About this episode
In this powerful episode of That’s My Time Podcast, host Tolu Afilaka and co-host Daeola sit down with Pastor Lokachi of Celebration Church International (CCI) for a raw and inspiring conversation on purpose, purity, singlehood, relationships, honor, and spiritual growth.From his remarkable story of being a stillborn baby resuscitated through prayer, to discovering his calling to ministry as early as Primary 1, Pastor Lokachi shares how passion can point to purpose and how God redirected his journey even after facing rejection at Covenant University.We dive into real issues many Christians wrestle with today:Purpose & Passion: How to discover what God has called you to do.Spiritual Fathers vs Idolatry: The “Daddy” culture at Celebration Church and how Pastor Emmanuel Iren shaped his walk.Church Culture & Gen Z Faith: From Christ Embassy to Celebration Church, and dealing with slangs like “Christocentric Baddie.”Singleness, Love & Sexual Purity: Why love isn’t only logical, enjoying singlehood, and whether Christians should be on dating apps.Money & Ministry: Should music ministers be paid? How to balance God and mammon.Accountability & Friendship: The role of friends in calling out bad behavior and helping pastors through depression.This episode isn’t just about theology — it’s about living out faith in real life. Whether it’s setting high Christian standards, navigating ups and downs in devotion, or enjoying relationships the right way, Pastor Lokachi’s story will inspire you to walk in purpose with purity and confidence.? Don’t just listen — join the conversation in the comments. Share your thoughts on dating apps for Christians, spiritual fatherhood, or singleness in today’s culture.00:00 Intro – Is Pastor Lokachi single?06:58 Stillborn story & early calling to ministry15:12 Idolizing men of God vs real honor18:25 Encounter with Pastor Iren & transition to CCI25:01 Gen-Z church slangs: “Christocentric baddie”30:15 High Christian standards & spiritual growth37:55 Depression, accountability & friendship45:28 Love, relationships & enjoying singlehood1:05:12 Should Christians be on dating apps?1:09:40 Should music ministers be paid? God vs mammon1:14:10 Sexual sin & the value of friendshipGuestPastor Lokachi — Celebration Church InternationalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelokachi/HostsTolu Afilaka — Host of That’s My Time PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toluafilaka/Daeola — Co-hostInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daeola/ If you loved this conversation, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode with a friend who needs clarity on purpose, purity, and relationships.Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should Christians use dating apps in 2025?
