda Jones and the eldest of three brothers. I'm a student, a passionate music enthusiast, and a naturally extroverted individual who thrives on connecting with people. I genuinely enjoy engaging in conversations, meeting new people, exchanging ideas, and building meaningful friendships with individuals from all walks of life and around the world.
Music plays an important role in my life. As an acoustic drummer, I enjoy expressing my creativity through rhythm, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and passion to everything I do.
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Benjamin Banda: From Zambia's Youth Realities to Experiencing National Spiritual Revival
Prophet Benjamin Banda is a faith-driven leader, encourager, prayer partner, professional psychosocial counsellor, and photographer based in Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia.
He is dedicated to serving God and uplifting others through prayer, the Word of God, and community engagement. With a heart for ministry and helping others, he is committed to encouraging people in their walk with Christ, strengthening their faith, and inspiring them to grow spiritually.
https://www.facebook.com/prophet.benjamin.banda/following
John Baldock: From Religious Tradition to Authentic Relationship with God
John Baldock is a thinker; a Christian teacher with a pastoral heart. Theologically trained at Birmingham Bible Institute, John has some 50 years experience of communicating Bible truth. His motivation is to help people to understand the foundations for faith in God - the 'why' as much as the 'what'.
John is married to Jean; they live in Worcester, UK, and have two children and five grandchildren.
John has been connected with Churches of many hues, encompassing Anglican, Christian Brethren and independent Charismatic among others. He is currently part of the leadership team of Hope Church...
Obed Edom Mugisha: From Devastating Heartbreak to Leading National Worship Evenings
Obed Edom Bagyenyi is a pastor, software engineer, live sound engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the founder of three connected organizations:
∙ Odd Shoes (oddshoes.dev) is an agency that sends faith-driven creative talent (musicians, sound engineers, software engineers and pastors) into Europe, the US, and Australia as missionaries. It directs 50% of its profits to Kingdom work. Since 2021, its recruitment pipelines have placed 150+ engineers into companies across Germany, Poland, France, and Belgium.
∙ Blue Ox Kampus (blueoxkampus.com) is a mission-funded creative hub in Mbarara, Uganda. It raises, equips and sends faith-driven African creatives to places where the...
Armyboy M. Siwela: From Chasing Relationships to an Unshakeable Encounter with Christ
Name: Armyboy Mfanukhona Siwela
DOB: 1st September 1976
Nationality: Swati
Country: Eswatini
Status: Married
Kids: 5 Children
I got Born Again and Saved in 1996, accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of my life. I served God at God's Voice Living Church under the leadership of the Apostle T. Dlamini since the day I accept Christ till today.
God gifted me with playing instruments in the church, I've been playing a keyboard, playing drums at church, also sharing the Word of God at times when tusked to...
Kizito Jasper: Staying True to Yourself and Trusting God Through Every Trial
Kizito Jasper is a preacher at the Church of Christ, Obasa, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is married and blessed with a daughter. His day job is his service as the director of Advancement, Alumni, and Church Relations at West Nigeria Christian College and School of Biblical Studies, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Kizito teaches Old Testament classes and is passionate about Hebrew poetry.
Link:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kizito-jasper-1ba01a244?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
Winston V. Diamond: From Black Consciousness and Skepticism to Living Faith in Christ
Winston Diamond was born and raised in the beautiful Twin Island of Trinidad and Tobago. He had a very humble upbringing and came to the Lord Jesus in his mid-twenties. He's a husband, father of four and a Bespoke Tailor by profession. He has a background in fashion illustration and fashion design and had the great opportunity of learning the highest form of tailoring under the tutelage of Mr. Andrew Ramroop OBE, CMTT a master tailor and the first Trinibagonian to work and own a Bespoke Tailoring atelier on Savile Row.
Winston's mission is to be a...
Alison Aulakh: Overcoming Long COVID, Finding Complete Forgiveness, and Standing Bold in Identity
Alison Aulakh is a Spiritually Sober NYC Christian Comedian Making Subway Rats Smile. She is the CEO of a New York based Comedy Production Company established in November 2016 called The Sober Life of Floppy Fish LLC.
She got her start in comedy by doing funny train announcements on the subway and streets of New York. Alison teaches the bible through stand up comedy in a fish costume because a fish is a symbol for Jesus. She studied improv and acting at The New School for Drama.
