On the Path with Cheryl Nembhard

Cheryl Nembhard

What if the struggles you’ve faced are the very lessons launching you into purpose? On The Path isn’t just another podcast—it’s a space for real, raw, and life-changing conversations. Join award-winning host Cheryl Nembhard and her incredible guests as they share unfiltered stories of heartbreak, triumph, and the wisdom gained along the way. Every episode is designed to ignite your faith, fuel your purpose, and remind you that you are not alone. If you’ve ever asked God, “What am I here for?” or wondered how to keep going when life gets hard—this is your sign. You’re exactly where you need to be: On The Path.

  1. 5d ago

    S6 E21| THE IMPACT OF COMPASSION with Eric Kaiya

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard! This week, Cheryl sits down with Eric Kaiya — a Compassion alumni whose story is a remarkable testimony of resilience, hope, and the life-changing power of being seen. After losing his father at just eight years old, Eric's childhood in Uganda was marked by poverty, displacement, and the painful belief that his life held little value. But through the support of his local church, Compassion's sponsorship program, and a sponsor named Dora who chose to invest in his future, everything began to change. Today, Eric lives in Canada with his wife and son and serves as a Settlement Service Worker, helping vulnerable newcomer families build a new life—offering the same hope that once transformed his own. In this inspiring conversation, they explore: How poverty shaped Eric's identity and how hope helped restore itThe life-changing impact of sponsorship, encouragement, and being chosenWhy compassion has the power to transform a child's entire futureHow Eric is now helping others find hope through his work with newcomer familiesEric's story is a powerful reminder that one act of compassion can change the trajectory of a life. If you've ever wondered whether your generosity can make a lasting difference, this conversation will show you just how far hope can travel. Listen now and be encouraged by a story of redemption, resilience, and the extraordinary impact of choosing to care. 🔗 Connect with Eric Kaiya: Eric's story: https://www.compassion.ca/blog/if-only-you-knew-eric/   Learn more about Eric: https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/05062024/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1972539#articleId1972539   🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV  🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/  #OnThePath #faithandlife #bible #compassion #sponsored #poverty #christian #sponsorship #sponsored #hope #freedom #healing #support #christianpodcast #christianity #movewithcompassion #compassioncanada

    29 min
  2. Jun 22

    S6 E20| THE MARRIAGE GAME PLAN with George & Tondra Gregory

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard! This week, Cheryl sits down with George and Tondra Gregory — marriage coaches, ministry leaders, co-founders of Journey for Life, and authors of The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a Winning Strategy for Marital Success. After 30 years of marriage, decades of counseling experience, and serving as chaplains to NFL players, coaches, and families, George and Tondra have learned that thriving marriages don't happen by accident—they require vision, intentionality, and a commitment to growing together through every season. In this honest and practical conversation, they share wisdom from their own journey and offer biblical insights for couples who want to build a stronger, healthier, and more purposeful marriage. In this encouraging conversation, they explore: Why every marriage needs a clear game plan and shared visionThe four God-given purposes of marriageHow couples can rebuild trust and get back on the same teamWhat 30 years of marriage has taught them about love, faith, and perseveranceWhether you're newly married, celebrating decades together, or hoping to strengthen your relationship, this episode offers practical tools and timeless wisdom for building a marriage that lasts. Listen now and discover how God's design for marriage can help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving together. 🔗 Connect with George & Tondra Gregory: Website: https://journeyforlifenow.org/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tondragregory/ & https://www.instagram.com/georgeagregory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyforlifenow/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1JrBhQPUQYQduFivX7quw?view_as=subscriber Buy The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Game-Plan-Developing-Strategy/dp/0830786740?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnhRwBnNhn0BRS0C1WKX9teGdJcB0jjg3vlF3p8iWYOHzBfWIpky784F7rjeo_aem_lxJoruGwoGpUC5k8W8dl7g 🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en  Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV 🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/ #OnThePath #marriage #book #themarriagegameplan #authors #spiritualgrowth #christianpodcast #scripture #christianity #movewithcompassion #compassioncanada

    41 min
  3. Jun 18

    S6 E19| CHOOSING THE OPPOSITE with Tammy Melchien

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard! This week, Cheryl sits down with Tammy Melchien — teaching pastor, writer, and author of Choosing the Opposite: How the Sermon on the Mount Helps us Rethink Our Assumptions, Recalibrate Our Instincts, and Rediscover the Way of Jesus. In a culture driven by outrage, division, busyness, and the pursuit of approval, Tammy invites us to rediscover the radical wisdom of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. Through thoughtful biblical insight and practical application, she challenges us to embrace a different way of living—one marked by humility, peace, surrender, and wholehearted devotion to God. In this thought-provoking conversation, they explore:  How Jesus calls us to live differently in a reactive and divided world  The deeper meaning of shalom and God's vision for wholeness  Why solitude and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit are essential for spiritual growth  What "financial heart disease" is and how it impacts our relationship with God Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the noise of culture, struggling to find peace, or longing to follow Jesus more intentionally, this conversation offers wisdom, hope, and practical encouragement for the journey. Listen now and discover how choosing the opposite may be the very path that leads you closer to the heart of Jesus.  🔗 Connect with Tammy Melchien: Website: https://tammymelchien.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammelch/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammymelchien Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tammelch?xmt=AQG0QeLvqaNEwVNEzQSZKi9Y6RETdE9-KAyNrotwys45UlE 🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en  Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV 🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/ #OnThePath #faithandlife #bible #spiritualgrowth #christianpodcast #scripture #christianity #bible #choosingtheopposite #author #movewithcompassion #compassioncanada

