Sianne Khurshid shares her Overcomer’s Story of how growing a relationship with God finally freed her from the clutches of years of alcoholism, abusive relationships and childhood trauma.

For years, many have hinted on or spoken about the wealth transfer - many believe that it is here. The big question - is the Church ready for it? Ngoni Rivete is a Christian business coach who is the Founder of The Five Loaves Project, who is helping believers navigate the complexities of business and entrepreneurship with wisdom and integrity. He will be discussing the much needed shift in the church’s perspective towards money and wealth, the potential benefits of cryptocurrency in the African landscape, and how the church can align itself to partake of the wealth transfer.

DJ HUSH : Radio, Turntables & The Current Wave of Gospel Music This episode, we sit down with the dynamic DJ Hush, female radio personality and gospel DJ from Uganda. She opens up and takes us on a captivating journey through her journey into the radio scene, and what fueled her love for deejaying. She also shares her unique perspective on gospel music in Uganda, discussing how artists can land airplay and get discovered, the rise of new artists, and the top songs on her playlist right now.

What started out as posting sticky notes of faith and inspiration around her house during a tough time led her to becoming a voice of inspiration on her social media timelines and now an author of "Little Notes To Your Soul". This episode features Apophia Kwarija, a Christian content creator, business woman and author. She joins Rebecca to delve into her faith journey, creative process, the inspiration behind her work, and how she faced her fears to use her platforms to uplift and encourage others.

In Uganda, a surge in the availability of illicit substances like heroin and methamphetamine has led to a growing addiction crisis, particularly among the young people in urban areas. On this episode, Bill Bekunda, a recovered alcoholic turned addiction recovery coach and behavioral health consultant, shares his personal journey and discusses the signs of addiction, as well as the factors contributing to the rise of drug use among youth.

Being a victim of sexual molestation by two different perpetrators at a young age, Doreen Omosele grew into a life plagued by abuse, dysfunction and brokenness. But her journey doesn't end there. Hers is a story of resilience & redemption. Today, she's a published author, a minister of the word and has dedicated her life to rehabilitating sex workers through the Blossom Girls Foundation , offering them a path to healing and empowerment to live a purposeful life. _________________ Follow Doreen Omosele on Instagram : @doreenomosele Subscribe to Doreen Omosele’s YouTube : ⁠@Doreenomosele-TMA Visit the Blossom Girls Foundation website: www.blossomgirlsoutreachfoundation.org

Joel Murray, most popularly known as ‘Positive’, hails from the beautiful island nation of Trinidad and Tobago and has risen to become a beloved sound globally on the gospel reggae, dancehall and soca scene. In this episode, he shares his musical journey, how the Word of God carried him through a time of immense loss and grief plus keys to a thriving decade of marriage.

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING:⚠️ This episode contains discussions about suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. Discretion is advised. _____________________________________________ More than 700,000 deaths each year globally are resulted from suicide with far-reaching social, emotional, and economic consequences, and deeply affects individuals and communities worldwide. The theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day carried the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with an urgent call to action "Start the Conversation". Today, Maame Serwa shares her ordeal of how a shift from living in Ghana to adjusting to life in the United States shot her down a spiral of a silent struggle with suicidal thoughts as a child right into her teenage years.

In the African landscape, 70-80% of African startups fail within the first five years. What common challenges are entrepreneurs running into and what mistakes are they making that are causing this short life expectancy of African startups. What are the essential steps to follow to remedy this statistic to building what will last? Joshua Pi’Rwot, the Country Director of AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship joins The CoffeeFirst table to discuss how to do entrepreneurship that not only thrives but also leaves a positive impact on the world. Visit the AVODA website here : www.avodagroup.org Follow AVODA on social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and Tiktok - @avodabiz

Dorothy Kisarale has spent the last six years navigating the challenges and joys of raising her son, Harvey, who is living with cerebral palsy. From the initial diagnosis a few days after Harvey’s birth to the ongoing journey of becoming an advocate for children living with special needs, she shares insights into the daily realities of parenting a child with special needs, the unwavering love that has sustained her and inspired her to help others as well as her new book ‘Heart of A Warrior.’ The ‘Heart of A Warrior’ book launch is happening on Saturday, 9th November, 2024 at Maria’s Place Naguru. To contact or partner with Dorothy Kisarale: 📞 : MTN +256 779223916 || AIRTEL +256 756950530 📧 : kisaraledorothy@gmail.com

☕️SN3 EP1 Geogette Ndabukiye is a visionary. She is a co-founder at Wazi Vision and pastor at The Vive Church in Uganda. In this episode, she joins Rebecca to share her journey navigating ministry and entrepreneurship, how women can take their rightful place in the market place to advance God’s purpose in the earth as well as the upcoming A Million Women Gathering happening worldwide.

