ATTUNE40

Emmanuel Manishimwe

The Attune40 Podcast helps you grow in faith, reconciliation, and purpose through Christ-centered conversations, guided journeys, and transformational teachings.Featuring series like 40 Days of Reconciliation, leadership conversations, and discipleship reflections, this podcast equips you to live aligned with God, restored in relationships, and confident in your calling.Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal, personal growth, or practical wisdom for leadership and life, each episode is designed to form your heart, strengthen your faith, and deepen your walk with God.Join host Emmanuel Manishimwe every Friday as he sits down with authors, leaders, and thinkers from Uganda and around the world. Whether you are navigating a season of wilderness or looking to lead your family with greater purpose, this is your guide to staying attuned to what matters most.Subscribe for new episodes every Friday.

  1. Purpose-Driven Leadership: Bridging Faith and Strategy for Lasting Impact

    3 DAYS AGO

    Purpose-Driven Leadership: Bridging Faith and Strategy for Lasting Impact

    Introduction In a world where leadership can often feel disconnected from personal values, Dr. Michael Wright sheds light on the importance of purpose-driven leadership. With decades of experience as a Christian leadership expert and executive coach, Dr. Wright offers insights on how to harmonize faith with effective business strategies, creating meaningful change within organizations. Understanding Purpose-Driven Leadership At the heart of purpose-driven leadership is the notion of serving a higher purpose. Dr. Wright emphasizes that effective leadership transcends individual roles and responsibilities. For instance, he shares his experience as the head of a finance department. His role extends beyond immediate tasks to encompass the wider community. This perspective encourages leaders to work with dignity and respect, regardless of the diverse beliefs existing in their teams. Aligning Faith with Business Strategies Many leaders struggle to integrate their spiritual beliefs with the demands of their roles. Dr. Wright offers a straightforward approach: Be who you say you are. This means embodying your faith consistently, regardless of the workplace environment. He points out that true leadership mirrors the principles established by Jesus. Jesus interacted with his disciples not by force, but through mentorship and friendship. Dr. Wright illustrates this with two contrasting examples of leadership styles: one reactive and panic-driven, and the other calm and reassuring. The latter demonstrates how a strong foundation in faith fosters a positive and stable workplace atmosphere. Fostering Reconciliation in the Workplace Dr. Wright emphasizes the importance of addressing conflicts within organizations to build a healthy culture. By understanding the underlying causes of disputes, leaders can ease conversations that promote healing and collaboration. He shares an example of two colleagues with a long history of tension. This highlights the necessity of patience. Gentle correction is also essential in resolving conflicts. This approach not only mends relationships but also allows for the creation of a cohesive team environment. Taking Action on Your Calling Transitioning from feeling called to making an impact requires actionable steps. Dr. Wright encourages leaders to acknowledge their calling without hesitation. He stresses the importance of stepping out in faith. He recalls biblical examples where figures, like Simon Peter, followed Jesus without delay. Additionally, he addresses concerns about lacking resources. He reassures leaders that God equips them with the necessary tools and support to fulfill their calling. Conclusion Dr. Michael Wright's insights on purpose-driven leadership offer a roadway for integrating faith with strategic leadership practices. Leaders can create lasting change by serving a higher purpose. They foster reconciliation and take bold steps toward their calling. This change happens in their organizations and communities. Key takeaways include the importance of embodying one's beliefs consistently. It is also crucial to tackle workplace conflicts with empathy. Recognizing the resources available to support one's mission is essential. Go to attune40.com for video or reading option.

    21 min
  2. Mastering Timekeeping for Success

    4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Mastering Timekeeping for Success

    Nothing really bores me like poor time management. In my part of the world, where I come from, poor time keeping is a normal practice. But this is not for all. There are some people who are really transforming. Interestingly, some of these people are older individuals. They live in less urban areas. We never expected them to challenge us in the 21st century about time management. I used to be great on time management, having learned from a British mentor in my youth career. When we separated because of a change in work environments, I began a new trend. I kept time mostly in my mind. There's a difference between being on time and arriving early. Most of us practice arriving early but yet 'too late'. Let me explain. When does an event starting 4:00 PM on a specific date really start? For the organizers, planning can start a year earlier. This depends on the category. This is true even when an event lasts for only one hour. In some societies, people start thinking at 4 PM including the author of the event. That can be a boring event to attend! What's your experience? I launched my podcasting journey in November 2025. Since then, I am re-energizing my time-keeping professionalism. This ensures that I don't make anyone feel bored on shows I host. That applies to all aspects of my life. Time keeping is a rewarding discipline. Time-keeping alone is not enough without a sense of stewardship. A friend of mine is a professor of physics at the University of California. He taught this to me without knowing he was doing so. Translating that lesson into my podcasting life, I realized something important. A virtual event during the day can cause me to cancel multiple other appointments. It even leads to poor results. Why not run the event first thing in the morning? This approach can save a lot of time. That involves more planning, but will yield a greater experience and results. Time keeping is a management aspect as well. It involves fulfilling your promises to your team and clients. That's what determines leadership excellence and maturity. Do you work alone to beat deadlines or do you motivate your team to reach those deadlines? Let me see your comments on that! Go to attune40.com for video or reading option.

