Shows
Practical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye104. Times and Seasons part 2What is your reflection for the year 2024?2024-02-0429 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye101. The Spiritual and the PhysicalWhen I experience human beings I am in awe of Jehovah’s creation.When I hear myself speak, or listen to others I wonder where that voice is coming from. When you open up a person, the inside is all mushy, blood and bones. And yet…Today on #practicalchristianity, I shall be discussing the spiritual and the physical.2023-10-2237 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye100. I have good newsIts the 100th episode of #practicalchristianity and I have a good news.2023-10-0832 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye99. Am I wise or foolish?What is wisdom? Am I a wise or foolish person?
Cambridge dictionary defines it as ‘the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability.’
The world dictionary indicates that the opposite of wise is foolish or stupid.
It’s good to use one’s experience, knowledge and understanding to make good judgement. However, is this all that wisdom is? If this is only what we need, why do we still make so many bad judgements? Why do we still have the 'if I had know...2023-10-0844 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye98. Am I wise or foolish? part 2What is wisdom? Am I a wise or foolish person?
Cambridge dictionary defines it as ‘the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability.’
The world dictionary indicates that the opposite of wise is foolish or stupid.
It’s good to use one’s experience, knowledge and understanding to make good judgement. However, is this all that wisdom is? If this is only what we need, why do we still make so many bad judgements? Why do we still have the 'if I had know...2023-10-0126 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye97. Am I wise or foolish? part 1What is wisdom? Am I a wise or foolish person?
Cambridge dictionary defines it as ‘the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability.’
The world dictionary indicates that the opposite of wise is foolish or stupid.It’s good to use one’s experience, knowledge and understanding to make good judgement.
However, is this all that wisdom is? If this is only what we need, why do we still make so many bad judgements? Why do we still...2023-09-1726 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye95. The pain of lossHow do I cope with the pain of losing of a loved one to death?2023-09-1033 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye96. What is Jehovah doing?When we see the world around us - the brokenness, man-initiated wars, the earthquakes, the famines, the evils perpetrated, the poverty etc. We are tempted to ask, 'what is Jehovah God, the Creator of this world doing?' Join me for another episode on #practicalchristianity to reflect on this question. 2023-09-1021 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye94. Do you have spiritual pride?As a Christian, do you have spiritual pride?
A question worth thinking carefully about as the response could...well be spiritual pride.2023-09-0332 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye93. Still in the flesh.Today on #practicalchristianity. I shared how I have to be intentional in saying no to sin. Despite the fact that Jesus has broken the power of my sinful nature, I depend on the power of the Holy Spirit to do those things that are holy day by day. Because the result I desire is eternity with my Creator -Jehovah.
How about you? Are you still in the flesh?2023-08-2034 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye92. What do you do when you are tired of religion?Adeola shares her thoughts on why our relationship with Jesus Christ is not religion. And why religion is not the basis our our salvation2023-08-1326 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye91. One Body. Many parts.There is only one body of Christ. Many denominations have arisen since the early Church. Nevertheless it is still one body, with many part. This episode explored the richness of diversity - many parts and the beauty of oneness as believers. Love as the greatest commandment helps us in our individual spiritual journey to see beyond the denominational differences.2023-07-2332 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye89. Angels of Jehovah GodThe truth about the role of Angels in the live of believers.2023-05-2828 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye88. The word of Jehovah GodAn encouragement to use the word of Jehovah God over every situation in our lives. Hs words are spirit and life!2023-05-2114 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye87. It's a personal relationship part 5When you have an encounter with Christ, it becomes a personal relationship. No matter how much one hears about Christ, until there is a personal contact or connection, there is no transformation. Christ touched many lives when He was here on earth. He is still touching lives today. Every believer has a unique story of their first encounter with Jesus. Our spiritual growth journey might involve other people, nevertheless our relationship with Jesus is 121. This is the part 5 of this series. We shall be asking the question - who is Jesus Christ to me?2023-05-0722 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye86. It's a personal relationship part 4When you have an encounter with Christ, it becomes a personal relationship. No matter how much one hears about Christ, until there is a personal contact or connection, there is no transformation. Christ touched many lives when He was here on earth. He is still touching lives todayEvery believer has a unique story of their first encounter with Jesus. Our spiritual growth journey might involve other people, nevertheless our relationship with Jesus is 121.This is the part 4 of this series were I will be reflecting on some examples of lives touched by Christ during his lifetime on earth.2023-04-3024 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye85. It's a personal relationship part 3When you have an encounter with Christ, it becomes a personal relationship. No matter how much one hears about Christ, until there is a personal contact or connection, there is no transformation. Christ touched many lives when He was here on earth. He is still touching lives todayEvery believer has a unique story of their first encounter with Jesus. Our spiritual growth journey might involve other people, nevertheless our relationship with Jesus is 121.This is the part 3 of this series were I will be reflecting on some examples of lives touched by Christ during his lifetime on earth.2023-04-2324 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye84. It's a personal relationship part 2When you have an encounter with Christ, it becomes a personal relationship.
