Messy Can't Stop Her
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.
Episodes
Are you worrying about your marriage, finances, health, children, or even the unrest in our world? Then you know how anxiety can take hold and refuse to let go.
This episode explores the scientific and spiritual reality of anxiety in our lives and how to uncover a path to peace that surpasses understanding.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
God recognizes your anxiety
Science confirms the effect of anxiety
God pro...
If you’ve been wrestling with disappointment, unmet expectations, or regret, OR you’ve been holding tightly to the life you thought you’d have, this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
Your worth isn’t tied to the life you imagined
Letting go is not weakness
Letting go involves grief, and wrestling with fear and shame
Faith is believing that God is faithful even when life doesn’t match your drea...
This episode shares six powerful lessons from the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. Whether or not you agreed with him, his story offers insights that can inspire women in the trenches of life. If you believe you are open to learning, this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
- Define your mission and focus on it
- Don’t despise the little you have in your hand
- Cultivate kindness in every situatio...
For the woman in the “in-between”, still waiting for her turnaround, her answered prayer, her breakthrough. From Hannah’s waiting and the woman with the issue of blood, learn how faith, honesty, and community sustain us when we’re stuck in that long, slow wait.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
The In-Between from the pit to the promise is where your spiritual roots grow deeper
The power that propels lies in you...
For women in the trenches: Discover the power of prayer in the trenches of life from the Washington Post, science and scripture.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
Prayer may not always change your circumstances but it calms your body, anchors your worth, and reshapes your relationships
Science shows that prayer reduces stress, anxiety, and improves resilience often more effectively than secular meditation
Five-m...
Do you find yourself always trying to earn love, safety, or belonging in relationships? Then, this episode is for you. Discover the signs of emotional hustle culture in relationships, its effects on mental and physical health, and how to heal and deal with it.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
Links between hustling for love and health issues like insomnia, anxiety, and weight gain
The standard for real love
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Have you ever heard or even believed that people like you should not be talking? That your challenges make you unworthy to add value to anyone’s life? Let’s uncover the truth from the stories of Rahab, Tamar and Annie Lobert, Hookers for Christ.
God doesn’t wait for perfection before He uses us. He chooses you just the way you are.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
The surprising role of Rahab the harlot in G...
Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Do you feel as if your prayers are dry and your heart is distant? Is your self talk shame and guilt filled? This episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
What spiritual “stuckness” feels like
The difference between performance and presence in your faith walk
Encouragement and a prayer for women feeling numb, distant, or weary
Key scriptures: Isaiah 43:2, Jeremiah...
Back after an unplanned break.
In the midst of loss and grief, faith can be hard and the fear of not being worthy can keep women from living out their purpose. This episode explores how to push through when overwhelm is pulling on you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
Grief is strength, not weakness
How fear drives our decisions and actions
What faith looks like in the middle of pain
A prayer for women grieving p...
In this follow-up to “The High Cost of Being Judgmental” JKO unpacks the danger of forming conclusions about someone based on a single story. When we reduce people to one chapter of one story they shared from their lives, we sabotage connection, trust, and compassion. If you’re a woman walking through the pain of judgment, this episode is for you.
JKO gets honest about how hidden judgments are also shaping how we see ourselves, sabotaging our relationships, and sending energy that makes others feel unsafe around us, without us ever saying a word. If you're ready to stop letting judgment run your relationships and your spirit, this one is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
Judgment is often a mirror of our fears, insecurities, or unhealed par...
JKO explores the deep impact of losing friends especially when they walk away without explanation. What is true friendship? Why does it hurt so much when people we once trusted choose to disappear? What is the mental toll of these losses? How do we heal? If you're a woman who's lost a friend and has been left confused, heartbroken, and wondering What happened? , this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wi...
In this Mental Health Awareness Month episode, JKO shares how yelling cost her her singing voice but self-reflection helped her find peace, gentleness, and healing. She opens up about mental health stigma in faith spaces, the difference between reacting and responding, and her personal transformation through motherhood.
If you're a woman navigating life’s messiness and craving some peace, this episode is...
On her 54th birthday hike, JKO reflects on how the West and Africa value their natural resources—and what that contrast revealed about self-worth, comparison, and recognizing the hidden gifts within. If you often doubt your value, this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom from this episode
You are not less valuable because your gifts are hidden or different.
Like Africa’s untapped and unprotected resources,...
Advance voting in Canada’s federal election, this Easter weekend, reminded JKO about snap judgment: Fundamental Attribution Error.
In this episode of Messy Can’t Stop Her, she explores how this thinking pattern impacts our wellbeing and what women in the trenches can do to protect themself.
If you’ve ever been misunderstood or misjudged someone else, this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
D...
JKO set out to hike her way to healing but pain, a surprising diagnosis, and an unexpected invitation into the water changed everything. In this episode of Messy Can't Stop Her, discover how a closed door led to a new path, fresh joy, and the courage to begin again.
If you're a woman who's ever felt discouraged when life didn’t go as planned, this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this ...
In this episode of Messy Can’t Stop Her, JKO reminds us that even in the middle of pain, regret, and unfair circumstances, we may be exactly where we need to be. Through the story of Joseph, we uncover how our current struggles could be positioning us for purpose. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your life’s trajectory, this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode
Your current struggles are a ...
Have you ever felt like the world holds you to a different standard — especially as a mother, a woman, or someone trying to do their best in the midst of chaos? In this episode of Messy Can’t Stop Her, JKO gets real about the crushing weight of double standards and the shame they create.
If you’ve ever walked away from a situation thinking, “Maybe I’m just not enough,” this episode is for you.
Nuggets of wisdom...
In this special episode of Messy Can't Stop Her, JKO shares a heartfelt conversation with Kathy Gleason, host of As I Live and Grieve. Together, they explore the waves of grief, the pain of losing a child and a beloved sister, and the power of healing—especially for mothers. Check out the full episode on As I Live and Grieve.
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Chronic stress can silently shape our lives, impacting our health, emotions, and behaviors in ways we don’t always recognize—until it’s too late. In this episode, I share a personal wake-up call that revealed how stress had been taking its toll on my body for years. We’ll explore the science behind stress, how it manifests in our daily lives, and most importantly, how we can fight back. If you’ve ever felt ov...
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