IMPACT with Ceola J.

IMPACT with Ceola J. Featuring: Apostle True Lafayette - True Free Love Minsitries and the 3rd Annual Gospel Music in the Park

Apostle True is the pastor and founder of True Free Love Ministries, and the visionary behind Gospel Music in the Park, a powerful community event that brings faith, worship, music, ministry, and fellowship together in the heart of the community.
She is a woman of faith, obedience, surrender, and Kingdom assignment. Through her ministry and her heart for God’s people, Apostle True continues to serve, encourage, and create spaces where lives can be touched, hearts can be lifted, and God can be glorified.
Today, we are going to talk about her journey, her ministry, the heart behind Gospel Music in the Park, and what it means to keep saying yes to Father God.

IMPACT with Ceola J. with Host Ceola J. - The Heart Behind IMPACT: Overcoming Fear and Walking in the Assignment

In this special solo episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Ceola shares the heart behind IMPACT and the other ministry assignments Father God has placed in her hands. From writing devotionals to media, film, encouragement, and women’s empowerment, Ceola opens up about the fear she once had around writing, accepting the call, and stepping fully into what God assigned her to do.
This episode is a personal reflection on obedience, identity, overcoming fear, and trusting Father God with the gifts, stories, and ministries He has given. Be encouraged to move forward in what He has called you to do — even when fear tries to speak louder than faith.

IMPACT with Ceola J. Featuring: Chinwe Omani - Venable – Worship, Purpose, Business, and the Beauty of Obedience

In this heartfelt episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Ceola sits down with the beautiful and gifted Chinwe Omani-Venable — worship leader, songwriter, creative entrepreneur, wife, mother, and woman of faith.
Chinwe shares from a place of authenticity, grace, and surrender as she opens up about her journey in worship, ministry, music, entrepreneurship, and motherhood. From serving in the house of God to releasing her own music, building her natural skincare brand Comani Naturals, and walking out her calling with humility, Chinwe’s story is a reminder that purpose is not always loud, but it is always intnetinal when it is led by God.
This conversation highlights the beauty of obedience, the discipline behind worship, the heart posture required to serve, and the courage it takes to keep saying yes to God in every season. Chinwe’s journey encourages listeners to trust the process, honor the gifts God has placed within them, and understand that impact begins with a surrendered heart.
Whether you are a worshiper, creative, entrepreneur, mother, minister, or simply someone trying to follow God faithfully, this episode will encourage you to keep showing up, keep serving, and keep believing that what God placed inside of you still matters.
Tune in for a faith-filled conversation full of encouragement, and inspiration.

IMPACT with Ceola J. Featuring: Dr. Nancy D. Young – Your Voice Matters: Leading with Purpose, Power, and Conviction | Gubernatorial Candidate for Governor of California

In this empowering episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Ceola J. sits down with Dr. Nancy D. Young — educator, advocate, two-term former Mayor of Tracy, former Tracy City Council member, and gubernatorial candidate for Governor of California — for a powerful conversation centered on leadership, purpose, civic responsibility, and the importance of using your voice with conviction.
With decades of experience serving her community through education and public leadership, Dr. Young shares wisdom on what it truly means to lead with integrity, compassion, vision, and courage in today’s climate. From community impact and public service to perseverance, purpose, and empowering others, this episode is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
“Your Voice Matters” is more than a title — it is a reminder that every individual has the power to create change, influence generations, and lead with purpose right where they are.
Whether you are called to leadership in ministry, business, government, education, family, or community, this conversation will encourage you to stand boldly, speak intentionally, and walk confidently in the assignment placed on your life.

IMPACT with Ceola J. Featuring: Apostle D. D. Taylor - From Bound to Breakthrough: Walking in Deliverance, Authority, and Divine Assignment

In this powerful and spirit-led episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., we are joined by Dr. Apostle D. D. Taylor, Chief Apostle of Deliverance Crew Ministries, Inc., a Kingdom-building ministry called and established by God to raise, equip, and activate believers for such a time as this.
Apostle Taylor carries a profound apostolic and prophetic mantle, marked by accuracy, clarity, and a right-now word that shifts lives. Sent by God to Atlanta, Georgia after an intense season of apostolic training, she walks boldly in her assignment to set the captives free through deliverance, teaching, and the power of prayer. But what makes this conversation deeply impactful is not just her calling—it’s her transparency.
In this episode, Apostle Taylor shares her personal testimony of being bound by the very warfare she once fought against for others. For ten years, she endured a spiritual battle until God declared, “Enough!” Out of that victory came healing, restoration, and the birth of powerful movements like IChooseMe Ministry and FriendSister, designed to uplift and empower women.
She also opens up about her intimate relationship with Jesus Christ—testifying that He taught her face-to-face how to live a God-fearing Kingdom life, to remain teachable, and to walk in love without a hardened heart. This episode is rich with truth, healing, and breakthrough.
If you’ve ever felt bound, discouraged, or uncertain about your purpose, this conversation will remind you that God’s plan for your life is not canceled—and your victory is already written. Tune in, be encouraged, and experience the power of deliverance, identity, and walking fully in who God has called you to be.

