TruthTalk Intro 2025
Welcome to a new season on the blog, my dear friends.
Today, I want to share a story, one that mirrors the journey so many of us are on. It's about the winding road of obedience, the years we often call "wilderness seasons" or "Jonah years," and the unrelenting faithfulness of God that never stops calling us back to our purpose.
The Call That Doesn’t Let Go
Years ago, long before I became a wife and mother of five, just after I stepped into my role of being a missionary, I felt a simple but strong nudge in my heart: “Feed my lambs.” And so I did. After some formal training, I ran neighborhood Bible clubs for children, taught in Sunday School, and even ran a summer camp for the children. A couple of years later, I anchored a fellowship for high schoolers because I remembered what it felt like to go through school without a relationship with the Lord.
As life evolved, marriage, motherhood, ministry, I began to sense that reaching just one child at a time would not do. God was shifting my focus: “Go to the stakeholders. Reach the parents, the teachers, those who shape the next generation.” So began training Sunday School teachers; teachers of children and teens. It was a wonderful time for me, as I poured out to those teachers of children and teens. Around the end of 2021, I sensed the need to go on social media because that’s where nations and people are right now.
And that shift, though clear, was not without resistance.
The Jonah Years: When Obedience Feels Heavy
To be honest, Like Jonah, I fought it. I reasoned, "YouTube, Lord? Me? With all this going on around me? Who's even going to listen?"
I started, then stopped. I questioned my voice, my why, and my capacity. Looking for a friendlier route, I went on Instagram and then on Facebook. Although it was not what I had expected, it was still better than nothing. But what I was sensing about being on YouTube never left. God was patient but persistent.
I eventually went back to YouTube after exploring the other platforms. And so here I am. No longer running, nor trying to perform or be impressive, just showing up to share God’s truth to His people in a world drowning in noise and deception.
From 'Raising Children God’s Way' to TRUTHTalk, Why?
My channel was initially called Raising Children God's Way, aligning with the instruction to raise children according to God's Word. TRUTHTalk was born out of this revelation while on Instagram: God’s truth changes everything about us; our personal lives, marriage, family career, etc.
In a world where even believers are confused, weary, or distracted by shiny lies and emotional hype, there must be a place where we pause, recalibrate, and ask, “What does God really say about this?”
Whether it’s marriage, raising children, building a godly legacy, or just making everyday decisions that honor Christ, God’s Word has the answers. And not only answers, but power. Real, life-transforming power.
This blog, like my podcast and YouTube channel, is that space where we strip away the fluff and get back to the heart of what matters: obeying God, building strong families, and living out His purpose for our lives.
Are You Running Too?
Maybe you’re reading this today and something inside you is stirring. Maybe you, like me, have been running from your assignment. You know there’s something God is calling you to do, but fear, perfectionism, or overwhelm have kept you frozen.
In the first chapter and seventh verse of Paul’s second letter, he writes, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” Fear can cause paralysis in your mind and actions. It can lead to denials and procrastinations. You already have everything you need to say ‘yes.’
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect plan or platform. You just need a willing heart and the courage to take the next step.
What Legacy Are You Building?
If you're a parent, teacher, leader, or simply someone who influences others (and we all do), you are a builder. Whether you realize it or not, you're constructing a legacy with every word you speak, every value you uphold, and every truth you choose to live by.
You may begin your journey with one assignment.
But as you grow, the Lord redirects or expands your influence.
Embrace the shift.
At Truth Talk, we are not here to entertain. We are here to encourage and equip. We are here to remind you of who you are in Christ. To let you know that you can raise godly children in this culture. Yes, you can enjoy your marriage. Yes, you can break free from routine religion and walk in vibrant faith. You can be who God created you to be and do what He has designed for you to do.
And no, you don’t have to do it alone. We are here to guide you and cheer you on.
So What Now?
This blog is an awareness and an invitation. An invitation to come back to God’s laid-down principles. To stop running. To take the next step in obedience, no matter how uncertain or uncomfortable it feels.
And if you're wondering, “Where do I begin?” You already have. You are here.
Now, I encourage you to listen to the latest episode of Truth Talk. In it, I go deeper into this journey, share what God’s been teaching me over the past few years, and speak directly to those who, like me, are tired of delay and ready to live with intention.
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Let’s build strong families, rooted in truth, and raise a generation that will not bow to Babylon.
You are not alone. I’m cheering you on. How our obedience can shape destinies beyond our own.
Highlights:
- How to return to your God-given assignment: not to perform, but to pour into lives.
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How to impact a world flooded with shallow inspiration and misinformation: ours is a call to return to the unchanging truth of God’s Word.
Pause and Think...1. What assignment or call from God have you been hesitating to embrace, and what fears or excuses have been holding you back?
2. Take time to journal your honest thoughts. Then, ask the Lord for courage to take the first step in obedience.
With love and purpose,
Ijeoma M Anyanwu
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