{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/669b7caefbb02ee946751d7d/6a63f454d198963142b09f2f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Love Abolade: What It Really Means to Live for God","description":"<p>Millions know Love Abolade for her voice, but few know the story behind it.</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Sound Minds Podcast</strong>, Tolu Afilaka sits down with worship minister <strong>Love Abolade</strong> for an honest conversation about faith, purpose, discipline, and the unseen journey behind public ministry.</p><p>Love shares how she encountered God at university, why she spent hours in prayer, what shaped her approach to worship, and why she believes excellence is an act of worship.</p><p>She also discusses why she doesn't listen to Afrobeats for entertainment, the lessons she learnt from studying Beyoncé's preparation for Coachella, whether churches should pay music ministers, and the biggest lessons she's learnt from Pastor Emmanuel Iren.</p><p>Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, leader, or someone seeking a deeper walk with God, this conversation offers practical wisdom on purpose, excellence, and staying grounded in your faith.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode:</h3><ul><li>How encountering God changed her life</li><li>Why she prayed through the night as a student</li><li>The discipline behind worship ministry</li><li>Why she doesn't listen to Afrobeats</li><li>What Beyoncé taught her about excellence</li><li>Should churches pay music ministers?</li><li>The importance of purpose over ambition</li><li>Lessons from Pastor Emmanuel Iren</li><li>Why her greatest desire is simply to remain close to God</li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this episode, follow <strong>Sound Minds Podcast</strong> and leave a rating or review—it helps more people discover these conversations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"TOLU AFILAKA"}