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Messy Can't Stop Her

Messy Can't Stop Her

Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO)

Are you a woman feeling overwhelmed by the chaos, crisis and challenges of life? Are you yearning to do something worthwhile with your life, but feel stuck in a cycle of problems? Join Judith Kambia Obatusa – JKO, every Thursday on Messy Can’t Stop Her as she shares scientific insights, practical strategies and biblical wisdom to guide you through life’s struggles. With reflections, inspiring interviews, and heartfelt prayers, you will find the motivation and spiritual encouragement to overcome adversity, cultivate inner peace, and build a joy-filled life. If you are a woman who wants to rise above domestic violence, parenting challenges, and the mental health struggles caused by difficult relationships, this podcast reminds you that no matter how messy your story is, with God, your future is full of hope and endless possibilities.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Messy Can't Stop Her episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Messy Can't Stop Her for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Messy Can't Stop Her episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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After losing 85lbs and documenting her journey on YouTube, life happened and she gained it all back and more. In this episode of Messy Can’t Stop Her, Aleisha Black, host of the podcast and Facebook community Finding Myself Through Obesity tells us how getting off the weight loss pendulum helped her learn to love herself and take pounds off when she wasn’t looking.
In Aleisha’s story of growth and healing, we learn that as long as we don’t stop learning, messy cannot stop us.

Listen and subscribe to Aleisha's podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms

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Learn more about Aleisha on her Website www.findingmyselfthroughobesity.com
References in this episode

Loving And Listening To Yourself by Sarah Blondin

Mel Robbins on How to Break Through Resistance & Love Yourself with the High 5 Habit

Why Mirror Work Will Change Your Life - Lisa Nichols

Ps 68:6

Please DM me on Instagram or Facebook @judithobatusa to let me know what you thought of this episode. If you'll love to share your story on the #MessyCantStopHer podcast, click here.
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Messy Can't Stop Her - Abducted as a Teen: Jessica’s Journey from Trauma
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05/12/22 • 48 min

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Abducted as a teen from Canada to the United States by a father figure and kept in domestic violence captivity for 15 years, Jessica Faught escaped but the impact of that trauma on herself and her children followed her back to Windsor, Ontario. Jessica shares her journey back to healing and her sacrificial collaboration with the child welfare system to give her daughter a new lease on life.

Her story highlights the harrowing effect of domestic violence on our children and why every mother should have zero tolerance for domestic violence.

To learn more about Jessica’s work with Attachment Disorders and raising children with PTSD, follow her on Canadians Raising Children With Attachment Disorders or join her Facebook Community at Families raising children diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Thank you so much for listening!

References in this episode

Mirror Neurons: How We Reflect on Behavior

Red flag

The Bloomfield House

Teajai Travis

Jessica’s Story on brokenandbraced.blogspot.com

Attachment Disorders in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Please DM me on Instagram or Facebook @judithobatusa to let me know what you thought of this episode.
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Messy Can't Stop Her - Are You the Friend You Yearn to Have?
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02/06/25 • 17 min

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These days, friendships dissolve at the speed of a tweet. Cancel culture is real, and betrayal is often public. But are we the kind of friends we'd want in our corner when we are in a crisis?

Looking at real-life examples of friendships tested in the spotlight – Jessica Mulroney & Meghan Markle, Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively – and with guidance from the Word of God, we see what true friendship looks like and ask ourselves the question: Are we a true friend or a fair-weather friend?

If you are a woman, who has ever yearned for a true friend, this episode is for you.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

How friendship is tested by cancel culture.
What the Bible says about being a trustworthy and reliable friend.
How to examine ourselves—are we the kind of friends we want to have?

Key Scriptures: Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:10

References

Don Williams Fair Weather Friends

Lyrics to Fairweather Friends

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Messy Can't Stop Her - The Silent Saboteur of Your Progress
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11/14/24 • 7 min

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Do you often find yourself asking, “What will people think?” when facing challenges or making decisions? From social science and scripture, we explore how this fear of judgment and need for approval can limit our ambitions, silence our authenticity, and create unnecessary stress in our lives. Learn how to break free from people-pleasing and live fulfilled even in the trenches of life. If you often hesitate, restricted and held back by the fear of other people’s opinions, this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

The prison of other people’s opinions can sentence us to self-silence, compromised decisions, and restricted growth

The mental and emotional toll of worrying about others’ opinions can make us physically and psychologically sick

People are usually more focused on their own struggles than on our lives; we all have our own individual messes

Grounding our worth in God’s purpose not on human approval, will give us peace, confidence and fulfillment