No matter how much I hear about Christ, until there is a personal contact or connection, there is not transformation.
Christ touched many lives when He was here on earth. He is still touching lives today
Every believer has a unique story of their first encounter with Jesus. Our spiritual growth journey might involve other people, nevertheless our relationship with Jesus is 121.
This is the part 2 of this series were I will...2023-04-1626 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye83. It's a Personal Relationship (Part 1)Every believer has a unique story of their first encounter with Jesus. Our spiritual growth journey might involve other people, nevertheless our relationship with Jesus is 121.
In this new series I will be exploring individuals whose lives was touched and transformed by Jesus. Like mine was. I will share why our relationship with the Lord should not be based on our relationship with anyone else.2023-04-0929 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye82. Spiritual Maturity: An attitude of Thanksgiving and Praise.One of the first lessons I learnt from my parent as a child was to say thank you whenever someone gives me something. As a parent one of the first lessons for my daughters was for them to show appreciation for gifts or anything good they are given.
Our relationship with Jehovah God is more than praying for our needs to be met but first being thankful for all He has done for us.
In this episode I share why having a posture of thanksgiving and praise is one evidence of spiritual maturity.2023-04-0928 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye81. Spiritual Maturity:Thoughts and ActionsIf you were to be able to hear what thoughts goes on in a persona’s heart, what would you hear?
2023-03-2032 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye80. Spiritual Maturity - CharacterA person's character reflects their level of maturity. 2023-03-0517 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye79. Spiritual Maturity - ExperiencesExperience, someone said is the best teacher. I will share two experiences that is helping me in my spiritual journey as I live out faith.2023-03-0519 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye78. Spiritual Maturity - Physical ExpressionSpiritual Maturity is not about how long one has been a Christian. Neither is it about how long one can pray or how many bible passages one has memorised.
Spiritual maturity is about growth - in wisdom, knowledge and understanding of the Lord. As a baby goes through different stages of growth to adulthood, I have realised as a Christian, that one goes through stages of growth. Each stage is manifested through some
Awareness of growth can be manifested in many ways including:
- Taking responsibility for own action; not blaming others
...2023-02-1233 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye75. Leadership - the leader Parts 8 and 9The final episodes on the leadership series: the Leader case study on some of the kings of the Southern kingdom of Israel. The unique relationship between Israel and Jehovah God provides us with a template for leadership (at any level - family, community, organisation or nation).2022-12-1146 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye74. Leadership - the Leader (part 7)One of the prayers we, saints love praying is Deuteronomy 28:13, at least the first part of it; And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you [d]heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. 14 So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them. Deuteronomy 28:13-14 NKJV
Any believer who...2022-10-0935 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye73. Leadership - the leader part 6One of the prayers we, saints love praying is Deuteronomy 28:13, at least the first part of it; And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you [d]heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. 14 So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them. Deuteronomy 28:13-14 NKJV
Any believer who...2022-08-2842 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye72. Leadership - the Leader part 5One of the prayers we, saints love praying is Deuteronomy 28:13, at least the first part of it; And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you [d]heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. 14 So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them. Deuteronomy 28:13-14 NKJV
Any believer who...2022-08-2130 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye71. Leadership - the Leader part 4One of the prayers we, saints love praying is Deuteronomy 28:13, at least the first part of it; And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you [d]heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. 14 So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them. Deuteronomy 28:13-14 NKJV
Any believer who d...2022-08-1432 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye70. Leadership - the Leader Part 3One of the prayers we, saints love praying is Deuteronomy 28:13, at least the first part of it
And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you [d]heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. 14 So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them.Deuteronomy 28:13-14 NKJV
Any...2022-08-1435 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye69. Leadership - the Leader part 2One of the prayers we, saints love praying is Deuteronomy 28:13, at least the first part of it
And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you [d]heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. 14 So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them.Deuteronomy 28:13-14 NKJV
Any...2022-08-0941 min
Practical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye68. Leadership - The LeaderMost times when people talk about leadership, they refer to the person or persons in position of authority or with some titles that has authority to it.
