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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,...
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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.
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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.
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27 JUL 2026 · 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 Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the subtle difference between genuine wisdom and concern that quietly sabotages your confidence, your calling, and your next step.
How do you receive correction without shrinking?
How do you stay teachable without letting fear become your compass?
And how do you know when it's time to stop listening to every opinion and start trusting what God has already placed in your heart?
Whether you're launching a business, starting a new relationship, pursuing a dream, or entering a new season of life, this episode is a reminder that not every voice deserves equal access to your purpose.
Protect your peace.
Protect your vision.
And above all, learn to recognize the difference between wisdom that strengthens you and fear that disguises itself as concern.
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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21 JUL 2026 · 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 conversation explores the grief of losing the life you imagined, the pressure to appear strong, and the fear that an interruption means your purpose is over. It is also a reminder that while the plan may change, your story is not finished.
You are allowed to grieve the original script. You are allowed to ask questions. You are allowed to take your time. And you are still allowed to hope.
This episode is for anyone learning how to trust God in the rewrite, release what can no longer be forced, and take the next faithful step forward.
The script may have changed, but there is still more story to be written. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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14 JUL 2026 · 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 the next step.
Whether you're facing a career change, navigating a relationship, rebuilding after loss, or simply wondering what's next, this episode is a reminder that clarity often comes through movement, not before it.
Vivian shares how faith invites us to trust God one step at a time, even when the future feels uncertain. She reflects on the beauty of surrender, the freedom of releasing the need to control every outcome, and the courage it takes to keep moving when you can't see the whole path.
If you've ever felt stuck because you were waiting for the perfect plan, the perfect timing, or complete certainty, this conversation is for you.
Because you don't have to have it all figured out.
You simply have to trust the One who does. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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6 JUL 2026 · 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, Vivian explores one of the most overlooked barriers to purpose: the fear of success. Why do we delay the dream, play small, or keep waiting for the "perfect time," even after we've prayed for the opportunity?
This conversation dives into the hidden fears that often keep us stuck, from the pressure of being seen to the weight of leadership and the uncertainty of stepping into a bigger calling. Vivian also reflects on how faith calls us to trust God's preparation more than our own feelings of readiness.
If you've ever found yourself hesitating at the edge of a dream, wondering if you're capable of carrying what you've been praying for, this episode is for you.
Because your calling will always ask more of you than your comfort.
And perhaps the greatest risk isn't that your dream will fail.
It's that fear will convince you never to begin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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29 JUN 2026 · 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 where you outgrow old habits, old fears, old relationships, and even old versions of yourself.
Growth is rarely glamorous. It often feels lonely before it feels liberating. It asks you to release what is familiar, trust what you cannot yet see, and believe that God is shaping you through every setback, every disappointment, and every unexpected detour.
This episode is a conversation about identity, purpose, faith, and the courage to embrace the person you are becoming, even when the process feels uncertain.
If you've ever felt caught between who you were and who you're becoming, this episode is for you.
Because becoming isn't about arriving at perfection.
It's about surrendering to the process, trusting God's timing, and allowing every season of your life to shape you into the person you were always created to be. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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21 JUN 2026 · 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, Vivian explores the complicated relationship we have with closure. The belief that healing requires answers, explanations, or one final conversation.
She unpacks the emotional weight of unfinished stories, the courage it takes to speak your truth, and the freedom that comes from releasing the expectation that someone else must provide your peace.
This is a conversation about friendship breakups, lost love, forgiveness, regret, unsent messages, and learning how to move forward when life doesn't offer neat endings.
Because sometimes the message isn't about changing the outcome.
Sometimes it's about honoring what was true.
And sometimes closure isn't found in the reply.
It's found in finally giving yourself permission to let go.
A conversation about courage, healing, and making peace with the chapters that never got the ending you hoped for. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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15 JUN 2026 · 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, the fear of rejection that often drives it, and the emotional cost of constantly seeking approval.
She unpacks the difference between kindness and self-abandonment, why boundaries often feel guilty at first, and how authenticity requires the courage to disappoint others sometimes.
This is a conversation about identity, self-worth, and learning to stop earning love through performance.
Because freedom begins when you no longer need everyone to agree with who you are. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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15 JUN 2026 · 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, the fear of rejection that often drives it, and the emotional cost of constantly seeking approval.
She unpacks the difference between kindness and self-abandonment, why boundaries often feel guilty at first, and how authenticity requires the courage to disappoint others sometimes.
This is a conversation about identity, self-worth, and learning to stop earning love through performance.
Because freedom begins when you no longer need everyone to agree with who you are. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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8 JUN 2026 · 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 begin again.
Whether it's a new career, a new relationship, a new dream, or a new version of yourself, starting over can feel terrifying. Especially when everyone around you seems settled and certain.
But what if your age isn't the obstacle.What if the real obstacle is the belief that it's too late.
This episode is a reminder that growth has no deadline, purpose has no expiration date, and some of life's most beautiful chapters begin long after you thought the story was written.
Because becoming doesn't stop at 30, 40, 50, or beyond.
Sometimes that's exactly where it begins. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.
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1 JUN 2026 · 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 Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, we're talking about grieving expectations, embracing reality, and finding peace when your life looks different than what you imagined.
Because sometimes the hardest thing to let go of isn't a person. It's the future you thought you would have.
What's one expectation you've had to release about your life? 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,...
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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.
show less
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.
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| Author | Conversations With Vivian |
| Organization | Conversations with Vivian |
| Categories | Personal Journals |
| Website | vivianokojie.com |
| vivianokojie@gmail.com |
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