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Episode 29: World War II ends, Divorce — Then Found God in the Desert | Alfred Calvert Gerrity

He was born the year World War II ended — a child of a rebuilding Britain and a generation learning to survive. Alfred Calvert Gerrity grew up in a nation of rationing, discipline, and pride. But decades later, after a broken marriage and a life filled with regret, he found himself in the Saudi desert… holding a Bible that would change everything. In this deeply moving Soul episode, Alfred shares how his selfishness, failure, and guilt became the very ground where God rebuilt his life. From the collapse of his marriage to the quiet of the wilderness, his story reminds us that it’s never too late for redemption, and no distance is too far for grace to find you.If you’ve ever wrestled with regret, guilt, or the haunting weight of your past — this conversation will open your eyes to the mercy that still waits in the desert. ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Born as WWII ends & life under rationing06:00 – Empire, Israel, and prophecy: a bigger story41:30 – “I married out of deceit” — the choice that broke us49:00 – Divorce, guilt, and the paralysis of regret54:00 – A gift Bible and a job in Saudi Arabia58:00 – “Taste and see” — the decision to test God1:00:00 – Psalm 4 & the jukebox: false gods revealed1:06:00 – The knock on the door: surrendering the last idol1:10:30 – What true character and conviction mean in a man1:20:00 – Advice to my 15-year-old self & choosing solid friends 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more real stories of courage, conviction, and calling. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your podcasts. #ProjectAlpha #Faith #Resilience #ChristianPodcast #Legacy #PurposeDrivenLife #SoulPodcast #Fatherhood

Episode 28_Mega Womaniser → Pastor | I Still Don’t Trust Myself | Benoit Bobga Musi

I was a mega womaniser. I never had one girlfriend — I had many. Now I’m a pastor... and I still don’t trust myself.”In this brutally honest conversation, Benoit Bobgam-Moussy — born in Martinique, raised in Cameroon, and now living in the UK — shares how God transformed his life from lust and chaos to love and purpose.We talk about identity, discipline, fatherhood, and why true freedom comes only with boundaries.This episode isn’t about perfection — it’s about surrender.If you’ve ever battled temptation, identity, or shame, this story will open your eyes to grace in a whole new way. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Struggles with Identity and Belonging 02:22 - Benoit's Journey: From Martinique to England 06:08 - Cultural Transitions and Identity Crisis 12:05 - The Role of Faith in Identity 18:37 - The Search for Meaning and Purpose 25:59 - Navigating Life's Challenges and Mentorship 32:45 - The Importance of Self-Management and Time Respect 38:12 - Reflections on Youth and Mentorship 44:32 - Marriage and Personal Growth 52:11 - The Role of God in Personal Transformation 01:00:21 - Legacy and the Future 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more real stories of courage, conviction and calling.🎧 Available on YouTube & everywhere you get your podcasts. #ProjectAlpha #Womanizer #Pastor #FaithAndRedemption #FromLustToLegacy #ChristianPodcast #GraceStory #IdentityInChrist #FatherhoodMatters

Mad or Bad? When Doctors Strike & Lives Are Lost | NHS CEO Speaks | Dr Ify Okocha

“Doctors were on strike—my father died.”At 14, that tragedy pushed Dr. Ife to medicine. Decades later, he became a consultant psychiatrist, earned a PhD at King’s, and now serves as CEO of NHS Oxleas—after battling discrimination, self-doubt, and doors slammed with, “We won’t employ people like you.”⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – The Night My Father Died During a Doctors’ Strike05:00 – Boarding School at 9: Discipline, Labour & Lost Childhood10:00 – A Strict Father, Family Name & Pressure to Succeed15:00 – Depression at 14 & My Mother’s Sacrifice to Survive20:00 – Why His Death Pushed Me Into Medicine25:00 – Discrimination in the UK: “We Won’t Employ People Like You”30:00 – The Case That Changed My Career: Not Schizophrenia35:00 – Rising to NHS CEO: Faith, Resilience & No Gossip Leadership40:00 – Faith vs. Laziness: Why Christians Must Do More Than Pray45:00 – Mad or Bad? Murder, Mental Illness & the Courtroom🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more real stories of courage, conviction and calling.🎧 Available on YouTube & everywhere you get your podcasts.#ProjectAlpha #NHS #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #Leadership #FaithAndWork #MedicalEthics

Soul Episode 26_I Swore I’d Never Marry a Nigerian Man… From Long Distance to 10 Years Together | Eileen Dina

“Girls like bad boys.” That’s what she believed… until heartbreak, distance, and faith rewrote her story.What happens when your plans for singleness, your “type,” and even your list to God get turned upside down by love you didn’t expect? In this unfiltered conversation, we share our 10-year journey: growing up in two different worlds (Nigeria & New York), the breakups that almost broke us, the long-distance love that tested us, and the faith that finally anchored us. From heartbreak and red flags to family approval and cultural clashes, this is the story of how we almost gave up — and why we didn’t.👉 If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between attraction and wisdom, or wondered how to know if someone is truly “the one,” this story will speak to you. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Growing up in Nigeria vs. New York 07:00 Expectations of becoming a doctor, lawyer, or engineer 10:00 Heartbreak & depression before meeting each other 14:00 “Girls like bad boys” — attraction vs. wisdom 21:00 Meeting at a wedding: first impressions 27:00 When God closed the wrong doors 32:00 Surviving long-distance & building trust 38:00 Family approval, red flags & legacy 45:00 Our first date and Facebook “likes” 51:00 Butterflies vs. real commitment 56:00 Why we almost broke up 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more raw stories of faith, family, and legacy.🎧 Available on YouTube & everywhere you get your podcasts. #ProjectAlpha #GirlsLikeBadBoys #ChristianMarriage #FaithAndFamily #LoveAndLegacy #GodlyRelationships #MarriageUnfiltered

Episode 25 - Preach Forever—I'd Rather Die a Muslim | RCCG Pastor Dele Balogun

"Even if you preach forever, I’d rather die a Muslim."That’s what Pastor Dele Balogun once told a Christian brother… until one encounter with God changed everything.Today, Pastor Dele is the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Admin) of RCCG, a professor, and a pastor. But his story begins in a polygamous Muslim home with 23 siblings, fierce persecution from his father, and the temptations of academic success. From rejecting Christ to becoming a voice in one of the world’s largest churches, his journey is one of faith, obedience, and legacy.If you’ve ever wrestled with calling, temptation, or trusting God in uncertainty, this story will challenge and inspire you.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Growing up in a Muslim polygamous home05:15 “Preach forever—I’d rather die a Muslim”08:15 My father threatened to beat my pastor12:15 Peer pressure, seduction & resisting temptation16:15 Why pastors aren’t angels21:15 The lie I heard about lawyers25:15 From lecturer to pastor: leaving certainty for calling31:15 Facing fear: obeying God or dying young34:15 How to know if God is really calling36:15 Betrayal & why you can’t over-trust people39:15 Don’t jump into action without God42:15 The temptation to relocate abroad43:15 My 2 greatest lessons for young pastors🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more real stories of courage, conviction and calling.🎧 Available on YouTube & everywhere you get your podcasts.#ProjectAlpha #FaithOverFear #RCCG #FromIslamToChrist #ObedienceToGod #FatherhoodAndFaith #LegacyBuilders