How I Balance Family, Filmmaking, Ministry – Pastor Emmanuel Iren's Wife, Laju Iren Speaks (Video)

Laju Iren, a Nigerian filmmaker and pastor, has shared her journey of balancing her various roles and passions.

In a recent interview on the WithChude podcast, Laju said her journey began with self-awareness, recognising her strengths, weaknesses, and limitations, which helped her navigate her various roles.

She explained that defining herself through her relationship with Christ, rather than her roles, gave her a deeper sense of purpose and identity.

Laju also highlighted the vital role of her support system, especially her husband, Emmanuel Iren. Describing him as a creative person, she credited his unwavering support for enabling her to pursue her dreams.  

“Because I am a girl with much grace, what I learnt very early is to first define myself based on who I am in Christ. Because there are going to be seasons in my life maybe I am not preaching as much or making films. I have a beautiful marriage which is amazing, but the thing is, if you keep defining yourself by roles, once any of those roles are not in their perfect positions, it becomes very difficult to find yourself.

“There have been seasons in my life where I was just a pregnant woman being on bed rest and raising a child.

“One great gift I have is self-awareness. If I am working on anything apart from ministry or family, it is most likely a three to four-month project. One thing that has really helped me is to realize that all the things I do do not define me. I am defined by Christ. Many people are called to be pastor’s wives. Of all the things I do, that one is a lot. I think it is a grace thing. I am also surrounded by incredible people. My husband is a lot of things. He is also a creative guy.”

 

 

 

 

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As a filmmaker, Laju has written inspiring movies such as ‘Mistakenly Yours’ and ‘Loving Amanda’.