Podcast

Where Ya From?

The First Lady of Reach Records with Wande

When working towards your dreams, it’s easy to crave control.

It’s tempting to believe that our way is the only route to achieving our goals. However, Nigerian American hip-hop artist Wande has learned that when trusting God, He often delivers on our dreams in a way we couldn’t even fathom. On this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Wande sits down with Rasool Berry to discuss God’s hand in her journey from a young student rapping about biology in Austin, Texas, to Reach Records’ first female artist.

Guest Bio

Hailing from Austin, Texas, Wande—born Ywande Isola—is a Nigerian American hip-hop artist whose work has been featured on ESPN. Named by USA Today as one of six “Christian Hip-Hop Artists to Know,” her music effortlessly fuses intense raps and beautiful melodic singing while maintaining a message that expresses her faith.

Notes & Quotes

  • “One thing I learned is whenever you’re walking with the Lord, He’s going to call you to do uncomfortable things sometimes.”
  • “The Lord has plans, and He’s allowing us to be a part of it. It’s not about you. It’s about His plans.”
  • “I would definitely say I’m literally doing this because God told me to be here, and He’s opened all the doors necessary for me to do what I need to do.”
  • “You’ll never understand what it’s like to see the Lord come through if you don’t trust Him to come through.”

From Our Daily Bread Ministries in partnership with Christianity Today.

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