Faithful Follower

AFDW X Follow(H)er | Her Witness & Her Intercession with Praise Gichuru

A Christian is a living sermon, a life which is the message of the gospel.- Anonymous Praise Gichuru is back for our closing message at our last Follow(H)er gathering. Based on the last few worksheets of the workbook, Praise shares about the lives of witnessing we are called to live as followers of Jesus, the necessity of intercession for the people around us and the relationship between the two as we get ready to GO and make disciples. Resources Check out our ⁠@faithfulfollower.her⁠ to find out where you can purchase physical and digital versions of the Follow(H)er workbook and follow along on our journey of following Jesus as young women.

AFDW X Follow(H)er | Her Friendships with Rosie Awori

Our resident guest / may-as-well-be-co-host Rosie is back! In this episode, Rosie and Maria have a conversation on all things friendship. Based on the worksheets from the workbook on friendships, Rosie shares her wisdom and perspective on friendship circles, what to look for in friendships, navigating conflict, friendship break-ups and long distance friendships. Resources Check out our ⁠@faithfulfollower.her⁠ to find out where you can purchase physical and digital versions of the Follow(H)er workbook and follow along on our journey of following Jesus as young women.

AFDW X Follow(H)er | Her Finances & Her Stewardship with Susan Wanjiku

Susan is a finance and investments professional, personal finance coach, and certified life coach. She is the founder of The Legacy Hub KE, a platform equipping individuals with tools for financial freedom, business growth, and personal development. Her passion for financial coaching was born from her own journey of overcoming job loss, debt, and the realities of black tax and generational poverty. Today, she is debt-free, with a strong investment portfolio, and runs her coaching company full-time. Susan speaks with authenticity, teaching from lived experience, and is committed to helping others embrace practical money management and transform their financial futures. In this episode, Susan shares her wisdom on finances and stewardship from a biblical lens, shaped by seasons of job loss, unemployment, debt, and her financial background which became pivotal to her walking in her passion. She explains how young people can steward their finances well in times of plenty or in times of limitation and how they can discover additional sources of income based on the skills, strengths, and experiences they already possess. Resources Check out our ⁠@faithfulfollower.her⁠ to find out where you can purchase physical and digital versions of the Follow(H)er workbook and follow along on our journey of following Jesus as young women.

AFDW X Follow(H)er | Her Purpose & Her Passion with Yvette Ondachi

Yvette Ondachi is a distinguished Kenyan entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience spanning pharmaceutical sales, marketing, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. She currently serves as the East Africa Regional Director for Sinapis Group, a Nairobi-faith based organization dedicated to equipping entrepreneurs with business training and mentorship for the purpose of being a Kingdom influence in the marketplace. Before her tenure at Sinapis, Yvette held prominent roles at pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline. In 2014, she made a significant career shift by founding Ojay Greene, an agribusiness venture aimed at enhancing market access for smallholder farmers in Kenya and Uganda. Through Ojay Greene, she has collaborated with over 3,000 farmers, providing them with high-quality seeds, agronomic support, and direct market linkages to urban retailers, thereby improving their livelihoods. Yvette’s work has garnered attention from international development agencies such as USAID, GIZ, SNV, and World Vision. She is also a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and social impact across various platforms. Her academic background includes studies at Strathmore Business School, and she is recognized for her commitment to fostering ethical leadership and sustainable development in Africa. In this episode, Yvette shares her journey of discovering her purpose through the passions God placed within her in different seasons of life as well as the challenges and opportunities she has faced along her journey of following Jesus through the interests and strengths God has given her. Resources Check out our ⁠@faithfulfollower.her⁠ to find out where you can purchase physical and digital versions of the Follow(H)er workbook and follow along on our journey of following Jesus as young women.

AFDW X Follow(H)er | Her Thoughts, Her Emotions & Her Insecurities with Rosie Awori

How can you be spiritually grounded and faithful to Jesus in the middle of wrestling with your thoughts, emotions, and insecurities? In this episode, Maria and Rosie open up about their personal journeys of learning to bring their thoughts and emotions under the lordship of Christ and ground them in God’s truth. They share candidly about the challenges, struggles, and mistakes they've faced along the way, as well as the healing and growth that followed (and still continues to follow). They explore the beauty and complexity of nurturing a relationship with yourself, offering personal stories and insights from their decades-long friendship. Join them as they discuss the power of community, the role of therapy, and the transformative impact of aligning one’s thoughts with spiritual truth. This is a vulnerable, honest, and hope-filled conversation for anyone learning to align their inner life with biblical truth. Whether you need a gentle nudge or a deep soul reminder, this one’s for you.