Many ask her, what does it mean to be...
Jason Byassee: From Baptist Summer Camp to Campus Ministry and Theological Leadershi
Jason Byassee is the twelfth Senior Minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto, Ontario. He previously taught preaching and served as the Butler Chair in Homiletics and Biblical Hermeneutics at the Vancouver School of Theology.
Jason is the author and editor of more than 20 books exploring Christian faith, biblical interpretation, thriving congregations, leadership, and church history. Through his teaching, writing, and ministry, he is passionate about helping people and churches grow in faith and live out their calling.
Learn more about Jason at www.jasonbyassee.com.
Louis M Wade Jr.: Using Music, Television, and Media to Preserve a Nation for Christ
Rev. Louis Maximo Wade Jr. was born on March 22, 1970, in Dangriga and is the only son among five children. From an early age, Wade demonstrated a passion for education, leadership, and service, qualities that would later define his life’s work in ministry, media, and national development.
Wade pursued his academic journey at Belize Technical College, where he earned an Associate Degree in Arts and Science. He later continued his studies at University of Belize, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Dedicated to strengthening his spiritual calling, he most recently graduated in 2023 from Seminario Te...
Dr. Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey: From Rural Jamaica to Sydney and Making Your Workplace Your Mission Field
Dr. Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey is a Public Health Epidemiologist, transformation coach, speaker, author, and Marketplace Minister. Originally moving to Sydney, Australia on a University of Technology Sydney (UTS) scholarship to earn her PhD, she brings over 25 years of extensive public health experience across research, bio-preparedness, and frontline infectious disease management.
Operating at the intersection of faith, professional excellence, and leadership development, Dr. Stephanie serves as the Convenor of the Waymaker ALLIANCE and leads initiatives focused on breaking the sacred-secular divide. As a career reignite strategist, she equips Kingdom-minded professionals to leverage their secular expertise, align their work with...
Lori Kate Lowenhar: From Music Education to Co-Founding One Love Ministry in Israel
Lori Kate Lowenhar was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, in a home with a Jewish father and a Gentile mother. At a young age, she embraced Yeshua (Jesus’ Hebrew name) into her life. After ten years of earnest prayers, her Jewish father also came to faith in his Messiah. Music played a central role in her family throughout her childhood, with Lori Kate learning both the clarinet and piano.
She went on to study at Cedarville University, where she earned a degree in music education. After graduating, she joined The Liberated Wailing Wall, Jews for Jesus’ trav...
Ishaya Gabriel Balarabe: Interpreting Dreams, Standing Firm on Campus, and Teen Ministry
Ishaye Gabriel Balarabe is a Nigerian pastor, educator, author, youth formation advocate and founder of the Teenage Formation and Leadership Initiative (TFLI), a movement committed to helping teenagers understand who they are, discover purpose and develop the capacity to lead and serve.
His work with teenagers is deeply rooted in his own journey through pain, identity crisis, personal struggles and transformation. Having experienced seasons that challenged his understanding of identity, purpose and direction, Gabriel came through that journey with a conviction that became central to his life: young people should have someone to walk with them while...
Vincent William: From Depression and Seeking Purpose to Discovering Sonship in Latvia
For years, I thought becoming a better version of myself meant striving harder, fixing what was wrong with me, and proving that I was worthy of the life I wanted.
But through my own journey of healing, faith, and personal transformation, I discovered something that completely changed the way I live: I don't have to earn what God has already made available to me.
As I learned to renew my mind, heal old wounds, and understand my identity in Christ, I began experiencing a level of peace, freedom, confidence, and abundance that I had spent...
Tapera Chivhaka: Standing Firm in Identity, Dialect, and Faith Across the United Kingdom
Hope in the Wilderness was founded by Tapera Chivhaka out of a clear calling: to strengthen marriages and restore covenant understanding in the Church. Combining disciplined theological study with structured psychological insight, Tapera brings biblical authority and pastoral sensitivity to every session.
His teaching bridges spiritual conviction with emotional intelligence, equipping couples not only to believe rightly, but to relate wisely. This is a calling to restore covenant strength in this generation.
https://www.hopeinthewilderness.org/
Manoj Jubal: Pursuing Peace, Holiness, and Transformation Through Kingdom Worship
In 2020, Pastor Manoj Jubal received a divine vision from God during a 40-day fasting and prayer period. While seeking the Lord in prayer, Pastor Jubal was given the word “Revolution” and a directive to work towards bringing about a revolution.
