Meet the Guides: Viv David
Get to know the team behind Dwell Daily, our all-new biblical devotional for spiritual transformation, available exclusively in the the Dwell app!
Biography
Viv David lives into her name pretty well: she’s full of life, creativity, and vivacity! She enjoys jumping into life wholeheartedly: cooking, gardening, singing, hiking, writing, and hanging out with friends. Viv hosts folks on retreat in her big old house in Eastern Ontario when she’s not planning spiritual formation resources for the staff team at Youth For Christ across Canada.
Q&A
- Where did you grow up and where do you live now?
I live in a rural area of Ontario, about an hour from Ottawa, not far from where I was raised. I drive by my old highschool all the time. I had always been open to leaving and exploring the world, but through all my travels, God seems to bring me back to my home soil. This past year, my mom and I partnered to buy a big old house that we’re working on shaping into a small retreat centre, so we’re planted here for the next little while, for sure! If you’re ever out near Ottawa, send me a message and I would be thrilled to host you! - What drew you to join this project with Dwell?
I’ve always loved encouraging people to look at scripture through a different lens, watching it come alive as we talk and share out loud. Reading scripture together is an important part of growing into Christ’s heart, for me. The opportunity to walk with others through the spoken Word of God is a great gift for me. When I sit down to record the pieces for Dwell Daily, I think of each person hearing on the other end. It’s so cool to know that we’re all connected through the Holy Spirit as we listen to God’s word and pray! - What is your favorite story or character in the Bible?
I really really like to think about Thomas. I don’t like to call him “Doubting Thomas” because I think he’s just being honest and real about the things he’s wondering after Jesus died and then resurrected. I appreciate being given permission to ask tough questions, to have moments where I’m not sure. It’s special to know that Jesus went out of His way to meet Thomas in exactly the way that he needed. I love experiencing moments like that in my own life, where Jesus walks with me and answers my heart’s longings. - Do you have a favorite verse of Scripture?
I think Psalm 16:8 is a verse that puts in words alot of the things I want to remember alot of the time in my faith journey: “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” My eyes need to keep being reminded of where to go — to God. When I keep my eyes on God, life takes on a shape that is hopeful and joyful. It’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of daily life and forget to look to God. - What is one thing you hope the Dwell community gains through this new content?
My prayer is that Dwell Daily will open up a community of connectivity, where listeners can hear other people’s ideas about scripture which will stir up their own imaginations and curiosity about God. Hearing the Word in a group reminds us that we are not alone in our walk with Christ. As we share ideas and questions, we grow together. I’m humbled to get to be part of that conversation in community.