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Conversations with Vivian

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Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series is a faith forward podcast for people living in the messy middle. Host Vivian invites guests into honest, unfiltered conversations about life, purpose, relationships, culture, healing, and the parts we don’t always say out loud. Each episode holds space for the good, the bad, the ugly. And the grace that keeps us grounded, growing, and still believing. Expect real stories, bold questions, practical takeaways, and moments that feel like a deep exhale. If you’ve ever loved God and still felt tired, confused, heartbroken, or in process, you belong here. New episodes weekly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.

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Episodes

  1. WHEN CONCERN IS REALLY SABOTAGE Not every warning is wisdom

    Not every warning is wisdom. Sometimes the words that make us question ourselves aren't rooted in discernment—they're rooted in fear. And if we're not careful, someone else's anxiety can become the voice that keeps us from stepping into what God has called us to do. In this solo episode of...

  2. When Life Flips the Script

    What do you do when life no longer looks the way you planned? In this episode of Conversations with Vivian, Vivian reflects on the moments that change everything. A diagnosis. A loss. A closed door. An unexpected ending. A season that forces you to slow down, let go, and begin again. This...

  3. You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out

    What if the pressure to have all the answers is the very thing keeping you from moving forward. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the fear of uncertainty and the unrealistic expectation that we should have our entire lives mapped out before taking…

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  4. The Fear of Succeeding. When the Dream Comes with More Responsibility

    What if you're not afraid of failing. What if you're afraid of succeeding. Success changes things. It brings visibility, greater responsibility, higher expectations, and a version of yourself you've never had to become before. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series…

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  5. Who Am I Becoming

    There comes a point in life when you stop asking, "What am I supposed to do?" and start asking a far more important question: "Who am I becoming?" In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the quiet, often uncomfortable journey of transformation. The seasons...

  6. Closure and the Courage to Send the Message

    What do you do when the conversation never happens. When the apology never comes. When the text remains unsent. When the friendship ends without explanation. When the person you cared about becomes a chapter you never got to finish. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series,...

  7. The People-Pleasing Trap

    Why is it so hard to disappoint people. Why do so many of us say yes when we mean no, stay silent when we want to speak, and sacrifice our own needs to keep everyone else comfortable. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the roots of people-pleasing…

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  8. The People-Pleasing Trap

    Why is it so hard to disappoint people. Why do so many of us say yes when we mean no, stay silent when we want to speak, and sacrifice our own needs to keep everyone else comfortable. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the roots of people-pleasing…

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  9. STARTING OVER AT ANY AGE Who told you it's too late?

    Who told us that reinvention belongs to the young. That there is a deadline on dreams, purpose, healing, or becoming. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the fear of starting over, the pressure of age-related timelines, and the courage it takes to…

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  10. The Life I Thought I Would Have By Now.

    Today’s episode is for anyone whose life did not go according to plan. By now, you thought you'd be married. Or healed. Or financially secure. Or further along in your career. Or living a completely different story. Instead, life took a turn you never saw coming. In this solo episode of...

  11. Forgiveness Without Access

    What happens when forgiveness is possible… but reconnection no longer feels healthy. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the difficult but necessary truth that forgiveness and access are not the same thing. She unpacks the guilt many people feel after...

  12. Family Expectations and Cultural Pressure When love starts to feel like obligation. Boundaries, identity, and navigating family dyna

    Family Expectations and Cultural Pressure. When Love Starts to Feel Like Obligation. What happens when love begins to feel heavy. When family expectations, cultural pressure, and unspoken responsibilities quietly shape your choices, your identity, and your peace. In this solo episode of...

  13. The Strong Friend Isn’t Always Okay.

    What happens when the person everyone depends on starts running on empty. When you become the helper, the listener, the dependable one. The person people call in crisis, lean on for support, and assume is always “fine.” In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian...

  14. Motherhood and the Quiet Resentment

    Motherhood and the Quiet Resentment. Guilt. Exhaustion. And the Grace Moms Don’t Always Give Themselves. What happens when love is real… but so is the exhaustion. When you are constantly needed, constantly giving, and quietly carrying more than anyone sees. In this solo episode of Conversations...

  15. My Partner’s Needs. My Needs

    My Partner’s Needs. My Needs. Communication, Recurring Conflict, and Learning to Truly Understand Each Other. Why do the same arguments keep coming back. Different words. Same tension. Same outcome. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the deeper layers...

  16. Marriage in the Middle

    Marriage in the Middle. The Real Seasons No One Posts About. What happens after the honeymoon phase? When life gets busy. When responsibilities grow. When communication takes more effort and connection doesn’t come as easily as it used to. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio...

  17. When You Outgrow Someone You Love

    What happens when love is still there… but the alignment isn’t. When conversations feel different. When values begin to shift. When staying starts to feel heavier than letting go. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the quiet, often unspoken reality of...