Let's start there.
If you are fascinated by leadership join me for an exciting series on 'LEADERSHIP' lessons from kings.
By the way, even without a title or position, would you consider yourself a leader?2022-06-2647 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye67. Insights from JohnFourteenAn encouragement for disciples of Christ Jesus2022-06-1248 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye66. Spiritual MentorshipHave you been told, "you must have a mentor?" Must you?
What must we expect in a spiritual mentorship?
Are 'spiritual fathers and mothers' mentors?
Join me today as we explore spiritual mentorship2022-06-0554 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye65. Good WorksLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify yourFather Who is in Heaven.2022-05-2949 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye64. Altar (part 2 of 2)This topic is important because without an altar there is no connection with Jehovah God. Sacfricies (offering etc) are made on an altar.
The Holy Scripture is littered with examples. For us to have a relationship with Jehovah, Jesus had to be give his life in sacrifice. He himself became the Altar and the sacrifice. After the flood when Noah came out of the ark, he built an altar to Jehovah. The Bible said it was a soothing aroma. Then Jehovah made a covenant. Abraham was a man of altars, built about four altars. He was a...2022-05-2249 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye63. Altar (part 1 of 2)This topic is important because without an altar there is no connection with Jehovah God. Sacfricies (offering etc) are made on an altar.
The Holy Scripture is littered with examples. For us to have a relationship with Jehovah, Jesus had to be give his life in sacrifice. He himself became the Altar and the sacrifice. After the flood when Noah came out of the ark, he built an altar to Jehovah. The Bible said it was a soothing aroma. Then Jehovah made a covenant. Abraham was a man of altars, built about four altars. He was a...2022-05-2236 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye62. Kingdom (part 4 of 4)The gospel of Christ has the power to transform lives because the Kingdom of God is with power. Jesus sent out his disciples to preach about the Kingdom and give them authority to cast out demons and heal the sick.
Understanding our identity as citizens of the Kingdom is crucial to living in the fullness and power of Christ.
Believers are children of the Kingdom (1Thess 5:5) - children of light. We are to show forth the Kingdom culture in all spheres of life.
Join me for the last in the Kingdom series as...2022-03-2741 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye61. Kingdom (part 3)Being a Christian is not enough to experience the fullness of the Kingdom of Jehovah God.
What differentiates a Christian believer from anyone else is the fullness of Christ in them evidenced by the power of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, many of us are powerless Christian
Jesus said, 'He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do because I go to My Father.' (John 14:12 NKJV). This is for every believer not just those with titles but EVERY BELIEVER.
The...2022-03-2134 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye60. Kingdom (part 2)I live in a Kingdom – The United Kingdom. There is a geographical realm of this Kingdom, there is a Queen, she even has a sceptre as a symbol of her temporal power. Her subjects are any citizen of the United Kingdom, its colonies and other commonwealth countries. This is a Kingdom that is dependent on its citizens and with ceremonial privileges. This Kingdom is nothing compared to the one I am interested in. Jesus taught about it. He sent his disciples to preach about it. It must be important. Join me to dig deep to understand this Kingdom that we...2022-03-1333 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye59. Kingdom (part 1)I live in a Kingdom – The United Kingdom. There is a geographical realm of this Kingdom, there is a Queen, she even has a sceptre as a symbol of her temporal power. Her subjects are any citizen of the United Kingdom, its colonies and other commonwealth countries. This is a Kingdom that is dependent on its citizens and with ceremonial privileges. This Kingdom is nothing compared to the one I am interested in.2022-03-0539 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye58. ChangeIn the last two years, we experienced a world-changing event that has transformed how we live, work, and relate. In the beginning, there was a lot of chaos, then we experimented with different things to find a solution. Now we have adapted to the new normal. Life is full of changes. There is a wise word that the only thing constant is change itself. However, there is another constant irrespective of the change. Today, I shall be discussing ‘Change’.2022-02-2036 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye57. PresenceHello friends.
There are some people when I am in their presence, my spirit is lifted. In their presence, I learn. In their presence I am encouraged. In their presence I feel joy.
Likewise, unfortunately, there are others, that leaves me dispirited. I find opportunities to limit to the barest minimum the time I spend in their presence.
