The View (from Heaven): Recent Episodes
Akilah Holder
Hi there! My name is Akilah Holder, and I’m a Christian author, social commentator and former journalist who lives in Trinidad and Tobago.
Join me as I discuss God’s ways, thoughts and motivations as outlined in his word. It’s all about getting to know God and understanding him. You may be accustomed to doing things one way, but what if God’s way were better? What if it actually made more sense?
Find out how God views life, and his perspectives on a myriad of life’s issues. You may end up liking him ☺️.
A study of Daniel 6 - Daniel in the Lions Den: how jealousy can cause people to come against you and God’s faithfulness to save.
How the Holy Spirit can give self-control for over eating, and allow him to be your comfort instead of food.
A brief look at how society has different expectations for men and women, but the Bible sees it differently.
A look at how men can respond to difficulties God’s way with specific reference to Jesus’ suffering at Calvary.
A brief comment on how women should carry themselves as valuable and not allow men to treat them as having no value.
Dressing professionally for work so that your talents, skills and abilities are emphasized…
This episode is aimed at those who do not have a personal relationship with God. It outlines some of God’s characteristics to make the point that maybe God isn’t the problem, but how you see him because of the suffering you’ve endured and that is around you.
How our emotions can cloud our judgment and obscure our understanding of who God is and his word.
A quick commentary on realizing men are emotionally wired too, and the importance of acting accordingly.
A rebuttal of the societal belief that men are built to cheat and have accomplished something great if they have several sexual partners; and a look at how God’s view of men contradicts this.
A lot of times, when we think about God working miracles, we think about physical miracles, like financial deliverance etc. But he can do miracles with people too. This episode is about that. Enjoy!
A look at the importance of having a high EQ and the importance of acknowledging and developing the emotional side of men, and how it can be done.
A commentary about how many women tend to glorify men, seek after men as if they were some precious jewel, when God is the treasure we should be seeking after.
An episode that urges women not to worry about judgement if they have to get divorced because of an abusive relationship or any unhealthy relationship or simply leave one of those relationships if unmarried.
When we talk about “culture,” we talk about it as something unchangeable, but culture is man made, and it can be sinful. Therefore, not because something is your culture, it is ok.
A look at the importance of a relationship with God for women - how a relationship with God can keep women out of harmful relationships.
Thoughts on how all the material things a person has somehow just isn’t enough, and the need for God.
A brief talk about why suicide isn’t the answer and how to not be overwhelmed by challenges.
The dominant view of men in most countries is a negative one. Men cheat, they rape, they abuse, always the agressor, never the victim. But some men have been the victim of women. I look at this issue using the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, where Potiphar’s wife falsely accuses Joseph of rape ( sexual harassment)
In the modern world, truth is presented as changeable, subjective even. But the word truth suggests stability, truth is truth. This episode talks about that.
Oftentimes, we sing songs of worship to God without fully realizing or understanding what we are saying. This episode talks about that and explains the significance of certain lyrics.
A look at the tension between the existence of evil and the Christian assertion that a good God exists.
This episode teaches that there is evidence of the goodness of God in the world, but sometimes we have to look for it and fix our eyes on it.