“My praying wife slapped me several times because she had emotional problems” -Pastor Olumide

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When I was in my teens, I went to the Singles Conference held by Pastors Olumide and Ify Emmanuel at the National Stadium, joining thousands at the jam-packed event. I couldn’t have known that while they taught, their marriage had become a battle zone, with his wife allegedly being physically violent and taking his children away from him ever since. He says from that deep pain came his message to the world on marriage, relationships and faith, helping people understand what they should do to themselves and what they should take to God in prayer. I have been invited to preach at Dr Emmanuel’s church in my other lives over a decade ago, and have seen the lives he has changed close up. The truths he shares are piercing. Watch the full episode here: http://http://watch.withchude.com"watch.withchude.com Listen to the full podcast here: listen.withchude.com Buy #TheDailyJoy book here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com   — Join our community on Telegram +2348094321111 to get exclusive content and watch our interviews live! https://t.me/WithChude_Community/193 —— #WithChude is a special series of targeted multimedia (video, audio, text, event) conversations and investigations that leverage the voice, network and passion of its host, Chude Jideonwo and his interviews, to underline issues, raise consciousness and spark movements; especially in Africa and for Africans. #WithChude has been revolutionary at the forefront of issues around sexual abuse, depression, HIV/AIDs, diversity, shame amongst others, and continues to break new ground – holding space, sharing grace, and calling in. Focused on narratives that enable and strengthen the mind (mental health), heart (emotional health) and spirit (spiritual health), its themes center on empathy, compassion, mindfulness, wellness, happiness, love, joy and food for the soul. Beyond inspiration, beyond motivation, this is about connection. #WithChude is a project of Joy, Inc. #MindHeartSpirit #LetsBeHumanTogether