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In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with Monique Jenkins from beautiful South Africa. Monique vulnerably opens up about growing up overweight, being called names, and initially starting her wellness journey purely for worldly pleasures and physical appearances. She bravely shares the profound moment when the Holy Spirit revealed that fitness had actually become an idol in her life, leading her to realize she was focusing more on what her body looked like in the mirror than spending time in the Word of God.
Listen in as Monique discusses her transformative ministry, Active Faith, and her role as a Praise Moves instructor; a Christian alternative to yoga. She explains the absolute "game-changer" of inviting God into your wellness journey, turning workouts into worship by actively speaking the Word of God over your body while you exercise. Drawing a beautiful parallel to the biblical story of Leah, Monique reminds us that true health comes from grace rather than striving for perfection. If you have ever struggled with the joy-stealing trap of comparison or body image, Monique’s encouragement to holistically exercise your spirit, soul, and body will completely change the way you move!
Guest's Bio
Monique is a Bible-Based Wellness Coach and Christian Fitness instructor, who helps faith-led women move from burnout, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection into alignment, healing, and sustainable wholeness in Christ. Her work integrates biblical truth with physical movement, prayer, and emotional restoration, addressing wellness from the inside out.
With a heart for spiritual renewal and practical transformation, Monique creates safe, faith-filled spaces where women can heal the root causes behind unhealthy patterns.
She helps them reconnect with God, and steward their bodies with wisdom and grace. Her message centres on restoration, resilience, and living fully surrendered — spirit, soul, and body
As a faith-driven wellness facilitator, she works with women virtually and internationally, creating structured, transformational spaces that support healing, personal growth, and long-term lifestyle change.
The heart behind her Fitness and Wellness ministry: Active Faith - Fitness Centre, is that you will learn how to become a good steward of your Temple. With practical and apply-able steps you'll be able to become a good steward no matter which season of life you're in.
Her heart is to help you get unstuck and aligned to God's Truth through wellness and fitness. To get more in the Word of God, and get more of the Word of God into YOU. You are called to be a Royal Priesthood but it's your responsibility to step into that role and have that Kingdom Attitude.
It's time for your divine alignment!!
Or just my short bio: Monique is a Bible-Based Wellness Coach who helps faith-led women move from burnout, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection into alignment, healing, and sustainable wholeness in Christ. Her work integrates biblical truth with physical movement, prayer, and emotional restoration, addressing wellness from the inside out.
With a heart for spiritual renewal and practical transformation, Monique creates safe, faith-filled spaces where women can heal the root causes behind unhealthy patterns, reconnect with God, and steward their bodies with wisdom and grace. Her message centers on restoration, resilience, and living fully surrendered — spirit, soul, and body