Welcome to Dear Young Minister, the podcast created to inspire and equip young ministers on their journey of personal and spiritual growth. Each week, Simi Deleawe shares her own experiences, offering practical insights, heartfelt stories, and transformative strategies to help you become the minister God has called you to be. Rooted in Matthew 9:37, this podcast aims to nurture the next generation of leaders, empowering them to live with purpose for the benefit of humanity and the glory of God.
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EP 14: Dear Young Minister, Think Big, Start Small
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36:58In this episode, Simi Deleawe explores the crucial lesson of "Think Big, Start Small" for young ministers and aspiring leaders. Simi Deleawe shares personal experiences and biblical wisdom to encourage listeners to embrace God's grand vision while patiently navigating the building process. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dearyoungminister…
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EP 13: Dear Young Minister, Don't Be a Hater
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21:10In this episode, Simi Deleawe tackles a topic that’s often overlooked because it’s not always obvious: the struggle with jealousy and comparison in ministry. In this candid conversation, the host reflects on how even ministers can fall into the trap of comparing themselves to others. Simi shares practical solutions on how to genuinely support fello…
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EP 12: Dear Young Minister, Here are 4 Things I Have Learned as a Woman in Ministry
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28:00In this episode, Simi Deleawe opens up about her personal journey as a woman in ministry, sharing powerful insights and lessons learned along the way. She dives deep into the unique challenges women face in ministry, discussing how emotional responses, relationship dynamics, and leadership challenges often present themselves in a way that men may n…
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EP 11: Dear Young Minister, Fight For Your Focus
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20:08In this episode, Simi Deleawe discusses the critical importance of maintaining focus in your ministry and Christian journey. Challenges are common in ministry; however, without resilience, you will get distracted. No matter what comes your way, remember to keep your eyes on Jesus and fight for your focus LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dearyoungministe…
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EP 10: Dear Young Minister, Holiness is Still the Standard
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37:30In this powerful episode of her podcast, host Simi Deleawe goes deep into the concept of purity and holiness in Christian ministry. Drawing revelation from 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Simi explores the profound analogy of believers as utensils in God's house, emphasizing the importance of purity in becoming vessels of honor. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dear…
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EP 9: Dear Young Minister, Rest is not a Sin
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24:20In this powerful podcast episode, Simi Deleawe explores the critical importance of rest in ministry, drawing profound insights from Jesus' approach to spiritual renewal. Diving deep into biblical principles, Simi shares practical tips on how to rest effectively in order to avoid burnout. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dearyoungminister…
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EP 8: Dear Young Minister, Are You Ready To Be Tempted? Part II
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21:29In this episode of Dear Young Minister, Simi Deleawe shares her personal testimony about falling into temptation just two years after starting HAVEN Student Fellowship. She emphasizes the critical importance of spiritual preparedness through prayer and biblical meditation LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dearyoungminister…
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EP 7: Dear Young Minister, Are You Ready to be Tempted? Part I
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26:49In this podcast episode Simi Deleawe explores the challenges of temptation faced by young ministers and leaders in their spiritual journey. She emphasizes that as one's influence grows, so does the intensity of temptation. Dear Young Minister, you are a prime target for the enemy, as your fall can have a wider impact on followers. LinkTree: https:/…
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EP 6: Dear Young Minister, You Need to Heal
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19:56In this episode, Simi Deleawe reflects on how unresolved childhood wounds impacted her role as a college minister. She shares how unhealed emotional pain can affect one’s ability to truly serve others and emphasizes the critical importance of healing. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dearyoungministerBy Simi Deleawe
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EP 5: Dear Young Minister, Humble Yourself
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16:00In this episode of the Dear Young Minister Podcast, host Simi Deleawe emphasizes the importance of humility in Christian ministry. She explores Philippians 2, which highlights Christ's example of humility and calls believers to selflessness and unity. Simi stresses that humility is a crucial aspect of Christianity that all believers, regardless of …
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EP 4: Dear Young Minister, Are You Naked?
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22:35In this episode of the Day of Minister Podcast, Simi Deleawe dives deep into the importance of spiritual covering and submission in ministry, drawing insights from 1 Peter 5. If you are called to ministry, you must accept the authority of your leaders and be humble in your submission. If you are too big to submit, you are too small to lead. LinkTre…
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EP 3: Dear Young Minister, Salvation is Free but Ministry Will Cost You
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24:21In this vulnerable episode of the Dear Young Minister podcast, host Simi Deleawe delves deep into the often-overlooked costs of answering God's call to ministry. Drawing insights from "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John Maxwell, Simi shares personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom about the true price of ministry. Simi offers practic…
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Simi Deleawe reflects on Matthew 9:35-38, discussing Jesus's ministry and the need for laborers to help those who are spiritually lost. She stresses that the process of being sent can be uncomfortable and requires significant effort, likening it to the labor-intensive process of harvesting wheat. The term "ekballo," meaning to send forcefully, illu…
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EP 1: Dear Young Minister, You Are Called
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23:28Born in Lagos and raised in the DFW Metroplex, Simi Deleawe was the creative oddball in a family of academic achievers, more interested in dance and art than grades. Simi even ran a small brownie business in high school! But amid the pressure to conform, She found herself questioning her purpose and feeling disconnected. It was at 17 that she truly…
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