Episodes
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How to Know If Your Bible is Catholic (+ the Bibles I own)
In this video, we go through three simple ways to find out exactly if the Bible you have is Catholic, plus a quick look at the translations I have. (video available on YT)
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Can a Catholic Use a Protestant Bible?
This is a question I get asked a lot, and the answer is more nuanced than you might think. I talk about the difference between Catholic and Protestant translations (Martin Luther and the 7 missing books), what the Church says about picking translations, and what Bibles I personally use....
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Work Isn’t the Curse You Think It Is (What the Bible Says About Work)
Many of us think of work as stress, survival, exhaustion, or productivity, but the Bible begins with a very different vision of work. (video available on YT)
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"Use words if necessary"? They often ARE
"Preach the Gospel at all times; use words if necessary." St. Francis of Assisi said that! Or did he? Apparently not. (video available on YT)
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The Bible Wasn't Always This Accessible (+ a gift from Feast Books)
(video available on Youtube) The idea of having your own personal Bible is a relatively recent phenomenon in Church history. For most Christians, Scripture was heard in the Liturgy, told through art, and prayed in community. But now that we have it, how are we making the most of it? In this…
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Your Emotions Aren't Your Enemy, But They're Not Your God Either
It's hard to have a rocky relationship with your own feelings. Get our newest book! It's Time To Feel Better: How Befriending Your Emotions Can Heal Your Life, by Bo Sanchez and the Bible Nerds https://feastbooks.ph/product/its-time-to-feel-better/?ref=rizmonreyes
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What Difference Does Marriage ACTUALLY Make?
What is marriage and what does it do? You'd think we'd know how to answer such a basic question but apparently not all of us do. So let's talk about it. The Philippine Star Life Article: Fewer Pinoys are getting married—PSAhttps://philstarlife.com/self/800636-fewer-pinoys-getting-married-psa Find...
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I am no longer a youth missionary
Major life update and some thoughts on New Evangelization. Redemptoris Missio (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_07121990_redemptoris-missio.html Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon (including how to book…
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We Went to Kidapawan (Mindanao) to Talk About the Bible
I went to Kidapawan City last week with the Bible Nerds to lead a day-and-a-half long program all about how to read Scripture, highlighting it is a work of ancient literature. This entire event was organized and hosted by the Feasters in Kidapawan. For more on the Feast, visit: https://feast.ph/...
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Jesus Is The "Way" And The "Where" (live talk)
This episode is an encouragement for someone who needs it. Jesus is both our path and our destination. Originally preached and recorded at Feast Bellevue PM. John 14:1-6 Luke 18:11-14 Luke 24:13-21 Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon...
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Why Babies Are Born Helpless (live talk)
Compared to newborn horses, newborn babies are helpless. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing! In this episode's live talk, recorded from CFA Freedom's Expo, Mon talks about the special role of the family, particularly parents, in the growth and development of every child. Learn more about CFA...
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Our Sense Of Identity In The Family (live talk)
How do we foster our individuality without losing the unity of our family? How do we foster the unity of our family without losing our individuality? In this episode's live talk, recorded from Feast Bellevue PM, Mon talks about the dynamic between our individual and collective senses of identity...
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What Does My Health Have To Do With My Faith? w/ Jpaul Hernandez
Why do I have to take care of my body as a Christian? Jpaul Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/jpaulhernandez/, https://www.facebook.com/jpaulhernandez/, https://www.jpaulhernandez.com/ Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon (including how to…
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The Thing In Common Between Loss And Betrayal
Part of how we discover our identity is through our roles and our bonds. What happens then when those roles and bonds are threatened? Well, we grieve. Luke 5:30-32 Music by Kayel Marcelo Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon (including how to book...
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Do I Have To Be A Conservative To Be A Good Catholic? w/ Jay Aruga
"Protecting the Filipino family from woke ideology." This is Jay's tagline for both his show and his newly published book. In this episode, he and Mon discuss what he means by that. The Jay Aruga Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/JayAruga, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejayarugashow...
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Dating Is A Process Of Discernment (For Single Christians)
There's a difference between dating with the intention of marriage and dating with the intention of discerning marriage. It's not just about finding the "right" person, but about heeding your God-given vocation. Music by Kayel Marcelo Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here:...
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Temptations Are Distortions
In this episode, we delve into the profound story of Jesus' testing in the wilderness. Each of the three temptations he faced was a direct attack on his identity. Let's unpack this and see how we in turn can hold fast to our God-given identity and resist the lies of the enemy. Matthew 4:1-11...
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Serving In The Midst Of Grief (Feeding The 5000)
Have you ever gone through a heartbreak or a terrible loss but had to power through it because you knew you had responsibilities? Have you ever had to set aside your feelings at the time because you knew other people were relying on you? It seems like Jesus knew that very well. This episode is a...