In response, he humbly sought clarification from God, expressing his commitment to serving in expanding the kingdom of God rather than pursuing a political path. In response, God directed him to “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” Hebrews 12:14 (KJV), emphasizing the importance of promoting love, peace, and unity among al...
Maria Ferreira: Slow Progress is Still Progress, Trusting God in the Wilderness
I am passionate about serving God, promoting healthy living, and using my gifts and experiences to inspire and encourage others.
My journey in health ministry began with completing Medical Missionary Module 1 in 2011, followed by Module 2 in 2015. In 2019, I launched The Beehive Lifestyle Ministries, which was officially registered in April 2020. Through this ministry, I am committed to sharing practical knowledge and encouraging people toward healthier and more purposeful lives.
I also serve as a CEO for Mannatec, where I work with associations in 40 countries around the world to distribute glycan technology. In addition, I am a...
Ira Carty: Accepting Jesus at Age Six, Revival at Twelve, and Answering the Call at Eighteen
Pastor Ira Carty is an ordained minister, author, educator, counsellor, and certified ADHD and relationship coach based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. For more than 15 years, he has supported individuals, families, students, and faith communities through pastoral ministry, church planting, teaching, coaching, counselling, and community engagement.
He is the founder of Next Dimension Coaching & Consulting, where he helps people and organizations overcome obstacles, gain clarity, and realize their God-given potential through inclusive, faith-informed, and evidence-informed support.
Ira is the author of "The Searching God: From Genesis to Revelation—God's Pursuit of Lost Humanity," "I Am Not Br...
Samuel Minj: From Witch Doctor Family to Twelve Pastors and Twenty-Five Churches in India
Samuel Minj is a chosen and anointed servant of God, passionate about sharing God’s love and reaching people through music, worship, and personal one-on-one ministry.
Originally from WB, Samuel moved to New Delhi to serve and minister to people, using the gifts God has given him through his songs, worship, and meaningful conversations. His heart is to encourage others, strengthen their faith, and help them draw closer to God.
Samuel is married to his wonderful, talented, and God-fearing wife, Benjina Biswakarma. Together, they continue to serve God and walk faithfully in the purpose He ha...
Johan González: Knowing Jesus Daily and Finding the Courage to Try One More Time
Johan González is a 23-year-old Costa Rican musician who developed his artistic expression from home, using his voice and a faith that lies at the heart of every song he writes.
The young artist has developed his own unique style, which now stands out for its quality and authenticity. He dedicates his creative work to God.
Each song is created with the intention of connecting people with God through transparency, not through religious masks, but through genuinely broken and sincere hearts.
His journey began with the resources he had available and gradually e...
Abu Bakarr Marrah: From Homelessness and Hunger to Law School Miracles and Kingdom Faith
Abu Bakarr Marrah is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone, currently serving as a lawyer at Michael & Michael Law Firm and a Legal Officer for the Institute of Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice. A certified legal arbitrator through the Institute of African Women in Law, he holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Diplomacy and International Relations and is pursuing his Ph.D. at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Alongside his legal career, he serves as a Minister of the Gospel at House of Grace International Ministries in Sierra Leone.
<...Ivan T.i.T: Why Stepping Back From Altar Transactions Preserved My Faith
Ivan T.i.T is a dynamic Ugandan gospel worship leader and songwriter with a deep passion for inspiring and transforming lives through authentic worship. His heart is to use music and ministry to point people toward God and encourage them in their faith journey.
Beyond music, Ivan is a mentor and a dedicated door-to-door and street preacher, sharing the message of Christ and connecting with people in his community. He is also the founder of Elpizo Family Children Care, an initiative dedicated to caring for and supporting children.
Through worship, mentorship, preaching, and service...
Silas Achu: From Analytical Spirituality to Intimacy with God and Leadership Consulting
Silas Achu is a leadership practitioner, writer and ministry leader based in Cameroon. He is the founder and lead consultant of Lead from the Heart, a leadership formation and organisational development practice that helps leaders, teams and institutions build healthier cultures and more sustainable ways of carrying responsibility.
His own journey through the pressures of leadership led to the development of the Leadership Heartbeat™, a rhythm-based methodology that helps leaders move from grinding and depletion towards wholeness, renewal and faithful stewardship. His wider work includes leadership retreats, coaching, transformative learning experiences, writing and long-term institution building.