Key Scriptures: Proverbs 29:25, Galatians 1:10 and Romans 8:1

References in this episode

Charles Cooley- Looking glass self

Self-Determination Theory in Psychology

2 Corinthians 3:18

Who You Are When No One's Looking: Choosing Consistency, Resisting Compromise

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Am too old to... am too fat to... my life is too x to... am too poor to...
How many of these or similar excuses have you used to convince yourself and others that you're no longer worthy of dreaming or being, or even participating in your own life?
The truth is you're not done yet, as long as you still have breath.
References in this episode
Finding Her perfect Career at 70
J. K. Rowling
Stephen Hawking
Oases of hope
Relatable Voices: A Drive To Make People Smile
Lucia Matuonto

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As part of the ongoing series on praying scripture over our lives, Judith Kambia Obatusa – JKO reveals how she clung to Habakkuk 3:17-18 as a lifeline following the devastating loss of her daughter on August 1, 2023. She shares the profound impact of Jonathan Traylor's song "You Get the Glory from This," as a source of comfort and hope as she navigated her pain.

In this testimony of faith, grief, and resilience, JKO emphasizes the importance of healing from trauma, not just for ourselves but for the well-being of our children and future generations. She invites listeners to join her at the upcoming Confident Godly Woman Summit, where women will explore the significance of emotional healing, aligning values with life choices, and using journaling as a tool for transformation. This free, virtual event is an opportunity to invest in your growth and resilience, no matter where you are on your journey.

References in this episode

Jonathan Traylor’s You Get the Glory from This

Register for the Confident Godly Woman Summit

Join the Messy Can't Stop Her Sisterhood at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3204395256540448/
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Messy Can't Stop Her - Navigating Friendship, Disloyalty and Betrayals in 2025
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01/30/25 • 23 min

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In the trenches of life, we all crave deep, meaningful friendships. But sometimes we mistake acquaintances for friends? What do we do when those we trust betray us?

This episode explores the deep desire for true friendship, the pain of disloyalty, and how to discern between real friends and mere acquaintances in 2025.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Not everyone you meet is a friend. Learn to differentiate between an acquaintance and a true friend.

Pray for discernment in friendships. Before opening your heart, ask God for wisdom and clarity.

Jesus is the ultimate friend who never fails. When human relationships disappoint, lean on Him for comfort.

References in this episode

· Trust In God by Elevation Worship (feat. Chris Brown), official lyric video

· Check out previous episodes of Messy Can't Stop Her podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music and other listening platforms.

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A lesson on why you should stop waiting for perfect conditions and instead, take a leap of faith and show up as you are. Learn to use what you have now, trusting God to multiply it.

If you are a woman who is stuck waiting for the right time or for things to be perfect, this episode is for you.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Life is happening now, and the world needs what you have to offer, even if it’s not perfect.

Start with what you have and trust God to bless your efforts.

Honor the legacies of loved ones who have passed by showing up fully in your own life and sharing your gifts generously.

Key scriptures: John 6:1-14, 2 Kings 4:1-7

References

Danniebelle Hall – Ordinary People (little becomes much when you place it in the master’s hands)

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Messy Can't Stop Her - Prayers for courage to avoid failures of kindness
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09/27/24 • 16 min

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Reflecting on a quote from Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart by George Saunders about “failures of kindness”, Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO) highlights how fear often holds us back from being kind. She explores the courage it takes to show compassion, both to others and ourselves.

Through Scripture and prayer, JKO encourages listeners to seek boldness, trust in God’s strength, and act with kindness even in difficult situations. This episode also includes a special prayer from Psalms 118:8-9 that you can repeat by yourself to help you connect directly to God for courage and strength.

Key scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:5, Psalm 27:1, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:8-9.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Fear can prevent us from helping when witnessing unkindness

We need courage to overcome the struggle to show kindness, especially when it feels risky or uncomfortable

When we show kindness we become conduits of God's love

We can overcome the fear to act, by praying for courage

References in this episode

“Failures of Kindness” delivered by George Saunders, a transcript by James Clear

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Rounding up our series on praying God’s Word over us Natasha Rae, a prophetess and passionate prayer warrior, offers practical advice on how prayer can heal wounds, restore relationships, and bring hope to even the darkest of times. She encourages and reminds women who are feeling distant from God that He hears every cry, and leads a powerful prayer for listeners to experience God's love healing and restoration.

If you are struggling with faith or seeking spiritual growth, this episode will reignite your connection with God and empower you to move forward.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Even if you feel disconnected from God, He still hears you when you call.

No matter the situation, even when it seems your prayers are unanswered, trust in God’s plan for you.

Do not stop calling on God because He is always present and willing to help you.

You can follow Natasha on YouTube at Natasha Rae Ministries and read her books on Amazon.

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Messy Can't Stop Her currently has 133 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Christianity, Motivation, Religion & Spirituality, Emotional Healing, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

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The average episode length on Messy Can't Stop Her is 26 minutes.

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Episodes of Messy Can't Stop Her are typically released every 7 days.

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