What is my calling?

In this episode of T Time, Nita Bukowski, a missionary in Albania, shares her journey of overcoming abuse and finding freedom through faith. She passionately advocates for women to recognize their worth through God's eyes. Nita's ministry focuses on empowering Albanian women, addressing their challenges, and fostering hope.

Want to support the work God is doing through Nita? Visit her giving page: converge.org/global-worker/ted-nita-bukowski

0:09 Introduction

1:56 Who is Nita Bukowski?

2:55 How Nita began her missionary life

5:59 Nita’s ministry in transforming women’s perspectives in Albania

14:10 A “typical” day in Albania

18:24 Overcoming personal and environmental challenges

21:51 Albanian womens’ greatest needs

24:29 What Nita loves most about her ministry

30:13 Closing Prayer

32:26 Outro

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Joel Wright joins Twanna Henderson to sit down and discuss how God is moving through women to make a huge impact in the kingdom of God across the globe.

0:10 Intro 

0:56 Introducing Joel Wright

3:12 Joel’s journey to becoming a missionary

7:40 The importance of women in ministry

11:40 How God is moving among Muslim women

17:05 God moved at the womens’ conference

19:28 What’s next for Joel Wright

23:05 Following God’s call

25:40 Joel Wright’s life verse

28:57 Prayer and outro

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Twanna sits down and reflects on 2023 while discussing what scripture will be encouraging her outlook as she enters into the new year.

0:10 Introduction to the show

1:36 Psalms 37’s directives for the new year

3:09 Trusting in God and letting go of worry 

4:46 Humility, prosperity and peace in the new year

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Mike Harvey, the driving force behind 511 Media Group, sits down with Twanna to discuss his marriage, business, and the challenges of the two being so intertwined. He speaks on the biggest lessons he’s learned the past sixteen years and helps define what a successful life means to him.

0:09 Introducing Mike Harvey and how he met his wife

5:54 Mike Harvey on working alongside his spouse professionally while balancing family roles

12:40 Shared ministry and wise decision-making

18:56 The biggest influences on his marriage and lessons learned along the way

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Lisa Harper joins Twanna to talk about her newest devotional, “JESUS.” They talk about the differences between her other books, how motherhood has changed her perspective on following Christ, and the depths of love that Jesus has for us.

0:10 Introduction to the show

1:23 Lisa on the difference between her devotionals “Life” and “JESUS”

5:44 Lisa on how becoming a mother influenced “JESUS”

11:39 Finding God through grace and suffering

17:00 What message would you give to someone who feels disconnected from Jesus?

21:18 What do you hope people will learn from “JESUS”

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What do you do when your spouse is diagnosed with a terminal illness only a year into your marriage? Jarie Bolander, author of, “Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, A Husband’s Memoir,” offers a unique perspective when it comes to such a situation.

0:09 Introduction to today’s guest 

1:55 Jarie and Jane’s story 

9:02 Why write, “Ride or Die?”

14:40 How did you handle the stress of the situation? 

17:17 Learning to ask for help 

24:23 Tell us about your spiritual journey 

30:36 The importance of a strong community 

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No one understands unexpected loss and pain quite like Lisa Appelo, author of the book, “Life Can Be Good Again.” On today’s podcast, Lisa joins us to talk about loss, grief, and how we can begin to see life as being good again even after walking through impossible situations. 

0:09 Introduction to today’s guest

1:36 The loss of a loved one

6:46 “Life Can Be Good Again”

8:58 Fear - Identify the lie and take it captive 

13:23 Lay it all at the feet of God

16:03 Grieving children and a ministry of presence

19:45 What does it mean to lament?

24:52 The evolution of Lisa

27:13 Connecting with and thanking Lisa

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Being in control is something we all long for, and usually chase after. But is there more to this desire of always being in control? Sharon Hodde Miller, author of three books and co-founder of Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, sits down with us today to dive deeper into this topic. 

0:20 Introduction to today’s guest 

2:13 The cost of control

7:14 Can having more control lead to more anxiety?

10:43 How does having control affect your ability to live within God’s will?

15:48 The illusion of control 

18:54 Common forms of control

22:23 Is there a way to change our views about control?

25:51 The power of living within God’s promise

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Waiting is one of those things that none of us likes to do. So how do we learn to wait while also trusting the Lord and his timing? Brandi Nicole Williams, author of, “Legs Down, Prayers, Up: Six Keys to Unlocking Purpose While Waiting,” looks to answer this very question. She’ll also spend time discussing her role as the Director of the African American Church Evangelism Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. Whether you’re learning to wait on the Lord in various areas of your life, or you’re wanting to learn what it’s like to navigate new leadership spaces, this T Time episode is for you.

0:24 Intro to today’s guest 

1:14 Brandi’s current ministry leadership role

4:06 What are some challenges you face within this role?

9:19 What are some things you enjoy about your leadership position?

14:57 What lessons have you learned or are you currently learning from this leadership space?

16:57 Self-advocacy matters and is a value worth having

21:49 Ways Brandi is currently serving with women

26:36 How would you describe your book?

28:36 What has learning to wait produced in your life?

34:14 Life after publishing a book

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On this T Time episode, we’ll be chatting about something that many of us would rather not talk about… our age. With everything from anti-aging creams to serums to injections, it can be hard to not get sucked into the world’s view on aging. However, what if we allowed our age to serve as an opportunity to see the purpose and calling the Lord still has for our lives?

0:11 Twanna shares a memorable moment from April.

2:22 Counting each day of your life as significant 

4:05 Trusting God through the process of aging

5:31 When you’re planted, you’ll continue to flourish and bear fruit

6:45 Making space in order to age with grace

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