D Bench Podcast

Welcome to D Bench!! A safe space to talk about all things to do with faith, life, and the human experience.In this compelling episode 31 of the D Bench Podcast, Mandy and Franklin candidly discuss the deep hurt caused by others and the journey of healing through forgiveness. They also reflect on the issue of insincere friendships within Christian circles and question the practice of "waiting for confirmation from God," arguing that it can sometimes be counterproductive to one's faith. This episode promises to offer valuable insights and foster meaningful conversations. #HealingThroughForgiveness #ChristianCommunity #DBenchPodcastWe hope you enjoy the conversation, and that it blesses you as you listen!Our Socials:Franklin -   / _e6uka_  Mandy -   / mandy_goma01  If you would like to donate to support D Bench - Please do so here:https://checkout.revolut.com/pay/8071...The equipment we mentioned in the episode:Audio Mixer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...Microphones - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

Welcome to D Bench!! A safe space to talk about all things to do with faith, life, and the human experience.In episode 30, Join Franklin and Mandy as they talk about the importance of creativity, and expressing one's creative talents. Not just as a means of self expression, but also as a form of submission and worship towards God. They discuss the difference between true creativity and counterfeit creativity. They also explore the ways they choose to express themselves and how their respective creative journeys are going. We hope you enjoy the conversation, and that it blesses you as you listen!Follow D Bench on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d_bench_/Check out Mandy's insta - https://www.instagram.com/mandy_goma01/If you want to donate towards this ministry, please do so here https://checkout.revolut.com/pay/80711e4e-9c0c-43cc-bea0-04a1fe17aafa

Welcome to D Bench!! A safe space to talk about all things to do with faith, life, and the human experience. In episode 29, Mandy returns to D Bench, discussing our recent trips to our motherlands in over a decade. Franklin to Nigeria and Mandy to Congo. We talked about some challenges we faced while there and the things we learned from them. We also discussed the huge gap between reading the bible and applying what it says to your life while living out your faith in Jesus. We hope you enjoy this conversation, and that it blesses you as you listen!Follow D Bench on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d_bench_/Check out Franklin's insta - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/Check out Mandy's insta - https://www.instagram.com/mandy_goma01/If you want to donate towards this ministry, please do so here https://checkout.revolut.com/pay/80711e4e-9c0c-43cc-bea0-04a1fe17aafa

Welcome to D Bench!! A safe space to talk about all things to do with faith, life, and the human experience.In episode 28, Join Franklin and Perside on a wild ride through their spiritual journeys. Their candid conversation delves into the heart of their spiritual journeys, sharing both the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of their encounters with the Holy Spirit. Discover how these transformative experiences have shaped their understanding of God, equipped them to navigate life's complexities, and ignited a passion for living a purpose-driven life. Whether you're seeking answers, community, or simply a fresh perspective, this conversation is for you.We hope you enjoy the conversation, and that it blesses you as you listen!Follow D Bench on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d_bench_/?hl=enCheck out Franklin's insta - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/?hl=enCheck out Persides insta - https://www.instagram.com/perside.mata/?hl=enIf you want to donate towards this ministry, please do so here https://checkout.revolut.com/pay/80711e4e-9c0c-43cc-bea0-04a1fe17aafa

Welcome to D Bench - A safe space to discuss all things faith, life, and the human experience. In Episode 27, we dive deep into the intersection of faith and mental health. Franklin shares personal experiences with anxiety and how therapy has been a crucial tool in overcoming fear and finding freedom. Through discussing the story of the rich young ruler from the Bible, Franklin examines the sacrifices needed to achieve true freedom. We hope it blesses you as you listen!!Check out d bench insta - https://www.instagram.com/d_bench_/Tags #christian #jesus #faith #dbench

Welcome to D Bench - A safe space to discuss all things faith, life, and the human experience. In this compelling episode, we welcome Jerely, also known as Bélé, as she opens up about her multifaceted journey and the vibrant aspects of her life. From her early days as a preacher's kid in Waterford to her academic pursuits in Applied Psychology, Jerilee provides an intimate look at her world. She passionately discusses her love for creativity, encompassing writing, singing, cooking, and her enthusiasm for Marvel. Jerilee takes us through her evolving spiritual journey, highlighting significant moments that deepened her faith, including her recent baptism and insights gained from The Lion King. She also candidly shares her challenges, moments of identity crisis, and the ongoing process of learning to hear God's voice.I hope it blesses you as you listen!Check out Franklin's insta - https://www.instagram.com/franklinlukason/Check out Mandy's insta - https://www.instagram.com/mandy_goma01/Check out Jerely's writing page - https://www.instagram.com/bele_talks/Tags #christian #jesus #faith #dbench00:00 Welcome to My ASMR Introduction00:20 Meet Jerli: Background and Studies02:44 Growing Up in a Preacher's Family04:10 My Creative Passions08:54 Discovering God and Spiritual Journey16:01 The Influence of The Lion King19:21 Technical Difficulties and Final Thoughts19:53 Reflecting on Pivotal Moments20:46 The Journey of Baptism22:02 Struggles and Growth25:22 Embracing Creativity and Multiple Talents32:16 Current Life and Future Plans35:02 Hearing God's Voice39:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Welcome to D Bench, a safe space to talk about all things to do with faith, life, and the human experience.In episode 25, Franklin is joined by co-bencher Mandy to discuss some of the things they've been facing recently. The conversation covers losing a loved one as a Christian, navigating purpose and calling, stewarding the gifts that God has given you, and "ministry". We hope you enjoy the conversation, and that it blesses you as you listen!Follow D Bench on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d_bench_/Check out Franklin's insta - https://www.instagram.com/franklinlukason/Check out Mandy's insta - https://www.instagram.com/mandy_goma01/

Welcome to D Bench, a safe space to talk about all things to do with faith, life, and the human experience.In episode 22, Franklin explains the reasons behind D Bench taking a break. He also paints a picture of what living life on D Bench in a practical sense, and pouring out your heart to God in the most authentic way possible. I hope it blesses you as you listen.Follow D Bench on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d_bench_/Check out Franklin's personal insta - https://www.instagram.com/franklinlukason/Check out Mandy's personal insta - https://www.instagram.com/mandy_goma01/Tags #christian #jesus #faith #dbench

Welcome to D Bench, a safe space to talk about all things to do with faith, life, and the human experience.In episode 23, we're joined by Joshua, who shares with us his experience of growing up as the son of a church leader and being recognized only as his father's son, and not as an individual. He also talks about his experience with friends in high school, and following them led him astray. Lastly, he talks about his lowest moment, and how that led him to Jesus. I hope it blesses you as you listen.Follow D Bench on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d_bench_/Check out Franklins personal insta - https://www.instagram.com/franklinlukason/Check out Mandys personal insta - https://www.instagram.com/mandy_goma01/Tags #christian #jesus #faith #dbench