About this ebook
Besides coming into a relationship with God, there is hardly any decision that is of more significance and long-lasting implications than the decision on who to marry. With the increasing misrepresentation of marriage through popular culture, young people are desperate for trustworthy models and principles to guide them through the waters of marriage-in-view relationships, hence this book. Joseph and Anu, through their love story, draw young people to engage with the tested and timeless countercultural principles upon which the institution of marriage is established. Written in a warm and conversational style, the book will teach you:
guidelines on discovering who to marry;
answers to questions about dating, courtship, sex and weddings; and
principles for building a Godly marriage.
Joseph and Anu’s Wedding Testimonies
“Of all weddings in bible times, the wedding at Cana in Galilee stood out, not because of the popular stuffs that makes a wedding, but because of the platform it created for Jesus to be glorified. But while I was not at the wedding of Cana in Galilee, I am excited that I was able to witness a similar occurrence being re-enacted in our times. You two planned to have a simple wedding but the Lord made it glorious. You wanted to have a quiet wedding but the heavens noised it both home and abroad. Your wedding is now an inspiration to a lot. It has become many people's prayer point. It is an envy to some. It is a delight to the Almighty. Your wife grasped her first class, and you grasped her first kiss and all . . . There is so much to learn already from your wedding, thus, your marriage is definitely going to become a role model.” — Oluwayimika Adelegan | US Army
“God is speaking to my generation through you. I hope we are listening. Oh gosh! You are bringing forth the cornerstone with screams of 'grace' 'grace' to it! The Dream is True, brother, the Dream is True! I'm over the top with joy. Congratulations and God bless you and Anu!” — Adebola Deji-Kurunmi | ED, Ideation Hub Africa & President, DIW
“I do not know both of you personally, … but I can tell that this marriage will last a lifetime … Simplicity and moderation in all things; the beauty of friendship and faith personified and evident, even for a stranger like me to see. May the good LORD bless your union and may it be the ultimate example for everyone who seek the true joy that marriage brings. Happy Married Life.” — Akinwale Ekundayo | Managing Partner, Cheret Creatives
“One of the most beautiful stories I've read on the internet thus far.” — Tejumade | Dir. of Marketing & Publicity, TedxIsaleGeneral2016
“You guys have redefined what true love represents and a godly trust that transcends all barriers. We celebrate your union. God is sending a message through you two to our generation. To Him be the glory.” — Abiola Isawumi
About the author
Joseph is a writer, blogger, youth mentor, podcast host and minister. Since entering the ministry in 2012, he has served churches and ministries in Nigeria, the United States and the UK. He holds two Masters degrees in ‘Biblical and Pastoral Theology’ and in ‘African Christianity’ (with a distinction) from Liverpool Hope University in the UK. He is also an alumnus of the London Pioneer School with CMS Oxford. He holds a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry from Life Church College, Bradford, and a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He founded Alive Mentorship Group in 2015—an online mentoring platform for teenagers and young adults with a growing global outreach to thousands of young people. He is a Pastor in The Apostolic Church Liverpool, UK. He is blissfully married to Anu and together, they host two podcasts: 'Not Alone Today Podcast' (where they respond to the everyday questions of Christian young adults) and 'Ọmọlúàbí Podcast' (where they reflect on African proverbs through the lens of the Bible). They are blessed with two lovely boys, Joshua ÒdodoOlúwa and Samuel ÒkìkíOlúwa.
Anu is a paralegal, a blogger (eleosblisshouse.org) and a child evangelism minister. Together with her husband, they run Alive Mentorship Group, an online mentorship platform reaching thousands of young adults. They also jointly host two podcasts: Not Alone Today Podcast and Omoluabi Podcast. They live in Liverpool, UK with their two sons, Joshua OdodoOluwa and Samuel OkikiOluwa.
