Vivian Mabuni

Excited to dive into the Advent study with family and friends who are family. Happy first Sunday of Advent! and team you’ve created such a gorgeous offering. Thank you for always pointing us to the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Bible and to the One who alone is worthy 🎄

Full hearts. Full bellies. I’ve always wanted to host an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner. Deep gratitude for all who gathered around the table.

We. Had. A. Blast. Serving alongside and was pure joy!! Thank you Chesapeake Bay attendees. We loved being with you all this past weekend. And thank you to the amazing team who made the weekend possible.

Excited to be in Cambridge, MA for the marriage conference. Darrin and I went the the Harriet Tubman museum this afternoon. Inspired by the courage, leadership, and faith of this amazing woman.

Eight different getaways are taking place from coast to coast. Please keep us all in your prayers 🙏

“The [Women’s Leadership Cohort] has come at such a tender time for me...these women have come alongside me, prayed for me, and encouraged me. Such a fierce strength has come with that. We can share the hard stuff. We're in this together and we're investing in not only our degrees, but in each other's lives.”

Mark your calendars for next Monday, November 20 to hear about the vision behind our new Women’s Leadership Cohort and the camaraderie that comes from studying alongside others in a cohort community from Vivian Mabuni (), current student, founder of the Women’s Leadership Cohort, member of the Seminary’s Board of Trustees, and host of .

This will be the first episode in a series featuring the women leaders in this special cohort, hosted by Elisa Morgan (), Denver Seminary Board of Trustees president, alumna, and host of the and podcasts for .

Learn more about the Women's Leadership Cohort at the link in our bio or at DenverSeminary.edu/WLC.

Favorite photo of the weekend. She was 13 when I scribbled out the domino vision to help raise up the next generation of APIA Christian women leaders.

She has watched firsthand over the years all the prayers, wrestling, tears, joys, concerns, and struggles.

Now it’s her faith and prayers that God has used to help encourage me to not give up.

We prayed and so many people rallied this weekend and yesterday I watched in awe as she shared and helped lead us all.

Many more photos and thoughts to come but I can’t see my screen through the grateful tears.

I never want to forget this moment.

Someday is Here.

Loving our time here in Pittsburg! The fall leaves are unbelievably breathtaking! 🍁 We are here with some amazing couples at the and grateful to speak alongside Brian and Jen Goins! Please keep us all in your prayers.

God designed marriage for something bigger than us.

Good communication and strong marriages don't just happen. They require intentional investment and focus. The marriage conference is a wonderful way for you and your spouse to get away and reconnect.

Darrin and I are headed to the east coast this month and next! (Hope we catch some fall leaves 😍🍁🍁🍁)

Please let me know if you'll be attending either of these events.

Use group name: LivePono for $100 off registration.

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As always we would love for you to pray for us as we prepare. Thank you. Truly 🙏

What does it look like for AAPI women to cling to Jesus as our Living Hope? Podcast host and Author Vivian Mabuni and friends will explore this theme in 1 Peter at our SIH2023 Live Event in Southern California.

Our team has worked hard to bring together a phenomenal group of AAPI women leaders who will help us grow in holistic health: spiritually, emotionally, generationally, relationally, and communally. We will introduce you to the event speakers this week.

This space is carved out to bring us together to validate, encourage, equip and inspire AAPI women from all walks of life. Invite your friends, your sisters, your daughters, and your aunties. We look forward to being together November 10-11.

🫶🏾 Don't delay; register today with our early bird prices: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/someday-is-here-2023-live-event-tickets-719011281097

Here we go!!!!! is a space for AAPI Christian women. The theme this year: Jesus our Living Hope. Let's grow together spiritually, emotionally, generationally, relationally and communally.

Invite your friends, your sisters, your daughter, and your aunties.

Marketplace with local vendors and books written by AAPI authors.

Tag your friends below. Early bird tickets now until Oct 20th. Special student discount.

Details in the event brite (link in profile)

Excited to be together in November!

Decided for now to keep IG off my phone post sabbatical. Using my iPad to access IG every now and then.

Sharing an amazing "only God" praise. Just look at this photo of the first Womens Leadership Cohort.

When God gives visions and dreams He often places the same desires in others.

This group of phenomenal women is one of the biggest highlights of this past spring and summer.

The group started in August embarking on a three year MA in Biblical Theological Studies adventure. The generosity, laughter, support and camaraderie is unmatched.