    4 min
  3. How Do We Build a Relationship with God? Faith Insights with David Libby

    16 FEB

    How Do We Build a Relationship with God? Faith Insights with David Libby

    Mr. David Libby is an ordained elder with wonderful experience in missions. He wrote the the book; A Different World, God's Sovereignty in the Face of Suffering. In its biography he said,  "For years I served in the church, first as a deacon and then as an elder. I have long been a self-taught student of theology and philosophy. I have learned all the correct answers to some of the most difficult questions and can hold my own as a Christian apologist and theologian. But when my family's health fell apart, I discovered something that the books do not teach. That there is a sharp disconnect between an encyclopedia of head knowledge and an application of that knowledge in the muddy and bloody trenches." In many instances, people often struggle to put what they learn into practice. David emphasizes that learning is important.  "Learning should lead to transformation. But why is it so difficult to put into practice what we learn? I think theory is always easier than practice. It's always easier to learn about something than to actually do it. And when we're talking about things like theology, it kind of complicates the matter more because the thing that we're putting into practice is such a high calling, such a difficult thing. There are a lot of things in scripture that are hard, hard sayings, like Matthew chapter 10 where the Lord told us to expect persecution and to be willing to take up our crosses and follow Him, which means be willing to follow Him to death. And it's easy to learn about these things. It's much harder to live them. But we serve a God who, if we are willing to live them, He will enable us. He will give us the strength that we need." On how relevant Theological Studies or Philosophy is to Strengthening Personal Faith, David thinks that theological studies are necessary for strengthening personal faith because faith is only as valuable as the object in which it is placed.   "You know, we can have faith on all kinds of very wrong things. Everybody has faith. The atheist has faith. So the object of our faith has to be the the true and living God, the God who really is. Faith has to lead to a relationship with Him. We can't have a relationship with somebody we don't know, somebody we know nothing about. I'm not saying everybody has to be a deep scholar, by any means, but we all need to know who this God is. We all need to read scripture. That's what theology is. Theology is a big fancy word for reading the Bible and and learning what it teaches about God. So we all need that. We all need, in order to have a relationship with the true God, to know who He is as revealed in His Word." Rather than quit, illness and suffering in David's home helped him see the truth about faith in practice. "One thing that would hinder people would be unbelief. We read about things in the Bible where people were facing difficult trials that seemed utterly impossible, like when Moses and Israelites in the Exodus were pinned down against the Red Sea with the Egyptian army behind them. Instead of turning to God in faith, they grumbled and complained. "He led us out here to kill us, and we can't possibly defeat this Egyptian army." They complained. But the truth is, God led them to that place deliberately so that they could see his hand at work in delivering them. We need to know our God and trust in Him. That can be difficult, but if we look back at what He's done in the past, in our lives and in Scripture, then we can see that He really is a God who is all-powerful, a God who will never leave us nor forsake us, and a God whose hand is not shortened that he can't save using the language of Scripture."Go to attune40.com for video or reading option.

    4 min
  4. Navigating the Strangers' Conflict: Insights from Brad Church's Journey of Faith

    6 FEB

    Navigating the Strangers' Conflict: Insights from Brad Church's Journey of Faith

    Introduction In a world filled with distractions and temptations, many believers find themselves wrestling with their faith. In a recent podcast, Emmanuel Manishimwe speaks with writer and podcaster Brad Church about his book, "The Strangers' Conflict," and the struggles that Christians face in their walk with God. Understanding the Strangers' Conflict Brad Church, who came to faith at the tender age of six, shares his journey of faith and the challenges that led him to write his book. He details how, despite growing up in a Christian household, he struggled with his faith during his teenage years due to a lack of grounding in scripture and real-life examples of faith around him. Brad emphasizes that the lure of worldly recognition and material wealth often pulls believers away from their spiritual path. His own questions about faith and the struggle to maintain a relationship with God prompted him to delve deeper into scripture, seeking answers that he believed could resonate with others facing similar dilemmas. The Origin of the Title: "The Strangers' Conflict" speaks to the experience of believers feeling like outsiders in this world. Brad explains that the title is inspired by scripture, particularly Hebrews 11 and Paul’s writings in Philippians, which remind us that as believers, we are citizens of heaven and thus strangers on earth. This perspective frames the conflict believers face as they navigate their spiritual journey in a society often at odds with their values. Experiencing Distant Relationships with God Church candidly discusses moments in his life where he felt distant from God, drawing parallels to the parable of the prodigal son. He reflects on how he once wandered far from God, only to discover that the path back is always open. This resonates with listeners who may feel lost, reminding them that God is always waiting for their return, regardless of how far they have strayed. Understanding Inner Conflict At the core of the strangers' conflict is the duality of human nature—our physical and spiritual selves. Brad elaborates on the Genesis account of creation, explaining how each person is created with both a physical body and a spiritual essence. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, humanity lost its intimate connection with Him, resulting in an ongoing struggle between the desires of the flesh and the call of the Spirit. This inner turmoil is universal among believers, as they contend with their sin nature while striving for spiritual growth. Finding Solutions to the Conflict While Brad acknowledges that believers will never completely silence this inner conflict, he offers practical steps to help manage it. He encourages listeners to strengthen their spiritual lives through practices such as prayer, worship, studying scripture, and fellowship with other believers. These activities create space for the Holy Spirit to work in their lives, guiding them toward righteousness. Key Takeaways Brad Church’s insights remind us that the journey of faith is filled with challenges, but it is also a path of growth and understanding. The struggles we face do not separate us from God; rather, they provide opportunities for deeper connection and reliance on His grace. As we navigate our own strangers' conflicts, we can find comfort in knowing that we are not alone, and that God is always ready to welcome us back. Go to attune40.com for video or reading option.

