In Episode 27, bilingual worship artist Olivia Livingstone joins the podcast from Ohio to share her cross-cultural journey of faith. Originally from Cameroon, Olivia opens up about growing up in a Christian home with an evangelist mother, but not truly encountering Jesus for herself until she decided to get baptized at age 15.
She discusses the humorous culture shock of adapting to strict American schedules, and how she stays spiritually grounded through a strict 9 AM daily worship routine and surrounding herself with godly friends.Listen in as she shares the incredible, prophetic origin of her stage name.
After facing the painful reality of family rejection, God divinely gave her the name "Livingstone" before she even began recording music—a name she later discovered refers to a priest offering sacrifices to God. Now writing worship songs in French, English, and native languages, Olivia is on a mission to offer her life as a living praise and encourages believers of all ages to surrender their gifts to Jesus.
Guest's Bio
Olivia Livingstone is a young worship leader originally from Cameroon with a deep passion for the presence of God and the call to holy living. Born into a Christian home, her faith became deeply personal in 2018 after relocating to the United States. During that season, the Lord graciously separated her from unhealthy influences and opened her eyes to fully surrender her life to Him, marking the beginning of a deeper and more intentional walk with Christ.
As she began to seek the Lord wholeheartedly, He started giving her songs in dreams and during intimate times of prayer and worship. These divine melodies became expressions of her devotion, and in 2024, she began recording and releasing them as an offering back to God.
Olivia carries a strong burden for worship, healing, leadership, identity in Christ, family, prayer, and the salvation of souls. She faithfully serves alongside her mother, Evangelist Rachel Bonne Nouvelle Smith, through Heart of Christ for All Nations, a ministry dedicated to supporting orphans and widows in Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, India, and Pakistan. Through online programs and collaborative ministry efforts, she serves in the worship department, helping create an atmosphere where lives can encounter the transforming power of God.
With a heart for this generation, Olivia is called to encourage young men and women to pursue holiness and live fully surrendered to Christ. Her message is clear and unwavering: it is possible to live a consecrated life in today's world, and intimacy with God changes everything.