IMPACT Show with Ceola J. Featuring: Amber Arias - The Remnant Mama - Standing in the Gap: Healing, Obedience, and Protecting the Next Generation

Amber Arias, known as Remnant Mama, is a faith-filled advocate, watchman, and voice for healing and restoration through Jesus Christ. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and addiction, Amber’s life reflects the redemptive power of God’s mercy and truth. Through obedience and surrender, she experienced divine healing through Christ and now carries a burden to see broken women restored, children protected, and families equipped to build Christ-centered homes. Amber’s message is one of faith, obedience, and the powerful truth that God still heals and makes all things new. 

IMPACT show with Ceola J. Featuring: Alissa Moore - From Incarceration to Influence: Turning Lived Experience into Justice Reform

In this powerful episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Alissa Moore shares a remarkable journey shaped by resilience, advocacy, and transformation. Entering the carceral system at just 17, Alissa spent more than two decades navigating both the juvenile and adult systems while educating herself and advocating for others facing injustice.
Today, she is a respected policy advocate, reentry specialist, and community leader working to advance criminal justice reform and equitable access to resources for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. From supporting successful parole hearings to influencing legislation and providing expert testimony, Alissa uses her lived experience to drive necessary change. Her story is one of perseverance, purpose, and the power of transforming pain into policy and impact.

IMPACT show with Ceola J. Featuring: Diana Archer - When God Rewrites the Story: Diana's Journey Through Trauma & Restoration

In this episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Diana Archer shares her journey of redemption, healing, and restoration with. A wife, mother of four, community mentor, speaker, and co-author, Diana’s life reflects the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Born in Oakland and raised between Oakland and Dublin, California, Diana overcame a traumatic upbringing, seasons of substance abuse, kidnapping, and painful loss. Through her faith in Christ, she broke generational cycles and found wholeness on the other side of pain.
Today, she serves children and families through mentorship and advocacy, speaks boldly on trauma and healing, and co-authored The Words of Their Testimonies, highlighting stories of faith and transformation.This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how broken the past, restoration is possible, and purpose can rise from pain.

IMPACT show with Ceola J. Featuring: Rose Basulto - Taking the Gospel to the Streets: Rescue, Redemption, & Evangelism

Rose Basulto is an evangelist and outreach leader with a deep passion for serving her community and sharing the redemptive love of Jesus Christ beyond the church walls. She has been a member of Kings Cathedral and Chapels in Antioch, California for the past four years, where she serves on the media production team and is actively involved in the Outreach Ministry.
Rose is deeply committed to street evangelism and serves with Salvation in the Streets, where she provides food, clothing, prayer, and the Gospel to individuals in need throughout her community. She is also actively involved with Pillars of Hope, a ministry dedicated to ministering to and rescuing victims of human trafficking. Through bold faith and obedience, Rose takes the Gospel into some of the most challenging environments, witnessing freedom, hope, and restored identity through the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

IMPACT with Ceola J. Featuring: CEO, Meilanny Haney - From Victom to Victory

Meilanny Haney is an Oakland native and advocate, a nonprofit founder, and community leader with a heart committed to transforming lives and restoring hope. Meilanny’s lived experiences of domestic violence, ignited a lifelong passion for bridging gaps between communities, law enforcement, faith institutions, and policymakers. As a survivor, she turned her own journey to freedom into a mission to help other women and children escape dangerous environments and reclaim their lives.
In 2006, while still a college student, Meilanny was recognized as a Jefferson Award silver medalist for her public service in feeding unhoused individuals across multiple Bay Area counties. Her advocacy has also extended to supporting rehabilitated incarcerated individuals seeking relief and reintegration. Today, as the founder of From Victim to Victory, a California-based public benefit nonprofit she has developed a strategic, collaborative approach to reducing domestic violence and saving lives. Meilanny’s voice is bold, compassionate, and purpose-driven, dedicated to helping women rise, break cycles of abuse, and walk in freedom and dignity.