What does it look like to mother a movement, not jut family? To lead with open hands and awilling heart in a world that often sidelines women's voices?

In this powerful episode of eighth & GRACE, Brandy sits down with Vivian Mabuni- international speaker, Bible teacher, author of Open Hands, Willing Heart, and host of the God Hears Her podcast. With decades of ministry experience and a deep commitment to cultural leadership, Vivian shares how surrender, suffering, and identity have shaped her calling to raise up the next generation of women leaders.

Together, they explore:

• Women in ministry and the thrology of being seen
• The power of cultural identity in spiritual formation
• How to disciple and empower the next generation
• Practical encouragement for weary women called to lead
• What it means to midwife movments with faithm not perfection

Whether you're navigating your own hidden season or longing to create community where every woman feels seen + known, this conversation is for you.

Listen now to discover:

• How Vivian's experience as an Asian American leader shaped her ministry
• The importance of generational discipleship
• Wisdom for overcoming the whispre of unworthiness
• Encouragement to keep showing up with open hands

Grab your coffee and join us for this tender, empowering conversation about faith, surrender, and legacy.

To connect with Vivian: instagram.com/vivmabuni

To connect with Brandy for speaking engagement, podcast collaboration, or any request: myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

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Website: https://www.brandyadawson.com

Ever felt like you were staring overr with nothing? In this poetic and puncy episode of What About This? Brandy gets real about dissapointment, disruption, and the slow sacred process of becoming.

When the words vanish and the dye fades- this is about trusting the process when you'd rather just arrive already.

From the frustration of her losing her writing to the svulnerabilityb of growing out years of black hair dye, Brandy weaves together humor, theology, and prophetic encouragement for anyone walking through the messy middle.

Tune in for:

The episode where my phone rings. Lucy Jade has a whole moment and her puppy Dolly wants to be noticed. ( This is Friday- in the summer)

But really...

A raw coversation about trusting God when everythig feels undone

A reminder that waiting is not wasted- it's holy

A journal prompt an mini devo-

A rhythm list to help you embrace a slow summer (yes, it's possible- even in chaos:)

Subscribe now to join the jpurney- new episodes drop every Tuesday + Friday.

To connect with Brandy:

https://www.brandyadawson.com

myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

https://instagram.com/brandyadawson

Have you been wanting to study the Bible but don't know where to start? In this powerful episode of eighth & GRACE, Brandy A. Dawson sits down with theologian, writer, and mama of five- Mikella Van Dyke, founder of Chasing Sacred - for a grace - soaked conversation about surrender, Scripture, and sacred rhythms in the chaos of life.

Mikella shares her journey from living in Thailand to launching a global ministry that helps women study the Bible for themselves with obedience and clarity. Together, they unpack the tension between striving and surrender, purpose and presence and what it really means to trust God when control feels safer thaqn letting go.

You'll hear about:

• Letting go of striving in motherhood, mnistry, and idenity
• The heart behind Chasing Sacred and biblical literacy for women
• Writing a Bible study on Colossians & Philemon
• Sacred rhythms in a loud and full life
• Practical first steps for Bible studywhen you're overwhelmed

This episode is for the woman who's weary from doing and ready to rest in deeper being. The one who longs to study God's Word but feels unsure where to start.

Scripture, surrender, and sacred space- this conversation holds all three. When you press play on this sacred pause, you'll hear all about how you don't earn God's presence- you're alrrady in it.

Connect with Mikella Van Dyke & Chasing Sacred

Website: www.chasingsacred.com

Instagram @chasingsacred

To connect with Brandy for speaking engagements and podcast requests: myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

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