    46 min
  4. Jun 4

    S6 E18| GROWING WITH COMPASSION with Ria Kalaw

    Send us Fan Mail It's Compassion Week at On The Path, where we're highlighting the incredible work of Compassion Canada! This week, Cheryl sits down with Ria Kalaw — a proud Compassion alumna whose story is a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of hope, sponsorship, and God's faithfulness. Born and raised in Baguio City, Philippines, Ria grew up in poverty and often felt unseen. Everything changed when she joined the Compassion program through her local church and was sponsored by a university student named Alvina. Today, Ria serves with Compassion Canada and sponsors a child from the very same Compassion centre where her own journey began. In this inspiring conversation, they explore: How sponsorship helped Ria discover her worth and God-given potentialThe life-changing impact of encouragement, prayer, and being seenWhy investing in children can transform entire communitiesWhat her journey has taught her about faith, purpose, and generosityRia's story is a beautiful reminder that one act of compassion can change a life forever. If you've ever wondered whether one person can make a difference, this conversation will leave you inspired and hopeful. Listen now and discover the power of hope, faith, and generosity. 🔗 Connect with Ria Kalaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riakalaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ria-nazarene-kalaw/  🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en  Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV  🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/  #OnThePath #faithandlife #bible #compassion #sponsored #poverty #christian #sponsorship #sponsored #christianpodcast #christianity #movewithcompassion #compassioncanada

    29 min
  5. Jun 2

    S6 E17| A HEART OF COMPASSION with Joshua Leventhal

    Send us Fan Mail It's Compassion Week at On The Path, where we're highlighting the incredible work of Compassion Canada! This week, Cheryl sits down with Joshua Leventhal — JUNO-nominated and two-time GMA Award-winning recording artist known for his poetic storytelling and deeply reflective songwriting. Together, they explore his upcoming album 'Tapiseri' and the threads of faith, compassion, beauty, and brokenness that have shaped both his music and his life. In this conversation, they discuss: - How to hold beauty and pain together without losing hope - The heart behind Tapiseri and seeing life as a tapestry woven by God - What Compassion Canada has taught him about faith, generosity, and the global Church - How worship, community, and life's storms have shaped his relationship with God If you've ever wrestled with waiting, wondered how suffering and joy can coexist, or longed to see God's hand at work in your life — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and discover how God weaves every thread into something beautiful. 🔗 Connect with Joshua Leventhal: Website: https://www.joshualeventhal.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshualeventhal/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshualeventhalmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0v4Z3oeoImzlsCniDL7em5 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@joshualeventhal?xmt=AQG0clREkkvOrl3ts2ygLzhs9fVTNlaLqlopNTPmQnrtk1I  🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/  Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en   Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo  Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV  🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA  Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/  #OnThePath #faithandlife #bible #compassion #artist #christian #music #singer #sponsorship #christianpodcast #christianity #movewithcompassion #compassioncanada

    41 min
  6. Apr 29

    S6 E16 | BIBLICAL ECONOMICS 101 with Dr. Stuart R. Watkins

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard!  This week, Cheryl sits down with Dr. Stuart R. Watkins — seasoned entrepreneur, educator, author, and Business Apostle with over 40 years of experience at the intersection of faith, leadership, and financial stewardship.  In this timely and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Watkins shares the heart behind his book Biblical Economics 101: Living Under God’s Financial Blessing, offering a fresh perspective on how believers can approach money through a Kingdom lens. As financial pressures rise across North America, he challenges the Church to rethink its relationship with wealth, provision, and stewardship.  Drawing from decades of ministry, business leadership, and global experience, Dr. Watkins unpacks what it means to move from striving to trusting God as our true source.  In this insightful conversation, they explore:   The difference between secular financial thinking and Kingdom provision  Common misconceptions about wealth, blessing, and faith  What God’s provision really looks like in seasons of pressure and uncertainty  Practical first steps toward a faith-filled financial reset This episode is both practical and deeply spiritual — an invitation to align your finances with your faith and trust God in a new way. If you’ve been feeling the weight of financial stress or searching for clarity in this area, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Listen now and discover what it means to live under God’s provision and blessing. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Stuart R. Watkins: Website: https://newstartministries.ca/about-dr-s-r-watkins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-s-r-watkins-ph-d-044a45158/ Buy His Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Biblical-Economics-101-2nd-Financial-ebook/dp/B08H82YRBW/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_author_smart_catalog_0?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=aLv8V&content-id=amzn1.sym.39c16173-ebbc-4b22-b467-1cbccc276b0e&pf_rd_p=39c16173-ebbc-4b22-b467-1cbccc276b0e&pf_rd_r=140-0105025-8303075&pd_rd_wg=WKzza&pd_rd_r=679d9ead-510a-4f2f-a6ad-90c9d591f9e0 🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en  Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV 🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/ #OnThePath #faithandlife #bible #biblicaleconomics #christianpodcast #tithes #firstfruits #economics #christianity #author #movewithcompassion #compassioncanada