    17 min
  5. 6 FEB

    A Conversation on Everyday Discipleship with Debra Mcninch

    Featuring Debra McNich, Founder of Battle Cry Moms Being a Christian in today's world isn't always easy. As Debra McNich, founder of Battle Cry Moms, jokes, it can sometimes feel like a medicine commercial: we focus on the healing, but we often forget to read the warning label about the side effects. The world can be dark, and the opposition can be real. But as believers, we are called to be a city on a hill—a light that cannot be hidden. In a recent episode of the 40 Days of Reconciliation podcast, Emmanuel Manishimwe sat down with Debra to demystify one of the most intimidating words in the Christian vocabulary: Discipleship. If you have ever felt unqualified to disciple others or worried that you need a theology degree to share your faith, this message is for you. Discipleship is Simpler Than You Think We often complicate discipleship. We view it as a structured, burdensome program that requires expert knowledge. But Debra offers a liberating definition: "It’s a fancy word that just means to tell somebody about what God is telling you". Discipleship isn't about having a perfect curriculum; it is about "doing life" with someone. It happens when you fold laundry together, do the dishes, or cook supper while sharing how you rely on the Lord to guide you. It is as simple as reading a Bible verse in the morning and saying to a friend, "Hey, I read this today, and I wanted to share it with you". You Cannot Give What You Do Not Have To be a discipler, you must first be a disciple. The cycle of faith works like this: We spend time in His presence, He teaches us, and then we go and tell others. Debra emphasizes that we cannot rely on past experiences alone. "We leak," she reminds us. We have holes. We must wake up every morning and ask God to fill us afresh with His Spirit so that we can overflow into the lives of others. If you want to disciple others effectively: Get in the Secret Place: Spend time in the Word and prayer daily. Don’t Walk Alone: God is with you to correct and guide you, even when you make mistakes. Know the Word: You don't need a degree, but you need to know Jesus. Spend six months reading the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) until you can articulate who He is. Discipleship Starts at Home The most critical mission field is often under our own roof. Debra challenges parents to "get in the game." We cannot rely solely on the church to train our children. If a child attends Sunday school once a week, that is only 52 hours of training a year. Who is discipling them during the thousands of other hours? It is the parents' job to plant seeds. But discipleship in the family works in all directions: Children Discipling Parents: Often, children find the Lord and bring that light home, leading to the salvation of the whole family. Wives Discipling Husbands: For wives with unbelieving husbands, Debra advises against nagging. Instead, let them see the change in your life. Your life might be the only Bible they read. Eventually, the kindness of the Lord, displayed through your transformation, leads to repentance. Overcoming the Fear of "The Experts" A common lie from the enemy is that witnessing is the job of pastors, evangelists, or "experts". This is not biblical. The Great Commission was a command for all of us to go and make disciples. Whether your sphere of influence is a national platform, a local elementary school, or the grocery store, God has placed you there for a purpose. Do not wait for a certificate. As Debra says, "The best trai Go to attune40.com for

    23 min

About

The Attune40 Podcast helps you grow in faith, reconciliation, and purpose through Christ-centered conversations, guided journeys, and transformational teachings.Featuring series like 40 Days of Reconciliation, leadership conversations, and discipleship reflections, this podcast equips you to live aligned with God, restored in relationships, and confident in your calling.Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal, personal growth, or practical wisdom for leadership and life, each episode is designed to form your heart, strengthen your faith, and deepen your walk with God.Join host Emmanuel Manishimwe every Friday as he sits down with authors, leaders, and thinkers from Uganda and around the world. Whether you are navigating a season of wilderness or looking to lead your family with greater purpose, this is your guide to staying attuned to what matters most.Subscribe for new episodes every Friday.