Nothing really bores me like poor time management. In my part of the world, where I come from, poor time keeping is a normal practice. But this is not for all. There are some people who are really transforming. Interestingly, some of these people are older individuals. They live in less urban areas. We never expected them to challenge us in the 21st century about time management.

I used to be great on time management, having learned from a British mentor in my youth career. When we separated because of a change in work environments, I began a new trend. I kept time mostly in my mind. There's a difference between being on time and arriving early. Most of us practice arriving early but yet 'too late'. Let me explain.

When does an event starting 4:00 PM on a specific date really start? For the organizers, planning can start a year earlier. This depends on the category. This is true even when an event lasts for only one hour. In some societies, people start thinking at 4 PM including the author of the event. That can be a boring event to attend! What's your experience?

I launched my podcasting journey in November 2025. Since then, I am re-energizing my time-keeping professionalism. This ensures that I don't make anyone feel bored on shows I host. That applies to all aspects of my life. Time keeping is a rewarding discipline.

Time-keeping alone is not enough without a sense of stewardship. A friend of mine is a professor of physics at the University of California. He taught this to me without knowing he was doing so. Translating that lesson into my podcasting life, I realized something important. A virtual event during the day can cause me to cancel multiple other appointments. It even leads to poor results. Why not run the event first thing in the morning? This approach can save a lot of time. That involves more planning, but will yield a greater experience and results.

Time keeping is a management aspect as well. It involves fulfilling your promises to your team and clients. That's what determines leadership excellence and maturity. Do you work alone to beat deadlines or do you motivate your team to reach those deadlines? Let me see your comments on that!

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Emmanuel Manishimwe sat down with David Libby to discuss the intersection of suffering, theology, and the state of the modern church. What emerged was a candid conversation about moving beyond intellectual assent to a deep, transformative relationship with God.

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Mr. David Libby is an ordained elder with wonderful experience in missions. He wrote the the book; A Different World, God's Sovereignty in the Face of Suffering. In its biography he said,

In many instances, people often struggle to put what they learn into practice. David emphasizes that learning is important.

On how relevant Theological Studies or Philosophy is to Strengthening Personal Faith, David thinks that theological studies are necessary for strengthening personal faith because faith is only as valuable as the object in which it is placed.

Rather than quit, illness and suffering in David's home helped him see the truth about faith in practice.

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In this episode of the 40 Days of Reconciliation Podcast, host Emmanuel Manishimwe welcomes ordained pastor, author, and podcast host Kristen Wambach for a heartfelt conversation on spiritual bravery, intimacy with God, and living faith in everyday life. Kristen shares her lifelong journey with Christ, the moment her spiritual eyes were opened, and how learning to listen to the Holy Spirit transformed her identity, motherhood, leadership, and business life. Through powerful stories, biblical insights, and practical encouragement, this episode explores how surrender, love, and daily communion with God cultivate courage, compassion, and purpose in every season.

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Introduction

In a world filled with distractions and temptations, many believers find themselves wrestling with their faith. In a recent podcast, Emmanuel Manishimwe speaks with writer and podcaster Brad Church about his book, "The Strangers' Conflict," and the struggles that Christians face in their walk with God.

Understanding the Strangers' Conflict

Brad Church, who came to faith at the tender age of six, shares his journey of faith and the challenges that led him to write his book. He details how, despite growing up in a Christian household, he struggled with his faith during his teenage years due to a lack of grounding in scripture and real-life examples of faith around him. Brad emphasizes that the lure of worldly recognition and material wealth often pulls believers away from their spiritual path. His own questions about faith and the struggle to maintain a relationship with God prompted him to delve deeper into scripture, seeking answers that he believed could resonate with others facing similar dilemmas.

The Origin of the Title: "The Strangers' Conflict" speaks to the experience of believers feeling like outsiders in this world. Brad explains that the title is inspired by scripture, particularly Hebrews 11 and Paul’s writings in Philippians, which remind us that as believers, we are citizens of heaven and thus strangers on earth. This perspective frames the conflict believers face as they navigate their spiritual journey in a society often at odds with their values.

