In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones sits down with author and minister Rossie Manka from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rossie shares the vibrant story of her childhood, when she was a joyful little girl who boldly walked up to strangers to tell them "Jesus loves you!". However, growing up in a turbulent environment, a spiritual tug-of-war eventually pulled her away from the church at age 13. Rossie’s path spiraled into running the streets, joining a gang, and battling a heavy, dangerous addiction to street drugs. But God was not done writing Rossie's story. Alongside her husband who was her "sidekick" in the dark party scene, Rossie hit a breaking point where she chose to turn her life around. After both fully surrendered their lives to Christ, their tumultuous relationship was completely restored.
Now, 13 years later, they are happily married with five beautiful children and have navigated difficult family trials, including surgeries and a season with twins that God turned into a beautiful hospital ministry. Rossie shares how she found her purpose as an author, writing powerful books like Unshakable, A Woman in Christ, A Father's Redemption, and co-authoring The Power of Yes. If you are currently struggling with addiction, trying to break free from old patterns, or waiting on a family miracle, Rossie’s powerful testimony that Jesus will always help you clean up your mess will deeply revive your hope!
Guest's Bio
Rossie Manka is a Christian author, speaker, coach, and ministry leader whose life and work are rooted in the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Through her testimony, teaching, and outreach, Rossie helps women, young adults, and people facing life’s hardest circumstances discover that pain does not have the final word and that faith in Christ can make a life unshakable.
Rossie is the author of Unshakable: A Woman in Christ, a powerful memoir of redemption, healing, and renewed identity. Drawing from her own journey through trauma, abuse, addiction, brokenness, and spiritual darkness, she shares the story of how God met her in the places where hope seemed impossible and led her toward freedom, restoration, and purpose. Her message speaks honestly to those who carry shame, rejection, fear, or the weight of their past, reminding them that no life is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
As the leader of Unshakable Faith Ministries, Rossie brings that message beyond the page through women’s groups, teen and young-adult mentorship, prison outreach, homeless and community outreach, evangelism, faith-based teaching, and the distribution of encouragement resources to communities in need. She is passionate about helping people use their pain for purpose, grow stronger through the storms they face, and become living evidence of what God can restore.
Rossie also serves as a speaker and faith coach, equipping people with biblical encouragement, practical growth tools, and the courage to walk fully in their God-given calling. Known for her warmth, honesty, resilience, and life-giving voice, Rossie’s heart is to see people healed, strengthened, and set free to live boldly for Christ. She believes that when one person chooses faith over fear and purpose over the past, that decision can bring hope to families, communities, and generations.
Website: www.rossiemanka.com
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossie-manka-bb4207212/