Merry Christmas Banter and Belief fam! In this episode, we get into the Christmas spirit by singing our favourite carols and breaking down what a proper Christmas dinner really looks like.
We also take time to reflect on 2025, the wins, the struggles, the prayers that took longer than expected, and the moments that reminded us just how much growth actually happened. Somehow, 2025 felt short and extremely long at the same time.
Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s wrap this year up properly.
In this special episode, we record live from the Iyke store in Nottingham with Vivien, Co-Founder and CEO of Iyke, as she shares the powerful story behind building a faith-led brand from the ground up.
Vivien opens up about creating an organic, ethical skincare and haircare brand, DIY-ing the store, running a business with her husband, and sustaining Iyke for over 15 years without borrowing. We talk faith, resilience, obedience, and what it really takes to build a purpose-driven business that puts people first.
An inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, marriage, sustainability, and trusting God every step of the way.
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This week we dive into Rachel Reeves’ new budget and what it actually means for our wallets in real life. From rising costs to shifting priorities, we unpack how the economy is indirectly dragging all of us.
We also tackle a listener’s dilemma that leads to a much bigger conversation: the lack of responsibility among men in the church, how women quietly carry the load, and the irony of being blamed for stepping up.
To round it off, we get real about serving in church from a place of wanting God’s approval and how that pressure can leave you spiritually burnt out.
In this episode, we dive into the debate around women proposing to men and the constant marriage pressure Nigerians face from family. Then we discussed the viral Danish Deception story on TikTok and what it reveals about vulnerability, friendship, and how people get taken advantage of when they keep too much to themselves. Funny, honest and unfiltered as always.
In this episode, we catch up on possible Dirty December plans, our ongoing battle with adulthood finances, and a dilemma about leeching friends.
We also dive into a candid conversation about whether women should date men who earn less, the stereotypes women face, and why “women supporting women” isn’t always as straightforward as social media makes it look. Brandon then puts Van in the hot seat with some tough but hilarious reflection questions for a wholesome but chaotic finish.
This week, we catch up on life, drag a stingy boyfriend, and then dive into why Van got cooked on TikTok, all because she shared her honest opinion on how some pastors handle sensitive topics like women’s health, periods, and reproductive issues. Why do some religious spaces forget that real people with real experiences are listening?
We also discuss the main character syndrome of Nigerians and their sky-high levels of audacity!
What’s up with life in our 30s
In this week’s episode, we get real about life in our 30s, the expectations, the setbacks, and the plans we’re putting in place to make sure the rest of this decade looks exactly how we want it to.
From Brandon’s former Sunday school teacher era to a deep dive into the UK’s latest immigration policies, we talk about navigating adulthood, purpose, and how to keep pushing even when life doesn’t go according to plan.
This week, we are diving in deep, but keeping it real! After catching up on our week and debating our favourite movies and musicals, we got into a thought-provoking conversation inspired by a YouTube show on Madeaux Africa that interviewed seven Nigerian men. From whether men feel their worth is tied to their bank accounts, to the pressures they face that women might not fully understand, we unpacked the biggest misconceptions about men and masculinity with a few laughs along the way.
On this week’s episode, Van and B dive into whether influencers should keep some things private. Do people overshare online? And what’s the deal with posting kids on social media, is it cute or a GDPR nightmare waiting to happen?
Join us as we unpack privacy in the age of the internet, laugh through the chaos, and try to figure out if we’re all just doing too much online.
In this episode of Banter and Belief, Van and B reflect on their summer experiences, discussing travels, family dynamics, and societal expectations. They share insights on health and fitness journeys, the importance of activism, and their aspirations for the podcast's growth. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness and the desire to be a positive voice in the community.
It’s the Season One finale, and we’re getting all the feels! In this episode, we reflect on some of our favourite moments from the pod, the lessons we’ve learned along the way, and what it’s meant to create a safe space for Christian Millennials and Gen Z navigating real life with faith.
We revisit the viral episodes that got us dragged, laugh about how far we’ve come, and even share our dream guest wish list for Season Two.
This one’s full of gratitude, growth, and a whole lot of banter. Thank you for riding with us—this is just the beginning.