Experiencing Distant Relationships with God

Church candidly discusses moments in his life where he felt distant from God, drawing parallels to the parable of the prodigal son. He reflects on how he once wandered far from God, only to discover that the path back is always open. This resonates with listeners who may feel lost, reminding them that God is always waiting for their return, regardless of how far they have strayed.

Understanding Inner Conflict

At the core of the strangers' conflict is the duality of human nature—our physical and spiritual selves. Brad elaborates on the Genesis account of creation, explaining how each person is created with both a physical body and a spiritual essence. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, humanity lost its intimate connection with Him, resulting in an ongoing struggle between the desires of the flesh and the call of the Spirit. This inner turmoil is universal among believers, as they contend with their sin nature while striving for spiritual growth.

Finding Solutions to the Conflict

While Brad acknowledges that believers will never completely silence this inner conflict, he offers practical steps to help manage it. He encourages listeners to strengthen their spiritual lives through practices such as prayer, worship, studying scripture, and fellowship with other believers. These activities create space for the Holy Spirit to work in their lives, guiding them toward righteousness.

Key Takeaways

Brad Church’s insights remind us that the journey of faith is filled with challenges, but it is also a path of growth and understanding. The struggles we face do not separate us from God; rather, they provide opportunities for deeper connection and reliance on His grace. As we navigate our own strangers' conflicts, we can find comfort in knowing that we are not alone, and that God is always ready to welcome us back.

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Featuring Debra McNich, Founder of Battle Cry Moms

Being a Christian in today's world isn't always easy. As Debra McNich, founder of Battle Cry Moms, jokes, it can sometimes feel like a medicine commercial: we focus on the healing, but we often forget to read the warning label about the side effects. The world can be dark, and the opposition can be real. But as believers, we are called to be a city on a hill—a light that cannot be hidden.

In a recent episode of the 40 Days of Reconciliation podcast, Emmanuel Manishimwe sat down with Debra to demystify one of the most intimidating words in the Christian vocabulary: Discipleship.

If you have ever felt unqualified to disciple others or worried that you need a theology degree to share your faith, this message is for you.

Discipleship is Simpler Than You Think

We often complicate discipleship. We view it as a structured, burdensome program that requires expert knowledge. But Debra offers a liberating definition: "It’s a fancy word that just means to tell somebody about what God is telling you".

Discipleship isn't about having a perfect curriculum; it is about "doing life" with someone. It happens when you fold laundry together, do the dishes, or cook supper while sharing how you rely on the Lord to guide you. It is as simple as reading a Bible verse in the morning and saying to a friend, "Hey, I read this today, and I wanted to share it with you".

You Cannot Give What You Do Not Have

To be a discipler, you must first be a disciple. The cycle of faith works like this: We spend time in His presence, He teaches us, and then we go and tell others.

Debra emphasizes that we cannot rely on past experiences alone. "We leak," she reminds us. We have holes. We must wake up every morning and ask God to fill us afresh with His Spirit so that we can overflow into the lives of others.

If you want to disciple others effectively:

• Get in the Secret Place: Spend time in the Word and prayer daily.
  
  
  
• Don’t Walk Alone: God is with you to correct and guide you, even when you make mistakes.
  
  
  
• Know the Word: You don't need a degree, but you need to know Jesus. Spend six months reading the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) until you can articulate who He is.
  
  
  

Discipleship Starts at Home

The most critical mission field is often under our own roof. Debra challenges parents to "get in the game." We cannot rely solely on the church to train our children. If a child attends Sunday school once a week, that is only 52 hours of training a year. Who is discipling them during the thousands of other hours? It is the parents' job to plant seeds.

But discipleship in the family works in all directions:

• Children Discipling Parents: Often, children find the Lord and bring that light home, leading to the salvation of the whole family.
  