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Joshua Amo Frimpong: A Midnight Conversation with Mom, Agribusiness, and Moving at God's Pace in Ghana
Joshua Amo Frimpong is a staunch believer, business professional, and entrepreneur with a passion for faith, leadership, business, youth, and purposeful living. He currently serves as Regional Sales Manager at Top Glory Foods Ltd., Assistant Pastor at Watered Garden Church, Sunyani Branch, and Senior Lead at Life4U Foundation.
He holds a degree from the University of Cape Coast and is currently pursuing an MBA at KNUST. Joshua is also an entrepreneur with a growing interest in building businesses and initiatives that create value and leave a lasting legacy. He is married to Mary Quansah, and together...
Mericha Walker: Placed on the Altar at Six, School Campus Revival, and Worship Ministry
Meet Minister Mericha Walker—a bold voice for this generation and a trailblazer in youth ministry across The Bahamas.
Born and raised in New Providence, she holds a double bachelor's degree in Youth and Music Ministry from Prairie College in Alberta, Canada, and has faithfully served in ministry since the age of sixteen. With over two decades of experience, Mericha is now the first female General Youth Director of The Highway Church of God Bahamas, overseeing 19 churches throughout the nation.
She's a certified counselor with training in suicide prevention, violent behavior, addiction, and grief, a tw...
Esther Barasa: Raising Five Children and Helping Women Step into God's Original Blueprint
Esther Barasa is a Kenyan Leadership, Learning and Organizational Capability Consultant, executive facilitator, transformational coach, author and Founder of Design Your Life Academy (DYLA).
With over two decades of experience spanning banking, leadership development, organizational learning, consulting and coaching, Esther works with leaders, professionals and organizations to strengthen leadership capability, develop people, improve customer experience and build high-performing workplace cultures. Her corporate journey includes more than a decade with Standard Chartered Bank, where leading and developing people deepened her conviction that sustainable transformation begins from within.
Through Design Your Life Academy, Esther helps people identify...
Mike Van Pelt: From Wearing a Mask and Hiding Shame to True Man Life Coaching
Mike Van Pelt is a Christian men's mentor, speaker, author, and founder of American Family Renaissance and True Man Life Coaching. For more than two decades, he has helped men break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim their God-given identity, and step into lives marked by purpose, leadership, and authenticity.
As the author of True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart and creator of the signature message The Power of Asking for Help, Mike equips men to overcome isolation, strengthen their faith, build meaningful relationships, and lead their families with conviction. Through speaking...
Jai Roza: How an Out-of-the-Blue Call Interrupted Depression and Revealed Jesus
Jai Roza is a born-again follower of Jesus Christ whose life was transformed by God's grace after a season of spiritual wandering and hopelessness. Once searching for meaning in alternative beliefs and facing the depths of despair, Jai encountered the life-changing love of God, setting him on a new path of faith, gratitude, and purpose.
Today, Jai uses his creative gifts to point others toward biblical truth through Eden's Conflict, a faith-inspired card game designed to encourage meaningful conversations about Scripture and the Christian walk. His passion is to help others discover the hope, redemption, and transformative...
Bob Fox: A Catholic Boy's Encounter at Age Eight and Knowing God as Father
Born in Scotland, a dual citizen, British and American. Grew up without my parents for 10 years. Raised by relatives. Had a Life-changing encounter with God the Father at age 8 because I was seeking a safe source of love.
My relationship with God the Father is the foundation of my life. I love Jesus and the Holy Spirit, who have made that relationship possible.
I became a jet pilot with the Marines during the Vietnam War, and after that, a protestant pastor for 35 years.
I have been married for 57 years to Beth. We have...
Ivor Thomas: From London to Trinidad and Building a Ten-Week Discipleship Journey for Men
Ivor Thomas is a Christian leader, author, speaker, and founder of Ironclad Men’s Ministry, a brotherhood committed to strengthening men in faith, character, resilience, and purpose.
His work is rooted in a clear conviction: many men are fighting battles that few people ever see. Through his own life experience and honest conversations with men from varied backgrounds, Ivor has seen how often men carry silent struggles with doubt, pressure, identity, responsibility, and the weight of expectations. He founded Ironclad to create a space where men can bring those battles into the light, grow in their relationship wi...