What joy to watch God bring just the right people together at just the right time.

If you're interested in being part of a future WLC check out the link in my bio for more information

On Sabbatical. Off social media.
June 20th-Sept 20th

We filled our days with food and memories.

Wonderful time with my parents celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Happy Father’s Day to Darrin and my dad.

Sabbatical begins tomorrow. I’ll be off social media and very rarely checking emails. You are welcome to text and call 😊.

Would appreciate your prayers for rest, renewal, resetting, and restoration.

Three pounds of blackberries!! Making blackberry cobbler this weekend 😍

Tomorrow is my parent’s 60th wedding anniversary. My parents, sister, and our family will celebrate this milestone this coming weekend. Mom and Dad want the grandkids to hear about their family tree. So we will spend extra time hearing their stories, asking questions, and learning about history from their experiences. Any advice on how to capture all that’s shared? Questions to ask? Ways to honor them?

Darrin took this breathtaking photo last night in our backyard.

Happy ONE YEAR anniversary to and !!!!!! We love you both so very much and we are so proud of you. Grateful for your marriage and how God continues to move in and through your lives.

Fabulous weekend celebrating the marriage of and 💕

Absolutely wonderful in every way. Marveling still over the beautiful tapestry of relationships that span three decades.

God is the Master Weaver who brings people together at just the right time. Loved catching up with so many at the wedding and reception. So many photos I forgot to take because the conversations were so rich.

Celebrating milestones with friends who are truly family. Deep love and gratitude always for the most beautiful mother of the groom!!!

Passing along some great news 🤩: My book is available on kindle for only $1.99!!

What a deal! 😊

Would love for you to share with your friends and to hear your feedback!

Happy

Wrapping up the special adoption series with author !! The episode will drop tomorrow.

Tasha just released . The words she pens matches this gorgeous cover!

I happily endorsed and highly encourage you to pick up this book everywhere books are sold.

Greatest speaking honor in my life. So humbled and grateful for the invitation to be the 2023 commencement speaker yesterday.

The day was so full I didn’t have time to take many photos. A special thank you for those who prayed 🙏😊.

Couldn’t hold back tears as I watched each of the 2023 graduates cross the stage to receive their diplomas. The cheers and support from family and friends filled the sanctuary. The entire faculty surrounded the graduating class and prayed at the end. What a beautiful, powerful, and memorable celebration!

My respect and admiration runs deep for the staff, faculty, and fellow Board members at DenSem. And especially for President and VP of Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, Dr. Don Payne.

Finished my first semester as a transfer student and look forward to the day when I finally finish my degree.

Congratulations class of 2023! Keep shining bright for our King.

Highlighting another amazing Asian American small business for

My long time friend, , is the owner of the fabulous online store (go follow this account 🤩).

I use Tricia’s peppermint lip balm EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. It’s so smooth and moisturizing!! Hand poured, high quality, lasts a long, long time—-seriously my favorite 😍!

Tricia is creative, thoughtful, and kind. She is a gifted leader and a woman of excellence and integrity. (I wrote about her in ! Check out page 82 😊).

I’m smiling thinking about you all knowing Tricia and supporting her small business!

Happy !!! Highlighting some favorite small businesses owned and operated by talented Asian American women.

First up: (go give her a follow!)

If you’ve ever noticed and admired my EZER necklace that I wear just about every day, it was gifted to me years back (and still looks brand new because 14k gold!) by my dear friend, . Amber and Amy are long time friends from UCLA! Go Bruins!

I met Amy after all these years at the Redondo Beach conference and we made the connection of the necklace and Amber. And my new favorite earring are created and designed by Amy. They are lightweight and just the right size (see photo).

Amy and her husband Eli also make the most DELICIOUS lilikoi butter (Eli’s grandma’s recipe). Perfect for charcuterie boards, drizzling on homemade bread, crackers, ice cream!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🤩

Love promoting great women doing great work!!

Hello friends—especially those who live in SoCal. Inviting you all to join me and Darrin next month at our last event for this season.

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Reminder that Pastors and spouses can attend for FREE. Military couples have a discounted rate when registering. You can use our Group Name: LivePono when registering to receive $100 off registration.

We would love to see you. Let us know if you’ll be joining us. 😊

Quick trip in and out of Dallas to film content for the Art of Marriage small group Bible study curriculum. The team is stellar. and are the brilliant minds behind the content. Grateful for the opportunity to work with these two and excited to see the final version.

