The Identity Podcast: Recent Episodes
Victoria Olaniyan
The Identity Podcast, hosted by Victoria Olaniyan utilizes various practical and biblical discussions centered on faith, lifestyle and personal development and takes its listeners on a journey of embracing their identity and purpose in this age of confusion and comparison.
On this episode, I'm joined by my very good friend and sister. Together, we reflect on 2020 and all of its ups and downs. We discuss the MANY things we've seen and learnt this year. Most importantly we reflect on how we have learned to reject the world's "new normal" and choose to live confidently in uncertain times.
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Have you ever wondered how those who witnessed Christ's crucifixion on Friday must have felt between that evening and the resurrection on Sunday? Join me on this new episode to hear a few of my thoughts.
In the previous episode we spoke about obedience and how complete obedience consists of three parts: listening, doing and staying faithful. Now on todays episode we're continuing the conversation. Joining me on this episode is a very special guest Ashley BA Music. Together we delve into the topic of obedience and how it can be linked faith. In this episode we discuss issues such as doubt, grief, stumbling blocks to obedience, learning how to redefine your faith after experience tough situations, hearing the voice of God and so much more.
Ashley BA Music is a UK based Christian singer and song-writer. Growing-up, Ashley was heavily influenced by her mother’s love for singing and music.
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On the hunt to take her voice beyond the four walls of the church, Ashley found herself singing in various bands including MOBO nominated "Desire to Worship God (DTWG)" and Manchester-based "Simply Vessels".
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Ashley made the leap to break out as a solo artist, emerging onto the UK Gospel scene in 2018 with her debut single “Still God”. She has since won the 2019 Christian Talent Award for “best singer”, where she was also nominated for “best solo artist”.
In a generation that wears hyper-productivity as a badge of honour. In a society where it now seems odd not to have 10345 side hustles - can God still find people who can stay faithful to that ONE thing He has called them to do. In this episode, I discuss what it means to walk in complete obedience and the steps to completing whatever project you start this year.
In today's episode, the last of 2019, I share on how the Lord has really teaching about the importance of rest. Not only rest, but resting in Him. We live in society that wears stress and burnout as a badge of honour. We live in a society that values doing everything and anything all the time over actually enjoying everyday life. But as we go into 2020, why don't we dare to be different. Let us vow to loosen our grip over our lives and make resting in God a priority.
Thank you all so much for your love and support this year, I really appreciate every single one you.
Be Blessed and I hope you enjoy today's episode
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ITS MY BIRTHDAY!!! Today I turn 25 and on this episode I share a few lessons I've learned on my journey to 25.
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The Faith Series continues!!!!! On this episode I am joined by a very good friend and brother of mine. Someone who I have seen walk in faith through many seasons of life and together we discuss everything surrounding our faith in God and how put our faith to action in our daily lives. We discuss practical issues such as losing faith, struggling with unbelief, trusting God in tough situations, and so much more. Tune in and let us know what think!
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Hello Everyone!!!! WELCOME BACK TO THE IDENTITY PODCAST AND WELCOME TO SEASON 2!
I am excited to kick off this brand new season with a little story of how I came into genuine relationship with the Lord.
This story is extremely dear to my heart and I really pray you are blessed by it.
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We have officially come to the end of our relationship series: Hope and Singleness. It has been a wonderful time with the fantastic Tumininu Olaoshun and if your feedback is anything to go by I am sure you all have been blessed.
Throughout this series we have explored topics relating to contentment, shooting your shot, bad dating decisions, loneliness, battling impure thoughts, overcoming feelings of being overlooked, feelings of entitlement and so much more. On this episode, we conclude with the point that we should learn how to cultivate hopefulness in all areas of our lives. As we cannot be content and hopeful in our singleness if we have not learned to be satisfied with everything else going on in our lives. God is faithful and is able to do everything He has promised us and more, but how patient are you to wait? How patient are we to wait in joyful hope and expectation?
About Tumininu
She is the author of the brand new book - What They Don't Tell You About Being Single and the founder of the platform Knowing Better Doing Better.
For more information about her, check out www.tumininu.com and connect with her on Instagram @knowingbetterdoingbetter
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On today's episode we begin a brand new series titled: Hope and Singleness. I am joined by the wonderful Tumininu Olaoshun. She is the author the brand new book - What They Don't Tell You About Being Single and the founder of the platform Knowing Better Doing Better.
In this 4 part series we talk about everything from loneliness, to contentment, bad dating choice, misconceptions about single people to the elusive concept of 'shooting your shot' and so much more.
So sit back, relax and enjoy.
