Shenelle Ball-Green

“Manifestation vs. God’s Will — Who’s Really Guiding Your Life?”

Manifestation: Faith or a Counterfeit? If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably heard people say things like, “I manifested this,” or “I spoke this into existence,” or “The universe delivered my blessing.” And I’ll be honest — at first glance, it sounds spiritual. It sounds empowering. It sounds like faith. But as believers,

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The Ultimate Detox: People, Patterns, Grief & The Heart You’re Carrying Into 2026

There are seasons in life where God doesn’t just call us to move forward — He calls us to detox spiritually, emotionally, and relationally before we step into what’s next. For many of us, 2025 wasn’t just a year of transition —it was a year of stretching… refining… exposing… and grieving. Some losses were visible.Some

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Detoxing from Offense

How Unresolved Hurt Can Block Blessings—and Damage Marriage Offense is one of the most overlooked spiritual toxins in our lives. It doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it whispers through disappointment, unmet expectations, harsh words, silence, or feeling unseen. And if left untreated, offense doesn’t just hurt our hearts—it hinders what God desires to do

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Resentment Release: Detoxing the Poison You Keep Drinking

Resentment is one of the most dangerous emotions because it rarely looks dangerous at first. It feels justified.It feels earned.It feels like self-protection. But over time, resentment becomes poison — not for the person who hurt you, but for you. Many of us are walking around spiritually faithful, emotionally exhausted, and quietly angry — not

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Detoxing Disappointment: When Life Didn’t Go the Way You Planned

We all carry expectations — of love, marriage, family, purpose, and the life we thought we’d be living by now. But what happens when reality doesn’t match the picture you prayed for? What happens when the timeline you built in your head collapses beneath your feet? For many of us, disappointment has been one of

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The Difference Between Me and You with Author Jamesia Nicholson

When it comes to finding identity and confidence, today’s teens are facing pressures like never before. Social media, peer expectations, family standards, and society’s constant comparisons can make it hard to truly know who you are. That’s what makes voices like Jamesia Nicholson so important. In this episode of the IBAJ Podcast, we sit down

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Mind, Body, & Spirit Recovery: Healing Beyond the Pain

“True healing begins when the mind, body, and spirit learn to work together again.” This October on It’s Been a Journey, we explored what it really means to recover — not just survive — after life-altering pain.The Mind, Body, & Spirit Recovery Series brought together three powerful stories of trauma, faith, and transformation: Each story

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