The JerNe Ministries Podcast
The JerNe Ministries Podcast
The JerNe Ministries Podcast, hosted by Dr. Kiwanya Tende, is a faith-based podcast created to have honest conversations about real life, healing, growth, and moving forward.
From trauma, reentry, recovery, relationships, forgiveness, grief, and emotional healing to everyday topics such as identity, compromise, self-worth, life transitions, trusting God, and simply navigating the ups and downs of life, no topic is off the table.
Each episode brings together biblical truth, practical wisdom, and real-life perspective to encourage listeners to look within, grow through what they have experienced, and recognize that where they have been does not have to determine where they are going.
Some conversations are deep. Some are practical. Some simply make you stop and think. But every conversation is centered around the belief that growth is possible and there is always another stage of the journey ahead.
JerNe Ministries — Your passage from one stage to another.
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Episodes

21 hours ago
21 hours ago
29 min
Recovery isn’t always about overcoming an addiction. Sometimes, we’re recovering from heartbreak, disappointment, rejection, poor decisions, broken relationships, or simply a season of life that took more out of us than we expected.
In this episode of The JerNe Ministries Podcast, we’re asking a simple but powerful question: What are you recovering from? Whatever it may be, healing begins when we acknowledge what hurt us and make the decision to move forward.
Join me as we talk about recovery, healing, release, and allowing God to restore the places in us that still need His touch.

Sep 13, 2026
Sep 13, 2026
25 min
This week on the JerNe Ministries Podcast, we’re talking about Those Hidden Things—the masks we wear, the weight we carry, and the freedom that can come when we finally allow God into the places we’ve tried so hard to hide.
Because we may be able to hide from people, but we can never hide our hearts from God.
Take a few moments, find a quiet place, and join me for this week’s conversation. You never know—there may be something here that speaks directly to your heart.

Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
30 min
What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? Plans change, doors close, and sometimes we’re left wondering, “Now what?”
On this week’s JerNe Ministries Podcast, we’re talking about how we respond when life takes an unexpected turn—and learning to trust God even when we don’t understand the plan.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)

Aug 22, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
24 min
What does being true to yourself mean? Biblically, it means being honest about who you are, understanding who God created you to be, and refusing to lose yourself trying to meet everyone else’s expectations. Join us as we dive into what it look like to be true to oneself on this weeks podcast!

Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
20 min
Compromise often seems like the easier path. We stay quiet to keep the peace, say yes when we want to say no, or ignore our convictions because we don’t want to disappoint others. We call it “saving grace,” but over time, compromise can cost us our peace, our identity, and even our relationship with God. Join me as we talk about how to stand firm in your values while still walking in love, wisdom, and compassion.

Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
23 min
Welcome to this week’s episode of the JerNe Ministries Podcast. Life has a way of bringing unexpected challenges, disappointments, and seasons that test our faith. Yet as believers, we are never called to face them alone. The Holy Spirit walks with us, comforts us, guides us, and gives us the strength to keep moving forward. While we can’t always control what happens in life, we can choose our response. Our attitude can either magnify our problems or reflect our trust in God. Join me as we explore how to navigate life’s ups and downs with faith, hope, and confidence, knowing that God’s presence is with us every step of the way.

Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
27 min
On this episode of The JerNe Ministries Podcast, hosted by Dr. Kiwanya Tende, we explore a powerful question: How do people see you? Too often, we define ourselves by the opinions, labels, and expectations of others. Yet God calls us to find our identity in Him. Join us as we discuss self-worth, healing, authenticity, and the importance of seeing yourself through God’s eyes. This conversation will encourage you to let go of unhealthy perceptions and confidently walk in your God-given purpose.

Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
27 min
God’s timing is one of the greatest lessons of faith. We often create our own timelines, expecting doors to open when we think they should, but God’s plans are never limited by our schedules. He sees what we cannot see and knows what we are not yet prepared to handle.

Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
18 min
Stop hiding and shrinking back. What God allowed you to go through is meant to be shared to help someone else. Stop hiding. Be bold! Be authentic! Be YOU!

Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
22 min
We often think that if everything in our lives is going well, we should automatically feel okay. But the truth is, life has a way of bringing unexpected challenges, emotions, and struggles that can leave us feeling overwhelmed—even when everything looks fine on the outside.
In this episode, we’re talking about giving ourselves permission to be honest about how we feel. It’s okay to have difficult days. It’s okay to acknowledge your emotions. And it’s okay to not be okay sometimes. Healing begins when we stop pretending and start giving ourselves the grace we so freely give to others.
