Author · Speaker · Radio & Podcast Host
Stories of resilience, everyday wisdom, and the kind of faith
that shifts how life is actually lived.
Juma Salim is a Clarksville, TN-based faith-based author and speaker who invites you into a journey of faith, courage, and clarity. Grounded in years of personal reflection and spiritual study, he blends timeless scriptural truths with fresh, real-world insights, turning lofty ideas into relatable, everyday encouragement.
Whether crafting a page-turning narrative or speaking from the heart on stage, Juma’s warm, conversational style brings complex concepts to life with vivid imagery, gentle humor, and unwavering honesty.
His writing draws from deeply personal wells, including the heartache of losing his mother, navigating homelessness and single parenthood, and the unshakeable faith that carried him through. His story is one of relentless resilience, and his books are an invitation for readers to find God’s purpose hidden in their own dry places.
Juma is also a radio and podcast host whose voice reaches audiences far beyond the page, challenging and encouraging people to walk boldly in their calling.
Each book is an invitation to grow, to trust, and to walk with God through every season of life.
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This book had me from the first few words. Great read!! I honestly felt like the author was telling my life story when I was going through a dry place losing everything. Being mad at God not knowing all things were working out for my good. I highly recommend this book and buy your friend a copy to share in a book club. Thank you for this testimony!!
Wow!! This set up was amazing!!! The words on the pages ministered to my heart and spirit at the same time. I really had to recheck my own plan and realize let me go back and let God guide and let me get out the driver seat. Stop with my own ambition and tap into “Winning with God.” Definitely had to take notes, highlight, and refer to some friends to read this amazing book!! Great job Juma!! Let God keep on guiding you
Amazing!! 10 out of 10 I highly recommend. The Fruit That Speaks gave me a different yet deeper understanding of each fruit of the spirit. Each one explained, scripture context with it, and a prayer at the end to help you also. This book will do great with a book group or Bible study group. Definitely buy for you and others. I will never view the fruits of the spirit the same. Thank you Juma Salim for this book and allowing Holy Spirit to guide you to write this. I needed this book!!
This book is a beautiful and practical guide to understanding the Fruit of the Spirit in everyday life. The author breaks down each fruit with clarity, scripture, and real-life application, making it easy to reflect and grow spiritually. I appreciated how encouraging and relatable the writing was—it feels like a personal devotional. It’s not overwhelming, yet still deep enough to inspire lasting change. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to strengthen their walk with God.
This is a beautiful book filled with beautiful testimonies a reminder that we are not alone God is with us through everything He is there thank you for the book Juma.
Juma is very transparent about his own failures and triumphs. He makes clear with Scriptures that even though you walk through barren and dry places God is with you. God loves you, cares for you, and wants you to grow in Him. God has not promised an easy road but promises to take us through. Change and changing feels like death. But through cutting and pruning God will transform us into another man/woman. If you desire to grow in your walk with God I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
The Dry Places by Juma Salim is an inspirational story about walking with God through the dry places. It is so well written — uncomplicated, clear, and with God sprinkled throughout. It is a story of faith, loss, surrender, and ultimately, triumph as you walk with God through the wilderness. Juma’s pursuit of God and commitment to following Him is clear from the first page to the last. This book will deeply inspire you to keep walking with God, even through the hard places.
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Juma’s messages weave faith, practical wisdom, and personal resilience in ways that move audiences to act, whether you’re hosting a church conference, corporate workshop, or community gathering.
As a faith-based keynote speaker and faith-based conference speaker, Juma brings a pastoral voice and prophetic clarity to stages large and small. He is available as a men’s retreat speaker, Sunday morning guest, and event speaker for Christian organizations, nonprofits, and leadership gatherings. To book Juma Salim for your next event, use the button below to check availability.