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You Can't Get Quality Without Quantity
Numbers aren't everything but it does mean something. The amount we put in means something for our work, our body, our relationships, and our faith. In some instances, it can even be a necessary pathway. Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon...
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Free And Yet Costly
Just because something is free, that doesn't mean it came with no cost. Let's explore what that means here in our short Easter episode. Romans 5:6-11 Romans 8:14-15 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon (including how to book him as a speaker…
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Not Everything Has To Be Practical
Giving flowers for your loved one is not practical. But does that make it bad though? Matthew 26:6-13 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
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Can I Fast From Things Other Than Food This Lent?
Can I fast from social media instead? What about shopping, or movies, or gossip? CCC 1434 Joel 2:12-14 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
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Only The Strong Can Be Gentle
The world has a distorted idea of both strength and gentleness. In reality, one cannot even be an option without the other. Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus is gentle and humble in heart Matthew 5:5 – Beatitude, blessed are the meek 2 Timothy 1:6-7 – not a spirit of cowardice but self-control CCC 1809 –...
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But Even If He Does Not
In this episode, Mon talks about when God chooses not to do something. We know that he can do great things for us, but what if he doesn't? Will we still worship him them? Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here:...
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What If I’m The Bad Guy?
In this episode, Mon gets personal and talks about pride and parables. Luke 15 – Parable of the Prodigal Son Matthew 20:1-16 – Parable of the workers in the vineyard Luke 18:9-14 – Parable of the pharisee and the tax collector Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here:...
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Jesus Is Not John The Baptist, Is He?
We're connecting together the many appearances and references to John the Baptist in the Gospel of Mark. Mark 6:14-28 – Herod is troubled about Jesus' identity Mark 6:19-29 – Herod makes a bad promise and kills John Mark 1:2-5 – Intro to John Mark 1:6-8 – John intros Jesus Mark 1:14 – John is...
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Responsible Dating And Singlehood w/ Marianne Mencias
Marianne Mencias is the author of several books on dating, self-worth, and purpose. She is a motivational speaker and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her message, beliefs, and advocacies, particularly toward singlehood, dating, and family. All of...
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How St. Paul Shows Us That Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
In the first 2/3rds of this episode, Mon talks about the story of St. Paul and how we might view his change of heart in a different way. In the last 1/3rd of the episode, he talks about the dangers of conflating actions and intentions in the context of our society today. Acts 9 – Paul's encounter...
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David And That Other Giant (Hint: It’s Not Goliath)
This episode is about the dangers of conformity, and how what God values is often different from what the world values. 1 Samuel 16:1-13, David is anointed 1 Samuel 8, Israel demands a king Romans 12:2, "Do not conform..." 1 Samuel 9, Saul is introduced 1 Samuel 17, David and Goliath Numbers...
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Finding Faith And Love w/ Nico & Carissa Magbiray
The Magbirays are a young and faithful Catholic couple whose love story intertwines with their faith story. Nico once left Catholicism in order to join an Evangelical Church (or born again Christian) while Carissa remained steadfast in her Catholic faith as she dug deeper into the reasons why she...
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A Simple Fact About Brokenness
This episode is all about brokenness, healing, and ripped jeans. Mark 10:46-52, Blind Bartimaeus John 5, the Man at Bethesda John 4:1-41, the Samaritan Woman Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon (including how to book him as a speaker and how to...
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Being A Catholic Creator And Homeschooling w/ Jewelle Villarisco of Jewie's Art Space
Jewelle Villarisco is a Catholic content creator, an illustrator, a homeschool mentor, a youth leader, and the artist behind Jewie's Art Space. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her story, her work, and her views on a number of things. Jewie's Art Space: https://linktr.ee/jewiesartspace...
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Love In The Little Things | a talk about being faithful in the small
This episode was recorded live from Feast Bellevue PM. It was a message dedicated for one of the Sundays in between the regular preaching series. Mark 4:30-32, Parable of the Mustard Seed 2 Kings 5, the story of Naaman Luke 16:10 Mark 1:15 Matthew 6:9-10 John 12:23-24 Music by Kayel Marcelo The...
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The Bible Is Meant To Be Read Together In Community
Having your personal Bible time is important, but what if the way we read our Bibles now, in solitude and in book form, is not how most Christians in history encountered God's written word? In this episode, Mon takes us through the history of the ways the Bible was written throughout the…
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What If I Don’t Like Change?
Most of us think of being open to change as a good thing, and it can be! But what do we make of those who are just more resistant to it rather than open? Is that a bad thing then? Let's talk about it. Sirach 5:9-10 Colossians 1:23 Big Five Personality Traits:...