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Personal Page on Instagram @v.olani
On today's episode we begin a brand new series titled: Hope and Singleness. I am joined by the wonderful Tumininu Olaoshun. She is the author the brand new book - What They Don't Tell You About Being Single and the founder of the platform Knowing Better Doing Better.
In this 3 part series we talk about everything from loneliness, to contentment, bad dating choice, misconceptions about single people to the elusive concept of 'shooting your shot' and so much more.
So sit back, relax and enjoy.
P.S. As always, please don't forget to share, subscribe and leave a review or comment.
Let's connect!
Follow the show on Instagram @theidentitypodcast or drop me an email at info@chosenbyhim.co.uk
Personal Page on Instagram @v.olani
On today's episode we begin a brand new series titled: Hope and Singleness. I am joined by the wonderful Tumininu Olaoshun. She is the author the brand new book - What They Don't Tell You About Being Single and the founder of the platform Knowing Better Doing Better.
In this 3 part series we talk about everything from loneliness, to contentment, bad dating choice, misconceptions about single people to the elusive concept of 'shooting your shot' and so much more.
So sit back, relax and enjoy.
P.S. As always, please don't forget to share, subscribe and leave a review or comment.
Let's connect!
Follow the show on Instagram @theidentitypodcast or drop me an email at info@chosenbyhim.co.uk
Personal Page on Instagram @v.olani
In today's episode, the first of 2019, I share how I have narrowed down all my New Year goals to ONE! The Ultimate Resolution!
Thank you all so much for your love and support over the last year, I really appreciate every single one you. As we come to the end of Season 1, kindly send in your comments, requests and suggestions and I'll try to incorporate them into the new season.
Be Blessed and I hope you enjoy today's episode
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In today's episode, the last of 2018, I share what I have found to be the most common reasons why fail to achieve certain goals and tend to carry them over from year to year.
Thank you all so much for your love and support this year, I really appreciate every single one you.
Be Blessed and I hope you enjoy today's episode
P.S. As always, please don't forget to share, subscribe and leave a review or comment.
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In today's episode, I introduce a brand new segment where I try my best to answer your questions and cover any topic requests yo send in. Today's question is: What Do You When You Reach A Dead End?
The song I make reference to in the episode is also Like Oil by We Will Worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWrUjhMsUb8
Be Blessed and I hope you enjoy today's episode
P.S. As always, please don't forget to share, subscribe and leave a review or comment.
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Feeling burned out? In this short episode, I go through the various reasons why Christian leaders and believers in general experience burnout, the common ways to fall into the trap, and I also discuss the various ways in which to avoid burnout and how to stay connected to the fire.
P.S. As always, please don't forget to share, subscribe and leave a review or comment.
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One of the most vital and crucial things that you must first of all understand in the kingdom of God is how to understand your times and your seasons with the Lord. Understanding
your times and seasons will help prevent you from making a lot of mistakes in the future. It will also help prevent you from making wrong turns and unwise decisions in your life. If you
understand the season, you will know if it is the right time for you to make a move.
But what do you do when you start to feel as if you have been stuck in the same season for way too long?
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Hey Guys!
The "New Year, Same Me" series continues ... this episode, we're discussing Persistence!
One of the elements that ought to be present in the Christian lifestyle is persistence. It means to continue in the cause, to remain, to endure. A Christian must develop the ability to keep on keeping on even in the midst of adversity. A good beginning is great, the big splash is great, the spectacular plunge is great; but in the end, the battle is won by those with the persistence to continue. Almost anyone can start something; not everyone has the faith to see it through.
Core Scripture: "I tell you that He will defend and avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [this kind of persistent] faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8
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Hey Guys!
The "New Year, Same Me" series continues ... this episode, we're discussing all things CONSISTENCY!
Have you ever wondered how some people are able to achieve massive amounts of success in whatever they do, while others work just as hard but achieve very little? It could be said that those who achieve high levels of success are simply more intelligent, or maybe more ambitious, or maybe more persistent, or possibly just luckier than the people in the second group. These are of course all key factors that certainly can help people achieve their goals. However, there is just one ingredient that goes into success that is more important than anything else. And that ingredient comes in the form of consistency.
Core Scripture:
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
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To acheive our goals this year and in life, we have to adjust our level of commitment and give our full attention to everything we believe God has called us to do. Diligence cannot be a sideline issue. Your God given goals must have your full consideration, your undivided attention, and your mental and spiritual concentration.
Hey Guys!
This week I'm joined by a very good friend of mine, Bukunmi. Over the next 3 episodes, we'll be talking about people pleasing and how it influences our identity. We'll also be sharing our experiences of people pleasing and our tips on overcoming people pleasing.
Core Scripture: Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10
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Hey Guys!