Madlena Kantscheff: From Forbidden Faith in Eastern Europe to Learning German and Integrating in Bavaria
Dr. Madlena Kantscheff was born and raised in communist Bulgaria, a time when public faith was suppressed and children were forbidden from celebrating Christmas, Easter, or attending church. Despite these restrictions, she carried a deep, unshakeable knowing in her heart from an early age that God was real, loving, and always accessible.
In 1986, Madlena moved to Germany, where she was finally able to live and express her faith freely. She established her own dental practice in Bavaria in 1991, serving her patients with deep compassion and heart-centered care for two decades.
Her faith was put to...
Lucky Abanim: Raising the Next Generation to Put God First in the Marketplace
Lucky Abanim FAITH, LEADERSHIP & PURPOSE Lucky Abanim is a passionate servant of God whose journey of faith began at an early age. Having given his life to Christ at just 10 years old, he stepped into ministry at 16 as a Sunday school teacher, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to serving God and His people.
Over the years, Lucky has grown into a dedicated shepherd and gifted teacher of God's Word. He currently serves as a regional youth coordinator for World Mission Agency, providing spiritual leadership and oversight to the youth fellowship across South Africa, Lesotho, and...
Nguty Stella: Finding Safety, Inner Healing, and Purpose After Wilderness Seasons
Nguty Stella Etoh-Nombo is a follower of Jesus Christ, a Mental and Behavioral Health Therapist, and Founder of DIBA Holistic Wellness Care in Cameroon. Her greatest passion is seeing people encounter the healing love of Christ—not only spiritually but emotionally, mentally, and relationally. She believes that Jesus is still in the business of restoring broken hearts, renewing minds, and bringing people into the fullness of life He promised.
Having walked through seasons of profound personal loss and transformation, Stella has experienced God's faithfulness in ways that reshaped her purpose and calling. Today, she integrates evidence-based mental he...
Ani David: How an Encounter at Age 10 Transformed Tradition into Real Faith
Reverend Ani David is an Ordained Minister of the Gospel, He is divinely equipped in the area of Preaching ahd Teaching, Healing, Deliverance and Prayer, He was born in Nigeria where He had his early Education before He came to Italy to further his Education, Reverend Ani David has served as a Pastor for Ten years under CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL (CPM) with Late Rev. Dr. O. Ezekiel as the General Overseer, He has a Spiritual Oversight over several Churches, Ministries and Christian Organizations,
Bishop Dave as popularly called has written many articles for both secular and...
Pastor Kwabena Kumah Boakye: The Leader Who Humbles Himself to Redeem Souls
Pastor Kwabena Boakye is a Ghanaian minister and founder of Strings of Prophecy, an interdenominational ministry focused on helping people discover and embrace their identity in Christ.
For more than 23 years, Pastor Kwabena has devoted himself to ministry, with a particular passion for reaching people who are hurting or spiritually broken. His ministry goes beyond preaching the gospel of salvation. He focuses on helping people experience transformation through the Word of God and prayer, while developing emotional strength, stability, and maturity through the work of the Holy Spirit.
His ministry includes campus and youth ministries...
Pastor Joel Michael: How Supernatural Strength Takes Over When the Body is at Its Weakest
Joel Michael is a pastor, writer, and Bible teacher with Ignite the Spirit, a community he coordinates that's all about introducing people to Jesus and letting them see what the Father's heart really looks like. Back in 2021, everything shifted for Joel. He caught a fresh glimpse of who Christ actually is, and it wrecked him in the best way.
Since then, his heartbeat has been simple: help people stop running from a God they're afraid of, and start running to a Dad who actually loves them. He does this through preaching, writing, mentoring, and just walking alongside...
Dr. Leoanto Mohamad: The CEO Mindset in Ministry, a Spontaneous Faith, and an Analytical Wife
Dr. Leoanto Mohamad is an international Christian speaker dedicated to equipping young people and developing future leaders for service. His ministry emphasizes leadership development, youth empowerment, missions, and training for emerging pastors and ministers.
He has organized numerous conferences and training events across Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, working in countries like Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia, India, and Nepal.
As the founder of All Nations EQUIPPING Network, Dr. Mohamad collaborates with churches and ministries to mentor and train young leaders. His vision is to inspire courageous and faith-filled individuals who will serve their communities...