The Magnify Conversations

We can often take life for granted whether we’re going through heavenly highs or laborious lows, and forget that tomorrow isn’t promised. In this episode we are joined by Esther Longe who gives an account of before, during and after she experienced, and miraculously survived a plane crash in 2006. She shares her struggles with survivor’s guilt, and sheds light on her emotional and spiritual growth that took place years after the accident. We discuss the importance of unpacking distressing moments, and also talk about how we can use our personal experiences to help others on their healing journeys.Where do we draw the line between re-living and acknowledging trauma, and growing from it? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Esther Longe in the Magnify Studio for Ep 57 ‘I'm Part of the 10% That Survived the Plane Crash’.STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow Esther on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/estherlonge/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

We enter marriage with the belief that it’s a lifelong commitment, but it requires two people to work at it for it to be a successful union. In this episode we hear Ashley’s story of how there were signs of a deteriorating relationship, and how she finally came to accept it was over on Christmas day. We learn about the journey of healing, developing, and finding her worth on the other end of divorce. Heartbreak isn’t pleasant, but it can unlock clarity and wisdom that strengthens our relationship with God, who never leaves us.How can we not fixate on the breakdown of a serious relationship, and move forward in a way that liberates us to be ready for the joy that’s waiting for us in the future? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Ashley Andrew in the Magnify Studio for Ep 55 ‘My Husband Abandoned Me, but I'm Choosing to be Better Instead of Bitter’.STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow Ashley on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ashleyaandrew/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

Achieving success in the world of investing requires a combination of strategic decision-making, risk-taking, discernment, and embracing your unique strengths. In this episode we get into how Yvonne turned her interest in economics into her passion for investing. We also learn about her wisdom that encourages us to pursue professional excellence while making well-informed decisions and how we can represent Jesus in the workplace - no matter what job we’re in.How can we feel confident in taking up space and leading our industries while not compromising our ethics? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Yvonne Bajela in the Magnify Studio for Ep 54 ‘Cracking the Code: How I Got Into Investing’.STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow our Yvonne on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yvonnebajela/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

There’s a wealth of advice online, and offline about how we should date intentionally with the goal of marriage, but sometimes it can feel outdated, or like we’ve turned dating into a tick box exercise. We’re taking a look at the role of mutual respect, attraction, common interests and spiritual alignment, while also discussing why maintaining a God centered marriage is a constant commitment. It’s time we open our eyes and confront the differences between someone with potential, and someone who has potential to have a successful relationship with you.How do we discern someone who’s husband material, and not just someone who acts the part? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Magnify’s founder Ruth Yimika Afolabi in the Magnify Studio for Ep 53 ‘How did I know he was the one?’STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow Ruth on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ruthyafolabi/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

Many of us are inquisitive women who are seeking to find peace and purpose in the world around us. For some of us this has led us down a path of exploring different faiths, philosophies and practises. We can sometimes feel ourselves pulling away from what we view as more traditional religion because we feel it’s not personal enough, but that’s when we need to dig deeper. Self-discovery, self-actualisation and commercialised New Age trends won’t fulfill us, but we know something that can.How do we shift from entertaining aspects of general spirituality and cultural Christianity to authentically choosing to follow Jesus? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Joey Darlinn in the Magnify Studio for Ep 52 ‘New Age to Christianity: How I Found Jesus in Adulthood'.STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow Joey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joeydarlinn/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

A lot of emphasis is placed on the topics of money and marriage, but when we combine the two we are able to magnify many existing issues, and expose how deep our core values really go. Financial expectations and talking about how we should spend and save isn’t always comfortable, but it is necessary to have a thriving relationship that honours God and our spouse. So much anxiety and fear comes from money dysmorphia, a lack of financial literacy or personal experiences with poverty or debt. We’re learning how to deepen our faith and manage our finances better by tapping into Biblical money management tips.How do we have open and honest conversations about finances that lead to positive outcomes, when it can be awkward to bring up in a relationship? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Tolu Frimpong in the Magnify Studio for Ep 51 ‘From "I Do" to "We Do": Why Money Talks Are Essential in a Successful Marriage'.STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow Tolu on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tolufrimpong/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

There’s so many angles to why some women are labeled as strong. It can be used as a compliment that aims to empower us, and other times it’s a dig to reduce our femininity. We can often wonder how our perception from others and ourselves impacts our professional and romantic lives, particularly when it has been suggested that men can feel less important or intimidated by self-assured and self-sufficient women. We want to focus on being secure and confident in who we are, while focusing on mutual respect and faith-focused foundations of treating others amicably regardless of how they perceive us.How do we successfully work alongside men who are intimidated by our character or presence? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Jayne Doherty in the Magnify Studio for Ep 50 ‘Relationship Dynamics Matter: Why Strong Women Need to Be with Secure Men'.STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow Jayne on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jaynedoherty_/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

It’s not rare to feel like we were born with an innate passion or drive. In fact, many of us have spent most of our lives trying to navigate where we should channel this energy. In the modern age, we can find ourselves pouring our time and effort into our careers, which can easily lead to burnout. Dabbling in extremes of laziness or overworking are both harmful, but we wanted to talk about the importance of honouring our interests and dreams with a balanced and faith-filled approach.How can we embrace our work ethic without it wearing us out, especially when we want to build something significant? Listen as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Amy Ford in the Magnify Studio for Ep 49 ‘Escaping the Rat Race: It's Time for Millennials To Stop Glamourising Overworking'.STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow Amy Ford at https://www.instagram.com/attabara/STAY UP TO DATE WITH US AT MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information