    34 min
  7. Apr 27

    S6 E15 | REDISCOVERING THE BIBLE with Hakeem Bradley

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard! This week, Cheryl sits down with Hakeem Bradley — biblical scholar, teacher, and Ph.D. candidate in New Testament Studies, whose passion is helping people understand Scripture with clarity, depth, and context. In this rich and eye-opening conversation, Hakeem shares his powerful journey from the 5% Nation worldview to a life transformed by the truth of Scripture. With both academic insight and deep personal faith, he unpacks why biblical literacy matters now more than ever and how misunderstanding the Bible can shape the way we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. From cultural context to common misconceptions, Hakeem brings a fresh and grounded perspective that challenges listeners to engage Scripture more thoughtfully and faithfully. In this insightful conversation, they explore:  Why so many believers struggle to truly understand the Bible  How cultural context shapes (and sometimes distorts) our reading of Scripture  The tension between scholarship and faith & how the two can strengthen each other  What’s at stake if the next generation lacks biblical literacy This episode is both challenging and empowering. This is an invitation to move beyond surface-level understanding and engage the Word of God with renewed curiosity and conviction. If you’ve ever felt confused by Scripture or wanted to go deeper in your faith, this conversation is for you. Listen now and rediscover the beauty, depth, and truth of God’s Word. 🔗 Connect with Hakeem Bradley: Website: https://www.hakeembradley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hakeembradley1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575177968407 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@hakeembradley1?xmt=AQF0pcc9GysGxAeSDIJlWg8PemmlcSG-KEA7xuxRLmfOf5s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hakeembradley1 🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en  Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV 🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/ #OnThePath #faithandlife #bible #spiritualgrowth #christianpodcast #scripture #christianity #bible #theology #author #movewithcompassion #compassioncanada

    49 min
  8. Apr 14

    S6 E14| SACRED SURRENDER with Jaime Jamgochian

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to On The Path with Cheryl Nembhard! This week, Cheryl sits down with Jaime Jamgochian — Dove-nominated singer, songwriter, worship leader, and speaker whose journey is marked by deep faith, resilience, and a heart for worship. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Jaime opens up about the story behind her latest project Sacred Surrender — a powerful blend of music and her book, Sacred Surrender: The Practice of Waiting Well with God. From navigating the highs and lows of the music industry to walking through a life-altering battle with Lyme disease, Jaime shares what it truly means to trust God in every season. With vulnerability and wisdom, she invites us into the beauty of surrender, not as a one-time moment, but as a daily posture of faith, especially in seasons of waiting. In this meaningful conversation, they explore:  What it means to surrender control and trust God with the unknown  How to "wait well" with God instead of waiting in fear or frustration  Finding purpose and peace in life’s most difficult and uncertain seasons  How worship can become an anchor, even when it’s hard to lift your voice This episode is a gentle reminder that even in the waiting, God is present, purposeful, and at work. If you’re in a season of uncertainty, holding onto unanswered prayers, or learning to let go, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Listen now and be encouraged to trust, surrender, and wait well with God. 🔗 Connect with Jaime Jamgochian: Website: https://www.jaimejam.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimejamgochian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaimejamgochian  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jaimejamgochian?xmt=AQF0stzu8iBCHainUFwmbX7KI7uoJaX282amK15SKbVRoBo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaimejamgochianmusic 🔗 Connect with Cheryl Nembhard: Website: https://www.cherylnembhard.com/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en  Instagram (On The Path): https://www.instagram.com/onthepathshow/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@cherylnembhard?xmt=AQF04unA4X27iKljc4qJoOCIJk4bvYSK316CaIVqlk8TsJo Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherylNembhardTV 🔗 Connect with Compassion Canada: Website: http://cmpsn.ca/mwsVgVVqSs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionCA Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassionCAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassion-canada/ #OnThePath #faithandlife #sacredsurrender #spiritualgrowth #christianpodcast #faithjourney #purposeandcalling #surrender #womenoffaith #author #trust #movewithcompassion  #compassioncanada

    38 min
4.9
out of 5
20 Ratings

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What if the struggles you’ve faced are the very lessons launching you into purpose? On The Path isn’t just another podcast—it’s a space for real, raw, and life-changing conversations. Join award-winning host Cheryl Nembhard and her incredible guests as they share unfiltered stories of heartbreak, triumph, and the wisdom gained along the way. Every episode is designed to ignite your faith, fuel your purpose, and remind you that you are not alone. If you’ve ever asked God, “What am I here for?” or wondered how to keep going when life gets hard—this is your sign. You’re exactly where you need to be: On The Path.