This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. This is the last episode of the May adoption series! What an amazing month of powerful adoption stories! To wrap up this series, Tasha Jun joins to share her experience as an adoptive mother. Ta…

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. At the age of 18, Gordon Tsai, Gowe, found out two life-changing pieces of his identity; he was adopted and ethnically Korean. Throughout battling the impact of this news, Gordon sought the Lord…

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. Join us today for the third episode of our May Adoption Series! Today’s conversation is so encouraging as I am joined by Brandi Ebersole to hear about her life as both a transracial/transnationa…

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. Today is the second episode of our AAPI Adoption Series! Today’s episode is a both challenging and hopeful conversation as Shannan Martin joins me to discuss the impact of adoption on her life a…

Happy AAPI Month! This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. Are you curious about the impact of adoption? Maybe you are a transracial adoptee seeking to be heard? Or an adoptive parent wanting to advocate and support your adoptive child…

Do you suffer from social anxiety? Do you have trouble falling asleep because your mind is racing? Do you feel physical pain due to stress? This week I sit down with author and Soul Care Coach Bonnie Gray who is passionate about empowering thousands of women weekly to detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness and prayer as God’s beloved daugh…

We all do it: step on the scale, look in the mirror, wish something about our body was different. Loving one’s body isn’t always easy, but is it possible to break that way of thinking and feel at home in your own skin? Join us this week as Registered Dietitian Isabel Garza shares how we can nourish our bodies with confidence and clarity! Show Notes…

In 2020, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, 29 women of color worked together to bring words to the lament that was felt across the world. As they reflected on Psalm 37, these women wrote on topics of justice, anger, generosity, and peace, and showed the world the beauty and strength that comes from community. Join us this week as contributing …

“Go and make disciples of all nations…”, some of Jesus’ last words here on earth, but too often neglected. Join us this week as Vivian and Alice Matagora share how their life was changed by discipleship. Alice shares research based data on Christians who are discipling, being discipled, and how discipleship can be made simple. 5 Traits of a Discipl…

Have you ever felt stuck in a season? Have you wondered if you would always have that struggle, or asked yourself, “When I get to the end of my life, will any of this matter?” If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, then this episode is for you! Listen this week as Anjuli shares through vulnerability and authenticity how God reminded her throug…

If there’s one thing that everyone has experienced these last two years, it’s grief. J.S. Park, author, and hospital chaplain walks us through how we continue life as we process grief.Listen this week to be reminded that you don’t have to carry grief alone and how we can learn from our mistakes as we do our best to navigate this one life. *This epi…

Join us this week as we hear from Sabrina Chan and La Thao. These incredible women open up about their ethnic journey and the highs and lows of writing their new book, Learning Our Names. Listen to how these women embraced for such a time as this. Show Notes: InterVarsity Fellowship Learning Our Names Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parent…

Are you fulfilled in your job? What if that wasn’t the point of your workplace? What if your workplace is a mission field that God has called you to? Join us today as Dr. Courtney Davis challenges our thinking on the role of our workplace and how we can shift our rhythms to protect our work and our rest. Show Notes: Leading Small Groups That Thrive…

As a woman, have you been made to feel like you need to conform? Like you don’t have a seat at the table just as you are? On today’s episode Tiffany shares with us how women need not to wait for permission, the Lord has already decided that we do belong!! Join us as Tiffany Bluhm encourages every woman in their gifts and skill set. Show Notes: Prey…

Have you felt overwhelmed in the global climate? Join the club! In today’s episode Eugene Cho shares how we can love our neighbor, have hope in dark times, and work together to end global hunger! Show Notes: Bread for the World Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics by Eugene Cho Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opp…

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Can’t believe we are near the end of 2020 and have finished 34 amazing episodes of @somedayisherepodcast! We had so many incredible guests this year. Hear some of Viv’s reflections from Seasons 2 & 3. Stay connected with me on Instagram: @vivmabuni + @somedayisherepodcast Twitter: @vivmabuni www.vivianmabuni.com Credits Sound Engineer: Aaron Kretzm…

This episode we talk about the importance of language and the difference between a victim of sexual violence and a survivor. We discuss the need for Asian Americans to know and name our emotions in order to heal. And how we need to own and tell our stories in order to offer the unique perspectives we bring as AAPI women. This conversation is loaded…

Such a powerful, moving, and informative conversation about transracial adoption this week with the amazing @sandhyaoaks. November is #nationaladoptionmonth. So often the story of adoption is told from the viewpoint of the adoptive parents. Sandhya, a South Asian adoptee, covers so many important topics about growing up as the only person of color …

This episode we dive into the challenges and tension of Pacific Islanders being lumped into the Asian American category, as well as the overlap we share. The episode is loaded with helpful insights and history on Polynesian and Samoan culture and practical leadership lessons. LEARN MORE ABOUT EMMA Instagram: @etautolo www.lensesinstitute.com Stay c…

This episode with @christineyisuh is packed with so much fire and heart. Christine is a leader to know and follow. Her writing is full of substance, empathy, and passion. You’ll be moved by an excerpt from her upcoming book about her great aunt escaping North Korea. We cover so many important topics: the model minority myth, the importance of knowi…

You’re going to love this conversation with @nancywyuen, author of “Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism,” sociologist, and pop culture expert. We cover so many important and helpful topics: what it means to be 1.5, the use of identifying as Asian American, #oscarssowhite, the importance of role models, practical components and steps for or…

“Going for Gratitude” | The postponement of the Tokyo summer olympics made it possible for me to meet and have a conversation with Larnie Boquiren, the Sports Medicine Manager for the USA Women’s Water Polo team. We talked about her Filipino heritage, her path to becoming an athletic trainer, as well as having perspective and gratitude for what we …

“Every, Some and None” | Author, speaker and activist Dr. Michelle Reyes speaks with Vivian on cultural identity, the difference between ethnicity and nationality, and how she can simultaneously feel like “every Indian, some Indians, and no other Indians”. Michelle also shares how growing up bicultural has given her a high radar for others in limin…

“Telling Our Stories” | Grace is a writer and the Editorial Manager at (in)courage. She shares with Vivian about finding home, linking arms with other women, and embracing our whole self as a leader. LEARN MORE ABOUT Grace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepcho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracepcho Blog: www.gracepcho.com Twitter: @…