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In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with Natasha Kerr from West London. Proud of her Grenadian roots, Natasha is a passionate youth worker, early years practitioner, and mentor. She vulnerably shares her journey of hitting rock bottom as a single mother at 23, feeling completely out of options and out of education.
Listen in to hear the incredible story of how the Holy Spirit visited her right in her home, giving her such a strong, sudden desire for God that she actually baptized herself in her own bathtub!Natasha recounts the divine appointment of meeting a stranger on the street who authentically shared her own struggles with failed relationships, drawing Natasha into a vibrant church community. She shares her powerful testimony of instantaneous deliverance from a smoking addiction after a single altar call.
Today, she runs B1 H.O.P.E., a ministry dedicated to "Helping Others Pursue Excellence" and transforming lives from "Hell on Planet Earth" to happiness and purpose. If you are facing what feels like a dead-end situation, Natasha's reminder to lean on Proverbs 3:5 and trust the Lord will beautifully renew your faith!
Guest's Bio
I’m like an onion—many layers—but this season my journey through education best defines me. God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise.
Born in 1973 to a Sierra Leonean father and Grenadian mother, I grew up in a single-parent home in West London. My early childhood was full of vivid memories—nursery days, simple joys, and a natural love for learning and play.
I moved schools a few times, and from early on I showed both resilience and independence. I loved sports, struggled with undiagnosed dyslexia, and often felt misunderstood in the classroom. My strengths were never fully recognised, and I faced challenges that shaped both my confidence and my character.
Despite setbacks—including academic struggles, school transitions, and personal misunderstandings—I kept going. I eventually discovered my learning difference at 26, which changed everything.
My life shifted when I encountered faith and gave my life to Christ. From there, I returned to education as a mature student, raised two children as a single mother, and overcame significant personal and academic challenges.
I went on to achieve qualifications including GCSEs, a foundation degree, and a BA (Hons) in Early Years Teaching. Today, I work as a Learning Mentor, run my own company, Be One Hope, and am developing a mentoring framework to support young people in finding purpose and direction.
For me, HOPE used to mean Hell On Planet Earth—but now, through God, it means Heaven On Planet Earth.
My framework is built around:
H – Happiness
O – Opportunities
P – Purpose & Positioning
E – Emotional Literacy
WEBSITE: https://beonehope.org/