This week, we are joined by a Christian psychotherapist to unpack the real talk around mental health, trauma, and therapy in the African Christian community. From a lighthearted round of “This or That” to deep discussions about how unresolved trauma can impact our spiritual lives, we’re getting real about why faith and therapy are not opposites.
We also explore why therapy still feels taboo in the Church, how to spot trauma in ourselves, and how Christians can learn to show up with more compassion instead of condemnation. This one is honest, insightful, and definitely overdue.
In this episode, B and Van start off reflecting on whether the UK is really the place to build a future or raise a family as they explore dreams of raising kids abroad and living a travel-flexible life.
Things take a turn when B flips the script and turns the episode into a podcast version of Hinge, grilling Van on her dating preferences in a hilarious interview-style setup. We also touch on the importance of genotype compatibility in relationships. Basically, this episode has it all — laughs, real talk, and a little chaos.
This week, we are joined by Ore — a Christian Lawyer — for a real and raw conversation. We kick things off sharing our weekend antics at a wedding, from hype-man duties to an unexpected bridesmaids’ dance battle.
Then we dive deep into where we blur the lines between sin and crime, how personal biases get preached as gospel, and why Christians sometimes create "sins" that aren't biblical — or even illegal.
We close out with an honest chat about the Emmanuel Iren controversy and the tricky conversations around leadership, accountability, and sensitivity in the church.
Get ready for some uncomfortable questions and a whole lot of honesty.
This week’s episode is a rollercoaster—from TV theme song nostalgia to Trump’s impact on the stock market and even the controversial exposé revealing the dark side of America’s luxury brands operating in China.
We also ask the question: are some “saved” men just spiritually catfishing? Things get even spicier as we unpack the hypocrisy within Christian spaces and how shame keeps many from being real about their struggles, urges, and what they’re actually going through.
It’s a real, raw, and unfiltered conversation—just how we like it.
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This week, we started off with our general chit chat. Van had a luxury moment at a hotel spa and golf resort (soft life incoming), while B declared he’s officially allergic to the office and is never returning.
From there, we dove into what it really means for a woman to be “soft”—not lazy, not incapable—but embracing her feminine energy, letting others help, and living stress-free when she can. We unpack the cultural views, personal preferences, and why being in your soft era doesn’t mean switching off your brain.
Join your favourite duo for another unfiltered, hilarious, and heartfelt chat!
This week, we’re serving up a mix of laughter, healthy living, and holy debates! We kick things off with our usual weekly shenanigans and a chat about prioritising protein, probiotics, and all things good for the gut. Then, we dive deep into the heated discussion about Nigerian gospel ministers charging fees to perform in churches—should ministry come with an invoice?
Of course, we couldn’t ignore the Marvin Sapp situation where he allegedly held his congregation hostage to raise $40,000. Finally, we wrap up with a hilarious conversation about what B would do if he became a pastor (spoiler alert: everyone’s getting a role in his church, whether they like it or not!).
Tune in for the laughs, the real talk, and maybe a few uncomfortable truths.
From selling our dignity for a paycheck in uni to realizing we might be accelerating the world’s demise—this episode has it all.
We’re diving into our most embarrassing jobs, questioning our carbon footprints, and figuring out what it means to be a sustainable business owner as a Christian. Oh, and Nigerian vendors? Why are you charging in dollars like we’re in the U.S.?
Tune in for our usual banter with your favourite duo
B got dragged on TikTok (again), and we just had to talk about it. From the unprovoked competition of “who has suffered more?” to the “my parents did it, and I turned out fine” defense, we’re unpacking the generational chaos.
Are Nigerian parents unknowingly running a trauma boot camp? Are we breaking the cycle, or just rebranding it? And most importantly, can we all just give each other a little grace while we unlearn and relearn?
Tune in for laughs, hard truths, and a little group therapy.
This week, we’re unpacking it all—Burna Boy’s latest drama, how men treat women (because, let’s be real, some of y’all need to do better), and why skipping leg day is a crime.
We also get into whether our parents might actually be neurodivergent and how that’s shaped us, plus a little chat on perfumes—when is it really worth it? It’s a mix of deep convos, unfiltered takes, and plenty of laughs. Tune in!