Powerful days here in Franklin, TN at the sitting under the teaching of some of the finest theologians and scholars in the land. Relished the deep dive into the Bible and meeting inspiring women doing great kingdom work all over the country.

Thrilled to announce a new women in leadership cohort opportunity with (cue all the confetti 🎉)!!

When God wants to see something happen He often places similar dreams on the hearts of several people. I’ve been dreaming of seeing women formally trained in biblical and theological studies and turns out has, too. We are excited to link arms with Denver Seminary as we put together cohorts of women who will go through a three year MA in Biblical Theological Studies. Mostly online with a couple weeklong intensives at the Denver Seminary campus.

Just the right people at just the right time for purposes beyond what we can see.

As they say, “Aslan is on the move.”

This phrase: “trust God in the unfolding” dropped into my mind when my spiritual director asked me what God had been teaching me over the last year.

What does it look like to not run ahead of God and to not drag my feet?

What are the places where He is opening doors?

Where are the necessary endings?

Who are the people, situations, and opportunities that are clearly God-orchestrated?

God is trustworthy.

His timing is perfect.

He sees the end from the beginning.

His purposes are and will be accomplished.

How does this phrase land with you?

Loved being a guest on Chatologie podcast hosted by my friend

We talk about why , the backstory of , the lunchbox story so many Asian Americans experience, practical next steps to learning more about Asian American culture, and more.

Link in bio.

(Photo taken by my daughter in Murrieta, GA last fall at a Beard Papa shop. Genuine happiness spending time together and anticipating custard filled cream puffs 😍!)

“Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.” (Heb 13:7)

In the margins of my Bible I have listed out the names of the women who have invested into my spiritual growth and development. .lillestrand has been both a friend and mentor for 35 years.

What a gift to travel through the seasons of life and ministry and finally be in the same country and time zone and same state within driving distance!

And what does it say when we arrive wearing the same fun jacket in different colors from Nordstrom Rack 🤣!

Who do you have written on the margins of your Bible? Who has your name written in theirs?

What. A. Night.!!We gathered with 30 AAPI Pastors and leaders from churches all around Southern California. Some long time friends and some brand new!

Byron and Joanna open their home and hosted us with an over the top scrumptious meal.

We connected, brainstormed about the unique challenges AAPI marriages and families face, and we dreamed about ways to resource Asian American marriages and families. What an insightful group.

Heart and tummy still full. Expectant for what God is doing and excited to continue linking arms with these amazing women and men.

Happy birthday to Darrin!!

Loved by God. Loyal to family. Faithful husband. Involved dad. Fixer of everything. Grower of gardens. Fun and passionate. Smart and thoughtful. Prayer warrior. Artistic. Strong. Imperfect. Saved by grace.

Darrin’s not on social media. If you’d like to leave him a bday greeting I’ll pass it along to him. 😊

Let’s celebrate good men.

Here at Lake Tahoe along with our dear friends, Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff. Lots of snow and stunning views. Getting ready to welcome couples from 22 states. As always, we would love for you to pray for us and pray for the 500 who will be attending.

Team work is dream work. So incredibly grateful to share the stage with these phenomenal leaders!! Loved our time in Boise!! Thank you for having us and welcoming us so warmly!

Two of SEVERAL Asian American churches represented here at the Redondo Beach marriage conference!! Thrilled to see friends from our home church , our home church during our UCLA years, , reconnection with

Happy Friday!! Hey friends. Would you please take 5 minutes and fill out this listener survey (link in bio). As a thanks, you will be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Your input will be so helpful as we plan for Season 5
Thank you!!!!!

Excited to be here in Sugar Land, TX for the marriage conference. Would appreciate your prayers for the over 700 attendees from 29 states.

Welcome to my world. I’m working out my brain and going to bed tired each night, but in a good way. Haven’t engaged in prolonged scholarly reading in a long time. Baby steps and lots of coffee. And the hefty Stanley cup keeps me hydrated and taking regular breaks. 🤣

Loving this season of being a graduate student again. And also battling my own insecurities and internal fears. I love the posture of doing my “reasonable best” taught and encouraged by the faculty and staff at . Taking that phrase and working to instill into life beyond school. How are things in your world?

Weekend joy. Freshly harvested veggies from the backyard. Gratitude. Deep gratitude. What’s bringing you joy?