This week I'm joined by a very good friend of mine, Bukunmi. Over the next 3 episodes, we'll be talking about people pleasing and how it influences our identity. We'll also be sharing our experiences of people pleasing and our tips on overcoming people pleasing.
Core Scripture: Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10
Let's Connect : https://www.instagram.com/theidentitypodcast/
info@chosenbyhim.co.uk
Hey Guys!
This week I'm joined by a very good friend of mine, Bukunmi. Over the next 3 episodes, we'll be talking about people pleasing and how it influences our identity. We'll also be sharing our experiences of people pleasing and our tips on overcoming people pleasing.
Core Scripture: Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10
Let's Connect : https://www.instagram.com/theidentitypodcast/
info@chosenbyhim.co.uk
Top Tips for getting over Trust Issues
1.Endurance: God sees the pain and suffering we experience due to how people have betrayed our trust. God sees. But he expects us to endure these situations and come out strong. If we pray and ask Him for help, God gives us the strength to overcome the hurts of broken trust.
- Trust God: It gets to stage where we have built up so many walls to point that you cant even trust your Heavenly Father. God is the only one in the universe that can be fully trusted. He keeps his promises to us if we ask Him. When we learn to trust God, the door opens for us to trust others. It is better to trust in God rather than men (Psalm 118:8).
3.Forgive: Forgiveness helps us to let go of the wounds and pain. We may be tempted to hold a grudge and seek revenge, but retaliating will hurt us more in the long run than hurt them.
4.Talk about it: If you think you’ve forgiven someone and then someone mentions their name but you immediately feel angry, you’ve probably not forgiven them and you need to talk about it. The day you’re able to genuinely hold a conversation with them- that’s when you’ve made progress. Without this step, you’ll just be stuck in resentment, unforgiveness and bitterness.
5.Take your time: It takes some time to rebuild trust and re-establish a relationship, even the Bible says that someone who has been offended is harder to win than a strong city (Proverbs 18:19). Make sure you love the person with love that God has extended towards you because that actually helps us to get through the pain.
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Pray for them: The Bible tells us in Matthew 5:44 to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. When you are able to pray for someone who has hurt you, you can face anything. It won’t come easily but through the help of the Holy Spirit our comforter, we will eventually be able to do it.
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Guard your heart: Proverbs 4:23 encourages us to guard our heart because every we do is a result of what is in our heart.
E.g. Bitterness in our hearts = Hostile relationships
- Trust again: In order to get over the emotional pain and mental distress a betrayal has caused you, you need to trust again. Yes, you need to risk putting yourself through the pain again in order to realise that not everyone is the same.
The Father formed you and created you in his image and likeness for his pleasure. When you sinned and rebelled against him, he sent his Son to die for you. After this, he sent his Spirit to live in you. To crown it all, he calls you his child. With all of this, are you surprised that someone, somewhere hates you.
Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t just immediately take us to Heaven the moment we accept his grace? Why does he leave us in a fallen world? He leaves us here to fulfill his purposes. Once you are saved, God intends to use you for his goals. God has a ministry for you in his Church and a mission for you in the world.
Deep down, we all long to be accepted and pursued. This longing is also accompanied by a deep sense of rejection when we feel as if we don’t fit in or seem to be forgotten
But we have this one hope, in spite of our feelings of rejection, there is a hope that If you have accepted Christ as your Savior you are a part of a royal priesthood. In Christ. You have been accepted — chosen —picked first by the God that created the universe and holds it all in place.
On this episode, we discussed all things surrounding the love of God towards us and how this influences or affects our identity.
Six useful steps for when you're struggling to accept God's love
- Confess your shortcomings
- Believe that you are loveable
- Let go of anger
- Express your feelings
- Clean up your image of God
- Ask for prayer
On this episode, we discussed the topic of forgiveness. We covered topics such as receiving and accepting forgiveness from God, dealing with guilt and shame, whether there is such a thing as forgiving yourself and whether God can still forgive someone who commits the same sin over and over again.
FOUR KEY POINTS ON FORGIVENESS
- We all sin and therefore need forgiveness and Christ died so we can be can be forgiven and reconciled to the Father.
- Freedom from sin does not mean freedom from guilt.
- There are two forms of guilt, guilt from God and guilt from Satan. One form of guilt prompts repentance and the other cripples. We must discern which is which and respond appropriately.
- God can forgive all sin as much as we need because of his grace, but grace is not a licence to sin but an invitation to freedom.
The Identity Podcast utilizes various practical and biblical discussions centered on faith, lifestyle and personal development and takes its listeners on a journey of embracing their identity and purpose in this age of confusion and comparison.