However, there is a PRESENCE that I thrive in.2022-02-1330 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye56. RestRest is something we take for granted. We enjoy it only fleetingly. It is not everyone that has a day off or takes days off work that have rest. You can even sleep and not be rested. Why is rest not a sustained state?2022-01-3132 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye55. StressToday on #practicalchristianity, I will be talking about #Stress. Scientists defined stress as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. What do you do when you are under spiritual stress?2022-01-2341 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye54. DecisionsHow many times have you looked back in regret (or elation) over decisions you have taken at one time or the other?
I shake my head in wonder over some very poor and great decisions I have taken in my life. Hindsight is a wonderful thing but comes a bit too late. So what do we learn from these decisions? Do we understand why we made them in the first place?
Join me every Sunday for Practical Christianity at 4PM GMT.2022-01-1825 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye53: What do you want Me to do for you?If you were asked this question. “What do you want Me to do for you?” What would be your answer?
Maybe how you answer might depend on who is asking the question. Or maybe it would depend on what you did to the person before the question was asked of you.
I know who I would want to ask me that question. I also want to learn what to do for that question to be asked of me.
Curious? Join me today for the first episode of Practical Christianity in 2022 on this journey of m...2022-01-0530 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye52:JESUSToday on Practical Christianity, I shall be discussing YESHUA JESUS.
Join me for a reflective look at the reason for the season - in a new way.2022-01-0255 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye51. SeasonsToday on Practical Christianity, I will be discussing ‘seasons’. We all go through different seasons in our life. How do we know which season we are in? How do we navigate one season to another? Join me for this reflection, not that I have the answers but we can learn together.2021-12-2631 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye50. MinimalismThe desire to accumulate things is a challenge for many people. As we are in the season of gifting, let us think about the gifts. Is it necessary? is it useful?
And as Christ-follower, does it reflect Yeshua?
Minimalism is an approach to living that is purposeful, focus on need, enables a life of financial freedom (not the bondage of debt, survival mode).2021-12-1213 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye49. Good WorksToday from the wonderful city of Amsterdam, we shall be exploring 'GOOD WORKS' on Practical Christianity. Are good deeds only those of altruistic nature? What it different to that of those who do not believe in the True God?2021-12-0525 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye48.Abilities and SkillsAs I studied about men and women that Elohim God used in ancient times as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, I noticed that there are always inherent abilities and skills which are magnified supernatural by the Holy Spirit.
I find this knowledge exciting, what we are capable of because of who we are.
We can do all things through Christ...2021-11-1427 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye47. LOVEToday, on Practical Christianity we are going to be talking about LOVE.
That one word that means so many things.
How many of us actually get it. I don't. I am still working it out in many ways.2021-11-0741 minPractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye46. TemptationI am yet to meet anyone who says they have never been tempted in one way or the other. Temptation is there in every area of our life. So much so that Jesus prayed that we are not led into temptation.
As a believer, living out faith is a daily challenge. This is why focusing on Christ Jesus every second is a practical part of my life. And sharing my faith journey helps me to keep it real, especially as an ambassador of the Kingdom.
If what I'm talking about resonates with you, join me...2021-11-0119 minPractical Christianity with Adeola AkintoyeAmbassador of ChristAs believers, we are called into a divine relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. We become His ambassadors in our world. We bring love and peace and joy and hope into the lives of those in our world. We become bold and courageous as we live out out faith. We are chosen to transform our world as Salt and light. We represent Christ.2021-10-1719 minPractical Christianity with Adeola AkintoyeFOCUSYou are the salt of the earth….You are the light of the world. Two scriptures that transformed my mindset. To me it was the personification of a leader. As a believer I am a leader. To salt and to light up my world. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. With my God I can scale any wall (Ps 18:29)
I took on so many things. Those things I wanted to do. Things others wanted me to do. Those things I had to do. I did not realise how much of a mental strain th...2021-10-0327 minPractical Christianity with Adeola AkintoyeThe BeginningJesus said that his disciples are the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13,14). This passage transformed my mindset, from thinking I was not good enough to knowing I am a world transformer as an Ambassador of Christ Jesus. I was set free from doubts and insecurity. I became bold and courageous as I believed Jesus, when he said the works that he did, greater works will I do. My mindset became that of a Kingdom transformative leader, because I am the salt and the light of my world. So are you.
Join...2021-09-2707 minPractical Christianity with Adeola AkintoyePractical Christianity with Adeola Akintoye (Trailer)2021-09-2600 min
360 degrees excellence by Dr TosinThe role of private individuals in women and youth empowermentI will be recording with Ms Adeola Akintoye and we are going to talk about women and youth empowerment and much more2020-08-0401 min