  18. Loving People Who Trigger You

    Why do some people affect you so deeply. Why does one comment, one action, or one pattern create a reaction that feels bigger than the moment. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the reality of emotional triggers. What they are, where they come from…

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  19. I’m Behind. God Isn’t.

    Have you ever felt like everyone else is ahead of you. Ahead in life. In career. In relationships. In purpose. Like you missed a step somewhere. Like time is moving and you’re not. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the pressure of timelines, the trap…

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  20. Identity Beyond Titles

    Who are you when the titles change. When the role ends. When the position shifts. When you find yourself in between seasons and no longer defined by what you do. In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits down with Adebisi Onitiri to explore the deeper question of...

  21. The Day I Hit My Limit

    What happens when the strong one finally runs out of strength. In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits down with Sarah Lamb Tirey for an honest conversation about burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the moment you realize you’ve been carrying too much for too long....

  22. Faith-based filmmaking and storytelling

    Stories shape culture. The films we watch influence how we see faith, morality, love, power, and purpose. But what happens when filmmakers try to bring faith into storytelling without losing artistic depth or authenticity? In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits…

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  23. Faith-based filmmaking and storytelling

    Stories shape culture. The films we watch influence how we see faith, morality, love, power, and purpose. But what happens when filmmakers try to bring faith into storytelling without losing artistic depth or authenticity? In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits…

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  24. Closure Without the Reply. Making Peace Without Their Apology

    What do you do when the apology never comes. When the text is left on read. When the conversation you needed never happens. When they move on as if nothing broke. In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian, we’re unpacking the quiet ache of unfinished endings. The kind where you’re left…

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  25. Friendship Breakups Cut Deep

    Friendship Breakups Cut Deep. Grief No One Validates. Moving On with Dignity. We don’t talk enough about friendship breakups. There’s no ceremony. No public acknowledgment. No structured space to grieve. Just silence. Distance. Unfollowed pages. Unreturned calls. And a quiet ache you’re expected…

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  26. Friendship Breakups Cut Deep

    Friendship Breakups Cut Deep. Grief No One Validates. Moving On with Dignity. We don’t talk enough about friendship breakups. There’s no ceremony. No public acknowledgment. No structured space to grieve. Just silence. Distance. Unfollowed pages. Unreturned calls. And a quiet ache you’re expected…

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  27. My Faith Has Questions

    Episode Title: My Faith Has Questions. Doubt, anger, and honest conversations with God. What do you do when your faith feels complicated. When prayers go unanswered. When obedience feels costly. When life does not match what you believed for. When you love God, but you’re tired of pretending…

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  28. My Faith Has Questions

    Episode Title: My Faith Has Questions. Doubt, anger, and honest conversations with God. What do you do when your faith feels complicated. When prayers go unanswered. When obedience feels costly. When life does not match what you believed for. When you love God, but you’re tired of pretending…

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  29. High Functioning but Low Inside Smiling in public but falling apart in private. This week I’m sitting with Pasto

    Today’s episode is High Functioning but Low Inside. Smiling in public. Falling apart in private. This is for the ones who keep showing up. The leaders. The helpers. The ones everyone depends on. You look strong, capable, and steady, but inside you’re tired, overwhelmed, and holding more than you...

  30. Church Hurt But Still Choosing Jesus.

    Today’s Episode. Church Hurt but Still Choosing Jesus (with Jessica East) Church hurt can shake more than your trust in people. It can make you question your discernment, your voice, and even God’s heart toward you. In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits with...

  31. The Shame I Don't Talk About

    Episode: The Shame I Don’t Talk About. Regret, embarrassment, and the grace to heal Shame has a voice. It doesn’t just point at what you did. It tries to rewrite who you are. It says you’re dirty, disqualified, and too far gone. It tells you to hide, to perform, to stay quiet, and to carry it...

  32. Conversations with Vivian

    Welcome to Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series. This is a space for real stories and the hard conversations we usually avoid. The good, the bad, the ugly. And the grace that holds it all together. Here we talk faith in real life. Not performance, not perfection. Purpose, relationships…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series is a faith forward podcast for people living in the messy middle.

Host Vivian invites guests into honest, unfiltered conversations about life, purpose, relationships, culture, healing, and the parts we don’t always say out loud. Each episode holds space for the good, the bad, the ugly. And the grace that keeps us grounded, growing, and still believing.

Expect real stories, bold questions, practical takeaways, and moments that feel like a deep exhale. If you’ve ever loved God and still felt tired, confused, heartbroken, or in process, you belong here.

New episodes weekly.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.

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Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series is a faith forward podcast for people living in the messy middle. Host Vivian invites guests into honest, unfiltered conversations about life, purpose, relationships, culture, healing, and the parts we don’t always say out loud. Each episode holds space for...

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