  
  
• Wives Discipling Husbands: For wives with unbelieving husbands, Debra advises against nagging. Instead, let them see the change in your life. Your life might be the only Bible they read. Eventually, the kindness of the Lord, displayed through your transformation, leads to repentance.
  
  
  

Overcoming the Fear of "The Experts"

A common lie from the enemy is that witnessing is the job of pastors, evangelists, or "experts". This is not biblical. The Great Commission was a command for all of us to go and make disciples.

Whether your sphere of influence is a national platform, a local elementary school, or the grocery store, God has placed you there for a purpose. Do not wait for a certificate. As Debra says, "The best trai

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What does it actually mean to have the "Mind of Christ"? Is it a distant goal we strive for in the future, or a spiritual reality available to us right now?

In this episode of the 40 Days of Reconciliation podcast, host Emmanuel Manishimwe sits down with James Early, a Bible teacher and host of The Bible Speaks to You podcast. Together, they explore the transformative power of shifting our mindset from human judgment to divine love.

James shares a refreshing perspective: the mind of Christ is a gift believers already possess but often fail to "unwrap." He offers practical advice on how to surrender personal agendas, love difficult people, and spot false doctrine—not by obsessing over the "counterfeits," but by becoming intimately familiar with the authentic life of Jesus.

Whether you are struggling to forgive someone or looking to deepen your daily walk with God, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for thinking, praying, and loving like Jesus.

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Introduction

The purpose of the 40 Days of Reconciliation journey is to help us understand the need to reconcile with God, His people and awakening the heart of responsibility for His Creation, which is also a sign for our own transformation.

You can take a lesson per day or one lesson a week. Please note that you can take this journey as an individual, family, Church, or corporate during devotions or breakfast meetings.

God's Perfect Relationship with Humanity

Before there was noise, there was harmony. Before there was shame, there was purity. After God had spoken the world into existence, His final and most intimate creation was humankind. We were made in His very image, a perfect reflection of His love and creativity.

The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15, NIV)

This was our original blueprint: a life of purpose, honor, and unlimited fellowship with God. He blessed humanity and placed them in the garden of abundance with a single purpose: to tend and keep it. Imagine walking with your Creator in the cool of the day, living in perfect trust, breathing in unison with the Source of all life. This fellowship was the inheritance meant for us.

But with great freedom comes a great choice. God’s only instruction was a boundary of love, designed for our protection and built on trust.

This is where the fracture began. The serpent, the embodiment of Satan, did not arrive with a roar but with a whisper: “Has God indeed said…?” (Genesis 3:1). This question is the oldest temptation in the world, and it still echoes in our lives today, inviting us to doubt God’s goodness. Adam and Eve chose to entertain that doubt, and in doing so, allowed a foreign desire to take root: to be like God, choosing their own understanding over His wisdom.

In an instant, everything changed. Their eyes were opened not to glorious divinity, but to their own vulnerability and nakedness. An economy of shame was born. Where there was once innocent freedom, there was now a desperate need to hide, to cover, and to perform.

The true tragedy was not their nakedness, but their next action. When they heard the familiar sound of God walking in the garden—a sound that once brought them joy—they did not run to Him. They ran from Him. They hid.

The perfect relationship was broken. The distance they created by hiding from God became the source of all human suffering. This is the moment the need for reconciliation was born. It is the story of how we lost our way, and it is the starting point for our journey back home.

Question for Reflection

1. When have you, like Adam and Eve, "hidden" from God or others after making a mistake?

Action Step

Find a quiet place, preferably outdoors. Spend a few minutes simply reflecting on the idea of "walking with God" in harmony, without any shame or fear.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for designing me for perfect harmony and fellowship with You. I confess that, like Adam and Eve, my instinct is often to hide in my shame when I make a mistake. As I begin this journey, quiet the voice of doubt and help me hear Your loving call to come out of hiding. Teach me to run to You, not from You. Amen.

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