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A weekly interview program of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica.
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Temptation is inevitable. Even Jesus was tempted, yet He did not give in. As we approach Christmas, there is a temptation to overspend, overeat, overindulge and the list goes on. What are you currently tempted by?
Today's guest is Reverend Valentine Rodney. He is a Gospel Minister, a best-selling author, Deputy Director of the Build A Man Foundation, and Director of Word Impact Ministries International.
What have been your goals so far? Have you been able to accomplish them? What are your plans for the rest of 2022? Once we set goals, we all have expectations. Sometimes they are met and sometimes they are not and we experience disappointment. I pray that if you have been disappointed in any way, you will find peace and hope in God.
Today's guest is Pastor Paul Blake of the Old Harbour Church of Christ. He is an author, and also Founder and CEO of Words Worth It Publishers. He shares with us some practical ways to handle disappointment.
Hello listeners, we are at the close of Youth Month and you get to hear from another youth. Listeners, God thinks of us in a marvellous way. You are not here by chance. You are a masterpiece.
Today's guest is Arianna Lawrence. She is the Director of AL Consultants, Keynote Speaker, Prophetess, and Junior Minister-In-Training at Kingdom Word and Power Liberation Church. Today we focus on Identity.
It is Youth Month, and for Youth Month, the theme is "Reignited - Empowering Youth for Jamaica 60 and Beyond". Also, yesterday was observed as International Men's Day. So today we want to focus on our men, highlighting just how significant they are to the family, to the church, the society and to the nation at large.
Today's guest will share a bit of his journey as a young man. He is Shamar Chambers, founder of the "Unlocking More In Me Empowerment Series" and "Unlocking More In Me Power Hour". He is also a mentor and a minister of the gospel.
According to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, many children in Jamaica face extremely difficult realities in their families and communities. This often results in government authorities removing them from the situation. Foster care has been a desirable alternative to placing a child in a residential childcare facility.
It is Youth and Parent Month. Foster Care provides an opportunity for us to reignite the village, and empower youths for Jamaica 60 and beyond. My guest today is Renate McDonald, a foster mother. Today she shares with us her foster care journey.
Parenting is an awesome responsibility that God has entrusted to those who become mothers and fathers. It does not come with a manual, but parents learn how to navigate the space, with the support of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more. Today we focus on the reality of some families where, outside of the nuclear, the blended, or the single-parent family setting, mothers and fathers are engaged in co-parenting relationships. Just how does that work?
Research indicates that one in four individuals' and families' lives are altered by the death of their child during pregnancy, childbirth, or infancy. Still, there is a stigma surrounding pregnancy and infant loss why so many parents suffer in silence on the loss of their child. Today we are shining a light on pregnancy and infant loss. My guest is Jihan Williams, an attorney, and author.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Women are generally encouraged to do a monthly self-examination and annual mammograms. A breast cancer diagnosis is not the kind of news any woman wants to receive from the doctor. But if they do, it is a relief to know it is not a death sentence. Although we have lost so many women to breast cancer, many women have survived this dreaded disease. My guest today, Julie Davis, is a survivor and she will share her story with us.
Did you know that 1 in 8 people around the world lives with mental health conditions? The COVID-19 pandemic caused a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. According to WHO it created a global crisis for mental health. We want persons to be aware of how important our mental health is. What can they do? How can you support family members and friends? Today's guest, Shari-Ann Henry, is a Research Officer with The Jamaica Mental Health Advocacy Network.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. When we raise our voices together we help spread the word about the importance of breast cancer screening and support. Support is available for us women. Be open to sharing your story. Today we have a brave and beautiful survivor who will share her story with us, Mrs. Myleen Dormer. Today we focus on a survivor's journey of overcoming breast cancer.