CoffeeFirst with Kye: FLOROCKA - His Musical Journey, Wisdom 101 For Creatives & Navigating Singlehood & Marriage The season 2 finale episode drops on Valentines Day and features Florocka, renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer who joins me to share the genesis of his musical journey, wisdom for Christian artistes as creatives plus a dose of nuggets about love for both single and married people - NOT TO BE MISSED! Follow Florocka on Instagram : @florocka Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpod Connect with Kye on social media: https://linktr.ee/rebecca.makyeli

EP 6 #CoffeeFirst with D’ANGELO LAVELLE - An Overcomer’s Story: From Bottle To Bible This episode features D’Angelo Lavelle, a chaplain and film director who joins me to share his journey from dependence on alcohol into the deliverance of the Lord, yielding to the calling on His life for ministry plus a peek into being a faith-based film director in LA. Follow D’Angelo Lavelle on Instagram : @dangelolavelle Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpod Connect with Kye on social media: https://linktr.ee/rebecca.makyeli

EP 5 #CoffeeFirst with MARY OYEWUNMI - Navigating The Dreamscape & Stewarding The Father’s Heart This episode features Mary Oyewunmi, a prophetic scribe with a deep passion for revealing the Father's heart to her generation through Spirit-inspired writings and speaking engagements. She joins me on the table to share about navigating the dreamscape from a Biblical perspective, tips on how to remember your dreams, dream interpretation plus her recently released book “Designed To Dream.” Follow Mary Oyewunmi on Instagram : @theeaglescribe @dreamsabode @theluminariespod Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpod Connect with Kye on social media: https://linktr.ee/rebecca.makyeli #podcast #christian #dreams

EP 4 #CoffeeFirst with Kye: TONNY MUGISHA on Financial Discipline, Life Insurance and The Power Of Giving 📌Do you know your net worth? 📌Do you have a life insurance policy? 📌Are your personal and business finances governed by a distribution matrix? 📌Do you tithe? This episode features Tonny Mugisha, a personal financial advisor and founder of Eiton Capital, a financial advisory firm based in Kampala and Nairobi, taking us through a crash course on financial management 101 to make better decisions for a financially healthy 2024. Follow Tony on Instagram : @tonny.finadvisor Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpod Connect with Kye on social media: https://linktr.ee/rebecca.makyeli

EP 3: #CoffeeFirst with SHYRO OGOLLA - An Overcomer’s Story : Kidnap, Rape & A Cult From Hell (Part 2) This episode is features the final part of the compelling life story of Shyro Ogolla - from a traumatic childhood to a harrowing experience of being kidnapped and raped by a person she trusted, plus falling into the deadly grip of a cult from hell which spun her into a downward spiral of alcoholism and an attempt on her life. FollowShyro Ogolla on Instagram : @shyroogolla Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpodcast Connect with Kye on social media: https://linktr.ee/rebecca.makyeli

EP 2: SHYRO OGOLLA - An Overcomer’s Story : Kidnap, Rape & A Cult From Hell (Part 1) This episode is features the compelling life story of Shyro Ogolla - from a traumatic childhood to a harrowing experience of being kidnapped and raped by a person she trusted, plus falling into the deadly grip of a cult from hell. FollowShyro Ogolla on Instagram : @shyroogolla Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpodcast Connect with Kye on social media: https://linktr.ee/rebecca.makyeli

This episode is the premiere of Season 2 of The Coffee First Podcast and features Clapton Isaac, worship minister and the founder of the Tehillah Worship UK collective. We talk about his journey to being a worship leader, the lifestyle of worship and being the light of the world. Follow Clapton Isaac & Tehillah Worship on social media: Instagram : @claptonisaac @tehillahworshipuk Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpodcast Connect with Kye on social media: https://linktr.ee/rebecca.makyeli

This episode features Tobi Oreoluwa, the founder of the popular Christian collective, Street Church, that uses digital media & creativity to simplify the message of the gospel to reach young Africans. He is a creative entrepreneur & transmedia storyteller who is passionate about African Creative economy and how African creativity can change the world. He has been featured on several local & international publications like Vogue Magazine, Cultured Magazine to name a few & he has also been nominated for several awards across Africa for his notable creativity, one of which is The Future Africa Awards. We talk about the Street Church story, the future of the African creative economy and the African story’s potential to unlocking sustainable development within the continent. Follow Tobi Oreoluwa & Street Church on social media: Twitter: @ICONOREOLUWA @streetchurchh Instagram : @iconoreoluwa @streetchurchh

(Apologies In advance for the mishap between 27:36 - 29:20 - It’s irreparable but just so you know, I was expressing my disdain for the amapiano genre. 🫣😅) I really had one of those weeks and needed to have a heart to heart conversation with someone to lift my spirit - and who better than my old friend Ayiko Aziku? She’s a business analyst in tech, a fashion designer, writer and a podcaster as one half of the Faith-based motivation podcast ‘Bubblegum-ish.’ We chat about career, relationships and life as a women walking the ‘straight and narrow.’ This episode could have been a phone call but here we are - enjoy! Follow Ayiko Aziku on social media: ☕️Twitter: @ayikotheeagle ☕️Instagram : @ayikotheeagle @richemedley Follow COFFEE FIRST on social media : https://linktr.ee/coffeefirstpodcast