Happy New Year: Chapter 5 Fire on the Field-Turning Wahala into Wellness
About this episode
Dr. Tomi Omo-Oba discusses the themes of resilience and purpose in the face of trials in her memoir's Chapter 5.
In this powerful first Wednesday episode of 2026, Dr. Tomi Omo-Oba welcomes listeners into the FIRE 🔥 section of her memoir Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty, beginning with Chapter 5 – Fire on the Field. Released on January 7th, this episode reflects divine alignment—5 (grace) and 7 (God’s perfection and completion)—as Dr. Tomi shares raw testimony, biblical insight, and global perspective on how seasons of betrayal, heartbreak, and unexpected trials refine purpose and birth resilience. This episode reminds every Wellness Wahala Warrior that fire is not punishment—it is preparation. ⸻ 🔑 Key Takeaways • 🔥 Wahala no dey knock door – trouble often enters without warning, but God still reigns • 📖 Biblical numerics: the power of 5 (grace) and 7 (completion) in divine seasons • 💔 Lessons from Chapter 5 – Fire on the Field: betrayal, resilience, and inner strength • 🌍 How personal fire shapes global impact and leadership • 🧬 Why roots, village, and faith matter in seasons of testing • 📰 Wahala News Gist: reflections on current challenges facing Venezuela, Nigeria, and America • 🙏 Prayers for the nations—turning chaos into wellness, justice, and…
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