We may be familiar with the term "challenges come in all sizes, shapes, and forms". But it is how we approach them and persevere that determines how we learn and grow. Have you or anyone you know had the experience of an "Absentee Father"? Can you identify with the pain of a strained or broken relationship with your father? Fathers play a significant role in the lives of their children. When they are absent it is evident. Today's host is Reverend Teddy Jones and the guest is Marjaalaine Francis. She will share with us what inspired her to write her book, some of the negative cycles she has encountered, and how she was able to forgive and reconcile with her Absentee Father.
This month we also observe Alzheimer's Awareness, inviting people across the world to unite and raise awareness, to challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease and all types of dementia. For Alzheimer's Disease International, this year's theme is "Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's" which focuses on the diagnosis, the warning signs of dementia, and more. There is support and help for those suffering, to make the journey a little less tedious. Today's guest is Dr. Julian McKoy-Davis of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Center.
September is observed as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month". One in ten women is affected by PCOS. The aim of PCOS Awareness Month is to help improve the lives of those affected and to help them overcome their syndrome as well as prevent or reduce their risk for life-threatening related diseases. Today's guest is Stefanie Bent-Bucknor and she will share her journey, and just how this has impacted her life.
Can you believe it? We are in September and it is time for back to school. Still in a pandemic, but thankfully we are no longer under lockdown. In the last two school years, students were predominantly engaged in virtual learning. Unfortunately for some, there was no learning as some students did not have access to data or devices. Back then we often spoke of the new normal. However we choose to describe it, the majority of Jamaican students return to school this week. Today's guest is Arlene Hay, an educator, and student success coach.
Regardless of the challenges you may be experiencing personally, it is only temporary. You can get through this. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year. Furthermore, for each suicide, there are more than 20 suicide attempts. Suicides are preventable, Everyone can help prevent suicides by learning the warning signs, promoting prevention, and just seeing how we can be our brother's keeper. Today's guest is Dr. Donovan Thomas and he will share with us what is suicide, what signs to look for, and where persons can get help.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Global Employment Trend for Youth 2022 report finds that the pandemic has exacerbated the numerous labour market challenges facing those aged between 15 and 24 years who have experienced a much higher percentage loss in employment than adults since early 2020. While this finding may be daunting for many, there are some young persons who are defying the odds and have chosen to start their own businesses to generate much-needed income. I have one such today, Tajari Ellington.
One can agree that the pandemic has created many challenges, including loss of income. However, it has also created a myriad of opportunities where persons have utilized their skills to provide goods and services while generating much-needed income.
Have you ever considered operating your own business? Entrepreneurship and investment are not new. If we do market research we will realize that there is a myriad of businesses across the globe and more youths are taking on the entrepreneurial journey, supplying their niche markets. Today's guest is Racquel Robertson and she will share with us her business journey. What inspired her to start, what challenges she has encountered, and the influence of her faith in God on business?
Today we are going to delve into a topic that so many of us can relate to, "Career Moves". All of us at some point make a decision about our careers. What is it we want to do? Many young persons have graduated from high school since June / July and some will be graduating from tertiary institutions in a few months. Some are certain of their career choice while others are uncertain of the next step. This morning I invite you to commit your career move to God. Today's guest, Shakeria Mesquita, is an author, educator, productivity coach, and CEO of Goal Achievers Empowerment Services.
We have come to the end of the seventh month of 2022. What have been your goals so far? Have you been able to accomplish them? What are your plans for the rest of the year?
One thing we know, once we set goals we have expectations. Sometimes they are met, at other times they are just not met and we experience disappointment. As believers, we are encouraged to count our many blessings, and name them one by one. However, every now and then we encounter situations that leave us disappointed. As long as we are alive this will happen, but just how do we deal with disappointments? Today's guest is Reverend Paul Blake. He will be sharing with us some practical ways how to handle disappointment.
There are times we find it challenging as believers to live the life that Christ has called us to. I want to encourage someone today to surrender every area of your life to Christ and walk in fellowship with Him. Whatever we encounter in this life, however difficult it may be, we can seek God for His divine intervention and transformation. Once again our guest is Sashell Hall, a mother, author, and founder of "Positioning Youth For Greatness". We continue to focus on "The Power of a Second Chance".
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