In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Cherise sits down with Nikki Vivas, beloved Kansas City radio personality, to talk about what it means to trust God when life takes an unexpected turn. Nikki is a longtime radio host known not only for her voice on air but also for her boldness in sharing her faith in spaces where it wasn’t always welcomed.

Nikki shares how losing her dream job—the morning show she built for years—forced her into a season of drought and waiting. Yet even in the midst of grief, Nikki is choosing to trust that God is not done writing her story. Together, Cherise and Nikki dive deep into identity, waiting seasons, and the power of holding on to hope when everything feels uncertain.

What We Cover:

• Nikki’s journey from a lifelong passion for broadcasting to living out her purpose through connection
  
  

• How trusting God through loss and unknown seasons has shaped her faith
  
  

• Why it’s powerful (and hard) to speak openly about faith in secular spaces
  
  

• Finding identity in being, not just doing
  
  

• Encouragement for anyone navigating a waiting season or identity shift
  
  

Key Quotes:

“Just because your dream ended doesn't mean God's done.”
“You can be a mess and still be worthy of being used by God.”

Connect with Nikki Vivas:

• Follow Nikki on Instagram: @missvivas
  
  

• Follow The Ponch and Nikki Show on Instagram: @ponchandnikki
  
  

• Listen to Nikki’s new podcast Vino with Vivis: Vino with Vivis on Spotify
  
  

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Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussion of personal testimonies, including mentions of infidelity and emotional struggles. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.

In this special episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise are joined by two dear friends, Zakiyah and Laura, to celebrate a full year of podcasting and reflect on the true heartbeat behind their journey: the power of testimony.

Together, they discuss why sharing our stories matters—how testimonies don’t just glorify God but also bring healing, encouragement, and boldness to others who are still in their own battles.

This episode features a beautiful spoken word piece written and narrated by Zakiyah, titled "What is Testimony," a moving reminder that our stories carry the fingerprints of God’s faithfulness and goodness.

Whether you’re walking through your own testimony or standing on the other side of a hard season, this conversation will remind you:
Your story matters. Your voice matters. And God is still writing something beautiful through you.

What We Cover:

• Why testimonies are vital for healing and encouragement
  
  

• How storytelling is deeply biblical (the Bible is a book of testimonies!)
  
  

• How vulnerability can strengthen both the storyteller and the listener
  
  

• The ways sharing testimony reveals God's continuous pursuit and redemption
  
  

• Reflections on a year of podcasting, obedience, and unexpected blessings
  
  

Key Quotes:

• "Testimony is not just your story. It’s how your story points back to God."
  
  

• "Your voice can unlock healing in someone else’s life."
  
  

Special Feature:

• "What Is Testimony" — a spoken word piece by Zakiyah
  
  

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Final Notes:
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content, including discussions of childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed.

In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Cherise and Briana sit down with Tisha Hensel, co-lead pastor at The River Church Family in Raytown, Missouri. Tisha’s story is one of resilience, restoration, and radical faith. With over 20 years in ministry, a background in biblical studies, and a heart deeply rooted in community, Tisha brings a refreshing honesty to what it looks like to trust God through seasons of deep trauma, healing, and leadership.

Tisha shares her powerful testimony of growing up in a tumultuous and abusive environment, finding Jesus at eight years old, and learning to trust Him with her life through unimaginable circumstances. Her story is a beautiful reminder that God is faithful not only to redeem our brokenness but to restore what was lost—and often in ways we never could have imagined.

Together, Cherise, Briana, and Tisha talk about wrestling with Scripture, healing from childhood trauma, finding your voice after abuse, and what it means to love and lead others out of a place of restoration.

• Tisha’s journey from surviving childhood trauma to stepping into pastoral leadership
  
  

• Wrestling with Scripture as a path to living out God’s purpose
  
  

• The critical role of community in healing from abuse and neglect
  
  

• How God restores what the enemy tried to steal—and often multiplies it
  
  

• What it looks like to love others well in small, meaningful ways
  
  

• Finding your voice without striving for perfection
  
  

• Challenges and joys of being a woman and co-leader in ministry
  
  

• The ongoing, layered journey of healing, counseling, and trusting God
  
  

• Restoration after trauma
  
  

• Beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61)
  
  

• Obedience over sacrifice
  
  

• The importance of authentic community
  
  

• Liberating stories to restore connection
  
  

• Partnership and humility in marriage and ministry
  
  

"Liberating stories lead to restored connections."

"God didn’t cause the brokenness, but He is perfectly positioned to restore it."

"Even when I couldn’t see it, God was sewing something back together."

📧 Email: tisha@rivercentral.org
🌐 Learn more about The River Church Family: www.rivercentral.org

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