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What Does The Bible Say About Fasting?
Every year, Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. And every Lent, one of the things we do and talk about in the church is fasting. What is fasting? Why do we do it? Does it count if I get hangry? What does the Bible have to say about this ancient discipline? Luke 4:1-4, Luke 5:27-35 2 Samuel...
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Can A Christian Get Into Debates?
Words and deeds. Both matter. Both can powerfully express our convictions and principles. But what do we do when we come across someone who behaves and believes otherwise? Pints With Aquinas Abortion Debate: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qQke0IcoUj7ckCVaF1wzg Matthew 18:15-17 Galatians 6:1-10...
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Listener Qs: How To Prepare For Marriage (while still single) & How To Discern God’s Voice
In this episode, Mon answers your questions: Wala pa ako jowa but how to prepare for marriage? What is the voice of God? How do you know that it's Him speaking to you, and not just the thoughts in your head? Free Love True Love, book by Fr. Joel Jason:...
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Seeing Patterns When Reading The Bible
In this episode, Mon talks about one way we can read the Bible better: by identifying design patterns. As people in the modern day reading an ancient text, it helps to plug ourselves into mindset of the original authors and their intended audience. After all, don't we make internal adjustments…
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Joseph Was No Accident | ft. Aikel Fortaleza
In this episode, Mon and Aikel talk about the most overlooked and under appreciated member of the Christmas story: Saint Joseph. Even the three kings get mentioned more than he does! They talk about who he is and why we care, and what we can learn from him today. The Jay Aruga Show Adam Minihan…
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What Does It Mean To Say Christ Is King?
Three days ago was Christ the King Sunday, so let's talk about it! Solemnity of Christ the King, article by Simply Catholic: https://www.simplycatholic.com/the-solemnity-of-christ-the-king/ Gospel of the Kingdom, video by BibleProject: https://youtu.be/xmFPS0f-kzs Image of God, video by...
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Are Spontaneous Prayers Better Than Memorized Prayers?
Isn't it more sincere when you use your own words instead of repeating somebody else's? In this episode, Mon talks about spontaneous prayers and structured (or memorized) prayers. He also shares a bit about the beauty or praying the rosary. Matthew 6:7-13 – Jesus' teaching on prayer Luke 11:1-4 –...
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What Good Is Courting Someone If You’re Only Putting Your Best Foot Forward?
In this episode, Mon takes on three (3) questions on the topic of love life and dating: What is the difference between courtship and dating? What good is courting someone if you're only putting your best foot forward? Is it okay for the woman to initiate the relationship? Look up Jason Evert and...
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Joy And Lament
Because of who Jesus is and what he has done, we can be assured that we have good reason to rejoice regardless of our circumstances. However, we do acknowledge that not every circumstance is pleasant. Pain and suffering are real. So how do we deal with that? How do we embody joy during times when...
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Arrogance And Insecurity
Arrogance and insecurity may seem like they're on opposite poles but they might not be as far from each other as we often think. The two might be different expressions, but they stem from the same root. In this episode, Mon talks about a previous Bible study session he gave, an insight one of his...
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It Means No Worries?
Mon shares about a talk he has recently written, his peculiar take on The Lion King's Hakuna Matata, and what JPII refers to as an "adequate anthropology" in his Theology Of The Body. Genesis 4 – Cain & Abel story Matthew 6:25-34 – Jesus' words against worry Mark 12:28-34 – The Greatest…
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How To Correct Someone Without Being A Jerk
We like calling people out. But we don't like being called out, don't we? In this episode, Mon talks about the story of King David and the prophet Nathan. David has done wrong, and Nathan confronted him about it. As Christians, we must stand for what is true and just, but it matters how we do it....
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Your Private Life Matters
We post a lot, don't we? We post about where we go, whom we're with, what we eat, and even what we think. Through the internet and social media, we can know a lot about others and others can know a lot about us. But knowing about someone is different from knowing someone. In this episode, Mon…
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Is It A Sin To Be Privileged?
Have you ever been called privileged? Would you want to? It seems like more and more nowadays, people have been using the term "privileged" with a negative connotation. But is privilege itself a bad thing? Going further, is it a sin? In this episode, Mon addresses this question. In relation to...
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Listener Questions On Prayer Time, Politics, And Love Languages
In this episode, Mon responds to your questions! Question 1, from Jona (01:01): Hi, kuya Mon! How do you do your devotions daily? Buy Companion, Didache, and Sabbath from Feast Books: https://feastbooks.ph/?ref=rizmonreyes The Bible In A Year With Fr. Mike Schmitz, Featuring Jeff Cavins:...
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